Free Ride
The Edgar Winter Group, Edgar Winter
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Yeh yeh yeh yeh yeh yeh yeh yeh The mountain is high the valley is low And you're confused on which way to go So I've come here to give you a hand And lead you into the promised land So, come on and take a free ride (Free ride) Come on and sit by my side Come on and take a free ride All over the country I've seen it the same Nobody's winning at this kind of game We've gotta do better, it's time to begin You know all the answers must come from within So come on and take a free ride (Free ride) Come on and sit here by my side Come on and take a free ride Yeh yeh yeh yeh yeh yeh yeh yeh Ah ah come on and take a free ride Come on and take a free ride yeh yeh yeh yeh (Come on and take a free ride yeh yeh yeh yeh) Come on and take a free ride yeh yeh yeh yeh (Come on and take a free ride yeh yeh yeh yeh) Come on and take a free ride yeh yeh yeh yeh (Come on and take a free ride yeh yeh yeh yeh) The mountain is high, the valley is low And you're confused on which way to go so Come on and take a free ride free ride!
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Written by: Dan Hartman
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8 facts about this song
History"Free Ride" is a song written by Dan Hartman and performed by The Edgar Winter Group. It was originally released in 1972.
- The song was included on their multi-platinum album "They Only Come Out at Night."
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ChartsThe song peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
- It also reached number 10 on the Canada RPM Top Singles in 1973.
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Dan HartmanDan Hartman is not only the writer of "Free Ride," but also a noted singer, songwriter, and producer.
- Despite penning this hit for The Edgar Winter Group, he achieved greater recognition later for his disco hits in the late '70s, notably "Instant Replay" and "I Can Dream About You."
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Edgar WinterEdgar Winter is a multi-instrumentalist, playing the keyboard, saxophone, and percussion, in addition to vocals.
- He founded the Edgar Winter Group and chose to mix elements of jazz, rock, blues, and pop, which characterized the sound of "Free Ride."
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The Edgar Winter GroupThe Edgar Winter Group was notable for its fusion of rock, blues, and pop elements.
- It included notable musicians such as Dan Hartman and Rick Derringer besides Edgar Winter.
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Cover Versions"Free Ride" has been covered by numerous other artists, including Status Quo and Emery.
- Furthermore, the song has been used in various movies and commercials over the years.
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Song in Popular Culture"Free Ride" is particularly famous for its inclusion in the 1997 film "Dazed and Confused."
- The song has been featured in many television shows, like "That 70s Show" and "My Name Is Earl".
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Music and StyleThe song is characterized by upbeat, pop-rock sounds and is known for the distinctive synthesizer intro.
- It further showcased Edgar Winter's versatility and Hartman's songwriting skills.
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