I'm Free

The Who

About I'm Free

"I'm Free" is a song written by Pete Townshend and performed by the Who on the album Tommy. The song has since been released as a single, becoming one of the best known tracks from Tommy.


Year:
2002
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Well, I'm gonna raise a fuss
I'm gonna raise a holler
'Bout workin' all summer
Just to try to earn a dollar
Well, I went to the boss man
Tried to get a break
But the boss said 'No dice, son,
You gotta work late'

Sometimes I wonder what am I gonna do
'Cause there ain't no cure for the summertime blues

Well, my Mom and Poppa told me
Son, you gotta earn some money
If you want to use the care
To go riding next Sunday
Well, I wouldn't go to work
I told the boss I was sick
He said 'You can't use the car
'Cause you didn't work a lick'

Sometimes I wonder what am I gonna do
'Cause there ain't no cure for the summertime blues

Gonna take two weeks
Gonna have a fine vacation
Gonna take my problem
To the United Nations
Well' I went to my congressman
He said 'quote'
'I'd like to help you son,
But you're too young to vote'

Sometimes I wonder what am I gonna do
'Cause there ain't no cure for the summertime blues

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The Who

The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey (lead vocals, guitar, harmonica), Pete Townshend (vocals, guitar, keyboards), John Entwistle (vocals, bass) and Keith Moon, (drums, vocals). They became known for energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction. The Who have sold about 100 million records, and have charted 27 top forty singles in the United Kingdom and United States, as well as 17 top ten albums, with 18 Gold, 12 Platinum and 5 Multi-Platinum album awards in the United States alone. more »

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Written by: Eddie Cochran, Jerry Neal Capehart

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10 facts about this song

Artist Information
"I'm Free" is a song by The Who, a popular British rock band formed in 1964 that is credited with pioneering the rock opera genre.
Album Inclusion
The song was included in the band's successful rock opera album "Tommy", which was released in 1969.
Song Message
The song symbolizes Tommy, the album's main character, gaining spiritual enlightenment and breaking free from the restrictions of his previous life.
Other Song Versions
"I'm Free" was also later reimagined by band member Pete Townshend for the 1993 musical adaptation of 'Tommy'.
Song Ranking
Despite not being one of the band's highest-ranking singles, "I'm Free" peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US.
Live Performances
The song was a regular part of The Who's setlist during their live performances in the 1960s and 1970s, and was also often performed in their later concerts.
Link to Other Songs
"I'm Free" is intended to be listened to as part of the full 'Tommy' album, and its lyrics directly reference parts of other songs on the album.
Inspirational Message
The lyrics of "I'm Free," according to The Who's guitarist Pete Townshend, were deliberately ambiguous to allow the listener to draw their own interpretation.
Cultural Impact
The song's message of self-determination and triumph over adversity has made it an anthem for many listeners and it has been covered by several other artists over the years.
Additional Usage
The song was also used in The Who's 1975 film adaptation of 'Tommy'. It was later featured in the 1999 comedy 'Outside Providence' and the 2000 drama 'Almost Famous'.

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