Freedom for the Stallion
Lee Dorsey
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Freedom for the stallion Freedom for the mare and her colt Freedom for the baby child Who has not grown old enough to vote Lord, have mercy, what you gonna do about the people who are praying to you? They got men making laws that destroy other men, They've made money "God" It's a doggone sin, Oh, Lord, you got to help us find the way Big ship's a-sailing, slaves all chained and bound, Heading for a brand new land that some cat said he upped and found Lord, have mercy, what you gonna do about the people who are praying to you? They got men making laws that destroy other men, They've made money "God" It's a doggone sin Oh, Lord, you got to help us find the way Some sing a sad song Some got to moan the blues Trying to make the best of a home That the man didn't even get to choose Lord, have mercy, how you gonna be with people like John and me They've got men building fences to keep other men out Ignore him if he whispers and kill him if he shouts Oh, Lord, you got to help us find the way Oh, Lord, you got to help them find the way Oh, Lord, you got to help us find the way
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Written by: ALLEN TOUSSAINT
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Freedom for the Stallion" was written and composed by Allen Toussaint, a Southern soul musician, widely recognized as one of New Orleans' finest songwriters.
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Original ArtistThis song is from the album "Life, Love and Faith" that was released by Allen Toussaint himself in 1972. However, it was sung by various artists over the years, including Lee Dorsey.
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Lee Dorsey’s VersionThe version of "Freedom for the Stallion" that was interpreted by Lee Dorsey appeared on his album "Yes We Can," which was also released in 1972. Dorsey was among the top-selling artists who recorded many of Toussaint's compositions.
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Album ReleaseThe album "Yes We Can," including the song "Freedom for the Stallion", was released under the Polydor label, which was one of the major label outputs for Toussaint’s productions.
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Multiple Cover Versions“Freedom for the Stallion” has been widely covered by various artists across genres. This includes the American-British band, the Hues Corporation, whose version became a Top 40 hit in the United States.
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Song GenreThis song falls under the R&B, Southern Soul, and New Orleans Rhythm and Blues genres, typical of many of Toussaint’s compositions.
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Song MessageThrough its lyrics, "Freedom for the Stallion" serves as a powerful metaphor promoting freedom and decrying various forms of oppression.
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Allen Toussaint’s Posthumous CollaborationThe song underwent a collaborative makeover by Elvis Costello and Dr. John in 2016, a year after Toussaint's death. Their version served as a tribute to the late soul musician.
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Other Accolades“Freedom for the Stallion” is often recognized as a standard in the Soul and R&B genres, showcasing both Toussaint's and Dorsey's musical talents.
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Tribute AlbumFans of the song might also appreciate "Songs Of Freedom," an album by Lee Dorsey that features a compilation of 12 Allen Toussaint compositions, including "Freedom for the Stallion."
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