Freedom Overspill

Steve Winwood

About Freedom Overspill

"Freedom Overspill" is a 1986 song by Steve Winwood that reached number twenty on the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart. It was the second single released from his fourth solo album, Back in the High Life. It was written by Winwood and Will Jennings, and produced by Russ Titelman and Winwood. It appeared in the 1987 Ridley Scott film Someone to Watch Over Me.


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1995
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Keep on talking all you want
Well you don't waste a minute of time
Who cares, who knows, what's true
Coffee and tears, the whole night through
Burning up on midnight oil
And it's come right back on you

Freedom overspill
Freedom overspill

Force of habit, you could say
The way they talk you're talking away
Who cares, who knows, what's true
Your wounded pride is burning you up
Burning up on midnight oil
And it's come right back on you

Freedom overspill
Freedom overspill

You're sounding good to me now
Keep talking on
I want to hear the worst
You got no right going around
Talking 'bout the things that you do
The things that you do

Keep on talking all you want
Well you don't waste a minute of time
Who cares, who knows, what's true
Coffee and tears the whole night through
Burning up on midnight oil
And it's come right back on you

Freedom overspill
There's a freedom overspill, c'mon

Burning up on midnight oil
And it's come right back on you

Freedom overspill
Oh freedom overspill
Freedom overspill
Oh freedom overspill
Freedom overspill
Freedom overspill
Freedom, freedom
Freedom, freedom
Freedom, freedom
Freedom, freedom, oh freedom overspill

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Steve Winwood

Stephen Lawrence "Steve" Winwood (born 12 May 1948) is an award winning English songwriter and musician whose genres include blue-eyed soul, R&B, rock, blues-rock, pop-rock, and jazz. A multi-instrumentalist, he plays the electric organ, synthesizers, bass, drums, guitar, mandolin, violin and other strings. A star performer for nearly 50 years, he has also done notable work as a producer. more »

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Written by: GEORGE FLEMING, JAMES HOOKER, STEVE WINWOOD

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, HOT LITTLE NUMBERS PUBLISHING COMPANY, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"Freedom Overspill" is a song by British singer-songwriter Steve Winwood. It is from his fourth solo studio album, "Back in the High Life", released in 1986.
Chart Performance
The song reached #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, marking one of Winwood's numerous top-20 singles.
Lyrics and Composition
"Freedom Overspill" is characterized by uptempo rock with a strong rhythm section. The song's lyrics evoke themes of personal liberation and self-discovery.
Featured Artists
Notably, the song features Joe Walsh, of the Eagles fame, as a guest guitarist.
Music Video
The music video for "Freedom Overspill" features Winwood performing the song with his band, intercut with surreal and symbolic images. It also significantly features Winwood playing various instruments showcasing his musical versatility.
Album Reception
"Back in the High Life", on which "Freedom Overspill" appears, was a major commercial success. It won two Grammy Awards, including for "Record of the Year."
Song's Influence
The upbeat and anthemic qualities of "Freedom Overspill" were influential in shaping Winwood's reputation as a leading rock artist in the 1980s.
Co-writing Team
The song was written by Steve Winwood, George Fleming, and James Hooker. The collaboration represents a blend of diverse musical influences.
Noteworthy Lyrics
The phrase "freedom overspill" that serves as the song's title does not appear anywhere within the lyrics, making it an interesting aspect about the song.
Legacy
Today, "Freedom Overspill" remains one of Steve Winwood's signature songs, and it is often featured in his live performances.

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