Free
Chicago
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I just want to be free I just want to be free I want to be free of all the hurt Free of all the pain I want to just end these lonely hours End these lonely days I just want to be free I just want to be free I just want to be free I just want to be free
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Written by: ROBERT LAMM
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10 facts about this song
Band History"Free" was performed by the rock band "Chicago," which was formed in 1967. The band is known for integrating traditional rock music with brass elements.
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Album InformationThe song “Free” was featured on Chicago’s sixth studio album titled “Chicago III”. The song was one of the two singles extracted from it.
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Chart Performance"Free" was a commercial success. It managed to reach the number 20 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Song AuthorsThe song was composed by Robert Lamm, who was one of the founding members of “Chicago”. He played many roles including being a vocalist and keyboard player.
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Song's ThemeLyrically, "Free" is all about the desire for freedom and the self-realization of one's potential.
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Song Genre"Free" would fit into the genre of rock and jazz fusion, showing the group's diverse musical skills.
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Live PerformancesThe song "Free" has been frequently performed during Chicago's live concerts, where it was often combined with the song "I'm a Man."
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Album’s ConceptThe album, “Chicago III” on which “Free” appears, intended to return to the themes of Chicago's first album, highlighting the problems of urban life, war, and the depletion of environment.
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Release DateThe song was released as a single on March 23, 1971.
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Overall PopularityDespite the moderate success of the song itself, it was considered an essential part of Chicago’s discography and contributed to the band's place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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