Free the People
Sherbet
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Free the people from the fire Pull the boat out of the raging sea Tell the devil he's a liar Come and save the likes of me Saw your light from the street As I passed by the other day I was scared, my knees were weak Forgot what I had come to say Free the people from the fire Pull the boat out of the raging sea Tell the devil he's a liar Come and save the likes of me Saw a man walk on water With everybody looking on I didn't know I was his daughter 'Til both of us had come and gone Free the people from the fire Pull the boat out of the raging sea Tell the devil he's a liar Come and save the likes of me If you see me in the alley Looking like I don't belong You can put me in your greenest valley I'll still be singing the same old song Free the people from the fire Pull the boat out of the raging sea Tell the devil he's a liar
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Written by: BARBARA KEITH
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Free the People" is originally a song by folk singer-songwriter Barbara Keith. It was released in 1972 on her self-titled studio album published by Reprise Records.
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Cover VersionThe Australian rock band, Sherbet, created their cover version of "Free the People" in 1971. Their version was significantly more popular and commercially successful than the original.
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Chart PerformanceSherbet's cover of "Free the People" was a chart-topper, reaching number 6 on the Go-Set National Top 40 in Australia.
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Line-UpThe Sherbet line-up that recorded "Free the People" included lead vocalist Daryl Braithwaite, guitarist Clive Shakespeare, bassist Tony Mitchell, keyboardist Garth Porter, and drummer Alan Sandow.
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Social CommentaryThe song "Free the People" can be considered a piece of social commentary, as it houses lyrics that refer to themes of freedom, liberty, human rights, and justice.
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Inspirational MessageThe main message of the song is to inspire people to rise up and take action to secure their freedoms and rights. It encourages listeners to think critically about the world around them.
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Album AppearanceSherbet's cover of "Free the People" appeared on their debut studio album, "Time Change... A Natural Progression", released in 1972.
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TV PerformanceSherbet performed "Free the People" on the popular Australian music television show, "Countdown", further increasing the song's popularity and reach.
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MusicianshipDespite being a cover, Sherbet is acclaimed for their interpretation of the song, particularly their skillful musicianship and Daryl Braithwaite's powerful vocal delivery.
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LegacyThe song "Free the People" is considered one of Sherbet's classic hits and continues to receive airplay on classic rock and oldies radio stations in Australia.
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