"Free" is a song by American singer Deniece Williams that was included on her album This Is Niecy. The song was written by Williams, Hank Redd, Nathan Watts and Susaye Greene and produced by Maurice White and Charles Stepney.
"Free" was Williams' breakthrough single reaching 2 on the US Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100. The single reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart for two weeks in May 1977.
Covers Tammy Payne covered the song in her release on Warner Records in 1990 in the UK. In 1998, M-Doc's version of the song for his album Young, Black, Rich and Famous and released as the lead single charted at number 61 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart. Bassist Marcus Miller recorded "Free" for his 2007 album of the same name. Corinne Bailey Rae provided lead vocals.
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1976–1977)PeakpositionAustralia (Kent Music Report)57US Cash Box Top 10021
Year-end charts Chart (1977)PositionCanada Top Singles (RPM)198UK Singles (OCC)30
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