Philadelphia Freedom (song)
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| “Philadelphia Freedom” | |||||
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| Single by Elton John | |||||
| B-side | "I Saw Her Standing There (live with John Lennon)" | ||||
| Released | February 24, 1975 | ||||
| Genre | Rock | ||||
| Length | 5:38 | ||||
| Label | MCA (US/Canada) DJM Records |
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| Writer(s) | Elton John, Bernie Taupin | ||||
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"Philadelphia Freedom" is a song released by Elton John (as "Elton John Band") as a single in 1975. The song was one of John's numerous number-one U.S. hit singles during the early and mid-1970s, which saw his recordings dominating the charts. The song was written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin as a favor to Elton's friend, tennis star Billie Jean King. King was part of the Philadelphia Freedoms tennis team.The song features backing from the legendary Muscle Shoals Horns.
| Preceded by "Lovin' You" by Minnie Riperton |
Billboard Hot 100 number one single April 12, 1975 |
Succeeded by "(Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song" by B. J. Thomas |
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