Deniece Williams - Free Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the lyrics to 'Free' by Deniece Williams?

   'Free' was written by Susaye Greene, Nathan Watts, Henry James Redd, and Deniece Williams.

2. How did 'Free' by Deniece Williams come to be written?

   'Free' originated during a rehearsal with Stevie Wonder's band members Hank Redd and Nathan Watts. Deniece Williams and Susaye Greene developed the song's lyrics and melody collaboratively in a spontaneous, almost improvisational setting.

3. Which artists have covered the song 'Free'?

   Artists who have covered 'Free' include Will Downing in 1988, Chanté Moore in 1994, Debelah Morgan also in 1994, and Seal in 2008.

4. What instruments and musicians were involved in the recording of 'Free'?

   Musicians on 'Free' include Ernie Watts, Plas Johnson, Ray Pizzi, and Terry Harrington on woodwinds; Randal Aldcroft and George Bohanon on trombone; Sidney Muldrow and Gale Robinson on French horn; Steve Madaio and Oscar Brashear on trumpet; Jerry Peters on piano and electric piano; Freddie White on percussion and drums; Maurice White on drums; Verdine White on bass; Al McKay on guitar; and backing vocals by Maurice White, Sidney Barnes, and Deniece Williams.

5. How successful was 'Free' on the music charts?

   'Free' was Deniece Williams' breakthrough single, topping the UK Singles chart for two weeks and reaching #25 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It also performed well on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart, reaching #2.

6. What record label and production company were behind Deniece Williams' debut album featuring 'Free'?

   Deniece Williams signed with Columbia Records and Kalimba Productions, the latter being a company started by Maurice White and Charles Stepney. 'Free' was featured on her debut album 'This Is Niecy,' produced by White and Stepney.