"I Want to Be Free" is a song first recorded by
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), or simply Elvis, was an American singer and actor. Dubbed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, King of Rock and Roll", he is regarded as Cultural impact of Elvis Presley, one ...
as part of the soundtrack for his 1957 motion picture ''
Jailhouse Rock''. Its first release on record was on the soundtrack EP ''
Jailhouse Rock'' in 1957.
In some countries in 1958 the song was released on a
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as the reverse side to "
(You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care
"(You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care" is a 1957 song recorded by Elvis Presley and performed in the MGM film '' Jailhouse Rock''. It was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller for the film. Presley plays electric bass on the song.
Background
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Writing
The song was written by
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
Lyricist Jerome Leiber (April 25, 1933 – August 22, 2011) and composer Michael Stoller (born March 13, 1933) were American songwriting and record producing partners. They found success as the writers of such crossover hit songs as " Hound Dog" ( ...
specially for Presley's 1957 film ''Jailhouse Rock''.
They wrote several famous songs: "
Jailhouse Rock", "
(You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care
"(You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care" is a 1957 song recorded by Elvis Presley and performed in the MGM film '' Jailhouse Rock''. It was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller for the film. Presley plays electric bass on the song.
Background
El ...
", "
Treat Me Nice
"Treat Me Nice" is a song recorded by Elvis Presley. The song was included in the musical revue '' Smokey Joe's Cafe''. The song was featured prominently in the film '' Jailhouse Rock''.
Chart performance
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" and "I Want to Be Free" in one afternoon.
Recording
Presley recorded "I Want to Be Free" on May 3, 1957, at the soundtrack recordings for the MGM movie ''Jailhouse Rock'' (that took place on April 30 and May 3, 1957, at the
Radio Recorders Studio and on May 9 at the MGM Soundstage in
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, California).
Track listing
7" single (1958)
# "(You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care"
# "I Want to Be Free"
References
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External links
Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires - (You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care / I Want To Be Freeat
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1957 songs
Elvis Presley songs
Songs written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller