"Young, Free and Single" is a single by German band

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, taken from their final album ''

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'' (1985). Only a modest hit, the single peaked at #49 in the German charts. Being a

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, the lyrics were about a radio talkshow for dating. Male dancer

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was featured in heavily disguised

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vocals in the verses while

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did the lead vocals on the chorus. The B-side ''Blue Beach'' was an instrumental dub version. The 7" mix, although almost the same length as the album cut, differs from it, the opening ("welcome to the radio show...) being this of the 12" mix.

Releases

7" Singles *"Young, Free and Single" - 4:18 / "Blue Beach" (Farian) - 4:00 (Hansa 107 604-100, Germany) *"Young, Free and Single" - 4:18 / "Chica da Silva" (Farian, Reyam, Courage) - 4:35 (Carrere, UK) 12" Singles *"Young, Free and Single" (Club Mix) - 8:08 / "Blue Beach" - 4:00 (Hansa 601 839-213, Germany) *"Young, Free and Single" (Edited Club Mix) - 7:45 / "Blue Beach" - 4:00 (Ariola F-601 839, Spain)

Sources

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* * Allmusic, biography, discography etc. {{DEFAULTSORT:Young, Free And Single 1985 singles Boney M. songs Songs written by Frank Farian Song recordings produced by Frank Farian Hansa Records singles 1985 songs Carrere Records singles