I was part of the choir singing background vocals on this song. We spent two days in the studio with Stevie and his background vocalists, rehearsed our parts on day 1 and recorded on day 2.
Free like the river Flowing freely through infinity Free to be sure of What I am and who I need not be Free from all worries Worries prey on oneself's troubled mind Freer than the clock's hands Tickin' way the times Freer than the meaning of free that man defines Life running through me Till I feel my father God has called Me having nothin' But possessing riches more than all And I'm free To be nowhere But in every place I need to be Freer than a sunbeam Shining through my soul Free from feelin' heat or knowing bitter cold Free from conceiving the beginning For that's the infinite start I'm gone - gone but still living Life goes on without a beating heart Free like a vision That the mind of only you can see Freer than a raindrop Falling from the sky Freer than a smile in a baby's sleepin' eyes I'm free like a river Flowin' freely through infinity I'm free to be sure of what I am and who I need not to be I'm much freer - like the meaning of the word free that crazy man defines Free - free like the vision that The mind of only you are ever gonna see Free like the river my life Goes on and on through infinity
With so many wonderful, powerful, emotional, spiritual, soulful, thoughtful, and beautiful love songs by Stevie Wonder it's so hard to pick just one favorite or best.. but if I had to pick one it would probably be this one.. love everything about this song. I want this played or sang at my funeral if I have a funeral. This song is perfect. His vocals and vision is perfect.. and lyrics are so on point. A tear always squeezes out as I sing along to the last "man defines".. good stuff. Used to bump the cassette on our family road trips in the 80s and 90s. And still own the tape 😁.. Stevie you are a legend. The dream is to work with him on something.
This legendary iconic musical genius has written countless songs that speaks to the way that mankind should live by and this song is a clear message as to how we should look at our individual lives. Even though we go through changes that are sometimes depressing but our heavenly father gave us the spirit to think freely.
No-one combines philosophy with groove and melody like Stevie. A truly wonderful lyric. And the passion in his voice. Check out Blame It On the Sun, They Don't Go Where I Go and Pastime Paradise from the 70's or his cover of Marley's Redemption Song from the 90's. You'll see what I mean.True genius and soul. Like Ray Charles and Prince a truly groundbreaking artist. Ballads, gospel and funk... he covers it all, Dark and Lovely!
this song is one of my favorite stevie song it speaks of the in justice done to many people around this world . the lyrics can be use in any culture. and also this song really have a great dance beat to it,to tear up the dance floor.
This song number is about to talk with you all and we will be able to see if we will get are grove on James and Josie Laudat who loves this song and it's music gives you the best possible price of being free to talk about how we love the opportunity to work with other people.
I was part of the choir singing background vocals on this song. We spent two days in the studio with Stevie and his background vocalists, rehearsed our parts on day 1 and recorded on day 2.
Background vocals on point
Amen !
So shaking your hands would be enough for being in the same studio with Stevie
How lucky you are hope ya still working with other artists
Great song and Great Stevie!!! I love all his songs! Greetings from Bulgaria!
One of Stevie's best songs of the '80s. Love It! The lyrics, the music, the gospel-like atmosphere.. definitely a classic Wonder. Underrated..
Oui rien à dire très belle chanson
It is in fact the perfect way to describe our departure from this world. That's why stevie
Is a genius.
Free like the river
Flowing freely through infinity
Free to be sure of
What I am and who I need not be
Free from all worries
Worries prey on oneself's troubled mind
Freer than the clock's hands
Tickin' way the times
Freer than the meaning of free that man defines
Life running through me
Till I feel my father God has called
Me having nothin'
But possessing riches more than all
And I'm free
To be nowhere
But in every place I need to be
Freer than a sunbeam
Shining through my soul
Free from feelin' heat or knowing bitter cold
Free from conceiving the beginning
For that's the infinite start
I'm gone - gone but still living
Life goes on without a beating heart
Free like a vision
That the mind of only you can see
Freer than a raindrop
Falling from the sky
Freer than a smile in a baby's sleepin' eyes
I'm free like a river
Flowin' freely through infinity
I'm free to be sure of what
I am and who I need not to be
I'm much freer - like the meaning of the word free that crazy man defines
Free - free like the vision that
The mind of only you are ever gonna see
Free like the river my life
Goes on and on through infinity
Played this song at my father’s funeral. Listen to the words very carefully. He passed in1988. Still emotional. Continue to Rest In Peace dad.
Those females singing chorus in the background kill me big time.
For me ,one best song of legendary Stevie Wonder
I want this song to be played at my homegoing/memorial service!!! Love you Stevie!!!
They'd better play this on a loop at my memorial service!
B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L !
YEAH!
Pam E Indeed.....Along with AS
I totally agree same here
I played this at my Brother Home going
With so many wonderful, powerful, emotional, spiritual, soulful, thoughtful, and beautiful love songs by Stevie Wonder it's so hard to pick just one favorite or best.. but if I had to pick one it would probably be this one.. love everything about this song. I want this played or sang at my funeral if I have a funeral. This song is perfect. His vocals and vision is perfect.. and lyrics are so on point. A tear always squeezes out as I sing along to the last "man defines".. good stuff. Used to bump the cassette on our family road trips in the 80s and 90s. And still own the tape 😁.. Stevie you are a legend. The dream is to work with him on something.
The moment you close your eyes and listen to Stevie's lyrics ..you can CLEARLY SEE HIS VISION.. EXTRAORDINARY!🎵😎
Freer than the meaning of free that man defines - Genial
God bless you Stevie.
Many are the sighted, few have insight. We love you Stevie
This legendary iconic musical genius has written countless songs that speaks to the way that mankind should live by and this song is a clear message as to how we should look at our individual lives. Even though we go through changes that are sometimes depressing but our heavenly father gave us the spirit to think freely.
Such a classic...it gets no better!
This is such a powerful song, and Skeletons is such an underated album; I can only hope that more people will discover the many gems that are on it.
this man is not blind .Stevie is plain a God 3Eye.
I can't understand how this album is underated. it seams ears are just part of the judgment, whatever the other part is
This is a GNOSTIC track! True Reggae Music ! RASTA !
No-one combines philosophy with groove and melody like Stevie. A truly wonderful lyric. And the passion in his voice. Check out Blame It On the Sun, They Don't Go Where I Go and Pastime Paradise from the 70's or his cover of Marley's Redemption Song from the 90's. You'll see what I mean.True genius and soul. Like Ray Charles and Prince a truly groundbreaking artist. Ballads, gospel and funk... he covers it all, Dark and Lovely!
After all these years! Damn Stevie!
I love Stevie Wonder !... Thank you man ! .. You got so much soul !...
THIS SONG IS A REMINDER OF ALL WHO HAS BEEN CALLED TO GLORY! IN WORDS FROM THEIR SOULS... LOVE IT.
Genius genius and more genius.
Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder should be considered the 8th and 9th Wonders of the World!!!
You got my vote
@ForceFagerstorm Exactly. None of these so called 'singers' and musicians can hold a candle to GREATS like Stevie, MJ, Prince, Marvin, etc etc
mftds13 _ Sadly, all gone except for Stevie! They each leave an indelible mark upon each of us that's been touched💜💞💙
Jakson🤗🤩🤩🤩🤩
The best performer for me ,Stevie Wonder ,Marvin Gaye, Prince
FREE iike the river... ! top song from master of blaster Stevie top song :)
My best favourite song in this word❤❤❤
Thank you for this!👍🏿
Cette chanson me donne toujours la chair de poule !!!!!
jamming with the church choir on sunday morning.
Was this song in the Harriet Tubman movie? It should have been! Probably would have won an Oscar.
What a song, up and up and up and up wow.....one of the best stevie songs
Epic poetry.
I wasn't born yet but damn 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Grandiose ce Stevie Wonder
Cette chanson me donne toujours la char de poule !!!!!
this is amazing and beautiful to dance too.
J'aime beaucoup cette musique
I will bust somebody in the head with a dry BIScuit if they don't feel this tune! Whoooooo Stevie KILLED it!!! ok, I won't do that...lol
CBMUZIK!!! I WILL SUPPLY THE BISCUITS!!!!!
Characters was Stevie's second best album, right behind Songs in the Key of Life
Idk about 2nd best but definitely overrated. Top 5 though
GREAT song......
I love it
I have this on cassette
Thisalbumreallytakesmeback
I have been thinking the same thing since I heard this song for the first time.
this song is one of my favorite stevie song it speaks of the in justice done to many people around this world . the lyrics can be use in any culture. and also this song really have a great dance beat to it,to tear up the dance floor.
Здраствуйте😀😇
I love the dry biscuit comment below!! Funniest thing I'v heard in ages :)
Krew pulsuje w rytmie utworu!
Free! Ma Lawd! Soon come!
Hi isgenius
Wow wow wow
This was originally intended for Songs In The Key Of Life.
This song number is about to talk with you all and we will be able to see if we will get are grove on James and Josie Laudat who loves this song and it's music gives you the best possible price of being free to talk about how we love the opportunity to work with other people.
Cette chanson me donne toujours la chair de poule !!!!
Moi sa va bien