Got to Be Free
"Got to Be Free" | |
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Rock | |
Length | 3:01 |
Songwriter(s) | Ray Davies |
Producer(s) | Ray Davies |
Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One track listing | |
13 tracks
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"Got to Be Free" is a song written by
Overview
Overall, the lyrics express a feeling of longing for a better world, or one devoid of all the troubles and restrictions of this one ("We've got to get out of this world somehow").
Instrumentation
The song begins with some gentle strumming on Ray Davies' signature
The song differs slightly from many of the other songs on its LP, with slight country and bluegrass accents at the beginning. It eventually evolves into a more powerful rock song feel, but these influences remain apparent throughout its length. The Kinks would go on to experiment with these genres heavily on their next LP, Muswell Hillbillies.
References
- ^ "Lyrics for "Got To Be Free"". Kindakinks.net. Retrieved 2014-06-13.
- ISBN 9780415977685. Retrieved 2014-06-13.
- ^ "Lola Versus Powerman & The Money-Go-Round, Part One (1970)" (PDF). Kindakinks.net. Retrieved 2014-06-13.
Bibliography
- All Day and All of the Night, a definitive day-by-day guide to The Kinks, by Doug Hinman
- The complete guide to the music of the Kinks, by Johnny Rogan