Free_(Deniece_Williams_song)

Free (Deniece Williams song)

Free (Deniece Williams song)

1976 single by Deniece Williams

"Free" is a song by American singer Deniece Williams that was included on her album This Is Niecy. The song was written by Williams, Hank Redd, Nathan Watts and Susaye Greene and produced by Maurice White and Charles Stepney.[1]

Quick Facts Single by Deniece Williams, from the album This Is Niecy ...

"Free" was Williams' breakthrough single reaching No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100. The single reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart for two weeks in May 1977.

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Charts

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Certifications

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