Philadelphia Freedom (song)
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| "Philadelphia Freedom" | ||
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| Single by Elton John | ||
| B-side(s) | "I Saw Her Standing There (live with John Lennon)" | |
| Released | 1975 | |
| Genre | Rock | |
| Length | 5:38 | |
| Label | MCA | |
| Writer(s) | Elton John, Bernie Taupin | |
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| Elton John singles chronology | ||
| Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds (1974) |
Philadelphia Freedom (1975) |
Someone Saved My Life Tonight (1975) |
"Philadelphia Freedom" is a song released by Elton John (as "Elton John Band") as a single in 1975. The song was one of John's numerous number-one U.S. hit singles during the early and mid-1970s, which saw his recordings dominating the charts. The song was written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin as a favor to Elton's friend, tennis star Billie Jean King. King was part of the Philadelphia Freedoms tennis team.
| Preceded by "Lovin' You" by Minnie Riperton |
Billboard Hot 100 number one single April 12, 1975 |
Succeeded by "(Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song" by B. J. Thomas |
