- Source: Sweet Freedom (song)
"Sweet Freedom" is a song by Michael McDonald, written by Rod Temperton originally featured on Running Scared's soundtrack, before the 1986 re-release of McDonald's 1985 album No Lookin' Back. The track peaked at No.7 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart (his last Top 10 hit in that chart), No.12 in the UK, and No.14 in Canada.
The single's music video directed by Leslie Libman featured McDonald, along with actors Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines, in the film Running Scared.
Credits
Lead vocals – Michael McDonald
Backing vocals – Michael McDonald and Siedah Garrett
Guitars – Paul Jackson Jr. and Michael Thompson
Keyboards – Greg Phillinganes, Anthony Patler, Danny Sembello, Rod Temperton and Larry Williams
Synthesizer – Larry Williams
Synclavier – Wells Christie
Horns – David Boruff, Chuck Findley, Gary Grant, Jerry Hey, Kim Hutchcroft, Bill Reichenbach and Larry Williams
Arrangements – Rod Temperton
Producers – Bruce Swedien, Rod Temperton and Dick Rudolph
Recorded and mixed by Bruce Swedien at Westlake Audio (Los Angeles, CA)
Charts
Other notable versions
In 1998, Shawn Christopher released her version which reached No. 60 in France.
In 2002, Danish electronic percussion duo Safri Duo, featuring Michael McDonald, covered the song. It was released in June as the fourth and final single from their debut album, Episode II. This version charted in many European countries, hitting No.2 in Spain and No.3 in Wallonia.
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