Free Ride (song)
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Free Ride is a song written by Dan Hartman
and performed by The Edgar Winter Group. The single, engineered by Jim Reeves, was a top 20 U.S.
hit in 1973
, hitting number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. The song is sometimes mistakenly attributed to The Doobie Brothers
or Boston
, perhaps because of the similarity in its style to their works. The 45 version is a different recording than the LP version. The single version contains a different guitar solo and a fuzz bass added to the bridge. Most classic rock
radio radio stations play either version, but both clock in at the same length, probably because both versions are taken from the same "take" and simply re-mixed with different tracks to the fore (most noticeably the bass and alternate lead guitar).
Dan Hartman
Daniel Earl "Dan" Hartman was an American singer, songwriter and record producer, best known for such songs as: "Free Ride", "I Can Dream About You", "Instant Replay", "Love Sensation", and "Relight My Fire", all of which had world-wide success.-Career:Born in Pennsylvania's capital, Harrisburg,...
and performed by The Edgar Winter Group. The single, engineered by Jim Reeves, was a top 20 U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
hit in 1973
1973 in music
-January–April:*January 9 – Mick Jagger's request for a Japanese visa is rejected on account of a 1969 drug conviction, putting an abrupt end to The Rolling Stones' plans to perform in Japan during their forthcoming tour.*January 14...
, hitting number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. The song is sometimes mistakenly attributed to The Doobie Brothers
The Doobie Brothers
The Doobie Brothers are an American rock band. The group has sold over 40 million units worldwide throughout their career. The Doobie Brothers were inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004.-Original incarnation:...
or Boston
Boston (band)
Boston is an American rock band from Boston, Massachusetts that achieved its most notable successes during the 1970s and 1980s. Centered on guitarist, keyboardist, songwriter, and producer Tom Scholz, the band is a staple of classic rock radio playlists...
, perhaps because of the similarity in its style to their works. The 45 version is a different recording than the LP version. The single version contains a different guitar solo and a fuzz bass added to the bridge. Most classic rock
Classic rock
Classic rock is a radio format which developed from the album-oriented rock format in the early 1980s. In the United States, the classic rock format features music ranging generally from the late 1960s to the late 1980s, primarily focusing on the hard rock genre that peaked in popularity in the...
radio radio stations play either version, but both clock in at the same length, probably because both versions are taken from the same "take" and simply re-mixed with different tracks to the fore (most noticeably the bass and alternate lead guitar).