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“”’Sweet Freedom”'” is a song by [[Michael McDonald (musician)|Michael McDonald]], written by [[Rod Temperton]] originally featured on ”[[Running Scared (1986 film)|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. |
“”’Sweet Freedom”'” is a song by [[Michael McDonald (musician)|Michael McDonald]], written by [[Rod Temperton]] originally featured on ”[[Running Scared (1986 film)|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. |
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Revision as of 19:15, 19 September 2025
1986 single by Michael McDonald
“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.[1]
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.[10]
- 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.
References
- ^ “Songfacts”. songfacts.com. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- ^ Lwin, Nanda. Top 40 Hits: The Essential Chart Guide (2000). Mississauga, Ont.: Music Data Canada
- ^ “Top RPM Singles: Issue 0728.” RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ “Official Singles Chart Top 100”. Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ “Michael McDonald Chart History (Adult Contemporary)”. Billboard. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ “Michael McDonald Chart History (Hot 100)”. Billboard. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ “Michael McDonald Chart History (Dance Club Songs)”. Billboard. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ “Michael McDonald Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)”. Billboard. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ “1986 The Year in Music & Video: Top Pop Singles”. Billboard. Vol. 98, no. 52. December 27, 1986. p. Y-21.
- ^ [1]
