Lynyrd Skynyrd | Free Bird (1974)
"Free Bird", also spelled "Freebird", is a song written by Allen Collins and Ronnie Van Zant and performed by American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. The song featured on the band's debut album in 1973.
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Released as a single in November 1974, "Free Bird" entered the Billboard Hot 100 on November 23 at No. 87[9] and became the band's second Top 40 hit in early 1975, peaking at No. 19 on January 25.
A live version of the song reentered the charts in late 1976, eventually peaking at No. 38 in January 1977.
"Free Bird" achieved the No. 8 spot on Guitar World's 100 Greatest Guitar Solos.
It is Lynyrd Skynyrd's signature song, the finale during live performances, and their longest song, often going well over 14 minutes when played live.