1- The Free was formed in 1994 by Felix J. Gauder and Olaf Roberto Bossi. Together with Charles Simmons, the frontman and singer of The Free; they composed and arranged their music in a high-tech home studio. They spent weeks composing and arranging intro, strophe, bridge and refrain so it should be a perfect rhythm, with groove and melody all in one piece. With meticulous detail work and with great enthusiasm the result was the typical The Free chart- and club compatible Euro-Pop-Housemusic style and also some sentimental Soul-ballads.
Members were Charles Simmons (Vocals - rap), Ayla J. (Vocals), Virginia Michailoglou (Profi Dancer) and Nejet Yolcu (Profi Dancer). They recorded the album "Crazy Worlds" and hits like "Lover On The Line"
2- The Free was founded in 1967 in Michigan. Their graetest hits were „(Day Of) Decision For Lost Soul Blue“ and „What Makes You“ — which both can be found on a single released by Marquee later on by Atco.
3. The Free (1968-1969) was a short-lived soul ensemble from The Netherlands. The Free was a 14-piece coverband from Rotterdam, deep into American soul. Their leadsinger Roy Nickelson, born on Aruba, was very much into Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett and the early James Brown material. The group, already existing as Free Unlimited, became a birthday present in 1968 for Ide de Jong, who wanted to manage a band when he turned 18, and his father, head of the Algemene Bank Nederland, saw no problem in arranging this for his son. Thus they became The Free, made an album (the Funky Free, on Philips, 1969) produced by Fred Haayen (the man behind Golden Earring); supported Aretha Franklin during her Dutch concert in '68 (with the Paay Sisters as backing vocalists); and even performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival in '69. Their funky track Soul Party only came out as a single in '68. Near the end of their two year existence, Ferry Maat was their keyboardist; Maat would later become a famous radio dj with his Soul Show. Guitarist Egon Verhoeven played in Hans Dulfer's group during most of the '90's and nowadays is in a group called Mastodon, together with Free's leader and keyboardist Peter Vlietstra, who became a history teacher. Roy Nickelson died in 2002.
What Makes You?
The Free Lyrics
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"Do you see what I see?
Way up in the sky, little lamb,
Do you see what I see?
A star, a star, dancing in the night
With a tail as big as a kite,
With a tail as big as a kite."
"Do you hear what I hear?
Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy,
Do you hear what I hear?
A song, a song high above the trees
With a voice as big as the the sea,
With a voice as big as the the sea."
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king,
"Do you know what I know?
In your palace walls, mighty king,
Do you know what I know?
A Child, a Child shivers in the cold
Let us bring him silver and gold,
Let us bring him silver and gold."
Said the king to the people everywhere,
"Listen to what I say!
Pray for peace, people, everywhere,
Listen to what I say!
The Child, the Child sleeping in the night
He will bring us goodness and light,
He will bring us goodness and light
The song What Makes You? is a meditative song that poses the question of what makes a person unique and special. It is filled with vivid imagery and progression that starts with the wind whispering to the little lamb and goes on to showcase the various perspectives that characters in the song gain about the world around them. The first verse establishes the setting by the wind asking the lamb if it can see the star in the sky. The second verse has the lamb ask the shepherd boy if he can hear the song ringing through the air. The third verse has the shepherd boy asking the king if he knows that a child is shivering in the cold. The final verse has the king addressing the people, telling them to pray for peace and highlighting the potential of the baby to bring goodness and light into the world.
One interpretation of this song is that it showcases how the world is interconnected and how moments of realization and understanding can come from different angles. It also highlights the significance of perspective and how taking the time to look and listen to the world around us can lead to a greater appreciation for its beauty and meaning. Furthermore, the song alludes to the story of the nativity and the arrival of Jesus as a symbol of hope and peace for humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
Said the night wind to the little lamb,
The night wind spoke to the little lamb.
"Do you see what I see?
"Do you perceive what I perceive?
Way up in the sky, little lamb,
High up in the sky, little lamb,
Do you see what I see?
Do you perceive what I perceive?
A star, a star, dancing in the night
A star, a star, that appears to dance in the night sky
With a tail as big as a kite,
Its tail is as huge as a kite.
With a tail as big as a kite."
Its tail is as huge as a kite."
Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy,
The Little lamb talked to the shepherd boy.
"Do you hear what I hear?
"Do you perceive what I perceive?
Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy,
Echoing through the sky, shepherd boy,
Do you hear what I hear?
Do you perceive what I perceive?
A song, a song high above the trees
A song, high above the trees,
With a voice as big as the the sea,
Whose voice resembles the vastness of the sea.
With a voice as big as the the sea."
Whose voice resembles the vastness of the sea."
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king,
The shepherd boy informed the mighty king.
"Do you know what I know?
"Have you got knowledge of what I know?
In your palace walls, mighty king,
Inside the walls of your palace, mighty king,
Do you know what I know?
Have you got knowledge of what I know?
A Child, a Child shivers in the cold
A Child, a Child is shivering in the cold,
Let us bring him silver and gold,
So, let's present him with silver and gold.
Let us bring him silver and gold."
So, let's present him with silver and gold."
Said the king to the people everywhere,
The king spoke to the public everywhere.
"Listen to what I say!
"Pay attention to what I am about to say!
Pray for peace, people, everywhere,
Pray for peace, people, everywhere,
Listen to what I say!
Pay attention to what I am about to say!
The Child, the Child sleeping in the night
The child, the child sleeping in the night,
He will bring us goodness and light,
Will bring us goodness and light.
He will bring us goodness and light."
Will bring us goodness and light."
Lyrics © REGENT MUSIC CORPORATION
Written by: Noel Regney, Gloria Shayne
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crystyx1
Asta muzica frate, nu bazaconiile de acum ! Astea melodii ce s-au facut acu cativa ani in urma, sunt forta rau de tot ,se ridica pielea pe tine cand le asculti , efectiv simti melodia ca iti transmite ceva ! Melodiile astea nu vor muri niciodata , niciodată, oricat ar aparea altele noi !
Marian Vasile
Mare dreptate!Respect
Gabriel Stefaniu
2021 frate ❤️❤️🖐️
Ana Maria Carmen
da asa e 💯
Get Mad
Robert Dediu sunt in Bucuresti cluburi care inca merg pe muzica veche , m-a dus un prieten coaie nu aveai loc sa faci 2 pasi si sa vezi ce incantata era lumea cand bagau ceva melodii care au fost "hit"
Dragos Pahontu
Dino Merlin 👌
MihneaTheVlogger
Ce nostalgie... amintiri din 2010 care nu vor fi uitate niciodată! Bravo Deepcentral și vă mulțumim pentru că ne-ați făcut mândrii și ne faceți în continuare cu muzica voastră! Faină piesa și după 8 ani și va fi faină mereu!!! Respect! #nostalgia
Ancuta Rusu
Cate amintiri ce n as da timpul inapoi
Dragos Pahontu
Da
Mdancefloor
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