Excellent song from my childhood - written by the brilliant John Barry and sung by the fine voice of Matt Monro. It's a simple tune, but made memorable by the understated and lyrical performance - listen for the breath control and subtle phrasing. The song Born Free is about lions, from a movie of the same name; but the phrase also applies to the human soul: whether we humans like it, or (apparently mostly) not. [Image]
"Born free!"
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Looks like the video was taken down. Here is an alternative link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAPmFxV5ji0
19 July 2022 at 22:21
@David - The video works fine here, but no harm in having an alternative link!
20 July 2022 at 06:34
Oh, yes, that song takes me back. But then The Imp of Free Association wakes up.
An American humor magazine did a series of song parodies on obsessions--
MG,
I just love to touch you.
When I double-clutch you,
MG, it gives me a thrill.
I've forgotten most of it, but on the "roaring tide" line the car freak looks under the hood/bonnet and:
The sight of each piston rod
Makes me feel closer to God--
MG,
I wash you and wax you.
If some Chevy smacks you,
I'll die, MG.
What did you think of the later Travers & McKenna collaboration, Ring of Bright Water?
20 July 2022 at 22:49
@ap - I haven't seen either of the movies.
20 July 2022 at 23:26