Mother Freedom

Album: Baby I'm-A Want You (1971)
Charted: 37
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Songfacts®:

  • This was one of Bread's more upbeat songs, and was usually played just before the encore that their concerts. The group was known for soft rock hits like "Baby I'm-A Want You."
  • David Gates played the two rhythm guitars on the track, and James Griffin played the guitar solo. Gates sang lead, while Griffin sang backup. >>>
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    Nick - Paramus, NJ, for above 2

Comments: 3

  • Michael from Grand Junction, CoThis song is extremely relevant today with the socialist push going on.
  • Rick R. from Twin Cities, MnSong still holds up today!
  • Diane from Providence, RiThis is my favorite song from the Baby I'm-A Want You album. The music is great, but it was always the lyrics that pulled me in. They're honest and earnest and beautiful.
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