Free By Marcus Miller Ft. Corrinne Bailey Rae

[footyclub1]

miller is God

[njblack73]

Corinne sounds like she's sitting under the shade of a tree on a sunny day, telling her story via song. It sounds intimate...personal. Few ever can match Denise Williams vocally, but that wasn't the point of this remake.

[tiza1993]

Admiro Mucho La Dulzura De Este Bajo, 

[Larrymh07]

I've heard it said that Marcus copied Jaco in his early days. I can't hear it, but maybe it's true.

[lindsyrose]

Corrine and Marcus Miller brought some jazz into the song

[gcjsr]

It is fresh wind and fire~~~love the sax peice

[Dru614]

love this version more then first....

[blackbeauty2010ish]

LOVE LOVE THIS VERSION

[TheCaulfield1]

Love this song so so much ♥♥

I've heard a few people cover this song and CBR does a BRILLIANT JOB!!

Just love this ladies voice.

[itzmAlditA04]

ive been listening to this 100x.

[MrStyle23]

Nice cover. The bass is killer but what would one expect from Marcus Miller. Vocally my girl Corrine Bailey Rae was out of her element. She delivered an average performance but that song is famous for the high notes of Deniece Williams.

[pryncesscleo]

@MrStyle23 She's not out of her element at all, it wasn't meant to be a Denise Williams remake, it was meant to be a Marcus Miller interpretation. Besides, if Denise Williams didn't like it, they wouldn't have been able to release it without her permission. If she loves it, who are we to say it's not exactly how it was meant to be? Sorry, just thought it was kind of harsh to say she was out of her element when she it's evident this wasn't produced to be an exact replica.

[pryncesscleo]

@MrStyle23 She's not out of her element at all, it wasn't meant to be a Denise Williams remake, it was meant to be a Marcus Miller interpretation. Besides, if Denise Williams didn't like it, they wouldn't have been able to release it without her permission. If she loves it, who are we to say it's not exactly how it was meant to be? Sorry, just thought it was kind of harsh to say she was out of her element when she it's evident this wasn't produced to be an exact replica.

[MrStyle23]

@pryncesscleo I didn't say that it was suppose to sound like Deniece Williams. I said the song is famous for Deniece Williams high notes. Marcus Miller did a great interpretation on his instrument. It was Corrinne that was average at best. I stand by what I said. She was out of her element.

[Xiroi87]

@MrStyle23 What you call "average" I call warm and smooth. You don't like it? I love it. So? We all have different tastes.

And I can't see the point in trying to make comparisons as it's obvious this version was NOT about hitting the highest notes. Of course a huge part of the credit go to the musicians who made a wonderful, updated version of this classic

[roxxier34]

This song is ah-mazingggg!!!! So terrific

[funlovelyt]

I usually don't like remakes...this one is slamming!

[MrsVil]

Excellent.  Nice to hear a young singer singing a song like this.....

[MFmaxx]

While not Niecy, still a awfully good version.

[vandrossfan]

I don't want to go on about this or that version as we like what we like but the song itself is just pure class and as long as who ever has soul you really can't go wrong with such a song peace y'all.

[tubamanKevinU8]

i like how marcus takes some melodies from her songs for his solos.

[chris19922991]

Marcus Miller is nothing short of a genius!

[33Kellymc]

Everybody did a good job!

[spankiefresh21]

you go Corrinne...I love her style and flow.

[gbgsings8]

this version is too bland...i prefer Niecy Williams performance. She needs to sing with more soul.

[purpose408]

@gbgsings8 did you just say that Corrinne needs to sing with more soul? you can't be serious

[cammicty]

@purpose408 Yes I do understand what that comment is right. Just because a person is black doesnt mean they sing with Soul, she is also Bi racial, and raised in England, just like Leonna Lewis, needs to learn soul, if that's even possible.

[eweksi]

super! i my opinion it is much more elegant and musicaly more spohisticated but with equal intensity than the original Denice Williams version. Even though Denice does have a wonderful singing voice and emotion, as well, I like this version better! Miller always finds the best singers and most eloquent songs....

[tonieyu1703]

the best version of this song ever!!!! i like it ;-) corrine has a very powerful voice ;-)

[Streamline09]

I think Ms. Bailey has a wonderful tone and I applaud her for going for this song. But it her version has a melancholy and drifting quality that lacks the reaching, yearning heights of Ms. Williams--which matches the spirit of the song better. Plus, Charles Stepney and Reece bring a warmth and vocal harmony to the original that supports Niecey's vocals in a way that's not so evident in this version. Thanks for posting this.

[jamboy3]

Good tune....Is that David Sanborn playing sax?

[saxshooter]

@jamboy3

[saxshooter]

absoutely is david sanborn! yeah!

[yoyoyoembryo8989]

marcus Miller is great and so is Corrine

[1meaka1]

"I have got to be free and I have got to be me."

[porcuspine]

sweet song <3

[mdl11225]

I lurve this version!!!

[blkmoet27]

wow.i was alsleep last night was awoken to this at first i thought Denise williams...But whe i really tuned in i thought thats corrinne , that VOICE...i texed all my friends at 230am to say shes back and shes done Denise williams track...seached today like mad to find this wiith marcus....wow....this is whats MUSIC is about.....and i missed this.....10/10.........wonderf­ul.

[smelliottbobelliott]

i think i like this one better than the original by denise williams

[euronwarrior]

This is music at its best...they must have loved working with each other...wooow...go Corinne and Marcus

[markandtyler]

now this.....this is music...makes me feel soo damn good..

[bruno4258]

So Hot. Put the top down and cruise...Thanks for the share!!!!

[wth1980]

Damn it sounds soooo good!!

[northland1987]

Great remake!!!!  Listen closely to the bass solo. Marcus plays a little of, "Girl put your records on" within the song.

THIS IS SLAMMIN!!!

[noasmama]

2:44 right?

Great performance!

[northland1987]

You've got a great ear! You heard it right. 2:44

[TheGreatMozeek]

You can't beat the original, but I still like this version.

[tiana1017]

i agree

[zeljr]

Could not agree more...

[yesoesvida]

(L)

[ynesbleed]

i love this song so so so much

[OfficialMrWestside95]

Corrine Bailey Rae is Fine to me and nothing can change that. Her voice is Unbelieveable she has the voice of 1000 angels.

[orsosciatore]

Great performance from one great musician and one great singer...

[larrylarr]

There are some classics that should not be remade. This is one of them, BUT... the arrangement and the twist they put on this song blew me away. THEY BROUGHT THE FIRE!!!!!

[dbrum8989]

totally agree, and sanborn is great on the sax

[1Mellodee]

@larrylarr - Indeed!