MOTHER FREEDOM ~ BREAD ~ SING-A-LONG

[theantithesis1]

"he died on the cross that I am free to know what this life is all about"

Can you elaborate on this?

[Mulsanne917flatout]

James/Jimmy Griffin is the guy belting this one out, if I'm not mistaken.

As to the OP's thoughts of "Jesus as Lord and Savior" and the way you view things: More power to you, my friend. I wish only the best for you. :D

Thanks for the video!

[sherrylynn70]

You not my boss..so how can you fire me??? The lyrics are in the info...if you really know the song..you don't need the lyrics...they are in your soul...Sheesh..get a life!!

[lancethrustworthy]

IT'S NOT A 'SING A LONG' if you don't give us the words!! Sheesh! You're fired.

[johnwoa]

Wow! Does this song evoke a vivid memory! Summer of 1971. 18 years old! Was spending time on a deep sea offshore catamaran out of Clearwater Beach, Fl. The First Mate had the day off and we were at the dock. The slip was empty- boat was gone on their daily trip. It had just rained. We were leaving to go to a supply store on the mainland to get something for the boat's 12V-71 Detroits and this song came on the car radio as I was thinking about that boat that was somewhere out in the Gulf.

[squeak1964]

Yep--I still love this jewel~~~~

[paulcleck]

freedom forever!!!!

[TheIrishmary]

I dug this song right away.. much better than the top hits. loved it...turned many onto it............1968 i think

[wingsandslicks]

@TheIrishmary The record was a minor hit in the autumn of '71.... but a major hit with me!!

[ConvairDart106]

Hey, thanks Sherry! I have been trying to remember how this song went!! I was surprised when purchasing the Bread Anthology album that this was not on there. I remember buying the vinyl record (45) back when I was but a mere 12 years old! I always mention this song when people say that Bread could'nt rock. Check my posting on Guitar man about Larry Knectel. I wonder if he plays lead on this one? WIKI, here I come! lol

[Mrsilversmith69]

Sherry--Rock On--an exceptional song and group. Surprisingly, an Equally exceptional video to go with it. Much appreciated!!! Thanks, Robert

[CelineDionGal]

sick solo bud

[moneyusper]

good stuff Sherry. just subscribed to you...I know I have two albums of theirs. Let your love go, and Hooked on you..bring back memories..

[bobby7771117]

When you say your Bread fan, people probably only know one song or so, and think you like that" light". Bread could rock with the best of them when it chose to--James Griffin songs were the usual, heavier songs, but I believe David wrote this one! In any case, Bread is one of my favorite groups to ever play music! Peace, BobbyK And I think they deserve the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with Dan Fogelberg, Poco, etc, etc!

[rwb010109]

Their best song I think..RWB

[RU2BFREE67]

awesome video..how do you download from viddler? thanks

[DoNotCheckMyProfile]

Freedom, keep walking, open up your oven and dont stop talkin' about COOKIES!!

[DobbinsRingy]

Wonder why you overlapped the ending of the song with the beginning again. That's odd. :P

[travman1987]

Too bad Jesus isnt real. I would read the bible, but I just dont get off on killing and raping people. My favorite verses are where moses commands that his army rape little virgin girls and murder pregnant women. Or how bout the ones where god tells us how to treat our slaves? Loving my ass. But hey I guess I could just ignore all the bad things and focus on the good just like any other christian does.

[bstct]

One of THE GREATEST guitar solos of all time

[7ljm]

One of my fav Bread songs.

Thanks for the post.

[1RobbieRoberts]

One of the first songs I was able to figure out on my own when I first started playing guitar 35 years ago , I was so proud of my self , I must have played this song nearly a thousand times in my life . Thank u for the posting !!

[nthom1956]

Wish Jimmy Griffen had taken more control of Bread, we would have had a lot more good rockin' songs like this!  Instead, David Gates and his search for the most boring pop ballad ever determined Bread's future.

[Coowallsky]

@nthom1956 I agree that more of Jimmy's songs would have been great it was Elecktra that called the shots, not Gates.

[darryl360]

Love This song ,,,Thanks for posting with sound quality you can enjoy !

[mrstupid59]

FREEDOM YOU DONT KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE TILL ITS GONE AND IF YOU THINK THEY CANT TAKE IT WELL YOU THINK IM CRAZY JUST WAIT VOTE IN NOVEMBER REPUBLICIAN GET THE CROOKS OUT...

[deoarby]

LOVE THIS SONG! My dad had this on cassette when I was a LITTLE kid. We took a road trip to D.C. Played till they were sick of it. Thanks for the post!

[powerhunter1]

Bread...

[captblackeagle]

I started playing guitar...well long time ago..and this was one of the first songs I learned....forgotten for years and then found your video. I love it!!

[elesdos]

Good video, good song, good sound ! One of my all time favorites. Thanks for posting. BTW I like the way you capitalize CHRIST in CHRISTmas. I'd say your priorities are spot on........

[kolaski33]

@elesdos And also in CHRISTmas . Mas means more in Spanish . So , in reverse it is more Christ . God Bless

[elesdos]

@kolaski33 God Bless to you and yours also !

[TheDavey222]

ni..clean audio..thanks

[rogersicin]

i agree with you 100%

[pappysmp]

sherrylynn70,,,,,yes merry CHRISTmas !!

[slayles]

Where is that creek?? Looks lik Styx River in Alabama.

[666babyoscar]

Freedom, keep walken, keep on your toes and dont stop talkin bout freedom. Get goin, lots to be learned and lots to be knowin about people. Gotta reach em, sittem right down then you gotta teach em about freedom. Gotta win it, gotta put yourself smack dab in it. Hey tomorrow hay dont go away, cause a freedom just might come your way.

[666babyoscar]

Second verse

Freedom, people tryn, people stay alive and people keep dien for freedom, dont lose it, got ta understand ya just cant abuse it. Freedom,  get movin never gona stop tell everyones groovin on love for one another call on some friends, and call on some brothers. Hey tomorrow, youre not so far away, cause freedom will rule the world someday.

[crazedanddepraved]

My parents went to High school with David Gates in Tulsa...I learned this song on guitar in '74....been rockin to Bread my whole life, Thanks for making this clip!

[melessajane]

Good effort. i appreciate it.

[huskernation9]

I was always saying "rock your balls off bread enough of the ballads" well here is proof bread could rock ty for posting

[sherrylynn70]

I know dat's right..my exact sentiment...It was great to see the magic of digital, flowing water, light and music...I really appreciate you taking time to watch, listen, and comment....Merry CHRISTmas to you..

[nipsterstang]

COOL Rocker by Bread!! From the "Baby I'm-a Want You" LP. That whole album is Great! Thanks for the Great video Sherry - I was Mesmerized by that Spacey beat keepin Line runnin up the center - trying to Hypnotize us I know!! You just can't be to careful when you Hang-Out with the Girls from the "60s"!! Peace!

[mettanc]

i am very happy to visit with you and see and hear all your creations.

michael

[GlenAnne99]

Great song and video :) You are making me long for summer again...lol. It's fun to be rollin' along the river with you...leaves you with a nice feeling.

Bread did some great music and I love it that you put this up for us....nice memories come with that song.

[sherrylynn70]

No doubt..what a time to be there..thanks so much for sharing the moment..and, we lived to tell it and hear it...For those of us who chose to take it all in..no doubt, have pure joy memories to embrace...SF in 68 wow!! So cool to meet someone who was there..I want to hear more as time goes on..and, the music is what brought us together..are you still in CA. I have only been there once for two weeks and plan to do a video from that trip..still deciding on the right tune..

[vzqk50]

Another awesome video Sherry! 5 stars!

[sherrylynn70]

Thank you, David..I know how busy you are, and it means aLoT to me for you to take time to listen and comment..you iz my very good friend..and, you videos are priceless treasures..I love them..

[CharmedQuarkZ99]

Your having a good time posting all this vintage tunage......thanks for the memories...

[sherrylynn70]

Vintage tunage..I love that..and, exactly what it is..and, yes, I love posting these tunes..such memories and so much appreciate your time telling me what they mean to you..I love that and makes it so worth it..what fun♥

[CharmedQuarkZ99]

Well I am a self respecting Baby Boomer...lived in a 35/mo apt in SF in 68...I love most all music.....keep posting !

[sherrylynn70]

Wow..35/mo in San Francisco...what a time we had..loved those days of reasonable rent..I found some great old homes to live in for 50 - 75/mo..sweet simpler times..I, too, love most all music..and, we have certainly been blessed with some great tunes to relive right here..Amazing and I get to meet a few new great friends..Thank you so very much♥

[CharmedQuarkZ99]

Being 19 on the loose in SF back then was Heaven....

[55jaro55]

I like this song, too, especially the chorus...love to harmonize with that! And, water...that goes well with freedom in my mind...floating on the flow of well-being...such a sense of freedom!

[sherrylynn70]

I love your comment..just what this tune means to me, too..you said it perfectly...would love to hear that harmony...I am singing with you...this is for all of us..

[SmokeyGoodness]

You've got us all rockin' tonight, Sherry! Sooo cool.

[sherrylynn70]

Dan..this is a fine tune to rock with..and, there is nobody I'd rather be rockin with..that is the real deal..come on Mercy and Levi..we be jammin now..love this ole song...

[Layla0416]

I want to jump in that creek Sherry! Glad you were finally able to get this on You Tube my friend.

[sherrylynn70]

Girl, we gonna do some jumping in the creek..that is a for sure...thank you so much for watching...this is for US...love you.