Michael McDonald - Sweet Freedom [Original Long Version] (1986)

Picked up the soundtrack to Running Scared because most of it, including this song, was written by Rod Temperton - who has written a LOT of my favorite songs from the '70s and '80s. I was totally surprised to find that the album version of Sweet Freedom is way longer than anything I'd ever heard before - more to love!

I don't own any of the rights associated with this music, I simply share so that it will be heard.

#PlayingRecords #NeedleDrop #RecordCollection

[marquishoward]

This song is still a hit nearly 40 yrs later

[James]

I graduated from HS days before this jam was released.

[caseylangianese]

Such an awesome track from 1986 .. love love the soulful vocal performance by Michael McDonald.. thank you for sharing the original album mix of this song Sweet Freedom

[Kitu]

Huge song in 86..a lot was going on. Hip hop emerging..crack flooded ghetto streets..aids..shit was Crazy Baby

[skyebenoit]

Most favorite song by Michael McDonald I just found the long version I love the black guy in the video I think he's hot I just looked up the movie and I can watch it on demand I never seen it can't wait to

[m.scottreeder]

Never knew there was a long version to this track. Cool.

[luiscesarpaz]

Impresionante versión, Michael McDonald's un genio, esa voz inconfundible, volver a los 80 con esta canción gracias x está espectacular versión!

[logaKom]

Yes, my heart (Jack)🥰💓💞 // Thanks for sharing!

[SonofMrPeanut]

"Hi, I'm Hollywood Steve. From 1976-1984, the radio airwaves were dominated by really smooth music, also known as Yacht Rock."

[Tinatime]

❤️😎❤️😎❤️😎❤️😉☯️💟☮️ thanks for sharing darly 😉🌟🥰🌟 love his mellow voice... melts me every time lol! And love the humour.... smile every day... it's such a Universal gift to us all.... chemistry... yeahhh 🔥❤️🔥

[joannehines]

The International Sagittarian Theme Song!!

[gussy]

Fantástico!! Gracias por compartir! Esta versión me era desconocida, gracias!!!!

[lucasa]

Letra 🎵

No more runnin' down the wrong road
Dancin' to a different drum
Can't you see what's goin' on
Deep inside your heart
Always searchin' for the real thing
Livin' like it's far away
Just leave all the madness in yesterday
You're holdin' the key
When you believe it
Shine sweet freedom
Shine your light on me
You are the magic
You're right where I want to be
Oh sweet freedom carry me along
We'll keep the spirit alive on and on
We'll be dancin' in the moonlight
Smilin' with the risin' sun
Livin' like we've never done
Goin' all the way
Reachin' out to meet the changes
Touchin' every shining star
The light of tomorrow is right where we are
There's no turnin' back
From what I'm feeling
[Chorus]
'Cause there'll be starlight all night
When we're close together
Share those feelings dancin' in your eyes
Tonight they're guiding us
Shinin' till the mornin' light

[frankkaminski]

Named my boat this the lyrics fit the ride.

[gonzalorojas]

Esta canción te traslada a esa década, con ese sonido tan ochentero.🎵❤️

[ChrissaSD]

Who singing and dancing with me here in 7/2022? This song along with Gregory Hines will live in my heart forever!
#SweetFreedom
#RodTemperton
#80'sMusic

[DontLieBoutStuff]

I always liked this song, Its one of those songs that I always wanted to know the lyrics not bad enough to listen to them and figure them

[Rob-egqc]

Went to the theatre to see running scared 😁

[terryfred]

86' Running Scared
Billy Crystal And Gregory Hines

[jackiegeritz]

No more runnin' down the wrong road
Dancin' to a different drum
Can't you see what's goin' on
Deep inside your heart
Always searchin' for the real thing
Livin' like it's far away
Just leave all the madness in yesterday
You're holdin' the key
When you believe it

Shine sweet freedom
Shine your light on me
You are the magic
You're right where I want to be
Oh sweet freedom carry me along
We'll keep the spirit alive on and on

We'll be dancin' in the moonlight
Smilin' with the risin' sun
Livin' like we've never done
Goin' all the way
Reachin' out to meet the changes
Touchin' every shining star
The light of tomorrow is right where we are
There's no turnin' back
From what I'm feeling
[Chorus]

'Cause there'll be starlight all night
When we're close together
Share those feelings dancin' in your eyes
Tonight they're guiding us
Shinin' till the mornin' light

Source: LyricFind

Songwriters: Rod Temperton