“Philadelphia Freedom” on Soul TrainĮlton John was notably one of the first Caucasian artists invited onto the influential 1970’s African-American music-variety show “Soul Train”. It marked their first conscientious effort to come up with a single. And their work paid off, as this song managed to top Canada’s RPM Top Singles, as well as the U.S.-based Billboard Hot 100 (where it held the number-one position for multiple weeks). The track also placed within the top five of music charts in Australia and New Zealand.Īnd in Elton John’s homeland of the United Kingdom, “Philadelphia Freedom” peaked at number 12. “Philadelphia Freedom” was written by the reliable duo of Elton and Taupin.
Philadelphians have logically taken a liking to this song. For instance, it is regularly played at the Tuttleman IMAX Theatre at the Franklin Institute in Philly. Moreover the lyrics are inscribed on the wall of Philadelphia’s branch of the Hard Rock Cafe. However, the song has been featured on a number of the artist’s compilation and live albums since then.
MCA Records along with DJM Records released “Philadelphia Freedom” as a standalone single on 24 February 1975. On its B-side was Elton’s live rendition of the Beatles’ “I Saw Her Standing There” (1963) featuring John Lennon himself. In addition to dedicating this song to King, Elton also gave an official shoutout to “the Soulful Sounds of Philadelphia”, i.e. King and Elton, having first met in 1973, are in fact homeys and have, in partnership, raised tons of money in the name of philanthropy. King. Indeed the track was originally intended to be a tribute to Miss King. The song’s title was inspired by the Philadelphia Freedoms, a professional-tennis team led by the legendary athlete Billie J.
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