Freedom of '76
The Freedom of '76 EP was released by Ween in 1995 on Flying Nun Records.[2][3] The song was originally featured on Ween's album Chocolate and Cheese. It has been noted as "one of Ween's most beloved songs". The song was said to be one of the first Ween songs where Gene Ween hit high notes without digitally enhancing the vocals.[1]
| Freedom of '76 | |
|---|---|
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| EP by | |
| Released | 1994 |
| Recorded | 1994 |
| Genre | |
| Label | Mushroom/Flying Nun/Elektra |
| Producer | Andrew Weiss |
References to Philadelphia
The song makes various references to Philadelphia such as:
- South Street
- The Liberty Bell
- The film Mannequin being filmed in Philadelphia's Woolworth's (although the film was actually shot at Wanamaker's)
- Boyz II Men (whose hometown is Philadelphia)
- Fairmount Park[1]
Track listing
CD
- "Freedom of '76"
- "Freedom of '76" (Shaved Dog Mix)
- "Now I'm Freaking Out"
- "Pollo Asado"
References
- Hank Shteamer (31 March 2011). Ween's Chocolate and Cheese. A&C Black. pp. 64–. ISBN 978-0-8264-3117-2.
- "Freedom Of '76 EP". ween.net. Archived from the original on 6 May 2012. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
- "Discogs EP info". discogs.com. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
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