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Good Morning Freedom
1970 single by Blue Mink
"Good Morning Freedom" is a song by British pop group Blue Mink, released as a single in March 1970. It was released as a non-album single, but was included on the US album Real Mink. It peaked at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart.
01Track listing
- "Good Morning Freedom", 2:49
- "Mary Jane", 3:14
02Personnel
- Madeline Bell, vocals
- Roger Cook, vocals
- Roger Coulam, keyboards
- Alan Parker, guitar
- Herbie Flowers, bass guitar
- Barry Morgan, drums
03Charts
| Chart (1970) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report) | 33 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) | 4 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia) | 37 |
| Canada Top Singles (RPM) | 100 |
| Germany (GfK) | 31 |
| Ireland (IRMA) | 10 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) | 5 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100) | 6 |
| New Zealand (Listener) | 13 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts) | 10 |
04Popular culture and covers
- In May 1970, American band Daybreak released a cover of the song as their only single and it peaked at number 94 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- In 1971, Australian guitarist John Williams covered the song on his album Changes.
- In 1973, British duo Peters and Lee covered the song on their debut album We Can Make It.
- In 1994, a cover by Elton John, recorded in 1970, was released on the compilation album Chartbusters Go Pop.
- In 2000, American singer Madeline Bell released her own cover of the song on her album Blessed.
- In 2009, the song featured prominently in the Breaking Bad episode "4 Days Out".
- In 2011, the song featured in an advert for skin care brand Freederm.
- In 2013, Albert Hammond released a version on his live album Songbook 2013, Live in Wilhelmshaven.
Sources and credits
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- Blue Mink Good Morning Freedom DE.jpg by Unknown author, Fair use
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