Free - Wishing Well

Free - Wishing Well.
Rock at it's best.

[@bobthebear1246]

Paul Rodgers, without any effort, just has the perfect Rock 'N' Roll voice.

[@VelcroKittie]

It's so true

[@richardortiz8704]

2021

[@scottshelley7242]

True that!!

[@danielcasaray2567]

Yes I especially like fire and water also I like Bad Company by Bad Company those songs are really good also Fred ready for love as well thank you for the Memories Mister Paul Rodgers

[@robhendrikx2198]

One of the most recognizable voices in all of Rock.

[@nazli8325]

Paul Rodgers is definitely one of the greatest rock singers of all times.

[@johnwatts8346]

absolutely, one of the very very best, the very top tier.

[@RonNilson]

Listened to this over and over when I was 22. Still love it at 70.

[@bobthebear1246]

Time goes by so quickly, doesn't it? I'm still a kid at heart, but I'm now 52.

[@alanwoodhouse2236]

18 in my head, plus another 50 in my body,

[@glynismcgourlick]

I'm 62, still love this. We had the best music .

[@iainwinter6291]

@@glynismcgourlick ditto :)

[@andrewmatthews6861]

Unbeatable Ron if only we could go back

[@peterbrunsden380]

You know when a track is great- you usually love it first time you hear it but also the thousandth time you hear it ! RIP Kossoff.

[@andymatthews7617]

SIMPLY SUPERB.

[@125brat]

This is one of the best songs and bands of all time and I've had it as the ring-tone on my phone for many years!

[@andymatthews7617]

UNIQUELY BRILLIANT.

[@martinkent333]

3 chord druggies who dazzle the civically negligent and tragically hip.........................@@andymatthews7617

[@Falco45able]

17 in 1970 , I was blessed, mid 60s to mid 70s, was a fantastic decade , would go back in a heartbeat,👍🇬🇧

[@davebeecher6579]

Oh me also I was 67 last month and still rocking, I embarrass my grandchildren, hahaha

[@alanbeard1130]

I also turned 17 in October 1970. Think I was born at the beat time in history, music and life wise. Still rocking!!!!

[@midmofro9393]

Me too 78-92. For me

[@narcissisticgammon4327]

Me to man

[@k.hendrickson8735]

I'm working on a Time Machine.

[@michaelball3345]

Paul Rodgers is, in my opinion, one of best rock/blues vocalists who ever blessed our ears!

[@andymatthews7617]

THE BEST, THE BEST.

[@anglenaughty1288]

My dad loved free,this was his favourite song,,.l miss you dad.hope you are rockin on in heaven xxx

[@fabiano3989]

You showed so much respect for your dad and what was inportant for him, beautiful of yours.God bless you.

[@kirkpaulson5954]

this song was a favorite of my father also... he's been gone almost 2 years now. :(

[@roberttgallimore1102]

My missus said she wanted it playing at her funeral sad to lose her but I fulfilled her wish and I am now a great fan myself x

[@carolehankinson4969]

@@roberttgallimore1102 this is also my picked song for when it's my time. First record I ever bought when I was 9yrs old. 2nd I bought was Honky Tonk Woman by the Rolling Stones. My older siblings called me "weird". I told them "OK but I've got great taste in music" 😆🎶🎵🎸🎸🎤🎹

[@edwarddickerson5494]

A lot of people say that Freddie Mercury is the best singer in rock music . But to me Paul is the best of all times. He got that grit in his voice that was made for rock.

[@GrahamEdwards-kq4fx]

I bought this album,in1974, and I was BLOWN AWAY .Every track was,and still remains ,songs from a band that were underrated Who s spell didn't last much longer than it did .Paul kossoff WAS AN incredible guitarist .Gone too soon ,at 26, 48 years ago

[@andymatthews7617]

A TRULY MAGNIFICENT BAND, GREAT DAYS.

[@suzannedelgado4542]

I wasnt born until the 80s and just discovered this song. Ive listened to it 5 times today. The last chorus they just really go for it. It brings me so much happiness ❤

[@andymatthews7617]

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT VOCALS, BY A BRILLIANT BAND, SADLY MISSED, THOSE WERE GREAT DAYS.

[@Katsem]

Everything about this song is right. It’s got that timeless quality.

[@andrewmatthews6861]

It's a true diamond just like the band ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@derektaylor1527]

Timeless song legendary stay stoned 🙂

[@linap8661]

Amazing everything!

[@bigmart77]

We all know someone like this

[@anskuvii]

Pure beauty this song 🔥

[@shanebrent2227]

He has a voice from God. And he has taken care of his temple,, voice hasn't changed.

[@basic6154]

yes ,thor i can hear it

[@GinjaNinja-ne4uf]

Paul Rodgers has a voice like silk and the passion in the music is amazing .

[@andymatthews7617]

NO ONE DID IT BETTER.

[@carolined5975]

What a group What a man ... Paul Rodgers You can sing me a lullaby any time

[@petegilgan6217]

The best thing Free ever did. A monster song; powerful, passionate, and what a vocal!

[@JulioLeonFandinho]

this is far from being the best Free song

[@user-kn8un4ru8p]

My Brother Jake.......

[@gill8779]

@@user-kn8un4ru8p 'Be my friend' is my all time favourite

[@bryanleigh6497]

The best songs were written by Fraser and Rodgers. Fraser had left when this was written. Every song on Fire and Water is better than WW

[@gill8779]

@@bryanleigh6497 Fire & water is great I agree, Highway also I loved, has a lot of good memories for me.

[@rmc4091]

Paul Rodgers he has one of the best rock & roll voices ever

[@jamesshelby5605]

The best in my opinion!

[@donjohn2695]

THE BEST

[@jagsfanrick]

Up there but man the last 20 years has seen some to rival.

[@alanbeard1130]

I believe our generation was blessed, life was better and music was definitely better.

[@DBMusic2024]

Paul Francis Kossoff had such a great , great feeling when he played. !!!!!

[@supergran1000]

The late sixties and early seventies generated some of the best music ever, and this is one of the best of the best!

[@tdbsnr]

There was a whole mix of some ghastly & utterly brilliant music then (I woz there), but above all a period of experimentation, innovation and PASSION. None of the phoney over- commercialised over produced garbage that youngsters are force-fed these days,

[@mickeydiver17]

tdbsnr You took the words right out of my mouth (no pun intended). I agree 100% & passion is the 1 thing missing in music today sadly. I'm just glad I was there to experience it "back in the day"! :- )

[@PhillRobinson]

Along with Alright Now

[@joeninety4740]

Totally

[@lesleystorey3917]

Not sure cause of the alcololic cruners and majicians

[@diehardhushfan]

One of the BEST rock songs ever. How sad that Paul Kossoff died so young.

[@marcusstreets6691]

It's a long way down to the top if you want to rock an roll

[@sharonmitchell3846]

What a voice. Sends shivers down my spine. Classy rock.

[@martinusgroninger1875]

If I remember well, all 4 of them hadn't reached the age of 20( !) yet, when this single got released.....Amazing ! So much talent !

[@loveconquersall143]

I love his voice so much. He makes singing sound so easy & he just gets better & better with age. Amazing 💖

[@monicamorilla2851]

His voice is like a good wine..improving with time...love it..

[@geoffreycarson2311]

THATS THE GREATEST 70s ROCK TRACK EVER !!!!!FLYING FOREVER 👍☝☝👍☝☝☝☝☝☝✌👌👏THE OLD Rocker g

[@marcozarattini1854]

Paul's voice here is fantastic, Koss's wailing and screaming guitar has no pair, Simon's so powerful and straight and Tetsu and Rabbit do a perfect job, what a shame this was their last album... FREE & KOSS FOREVER 🎸🎸🎸❤️❤️❤️

[@andymatthews7617]

NOTHING BETTER IN ANY UNIVERSE.

[@janeray7793]

Paul Rodgers - what a voice!

[@willnotallow1]

Free, Family, Moody Blues, all great bands from my teen years.

[@MrDboyle100]

Paul Kossoff one of the most underated guitarists ever R.I.P fella!!

[@martinhayward4466]

Not on this track though

[@knawl]

@@martinhayward4466 actually Kirke confirmed that Kossoff played Lead on this track and it's pretty obvious. It's also obvious that's all he played on it

[@silviaplank2066]

he was gone to young! rip paul

[@tyronebullock5772]

Not underated by me. A genius.

[@glaswegiansouth-side2350]

The power of Koss and his Guitar are right here.He was never under rated

[@lynnettetebrugge754]

In these trying times the 70s bring back memories. Makes you feel young. Brilliant

[@andymatthews7617]

I'd go back in a heartbeat.

[@glenbiliti2621]

One of their best song's hands down!

[@cheetocheeto1140]

What an amazing band. And Paul Rodgers... well. There are no words.

[@jedtiawo]

Paul Rogers voice is brilliant.Nobody can imitate him... unique love his bluesy growl!

[@charisichaxe6167]

Free was unique. Paul Rodgers is up there with the best of the golden age of rock music

[@andrewmatthews6861]

charisi chaxe he's a song god ❤️

[@ginofarina6572]

Paul Rogers is still the man ! Great vocals

[@saturdayplayer2492]

Their best song by a mile. 50 years ago. Memories, memories, memories.

[@sandraorgill6552]

One of the best rock tune ever. Paul's voice so pure on this track; love it.

[@TheNikmetallica]

This is a rock masterpiece!!! So powerful and melodic at the same time.Classic all the way!!

[@davidstrassburger3636]

I no longer have my youth but this song brings my mind back to the day and makes me want to shout out with Paul on this one!! ROCK on world!!! Long live ROCK!!! Amen

[@SuperPorsche996]

Awesome track even now 42 years on, classic rock.

[@andrewmatthews6861]

Gordon dodds the best Gordon

[@karenjoslyn4051]

Paul Rodgers=major rock talent!! a British icon!!

[@brodo761]

how can 74 people not like this absolute timeless classic? beats me

[@brodo761]

And fuckwits!

[@Sira1973]

+barry brodin Don't know what true meaning of good music if it hits them full in the face

[@PaBasser]

Non-Believers

[@plainolamerican]

Non-Believers --- the sane and rational ... for which our secular America was made.

[@jackstone2000]

i think some people dislike videos even when they like it, i dunno some people are weird

[@whodatdarwin2657]

These were the best years of music. I have long held the view that Paul Rodgers and Pete Townshend are the finest at their craft(s). Classic Rock track indeed.

[@stewartw.9151]

One of the greatest but short-lived rock bands ever! And one of the most tragic at the end of the day! I remember Paul Kossof''s father used to present the Epilogue on BBC television in England from time to time. Did not know until much later though that he was the father of Paul, who died as a result of his health being wrecked through damned drugs!

[@andrewmatthews6861]

Sadly missed great band great sounds rip 🙏

[@pamelawelch3443]

Their won’t ever be another dude who can sing like Paul Rodger’s I love how he put added sounds from his voice in with the lyrics 💕🤟

[@andymatthews7617]

UNIQUE, PAM, UNIQUE, JUST BRILLIANT.

[@frazerspence4331]

I simply love this song. Definitely best played LOUD.

[@tonychambera8216]

For sure!

[@glaswegiansouth-side2350]

My scabby neighbours complain about me playing sounds like this.So I play it LOUDER

[@martynh5410]

Definitely my favorite Free track. Hands down more musical than the lengthy and repetitious "Alright Now". This is a record that I paid money for and still have the vinyl copy.

[@TheTonyLazarus]

This is my fave Free tune too but I suspect Alright Now has simply been overplayed on the oldies stations and lost some of its power?

[@martynh5410]

I also like My Brother Jake, it has a great melody, nice piano and of course great vocals and guitar. Reminds my of my miss-spent youth! There's a video on KZbin of them playing it on the British TV program Top of the Pops.

[@DavidRice111]

I dunno, Martyn, I rode a '79 FLH in 1988 with 'Alright Now' blowin out my eardrums thru my headphones!

[@martynh5410]

Probably the thumping beat of Alright Now synchronized well with that fantastic V twin Harley sound.....

[@ginofarina6572]

Paul Rogers has such a great voice

[@jeffreysearch]

He was one of the best .. can sing in any Great band..

[@kathiedevee5599]

Paul Rogers absolutely the best rock singer of all time!!!

[@pyroheep7497]

I just love that pumping bass,that geetar solo,that rock and roll voice.I guess I just love this band!

[@IaniansmailSmail]

Greatest voice ever in ROCK and still the greatest singer ever.

[@andrewmatthews6861]

Ianian smail. you are right on lanian

[@charleskuckel3173]

Only NOW, later on in my life am I really becoming aware of and am appreciating the great music of FREE. Like most casual fans, I knew "Alright Now". I knew Paul Rogers and Simon Kirke formed BAD Company. However, I NEVER realized what great musicians this band had nor the great music they made. FREE was BAD COMPANY before Bad Company came together and this particular song exemplifies it. I wonder why Paul Rogers doesn't play more songs from the FREE catalogue even in Bad Company. His voice is STILL amazing after almost 50 years in the business! Truly a Blues Rock Classic.

[@roflized]

One of my favourites from 1973. I was and still am a classic rock fan

[@melissatyree566]

Thank paul kossoff and Andy fraser.🥰

[@kevinrowley9180]

I love free they are one of the forgotten bands in rock

[@andrewmatthews6861]

The very best kevin the very best

[@andrewmatthews6861]

Well said Kevin I wish I could go back to see them I. Concert 😢😢😢😢

[@louiseritter8210]

The other day a friend asked me what my favorite song is. I couldn't answer him. There is just too many GREAT songs from the 60's and 70's. IMPOSSIBLE to pick one. I told I'll try to give him a list of my to one thousand songs.

[@reginaphalange7653]

Please send it to me too. I'd like to check it out

[@hhhhaaaar]

what a melody . what a vocals . what a lyrics

[@akahoku73]

One of the best. This song, in particular, is a tune that I keep coming back to. It's haunting.

[@mickeydiver17]

Yeah It's my favourite Free song & they had so many great tunes! Even Bad Company couldn't make a better song but "feel Like Making Love" came close! imho anyway.

[@kirkballard1028]

Ricky Medlock with Blackfoot did it also sum great justice.

[@bobthebear1246]

It sure is. Blackfoot's version is very good, but I do keep coming back to this, the original.

[@lindamitchell8500]

If I were a singer this song would be a cover version to do.

[@takineti]

if I were a singer, I would LOVE to have Paul's voice

[@Killadey]

Paul Rogers has always had the amazing ability to deliver powerful vocals, yet in an effortless manner, probably why is voice still sounds good today, great technique for a rock singer!

[@birchward]

this band worked their arse of , at every little bar / club in the uk , to learn their trade ! before they made the big time ! and what a group they turned into , true CLASSIC ROCK !

[@birchward]

TO RIGHT , i see paul a few times with his first band BLACK CAT BONES , and you could see the potential even then ! His solos where so well put together , and built to a climax !

[@gwangi64]

That's the way most bands did it in the late 60s and early 70s. Worked their arses off gigging around the UK, developing their chops, and if and when success came they were good enough and ready for it. Now just phone Simon Cowell (puke).

[@birchward]

that is so true ! and they did nt have to realie , on backing tracks / vocorders , they could do the business every night ,and give a great live show ! and if thinks where like today , music , would be so synthetic ,no heart / soul / power ! and you could see them for sensible entrance fees !.

[@birchward]

TO TRUE ,he could build a solo with , style / feel / taste, not about speed !.

[@birchward]

too true ! Stephen ,

[@gwangi64]

That final passionate "wishing weeeeeellll" at 2.40 always gets me. What a voice!

[@shanebrent2227]

Free and bad company are part of the foundation for my musical taste.so glad I grew up in the 70s,, music was the best.today only a few bands get it.

[@bobmccarthy1263]

The third time he sings"and the only time"and he hangs on.simply class.

[@daweshorizon]

Absolutely the best rock track ever. Utter and total genius. Love it!

[@darrellturner560]

Oh that is so sweet. The best song ever out of so so many great songs.

[@andymatthews7617]

BEST ROCK BAND, EVER.

[@rondohunter8966]

Was watching Ron Wood and Rod Stewart doing Mandolin Wind and this was in Recommendations. Excellent! So much music I've forgotten in my 63 years. Glad for the help.

[@malcanderson9579]

The Faces favourite band, check out their version of The Stealer

[@geoffbroughton8358]

Paul Rogers voice is STILL fantastic today 40+ years later

[@GinjaNinja-ne4uf]

A voice like silk , I'm old enough to have listened to them when they were huge . WHERE HAS ALL THE LOVE GONE ??

[@andymatthews7617]

Good question, COVID.

[@mariadec9403]

Kocham tą piosenkę, jest wspaniała, energetyczna. Grupa Free to mój ulubiony zespół. Świetny wokal Paula Rodgersa. Dziękujemy za wspaniałą muzykę.Mistrzostwo świata.

[@UnionBear]

Paul Rodgers.....Best rock singer in history

[@redlaadb]

no doubt about it!!!

[@jbetch10]

sammy hagar in 2nd

[@183injune]

True dat..

[@tommywilliams948]

Thats a bold statement but I cant really find a reason to dispute it....Great Voice for sure

[@SolidShark100]

Thomas Williams Steve Perry, Robert Plant.

[@gogoyubari366]

My favorite Free song!

[@roarander7426]

One of my favorites back then - not any new shaping, but solid rock and a hell of a vocalist

[@Francesdevine]

This takes me back, loved it then and now. Dedicated to my brother and friend Jim RIP 🙅‍♀️

[@robweiland]

I was 15 back then, and already in love with music, it was heaven in those days, and the way they sung " love in a peaceful world " made me feel that would be the future. Well, did that turn out to be a bummer!

[@keithsage7258]

I give this song a 10.. This one of my top 20 greatest songs ever. Western Ontario Canada.

[@gllianlewis4076]

RIP PAUL KOSSOFF (HARD TO BELIEVE ITS 39TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS PASSING) HOPE THAT HE ANDY ARE TOGETETHER

[@wanega363]

TOGETETHER lol. at least on this video ther is only one of these comments on this video.

[@portcullis5622]

@@wanega363 "Ther". Lol!

[@carolventuroli5695]

I've just remembered he was the son of the actor David.

[@prochoice3833]

Still sends shivers down my spine after all these years. My original 45 rpm vinyl recording is a cherished possession.

[@roflized]

I gotta go see Paul live. He's still touring. Saw Queen and Paul Rodgers in 2005 when he fronted Queen! They did Alright Now and Can't Get Enough of your Love, and it worked very well

[@davidmoyer2143]

Hell can that lad ever sing one of the best vocalists I ever heard

[@Profedrybicki]

Soooooo good...I had almost forgotten how much I liked Free. Straight back to the 1970s. The difference is, I appreciate it more now.

[@ajwasp]

This song IS 'Classic Rock'. It is what CR is all about. Nothing says classic more than this song. And Paul Rodgers is THE 'Classic Rock' man. Good old fashioned blue jeans, blue collar man. He's from Middlesbrough too. Don't get much more down to earth than that!

[@frankburrows9850]

Jeremy Spencer formerly of Fleetwood Mac was Boro born too.

[@andreo.7633]

I love em too but cmon, Paul is a total diva. Always has been. But when ur that gd ur allowed to be.

[@mickeydiver17]

Well you can't hold the fact he came from Middlesbrough against him hey? :- )

[@patrickkelly7085]

@@mickeydiver17 He was a smog monster

[@patrickkelly7085]

All the chemicals in the Middlesbrough air at that time effected the vocal chords of rock singers from Middleborough, listen to Chris Rea then go put the blame on ICI

[@emiljustian8100]

I was in the Coast Guard in Guantanamo Bay & bought this album @ the PX sometime in the early 70's. Kossoff's guitar made me sad. I knew he was struggling. He bore his affliction in every note. His friends tried desperately to bring him back from the ragged edge. They could not. God bless Paul Rogers for his efforts. Free was the single most influential group in my teen years. Can't help but wonder what Koss would be doing now if addiction hadn't taken him away. This record stands the test of time for sure.

[@andrewmatthews6861]

emil justian so sad 😢😢

[@davidwaddington9414]

a haunting genius of a song.

[@lindaboyce5484]

My memories bad but listening to this song again rolled bk the years...absolutely fantastic

[@yvonneclarke7460]

Love it

[@roflized]

Haunting indeed

[@gerwynevans2729]

One of the best rock bands ever with THE best rock singer ever.

[@andrewmatthews6861]

Gerwyn Evans absolutely right Gerwyn a true classic by a fantastic singer/band 😎

[@davidfrancis273]

Paul Rodgers. The greatest rock vocalist.

[@ThekiBoran]

There is no best, only our favorites.

[@chicmccormick6850]

Saw them at I O W in 70 that festival was something to experience.

[@johnneyer7454]

I always loved this song. Just saw Paul Rodgers in concert, he still has the pipes!

[@neilandfi]

More soul in one note from Kossoff than most axe heroes manage in a career.

[@TheGeoffwall]

pure class,,,,,,Paul Kosoff had so much more to give us,,,,,R I P

[@ianwall3645]

Are you in England Paul?..... Fcking amazing song.. 👍🏽

[@frankwilson7710]

This song is one of my favorite of all time. Paul can sing.

[@X05Radar]

Great song

[@paulmeekcoms217]

Great band

[@5vorfunf321]

and a great Time

[@manuelmontiel5418]

A great era for music

[@gkprivate433]

I had the blackoot album and loved the song. I had absolutely no idea Free did it. Oh the emotion in the song and the voice. Just brings tears. I still remember the first time I heard Free on the radio as a young kid while at the beach coming out of the people next to us. All right now.....

[@jamiewarriorwarlordmccallu5712]

killer rock track from underrated rock blues band free,paul the voice rodgers so fucking awesome sexy rock voice. real rock at the best.

[@davidstrassburger3636]

Got my thumbs up, i lived in the era , this is gold shit my brother's and sisters........

[@jeanyveslohier1070]

Since l'm 16 (64 now) always love this band. I've got all their LP's.

[@TOMOHIROAOKI0511]

ポール・ロジャースの声の力、歌の力は本当に神がかり。昔も今も変わらず胸を熱くさせてくれる。真のボーカリスト。バンドももちろん素晴らしい。

[@clivearm-riding8078]

Bought this when it was released. Still playing it today. Classic.

[@andrewmatthews6861]

Clive Arm-Riding it's a brilliant track Clive oh for those days 😧

[@craigmatthews6665]

Real men's music My old man showed me this years ago still love it

[@johnlaverick1693]

Craig Matthews aa

[@jimmyjohnston8287]

They are women...

[@sophiajo989]

jimmy johnston They're manlier than you

[@denisebennett4747]

Daddy has good taste!

[@terrypussypower]

jimmy johnston There’s always one idiot...

[@shawnbeck2303]

The American group "BlackFoot" did a great cover of this song! Paul Rogers the very best Blues and Rock n Roll singer of all times. Thanks, Paul for your contribution to Music. Bad Company is my favorite Rock n Roll Band! Shawn

[@andrewmatthews6861]

A unique voice full of quality 😚🎤🎤

[@susyd2776]

Like finding a forgotten treasure, heard this on a British show...oh yeah, sent shivers down my spine...I am playing this every morning getting ready for work along with other massively powerful tunes...work in hospital so need good vibes. Paul Rogers...Free, pure silver and gold.

[@alanstrom2221]

This song was on Fantastic '73 in Australia a compilation of the hits from that year and this song jumped out at me as a 12 yr old. Big influence on me becoming a great Drummer.

[@biriyaniferrari165]

Awesome, beautiful, one of the greatest bands ever.

[@tonychambera8216]

Soulful,blues and rock together!Love this band!

[@markhill9275]

This band is one of the greatest ever, lets look at it objectively. Paul Pogers held as one the greatest voices in rock ever, Andy Fraser lauded as one of the great bassists , his mr Big truly ground breaking, Koss, held in such high regard by Clapton, idolised by Joe Bonamassa, he is one of the greatest ever, Simon Kirke, held in such high regard by Bonzo that Simon once guested on Whole Lotta Love with Zeppelin, including Bonzo. If that doesn't define a Supergroup i don't know what does!

[@joefaraci8575]

And they did it when they were quite young. Simply amazing.