I Feel Free

"I Feel Free" is a song first recorded by the British rock band Cream. The song's lyrics were written by Pete Brown, its music by Jack Bruce. It was the first track on the US issue of their debut album, Fresh Cream (1966), and the band's second hit single (the first being "Wrapping Paper"). As with all tracks on Cream's US debut, producer's credit went to Robert Stigwood.

"I Feel Free" showcases the band's musical diversity, effectively combining blues rock with psychedelic pop.

Background

"I Feel Free" was recorded in September 1966 at Ryemuse Studios. The track was recorded on an Ampex Reel-to-reel audio tape recording by Robert Stigwood and John Timperley. Stigwood made the decision to omit the song on the British release of Fresh Cream, and instead released it as a single.

Single track listings

Chart position

"I Feel Free" first entered the UK Singles Chart on 17 December 1966 at #50, hit its highest position on 28 January 1967 at #11, and was last seen on 4 March 1967 at #49; the song spent a total of 12 weeks on the charts. The single reached #116 on the U.S. single charts.

Feel Free

Feel Free is the second solo album by Mike Peters.

It was released on compact disc only. The single Shine On was included on the album as "Shine On (113th Dream)".

Track listing

All songs were written by Peters.

Promotional release

To promote the album, a compact disc release was made available for the complete album titled "Advance Soliciation Copy".

An additional compact disc release was also made available 29 July 1996 in the UK only containing the track "Regeneration".

North American Release

An additional hidden track "Gone Elvis (2:58)" was included in the 2nd (North American) release of the album, although it did not appear on the track listing.

Credits

Mike Peters - Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar, Guitar (Bass), Harmonica, Arranger, Guitar (Electric), Vocals, Voices, Organistrum, Main Performer, Producer
Dan McLoughlin - Bass, Producer, Engineer, Mixing
Carl Nappa - Mixing
Henry Priestman - Organ, Organ (Hammond), Bass Pedals
John Reilly - Photography
Ian Wilson - Producer, Executive Producer
Tim Speed - Producer, Engineer, Wah Wah Guitar, Mixing
Fred Munao - Producer
Owen Thomas - Drums, Drum Loop
Michael Peter - Producer
Roger Coletti - Drums
Ryan McMullen - Drums
Tony Jones - Bass
Nigel Luby - Engineer