I Feel Free

"I Feel Free"
Side A of Canadian single
Single by Cream
B-side"N.S.U."
ReleasedDecember 1966 (1966-12)[1]
RecordedSeptember 1966
StudioRyemuse, London[2]
GenreBlues rock, psychedelic pop[3]
Length2:48
Label
Composer(s)Jack Bruce
Lyricist(s)Pete Brown
Producer(s)Robert Stigwood
Cream UK singles chronology
"Wrapping Paper"
(1966)
"I Feel Free"
(1966)
"Strange Brew"
(1967)
Cream US singles chronology
"I Feel Free"
(1967)
"Spoonful"
(1967)

"I Feel Free" is a song first recorded by the British rock band Cream. The lyrics were written by Pete Brown, with the music by Jack Bruce. The song showcases the band's musical diversity, effectively combining blues rock with psychedelic pop.[3]

"I Feel Free" was released in the UK by Reaction Records as the group's second single and reached number 11 on the singles chart. In the US, Atco Records issued it as their debut single as well as the opening track on the group's first album, Fresh Cream (1966).

  1. ^ Strong, Martin Charles (2002). The Great Rock Discography. The National Academies. p. 323. ISBN 978-1-84195-312-0.
  2. ^ Clapton, Eric (2007). Clapton: The Autobiography. New York City: Broadway Books. p. 79. ISBN 978-0-7679-2536-5.
  3. ^ a b Unterberger, Richie. "Song Review: I Feel Free – Cream". AllMusic.