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| Writer = [[Klaus Derendorf]], [[Tom Nichols (songwriter)|Tom Nichols]], [[Amy Pearson]] |
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The song was originally recorded by singer-songwriter [[Amy Pearson]] under the title "Breaking Free" and was made a B-side on her debut single ''[[Don't Miss You]]'' which was released in June 2007. |
The song was originally recorded by singer-songwriter [[Amy Pearson]] under the title "Breaking Free" and was made a B-side on her debut single ''[[Don't Miss You]]'' which was released in June 2007. |
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In 2008, Harmer signed a record deal with record label [[Universal Music Group|Universal]]/[[Decca Records|Decca]] worth £3 million.<ref name="Record Deal'">{{cite web|url=http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/features/Introducing+Dani+Harmer-7369.html|title=Record Deal |accessdate= |
In 2008, Harmer signed a record deal with record label [[Universal Music Group|Universal]]/[[Decca Records|Decca]] worth £3 million.<ref name="Record Deal'">{{cite web|url=http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/features/Introducing+Dani+Harmer-7369.html|title=Record Deal|date=5 March 2009|accessdate=2 January 2010}}</ref> Free is also the theme tune to the television serial [[Dani's House]], which stars Harmer as Dani.<ref name="Dani Harmer News">{{cite web|url=http://www.officialdaniharmer.com/danisworld/news|title=Dani Harmer News|accessdate=3 January 2010}}</ref> She has appeared on [[Newsround]] and [[CBBC]] to talk about the single.<ref name="Newsround">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_7950000/newsid_7952100/7952176.stm|title= |
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Single review: Dani Harmer - Free|last=Boleto|first=Ricky|date=4 June 2009|accessdate=4 January 2010|work=Newsround}}</ref> Free was written by Klaus Derendorf, Tom Nichols, and Amy Pearson. Tom Nichols is best known for his songwriting for successful artists such as [[Kylie Minogue]] and [[S Club 7]]. |
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==Track listing== |
==Track listing== |
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#"Free" (acoustic mix) - 3:33 |
#"Free" (acoustic mix) - 3:33 |
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==Chart performance== |
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Despite much publicity and promotion, the single failed to chart well. On the iTunes Singles Chart it gained a position of 117 and this was later the same position in the official chart. |
Despite much publicity and promotion, the single failed to chart well. On the iTunes Singles Chart it gained a position of 117 and this was later the same position in the official chart. |
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==Critical reception== |
==Critical reception== |
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The style has been compared to that of singers-actresses [[Miley Cyrus]] and [[Hilary Duff]], and a mix of rock and pop.<ref name="Newsround |
The style has been compared to that of singers-actresses [[Miley Cyrus]] and [[Hilary Duff]], and a mix of rock and pop.<ref name="Newsround" />"We're both actors, we're both singers...but we're really quite different. I'm quite a lot older than Miley. But I love her music! She's absolutely wicked, but I'm doing it for Britain!" Harmer stated on the [[CBBC]] show ''[[Newsround]]''.<ref name="Newsround 2">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_7950000/newsid_7951300/7951301.stm|title= |
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Dani Harmer chats to Newsround|work=BBC News|date=19 March 2009|accessdate=4 January 2010}}</ref> |
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==Music video== |
==Music video== |
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Revision as of 17:30, 24 August 2015
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Free is a pop rock song performed by British singer and actress Dani Harmer. The song was released for digital download on May 22, 2009 as the lead single from Harmer's debut album, Superheroes. Despite excessive promotion, the song was deemed unsuccessful and failed to chart well, entering below 115. An acoustic version of "Free" was released the day after the single was on iTunes for paid download.
Background
The song was originally recorded by singer-songwriter Amy Pearson under the title "Breaking Free" and was made a B-side on her debut single Don't Miss You which was released in June 2007.
In 2008, Harmer signed a record deal with record label Universal/Decca worth £3 million.[2] Free is also the theme tune to the television serial Dani's House, which stars Harmer as Dani.[3] She has appeared on Newsround and CBBC to talk about the single.[4] Free was written by Klaus Derendorf, Tom Nichols, and Amy Pearson. Tom Nichols is best known for his songwriting for successful artists such as Kylie Minogue and S Club 7.
Track listing
- CD single / digital download
- "Free" (theme from Dani's House) - 3:41
- "Acoustic Mix" digital download
- "Free" (acoustic mix) - 3:33
Chart performance
Despite much publicity and promotion, the single failed to chart well. On the iTunes Singles Chart it gained a position of 117 and this was later the same position in the official chart.
Critical reception
The style has been compared to that of singers-actresses Miley Cyrus and Hilary Duff, and a mix of rock and pop.[4]"We're both actors, we're both singers...but we're really quite different. I'm quite a lot older than Miley. But I love her music! She's absolutely wicked, but I'm doing it for Britain!" Harmer stated on the CBBC show Newsround.[5]
Music video
The music video for Free premiered on YouTube on 24 March, 2009. It shows Harmer performing Free and she changes outfit from time to time. The background of the scene also changes with her clothes. She has a microphone in hand and is accompanied by her musicians.
References
- ^ Catling, Lorna (May 15, 2009). "Dani Harmer - the UK's answer to Miley Cyrus". Get Wokingham. Retrieved October 14, 2011.
- ^ "Record Deal". 5 March 2009. Retrieved 2 January 2010.
- ^ "Dani Harmer News". Retrieved 3 January 2010.
- ^ a b Boleto, Ricky (4 June 2009). "Single review: Dani Harmer - Free". Newsround. Retrieved 4 January 2010.
- ^ "Dani Harmer chats to Newsround". BBC News. 19 March 2009. Retrieved 4 January 2010.