Free Bird

~ Recording by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.8Free Bird9:08Lynyrd Skynyrd(pronounced ’lĕh‐’nérd ’skin‐’nérd)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • US1973-08-13
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA-363
1.1Freebird9:04Lynyrd SkynyrdFreebirdLynyrd SkynyrdSingle
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCATP 251
1.1Free Bird9:10Lynyrd SkynyrdQ-FM-96 Classics, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DAR002
1.8Free Bird9:07Lynyrd Skynyrd(pronounced ’lĕh‐’nérd ’skin‐’nérd)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCBBD-1685
1.8Free Bird9:07Lynyrd Skynyrd(pronounced ’lĕh‐’nérd ’skin‐’nérd)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • DE1991-07-22
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)DMCL 1798, MCD 01798
1.15Free Bird9:12Lynyrd SkynyrdLynyrd SkynyrdLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • XW1991-11-12
Geffen Records
1.15Free Bird9:12Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Definitive Lynyrd Skynyrd CollectionLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • US1991-11-12
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990), Geffen RecordsMCAD3-10390
1.8Free Bird9:07Lynyrd Skynyrd(pronounced ’lĕh‐’nérd ’skin‐’nérd)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCLD 19072
1.12Freebird9:08Lynyrd SkynyrdFlashback! Rock Classics (club edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Realm Records (US compilation label from Indiana)1CD 8075
1.12Freebird9:08Lynyrd SkynyrdFlashback! Rock Classics of the ’70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Realm Records (US compilation label from Indiana)1CD 8075
1.12Free Bird9:08Lynyrd SkynyrdHearts of Gold: The Classic Rock CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Foundation Records (T.J. Martell Foundation)7966472
1.11Free Bird9:08Lynyrd SkynyrdRock & Pop Diamonds 1973Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sonocord281/46 032-9
2.11Freebird9:04Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Metal BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Knight Records (UK compilations/reissues, division of Castle Music)TMBCD 47007
2.11Free Bird9:00Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Rock Collection: Rock USAVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 527/06
1.8Free Bird9:07Lynyrd Skynyrd(pronounced ’lĕh‐’nérd ’skin‐’nérd)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • CA1992-08-04
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-1685
1.18Freebird9:05Lynyrd SkynyrdBorn to Be WildVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCI MusicMUSCD 001
1.18Freebird9:01Lynyrd SkynyrdBorn to Be Wild, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCI MusicMUSCD 001
1.9Freebird9:05Lynyrd SkynyrdNo Particular Place To GoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)CDLIC 1
1.16Free Bird9:08Lynyrd SkynyrdRock PowerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Stardust (subsidiary of Wisepack Ltd.)STACD 019
1.8Free Bird9:08Lynyrd Skynyrd(pronounced ’lĕh‐’nérd ’skin‐’nérd)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • US1993-12-07
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-10953
1.2Freebird9:09Lynyrd SkynyrdA RetrospectiveLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD30460
1.2Freebird9:09Lynyrd SkynyrdA RetrospectiveLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)0602498485637
1.4Free Bird9:06Lynyrd SkynyrdClassic Rock, Volume IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Music Entertainment GmbHMCD 31232
1.17Free Bird9:05Lynyrd SkynyrdGuitar Rock: 1974-1975Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2698, R968-01
1.8Free Bird9:08Lynyrd SkynyrdHarley Davidson: The American MotorcycleVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
2.15Free Bird9:06Lynyrd SkynyrdKerrang! The AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
The Hit LabelAHLCD 21
2.12Free Bird9:06Lynyrd SkynyrdChildren of the RevolutionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
TelediscTELCD 51
1.10Free Bird9:10Lynyrd SkynyrdFree Bird: The Very BestLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
NectarNTRCD015
1.2Free Bird9:08Lynyrd SkynyrdLegends of RockLynyrd Skynyrd / Wishbone AshAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)8800275
5.14Free Bird9:05Lynyrd SkynyrdRock CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sounds DirectSDC697/06
1.8Free Bird9:07Lynyrd Skynyrd(pronounced ’lĕh‐’nérd ’skin‐’nérd)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • US1996-09-24
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-11534
1.20Free Bird9:05Lynyrd SkynyrdClassic Pop SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)01.10405
2.14Free Bird9:08Lynyrd SkynyrdHouse of Blues: Essential Southern RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-02-25
Platinum Entertainment51416 1193 2
1.10Freebird9:05Lynyrd SkynyrdOld Time GreatsLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-02-25
1.10Free Bird9:05Lynyrd SkynyrdOld Time GreatsLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1997-02-25
Repertoire Records (Hamburg‐based multinational reissue label)REP 4637-WL, REP4637-WL
2.17Free Bird9:09Lynyrd SkynyrdDrive On: 36 Classics for the Open RoadVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1997-04-14
Global Television, Warner.ESPRADCD55
1.16Free Bird9:08Lynyrd SkynyrdHard Rock Cafe: Classic RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-08-19
Rhino (reissue label)R2 7242, R2 72893
1.15Free Bird9:08Lynyrd SkynyrdI Like To Rock: 16 Rock AnthemsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Disky Special ProductsDC 881412
2.15Free Bird9:06Lynyrd SkynyrdSounds of a GenerationVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDOU 882532
1.13Free Bird9:10Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Essential Lynyrd SkynyrdLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
Geffen Records
1.13Free Bird9:10Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Essential Lynyrd SkynyrdLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-08-25
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD2-11807
1.9Free Bird9:07Lynyrd SkynyrdGuitar Rock: Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicM182-21, M182-22, M182-23, M182-24
1.9Free Bird9:07Lynyrd SkynyrdGuitar Rock: Power Classics (This is the single CD jewel case release, not part of the 3-pak cardboard sleeve Greatest Hits release.)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicM182-21
2.15Free Bird9:09Lynyrd SkynyrdHarley-Davidson Road Songs, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
The Right Stuff (reissues; once EMI, now UMG)966872
1.10Free Bird9:10Lynyrd Skynyrd20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Lynyrd SyknyrdLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • XW1999-02-03
Geffen Records
1.10Free Bird9:10Lynyrd Skynyrd20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Lynyrd SkynyrdLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • US1999-03-09
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-11941
2.7Free Bird9:06Lynyrd SkynyrdBest Album Tracks: Classic RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)564 618-2
1.12Free Bird9:09Lynyrd SkynyrdOutside ProvidenceVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Giant (imprint for “Giant Records”, Warner Bros. subsidiary), Reprise Records24721-2
2.7Free Bird9:08Lynyrd SkynyrdAmplifiedVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-08-08
UTV Records314 524 768-2
2.12Free Bird9:05Lynyrd SkynyrdFM Rock: Album Classics of the '60s & '70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicM186-13
1.11Free Bird9:06Lynyrd SkynyrdRoad RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2000
Metacom Music
1.17Freebird9:07Lynyrd SkynyrdTop of the Pops 2: 70s RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-01-22
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)560 626 2
1.12Free Bird9:06Lynyrd SkynyrdRoad RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2001-02-15
1.8Free Bird9:19Lynyrd Skynyrd(pronounced ’lĕh‐’nérd ’skin‐’nérd)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum
  • US2001-11-20
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)088 112 727-2
1.4Free Bird9:07Lynyrd SkynyrdSounds of CitywalkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Special Markets314585045-2
3.12Free Bird9:06Lynyrd SkynyrdMotor Trend: Rockin’ Down the Highway (36 Classic Rock Hits)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2002
Columbia House (distributor, a division of CBS Records Canada Ltd.), Realm Records (US compilation label from Indiana)
1.14Free Bird9:11Lynyrd SkynyrdThyrty: 30th Anniversary CollectionLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • US2003-08-12
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990), UTV RecordsB0000284-02
2.1Freebird9:09Lynyrd SkynyrdWhile My Guitar Gently Weeps IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-10-27
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)9807760
1.15Free Bird9:06Lynyrd SkynyrdUltimate Southern RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.15Free Bird9:06Lynyrd SkynyrdUltimate Southern Rock (single-disc version with "Ultimate Hits Originals" branding on cover)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Special Markets, Madacy EntertainmentB0000262-02, MUS2 51432
1.8Free Bird9:09Lynyrd SkynyrdDock Rock Presents Campfire ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2004-05-04
BMG Music International
1.15Free Bird9:05Lynyrd SkynyrdMustang 40th AnniversaryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2004-10-19
Universal Music Special Markets, Madacy EntertainmentB0003002-02, MEG2 50261
7.11Free Bird9:05Lynyrd SkynyrdGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas Official Soundtrack – Box SetVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • US2004-12-07
Interscope Records (part of UMG Recordings, Inc.)B0003773-02
4.11Free Bird9:05Lynyrd SkynyrdGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas Official Soundtrack – Box SetVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • XE2004-12-07
Interscope Records (part of UMG Recordings, Inc.), Rockstar Games0602498649039
1.15Free Bird9:05Lynyrd SkynyrdMustang 40th AnniversaryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Special MarketsB0003002-02
1.5Free Bird9:07Lynyrd SkynyrdRockin’ Down the HighwayVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Compass Productions (budget compilations), Universal Music Special MarketsB0002638-02
1.10Freebird9:05Lynyrd SkynyrdGreatest Hits (version with correct track order)Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-06-06
  • US2005-07-19
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)9830565
1.1Freebird9:05Lynyrd SkynyrdGreatest HitsLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-06-06
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)9830565
1.8Free Bird (album version)?:??Lynyrd SkynyrdChroniclesLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-06-21
Geffen Records
1.12Free Bird9:09Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Devil’s RejectsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2005-06-28
Hip‐O RecordsB0004846-02
1.24Free Bird9:06Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Devil’s RejectsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2005-06-28
Hip‐O RecordsB0004794-82
2.15Free Bird9:11Lynyrd SkynyrdSouthern Rock GoldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-10-11
Hip‐O RecordsB0005515-02
1.1Free Bird9:08Lynyrd SkynyrdThis Is Southern RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-10-25
1.10Free Bird9:08Lynyrd SkynyrdThis Is Mullet RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-11-15
Deadline Music (US rock)CLP-CD-9262
1.10Free Bird9:08Lynyrd SkynyrdThis Is Mullet RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-11-15
Deadline Music (US rock)CLP 1491-2
1.17Free Bird9:09Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Best of the Best Air Guitar Albums in the World… Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-11-28
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD 759
3.16Freebird9:08Lynyrd SkynyrdDave Fanning’s Fab 50Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)
2.6Free Bird9:08Lynyrd SkynyrdRock BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2005
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)983 580-0
1.13Free Bird9:10Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Essential Lynyrd SkynyrdLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD-11807
1.2Free Bird9:13Lynyrd SkynyrdFamilyLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • US2006-02-28
Geffen Records, Hip‐O RecordsB0002855-02
1.13Free Bird9:09Lynyrd SkynyrdGoldLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • US2006-08-08
Geffen Records648702
1.7Free Bird9:12Lynyrd SkynyrdThe CollectionLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • -2006-11-27
DiskySI 904543
1.1Free Bird?:??Lynyrd SkynyrdThe Ultimate CollectionLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2006-11-28
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)983 278-9
2.12Free Bird9:05Lynyrd Skynyrd’70s Classic RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music#11023
1.13Free Bird9:09Lynyrd SkynyrdGoldLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
Geffen RecordsUICY-90865, UICY-90866
3.1Freebird9:05Lynyrd SkynyrdGuitar LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Metro Triples (UK triple-disc reissue/compilation imprint, METRTCD cat prefix)METRTCD814
1.17Free Bird9:06Lynyrd SkynyrdSweet Home Southern RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Compass Productions (budget compilations), Universal Music Special MarketsB0007067-02
1.8Free Bird9:19Lynyrd SkynyrdSounds of the South: MCA Years 1973-1988Lynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2007-04-04
Geffen Records, USM JAPAN (Universal Music Japan label; read the annotation before using!)UICY-90400, UICY-90401, UICY-90402, UICY-90403, UICY-90404, UICY-90405, UICY-90406, UICY-90407
3.10Free Bird9:07Lynyrd SkynyrdCollector's EditionLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-09-18
Madacy Special Products
2.18Freebird9:09Lynyrd SkynyrdTop Gear: Seriously Cool Driving MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-11-12
Virgin TVVTDCD882
1.11Freebird9:06Lynyrd SkynyrdRock LegendsLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2007-11-30
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990), Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)0600753003046
Promotion
1.1Freebird9:10Lynyrd Skynyrd98 Rock WIYY Classics 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.3Free Bird9:06Lynyrd SkynyrdClassic Rock SamplerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 18363
1.10Free Bird9:09Lynyrd SkynyrdTen From the SwampLynyrd SkynyrdAlbum + Compilation
1.10Free Bird9:01Lynyrd SkynyrdCD 6 Pack: Compiled From the Charts of Billboard MagazineVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CEMA Special Markets (a division of Capitol‐EMI Music, Inc.), Pioneer (USA imprint with italic text logo)S26-57999
1.12Free Bird9:06Lynyrd SkynyrdMaking TracksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.15Free Bird9:10Lynyrd SkynyrdRock AnthemsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-04-25
The Mail on Sunday (newspaper)MOS020
1.15Free Bird9:10Lynyrd SkynyrdRock AnthemsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-04-25
The Mail on Sunday (newspaper)MOS020
1.15Free Bird9:10Lynyrd SkynyrdRock Anthems (Alternate disc 1)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
The Mail on Sunday (newspaper)MOS020, MOS020-A2, MOS020-B2
Bootleg
1.6Free Bird9:10Lynyrd SkynyrdForrest Gump: The Soundtrack [Missing Tracks]Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • -1994

Relationships

engineer:Al Kooper
Bob “Tub” Langford
Rodney Mills
Danny Turbeville
producer:Al Kooper
additional organ:Roosevelt Gook (in 1973-04)
bass guitar:Ed King (US guitarist, bassist & songwriter) (in 1973-04)
drums (drum set):Bob Burns (Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer) (in 1973-04)
guitar [lead guitar]:Allen Collins (in 1973-03)
guitar [rhythm guitar]:Gary Rossington (in 1973-03)
keyboard:Billy Powell (in 1973-03)
organ:Al Kooper (in 1973-04)
lead vocals:Ronnie Van Zant (in 1973-04)
remixer:Al Kooper
recorded at:Studio One (Doraville, GA) in Doraville, Georgia, United States (in 1973-04)
sampled by:Bombin’ the L by Fun Lovin’ Criminals
mash-ups:Intro by Filip Čihák (mash-up artist)
Maps of the Free Bird’s Quest (Lynyrd Skynyrd & Yeah Yeah Yeahs vs. Skread & Phazz) by ToToM
part of:VH1: 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs (2008-12-29) (number: 26) (order: 26)
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock (order: 36)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 191) (order: 191)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 407) (order: 407)
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/track/5EWPGh7jbTNO2wakv8LjUI [info]
recording of:Free Bird (in 1973-04)

Free Bird

lyricist and composer:Allen Collins
Ronnie Van Zant
publisher:EMI Longitude Music
Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI)
Universal Duchess Music Corp.
referred to in medleys:Baby, I Love Your Way / Freebird
Free Fallin’ / Free Bird
later parody versions:Cheap Birds
Freebird