10 Elton John Songs - #8
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222268)
United States
April 27, 2022 7:05am CST
"Philadelphia Freedom" was written by the amazing duo of Elton John and Bernie Taupin and was released in 1975. It was written as a favor to Elton's friend, Billie Jean King. At that time she was a part of the Philadelphia Freedom professional tennis team. Taupin stated that the song had nothing to do with tennis, patriotism or Philadelphia soul. However, the song was interpreted to have some of these themes regardless:
This Philadelphia Freedom
From the day that I was born
I've waved the flag..."
The song peaked at #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the Canada RPM Top Singles chart.
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@sharonelton (30756)
• Lichfield, England
27 Apr 22
I've never really been into Elton John, despite my surname! I like some of his songs. But I've never heard of this one.
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@LindaOHio (222268)
• United States
27 Apr 22
I always think of him when I see your name! lol
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@sharonelton (30756)
• Lichfield, England
28 Apr 22
@LindaOHio That doesn't surprise me! Some people think of Ben Elton. We've even had phone calls in the past and they say "Is Ben there please?" 
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@FourWalls (86575)
• United States
27 Apr 22
My mother even loved this song! What a great tune!!
The 45 label said “with love to BJK and TSOP,” and you were supposed to figure out what that meant. The B-side was Elton doing “I Saw Her Standing There” at Madison Square Garden with John Lennon….not that I had the 45 or anything…..
The B-side was Elton doing “I Saw Her Standing There” at Madison Square Garden with John Lennon….not that I had the 45 or anything…..1 person likes this
@LindaOHio (222268)
• United States
28 Apr 22
I read about the B-side. That was really cool.
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@RasmaSandra (97912)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Apr 22
Another popular song by Elton but not among my favorites, I know I heard it a lot on the radio way back when,
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@Marilynda1225 (91013)
• United States
27 Apr 22
Didn[t know the background of this song but certainly am familiar with it
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