Free Man in Paris

About Free Man in Paris

"Free Man in Paris" is a notable song by Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, featured on her 1974 album Court and Spark and the 1980 live album "Shadows and Light. The song is significant in popular music, ranking No. 470 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The track reflects on the life of music agent/promoter David Geffen, a friend of Mitchell's during the early 1970s. It captures the essence of Geffen's respite from the music industry's demands during a trip to Paris .

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About this song

Credited to

Joni Mitchell

Album

Court and Spark · Track 3 of 11

Released

January 17, 1974

Duration

3:03

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From the album: Court and Spark