Cry for Freedom
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Background
"Cry for Freedom" is a political song about apartheid in South Africa and was one of many songs from the band that addressed social or political issues such as uprising to oppression.[4][5]
The music video opens with black and white shots of a prison and its barred windows and then follows through a cemetery.
Versions
In 2001, Russian heavy-metal band Ария (Aria) covered the song for their EP Tribute to Harley-Davidson II with translated lyrics.
In 2023 Mike Tramp re-recorded "Cry for Freedom" for the "Songs of White Lion" album, the song was released as the lead single.[6]
Track listing
7" single
- "Cry for Freedom"- 6:08 [7]
- "Dirty Woman"- 3:27
12" maxi-single
- Cry for Freedom - 6:08
- Dirty Woman - 3:27
- Wait - 3:51
Personnel
Charts
| Chart (1990) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Dutch Singles[8] | 19 |
References
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