Freewheel Burning
1984 single by Judas Priest / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Freewheel Burning" is a song by the English heavy metal band Judas Priest, appearing on their 1984 album Defenders of the Faith, and released as the first single off that album. The 12" version of the single contained an extended guitar intro that was omitted on the full-length release.
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"Freewheel Burning" | ||||
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Single by Judas Priest | ||||
from the album Defenders of the Faith | ||||
B-side | "Breaking the Law" (live) | |||
Released | 13 January 1984 (1984-01-13)[1] | |||
Genre | Heavy metal | |||
Length | 4:57 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Tom Allom | |||
Judas Priest singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Freewheel Burning" on YouTube | ||||
The B-sides of this single are live versions of "Breaking the Law" and "You've Got Another Thing Comin'" recorded at the US Festival from Glen Helen Park, near Devore, San Bernardino in California on 29 May 1983 in front of an approximately audience of 375,000 people. The version of "Breaking the Law" is also the first official version released to feature K.K. Downing's added live guitar solo.
The music video contains footage of the band playing while a boy is playing the arcade game Pole Position over which Rob Halford's face is superimposed.