“I Wanna Be Free” is a song written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart that was first performed by The Monkees and appeared on their debut album The Monkees in 1966. It was released as a single in some countries, reaching the Top 20 in Australia. It was also covered by The Lettermen.It’s about a man who is beyond fed up with his cheating girlfriend and her pack of lies due to her repeated infidelity. He wants to be free from her constant betrayal to his love. When he says, “Long Gone!” He packs his bags and leaves her behind, telling her that’s the last straw three strikes and she’s out!
Songs with Banjo from Harold Hagler
