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| Free-for-All | |||
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| Released | October 1976 | ||
| Studio | The Sound Pit, Atlanta, Georgia | ||
| Genre | Hard rock, heavy metal | ||
| Length | 38:28 | ||
| Label | Epic | ||
| Producer | Tom Werman, Lew Futterman, Cliff Davies | ||
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| Singles from Free-for All | |||
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [1] |
| Classic Rock | [2] |
| Christgau's Record Guide | B–[3] |
| Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal | 9/10[4] |
| Rolling Stone | (favorable)[5] |
Free-For-All is the second studio album by American hard rock musician Ted Nugent. The album was released in October 1976, by Epic Records. It was his first album to go platinum.[6]
Background[edit]
As the recording of Free-For-All commenced, rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist Derek St. Holmes left the band, citing growing personal and creative conflicts with Nugent. Two solid years of living together on the road had taken its toll on the relationship.[7] Additionally, St. Holmes was unhappy with Tom Werman's production, saying that the producer was watering down the band's sound.[7]
A full year before Bat Out of Hell brought him international success, vocalist Meat Loaf was brought in by producer Werman to sing on the album. Meat Loaf was paid the sum of $1,000 for his contributions to the album, which included crafting his vocal arrangements and two days of recording sessions.[8] He says that after he agreed to do the album he was sent a lyric sheet containing just the words with no arrangements. Having no idea what the songs were going to sound like, he nonetheless created the vocal arrangements for the songs that he recorded and performed.[8]
It's A Free For All Lyrics
St. Holmes who also sang lead vocal on several songs on the album returned to the group after Free For All's release, and performed on the subsequent tour. Band management asked him to return at the request of Epic Records.[7]
Track listing[edit]
All songs written by Ted Nugent, except where noted, all songs arranged by Nugent, Rob Grange, Derek St. Holmes and Cliff Davies.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 'Free-for-All' | 3:20 |
| 2. | 'Dog Eat Dog' | 4:04 |
| 3. | 'Writing on the Wall' | 7:08 |
| 4. | 'Turn It Up' | 3:36 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5. | 'Street Rats' | 3:36 | |
| 6. | 'Together' | Rob Grange, Cliff Davies | 5:52 |
| 7. | 'Light My Way' | Derek St. Holmes, Rob Grange | 3:00 |
| 8. | 'Hammerdown' | 4:07 | |
| 9. | 'I Love You So I Told You a Lie' | Cliff Davies | 3:47 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 10. | 'Free-for-All' (live) | 5:13 |
| 11. | 'Dog Eat Dog' (live) | 6:21 |
| 12. | 'Street Rats' (alternate version with Derek St. Holmes on vocals) | 4:14 |
Personnel[edit]
Band members
- Ted Nugent – lead and rhythm guitar, lead vocals (tracks 1 and 10), percussion, bass guitar (track 2)
- Meat Loaf – lead vocals (tracks 3, 5, 6, 8 and 9)
- Rob Grange – bass guitar, bass phase effects
- Cliff Davies – drums, percussion, backing vocals (track 2), producer
- Derek St. Holmes – lead vocals (tracks 2, 4, 7, 11 and 12), rhythm guitar (tracks 2, 10 & 11)
Additional musicians
- Steve McRay – keyboards, backing vocals
- Tom Werman – percussion, producer
Production
- Lew Futterman – producer
- Anthony Reale – engineer
- Tim Geelan – mixing engineer
- Paula Scher – album design
- Jim Houghton – photography
- Bruce Dickinson – 1999 reissue producer
- Vic Anesini – remastering
- Stephan Moore – 1999 reissue project director
- Howard Fritzson – 1999 reissue art director
- Gary Graff – 1999 reissue liner notes
Charts[edit]
Weekly charts[edit]
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Swedish Albums Chart[9] | 14 |
| Billboard 200 (US)[10] | 24 | |
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[11] | 84 | |
| RPM100 Albums (Canada)[12] | 31 | |
| UK Album Chart[13] | 33 |
Singles[edit]
| Year | Title | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 'Dog Eat Dog' | RPM100 Top Singles (Canada)[14] | 73 |
| Billboard Hot 100 (US)[15] | 91 |
Certifications[edit]
| Country | Organization | Year | Sales |
| U.S. | RIAA | 1992 | 2× Platinum (2,000,000)[6] |
| Canada | CRIA | 1978 | Gold (50,000)[16] |
References[edit]
- ^Prato, Greg. 'Ted Nugent - Free-for-All review'. AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
- ^Dome, Malcolm (February 2005). 'Free-For-All'. Classic Rock. No. 76. p. 109.
- ^Christgau, Robert (1981). 'Consumer Guide '70s: N'. Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor & Fields. ISBN089919026X. Retrieved March 8, 2019 – via robertchristgau.com.
- ^Popoff, Martin (October 2003). The Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal: Volume 1: The Seventies. Burlington, Ontario, Canada: Collector's Guide Publishing. pp. 206–207. ISBN978-1894959025.
- ^Altman, Billy (18 November 1976). 'Album Reviews: Ted Nugent - Free for All'. Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 2008-01-27. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
- ^ ab'RIAA Database: Search for Ted Nugent'. Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
- ^ abcOrwat Jr., Thomas S. (June 26, 2011). 'Interview: Derek St. Holmes'. Rockmusicstar.com. Retrieved 2018-10-09.
- ^ ab'Ted Nugent Paid Meatloaf $1,000 To Sing On Free For All Album'. 104.1 Jack FM. March 17, 2010. Archived from the original on November 25, 2015. Retrieved 2018-10-09.
- ^'Ted Nugent – Free-for-All (Album)'. Swedishcharts.com. Media Control Charts. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
- ^'Ted Nugent Chart History: Billboard 200'. Billboard.com. Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
- ^Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 220. ISBN0-646-11917-6.
- ^'Top Albums/CDs - Volume 26, No. 8, November 20, 1976'. Library and Archives Canada. 20 November 1976. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
- ^'Ted Nugent Official Charts'. Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
- ^'Top Singles - Top Singles - Volume 26, No. 13, December 25, 1976'. Library and Archives Canada. 25 December 1976. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
- ^'Ted Nugent Chart History: Hot 100'. Billboard.com. Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
- ^'Gold Platinum Database: Search for Ted Nugent'. Music Canada. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
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Free For All Song
never before have I turned on you
ya look too good to me
your beady eyes nearly cut me into
and I just can't let ya be
well it's a free-for-all
and I heard it said
you can bet your life
the stakes are high and so am I
it's in the air toni-i-ight
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I see you there with your
cheshire grin I got my eyes on you
ya shake your tail feathers in my face
no tellin what i might do
well looky here ya sweet young thing
cause the magic's in my hands
when in doubt i whip it out
I got me a rock and roll band
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