“Philadelphia Freedom” by Elton John (1975)
Here’s something you might not have known: Elton John and tennis legend Billie Jean King were actually great friends. He even requested his lyricist to write a song about her! The end product was the hit song “Philadelphia Freedom” whose title was derived from the World Team Tennis squad, which King was then a part of, although the song has nothing to do with tennis.
“Philadelphia Freedom” By Elton John 1975
“Day Dreaming” by Aretha Franklin (1972)
Everyone always assumes that “Day Dreaming” was about Dennis Edwards because the Queen of Soul was engaged to him at the time it was released. Sadly, the marriage didn’t happen, something that Edwards apparently regrets. Franklin said she wasn’t going to wait around for him to come around and by the time he finally did, it was already too late.
Day Dreaming” By Aretha Franklin 1972
