Matt Monro - Born Free (cover by J. Ang / Dr. Jones)

BORN FREE popularized by Matt Monro (from the 1966 British drama film of the same title) – as performed by Dr. Jones / J. Ang and recorded on a Redmi 9C android phone at Aceland Amusement Center, Imus Terminal Mall (Imart), Imus City, Cavite, Philippines on Friday, 5 September 2025

Videographer: Manuel "Manny" Seripa

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TRIVIA 1:

"Born Free" is a popular song with music by John Barry and lyrics by Don Black. It was written for the 1966 film of the same name and won an Academy Award for Best Original Song.

Original version

The song's composers, John Barry and Don Black, asked British singer Matt Monro, who was managed by Black at the time, to record the song for the film's soundtrack. The producers of the film considered the song uncommercial, however, and deleted it from the print shown at its Royal Command premiere in London. When Monro, who attended the event, made Black aware of the edit, they successfully lobbied the producers to restore it. Monro's interpretation appeared over the closing credits in a shortened version recorded especially for the film, which enabled it to qualify for the Academy Award. Monro's complete commercial recording was released on the film's soundtrack album and became the singer's signature tune for the remainder of his career.

TRIVIA 2:

Terence Edward Parsons (1 December 1930 – 7 February 1985), known professionally as Matt Monro, was an English singer. Known as "The Man With The Golden Voice", he performed internationally during his 30-year career. AllMusic has described Matt Monro as "one of the most underrated pop vocalists of the '60s", who "possessed the easiest, most perfect baritone in the business".

His recordings include the UK Top 10 hits: "Portrait Of My Love", "My Kind Of Girl", "Softly As I Leave You", "Walk Away", and "Yesterday" (originally by The Beatles). He also recorded several film themes such as "From Russia With Love" for the James Bond film of the same name, "Born Free" for the film of the same name, and "On Days Like These" for The Italian Job.

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