Fahrenheit In The Free World

Neil Young's anthem "Rockin' in the Free World," is featured in Michael Moore's controversial new documentary Fahrenheit 9/11. A special edition single, with three different versions of the song, was released Aug. 31 on Reprise Records.

The track—first issued in 1989 on Young’s Freedom (in both live acoustic and electric studio versions)—articulates the film’s anti-war message and was used by the director with special permission from the artist. As a result, Moore will now direct a video of "Rockin' in the Free World," using clips from Fahrenheit 9/11 and live footage of Neil Young performing the song.

The re-released single is available in a special package featuring three different versions of the song: the original electric studio recording from Freedom; a live performance from 1991’s Weld, featuring Crazy Horse; and the new "Rockin' in the Free World / Fahrenheit 9/11 Mix," as heard in Moore's film.

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