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Born Free

Music Don Black, John Barry Written 1966 Recordings2 926 total song plays

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Born Free [1966] – John Barry, Don Black | The Song That Defined a Generation's Freedom, Jason Paul

June 12, 2026

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“Born Free” was written in 1966 by John Barry (music) and Don Black (lyrics) for the film Born Free, which told the story of Elsa the lioness raised in Kenya. The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, and Andy Williams’s recording became the definitive hit version. Since then, “Born Free” has been covered by many artists and remains one of the most iconic film themes of the 1960s. Here, Jason Paul performs “Born Free” with acoustic guitar and voice, offering a stripped-down interpretation of this Oscar-winning song. 👉 Q: Which film won an Oscar with the song “Born Free”? Comment below! 👇 📺 Subscribe → https://www.youtube.com/@JasonMusicPortal 🌐 More music → http://jasonpaul.net

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