This feature would explore how "Free Me" represented a bold "survival" strategy for a 70s titan facing a changing musical landscape.
In 1978, was enjoying a major commercial resurgence with the track "Free Me," a standout pop-rock ballad from their 11th studio album, Innocent Victim . While the band was legendary for heavy prog-rock, this track showcased a more melodic, accessible sound that conquered international charts. Feature Idea: "The Great Pivot" Uriah Heep - Free Me 1978