DESCRIPTION:
Freedoms Children was an iconic South African band formed in Durban in 1966 by Scottish-born bass player Ramsay Mackay (from Eshowe, and previously with Seven Faces), guitarist Ken E Henson (previously with Leemen Limited) and drummer Colin Pratley (from Springs). The band was joined by Jimmy Thompson on keyboards (later replaced by Nic Martens). Nic Martens had been a member of the Noel McDermott Band, and then John E Sharpe's Blues Band, where he played with Julian Laxton, who had been a member of the folk trio Mel, Mel & Julian. The original Freedoms Children recorded two singles, The Coffee Song and a cover of the Yardbirds' You're A Better Man Than I. After the line-up changed, they recorded another Yardbirds’ song, Little Games. Ken E Henson left the band in 1968, forming the legendary Abstract Truth with Mike Dickman and Pete Measroch, and was replaced on guitar by Julian Laxton. Other members who had short stints with Freedoms Children include keyboard players Craig Ross and Harry Poulos (Four Jacks & A Jill), and saxman Mike Faure.

The group's first album, Battle Hymn Of The Broken Hearted Horde, was released in 1968, with the band comprising of Nic Martens, Ramsay Mackay, Colin Pratley, Julian Laxton and a few guests, including vocalist Brian Davidson. Their second album, Astra, was released in 1970 and has become one of SA rock's most sought after albums. Brian Davidson was on vocals with Gerard Nel on keyboards. Ramsay Mackay left the band in 1970, to be replaced on bass by Barry Irwin. This line-up recorded the third and last Freedom's Children album, Galactic Vibes, which included strings and a long Colin Pratley drum solo on the live version of the epic The Homecoming. They disbanded soon after the release of this album.

This song was included on the album "Galactic Vibes" from 1971. This version was released on 7" single, also in 1971, and is the B-side to "The Homecoming".