description Free - Heartbreaker Overview
Heartbreaker is the sixth and final studio album by the English rock band Free, released in 1973 on Island Records. The album was recorded during a period of internal tension, with guitarist Paul Kossoff's participation limited due to his struggles with substance abuse, leading to additional guitar contributions from Rabbit Bundrick and Tetsu Yamauchi. The record features a blend of hard rock, blues rock, and soul influences characteristic of Free's earlier work, with Paul Rodgers on vocals and Simon Kirke on drums. Heartbreaker includes tracks such as 'Wishing Well' and the title track 'Heartbreaker'.
help Free - Heartbreaker FAQ
Which Free album contains "Wishing Well"?
"Wishing Well" opens Heartbreaker, Free's sixth and final studio album. Island Records released the album in 1973, shortly before the band finally dissolved.
How much did Paul Kossoff play on Heartbreaker?
Kossoff contributed guitar, but his health and substance problems limited his participation in the sessions. Additional guitarist W.G. "Snuffy" Walden therefore appears on several tracks.
Why are there more musicians on Heartbreaker than on earlier Free albums?
Bassist Andy Fraser had left, so Tetsu Yamauchi joined the lineup and keyboardist John "Rabbit" Bundrick became a major contributor. The expanded group changed the texture while Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke remained at the band's core.
Is Free's Heartbreaker connected to Bad Company's formation?
Yes, Heartbreaker was Free's last studio record before Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke formed Bad Company with Mick Ralphs and Boz Burrell. Bad Company's self-titled debut followed in 1974.
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