Released as a single at the end of that year,[1] the song achieved only marginal commercial success.

The music video for "Free as a Bird" was produced by Sue Pemberton and directed by Michael Patterson and Candace Reckenger.

[5] Cash Box said that "Rick Davies sets an easy groove with his patented, bluesy keyboard style, and takes you to a gospel out-chorus.

"[6] In 1988 "Free as a Bird" was performed on the Dutch pop music television series, TopPop.

7" vinyl, Cassette According the Free as a Bird and The Very Best of Supertramp 2 liner notes.