"Set Me Free" is the debut single by Velvet Revolver, released in 2004. It was released as the lead single from their debut album ''

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''. It also appeared in the 2003 Marvel Comics film ''

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Alternative versions

The album version features different mixing and also contains a slightly different ending, with a drum beat no longer finishing the song. A live version is also included on the "

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" single. This version includes an extended guitar solo at the end of the song.

Song Structure

The song's main riff was created by the band's guitarist, Slash. The song then goes through two rotations of verse-chorus, then a bridge and a fairly complicated

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by Slash. The song then finishes with another chorus and guitar solo.

Music video

The music video, directed by Dean Karr, shows the band playing at a club live, which was the first gig where the Velvet Revolver idea was formed. It also shows some scenes from the ''

'' movie.

Track listing

Chart performance

References

External links

Music video
Velvet Revolver songs 2003 debut singles Songs written by Slash (musician) Songs written by Matt Sorum Songs written by Duff McKagan Songs written by Scott Weiland 2003 songs Songs written by Dave Kushner Song recordings produced by Nick Raskulinecz RCA Records singles Hulk (film) {{2000s-rock-song-stub