Introduction
“I’m Settin’ Fancy Free” is a song performed by the American country music quartet The Oak Ridge Boys. It was released in 1981 as the third single from their album “Fancy Free”. The song was written by Roy August and Jimbeau Hinson. It was a Number One hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, and it crossed over to the pop charts, peaking at number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also reached number one on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.
The song is about a man who is letting go of the woman he loves because he knows that she will be better off without him. He realizes that he is holding her back from her dreams and that she needs to be free to pursue them. Even though it hurts him to let her go, he knows that it is the right thing to do.
“I’m Settin’ Fancy Free” is a classic country ballad with a strong vocal performance by The Oak Ridge Boys. The song’s lyrics are heartfelt and relatable, and they tell a story that many people can identify with. The song’s popularity is a testament to its timeless appeal. It is still played on country radio stations today, and it is a fan favorite of The Oak Ridge Boys.