The Decemberists offered a standalone single in late 2017, a characteristically verbose and historically-themed track. It arrived between the band's eighth and ninth studio albums.
- The single was released on December 15, 2017, by Atlantic Records.
- "Ben Franklin's Song" is a standalone single, not attached to a larger studio album.
- The song is a folk-rock track with lyrical content referencing historical figures and events.
The Decemberists are a Portland, Oregon-based band known for their intricate, literate indie rock. At the time of "Ben Franklin's Song," the group had recently released their seventh studio album, *I'll Be Your Girl*.
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