@@ShubhamBhushanCC very true. I don't know why black people still thank jesus, lord or a god. Cant they see that religion and god is what laws were written around of. You know... like slavery. Also adultery is illegal because ... the bible
This song never fails to make me sad and happy all at the same time. I'm crying and smiling as I write this comment. I love you Ms Simone and I hope you have found peace.
Yes, I did see Acrimony! One of the best movies I've ever seen. Tiraji is one of the greatest African American actors that is performing at this time. Where are her accolades?
I began singing this song today while making my dessert for the 4th. I think I learned it in grade school. I'm not so much into celebrating America right now. Seems we are and will be losing our freedoms. None of us are free until ALL of us are free.
I just "discovered" this 1967 version today although I know of the other version covered by Lighthouse Family in 2001. Even listening to this today for the first time, 55 years after its release, I am in awe with the deeply soul touching rendition by Nina Simone. The lyrics and tune are just beautiful. Brings tears to my eyes.
Nina Simone's style of singing owes it's beauty, in large part. to her phraseology which means how long she holds or delays the melody before going to the next phrase. Her style is EXQUISITE.
ple like mayfield bob Marley, bob Dylan Hugh masekela and Nina Simone sing in a way that will be relevant for ever coz of their subject matter as well as talent as musicians. who else can u cite here?
At the end of my prayer time today..I said LORD you know how I love to hear from you..and straight away this song came up on my phone...FREEDOM..is what I want....from what ?...good question...free to be me..free to fly..free to stand on a mountain top and breath in the unpolluted air..free to be bubble inside a bottle of pop...that when it's shook up..to explode with extatic joy...A bird set free from her guilded cage...but first must LEARN..how..to fly.
I wish I knew how It would feel to be free I wish I could break All the chains holdin' me I wish I could say All the things that I should say Say 'em loud, say 'em clear For the whole 'round world to hear I wish I could share All the love that's in my heart Remove all the thoughts That keep us apart I wish you could know What it means to be me Then you'd see and agree That every man should be free I wish I could give All I'm longin' to give I wish I could live Like I'm longing to live I wish I could do All the things that I can do And though I'm way over due I'd be startin' a new Well I wish I could be Like a bird in the sky How sweet it would be If I found I could fly I'd soar up to the sun And look down at the sea And I'd sing 'cause I know yeah And I'd sing 'cause I know yeah And I'd sing 'cause I know I'd know how it feels I'd know how it feels to be free, yeah-yeah I-I'd know how it feels Yes, I'd know I'd know how it feels, how it feels To be free, no no no
What words From A great Artist .Her songs Had meaning in times of troubles just of a different colour.rest in peace Nina your free now.and free at last.godbless you amen🙏🤞👍🦋🕊🕊🕊🕊💙🌹🌹🌷🦋🦋🕊✌
What fabulous human being wrote this? I feel it every time I hear it. Wish it every time I hear it. Wish we all could really be free and that no one ever was chained up in any way.
This song was sang at the height of when the blackman DID NOT HAVE THE VOTE in the USA and when almost everywhere in Africa was still under colonialism..We black people have come a LOOOONG WAAAY! . Jazz was our music made for us to cope with the racism and prejudices thrown at us from Monday to Saturday every week. Whilst Gospel was exclusive for Sunday to fill our spirits with hope for a better tomorrow in The Name Of The Lord.
This song was used as the intro to Freedom: A History of Us. I had to watch that series in junior year American History class and fell in love with this song. Almost 6 years later, I couldn’t remember the name of the series or song or the artist or lyrics. Still managed to find it just now, thanks to TH-cam ads showing PBS titles to buy on DVD. Never thought an ad would actually help me find something!
Just shows we could move on there is so much good in the world.. Just leaves the ignorant.. Its those that can't be helped. Nina's music should be played from the rooftops! ❤️ Untill everyone listens and hears what's she is saying!
One of those songs you think was just written for you. The measure of greatness indeed. It's sad that I identify with the entire sentiment of the song and every lyric therein. Nina Simone is not a singer, she's a poet. ♥️
I can relate to this song so much.. I wish I was free from my social anxiety :( I love this song Rest in peace Nina, thank you for your beautiful music that will live on forever 💙🥺
This song was written by Billy Taylor as an instrumental, then Nina (I think) put lyrics to the song. And the words are so apropos. HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!
So much loving and sincere emotions in the way she sings this song. A remarkable song, as Nina keeps it full of life to this day. I've always loved this song. Blessed Love all.
This Song Touches the Very Universal Core of me, . And Woke Up singing it. To me it's a Poem a Hymn and an Anthem!! God Bless Nina Simon Always!! 💕 💕 🙏 🙏 💐 💐
Words can't say much sometimes. But this says it all. It was played at George Jackson's funeral, with the Panthers saluting the Brother's Parting, from the Jail to the Grave and,finally, to Freedom. RIP sister Nina and brother George.
![[I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be] Free / One (Medley)](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/2Zdu5gIr_vQ/mqdefault.jpg)
This song was played at my grandads funeral. May he rest in peace
Sorry for your loss,but this was a beautiful tribute to him.
I’d like it played at mine someday. Your pops had some seriously good taste ♥️♥️♥️
R.I.P sorry to hear that, I love this song I heard this in Tyler perry acrimony sound great
So sad
It was played at mine as well
Wow! How many of my ancestors must have felt these words! Thank You Lord for freedom.
Thank your ancestors for fighting and dying for freedom. No Lord have them their freedom they delivered themselves from their own chains
@@ShubhamBhushanCC very true. I don't know why black people still thank jesus, lord or a god. Cant they see that religion and god is what laws were written around of. You know... like slavery. Also adultery is illegal because ... the bible
Thank your ancestors for pushing. While figures of their imagination sat there and watched them struggle... if they exist...
@@ShubhamBhushanCC Well put sir I couldn't of said it any better!
Don't think you have to be a person of colour to appreciate this song .it is for all of us who have struggled with having nothing . X
White girl here! Absolutely love this small piece of history...say it loud!!
This song never fails to make me sad and happy all at the same time. I'm crying and smiling as I write this comment. I love you Ms Simone and I hope you have found peace.
I always feel it very deeply.
Yes, I did see Acrimony! One of the best movies I've ever seen. Tiraji is one of the greatest African American actors that is performing at this time. Where are her accolades?
@@cathyachambers3073
Acrimony?
One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard in my life.
Gabriel Araujo I agree this and God only knows
Gabrielito the meaning is more important than the melody.
Me too This is a Beautiful Masterpiece.
oh yes
@@mike67able Nah. This and Funkytown. Better than any cheesy god songs.
I wish she lived lived long enough to know how much her music was appreciated
I'm sure she's singing in heaven and knows
This was sung at the memorial service for the 33 year old son of our friends yesterday. Very moving.
Listen to this is almost like a spiritual experience.
Almost?! :)
it completely is
I began singing this song today while making my dessert for the 4th. I think I learned it in grade school. I'm not so much into celebrating America right now. Seems we are and will be losing our freedoms. None of us are free until ALL of us are free.
What a perfect perfect song
It reaches my soul in a way I can't explain
We sung this song in the 5th grade. I'll never forget this song!!
She has a dark mellow voice
....no one delivers like nina....starts slow and builds towards something epic that awakens your soul....peace :)
lanpar , amen!
This song touches me deeply.
Nadia Joline then call special victims unit
It's amazing. Check out Lighthouse Family's version too. She sings through Tunde Baiyewu!
@@xxivy_dabestxx9615 I
Me too .
I just "discovered" this 1967 version today although I know of the other version covered by Lighthouse Family in 2001.
Even listening to this today for the first time, 55 years after its release, I am in awe with the deeply soul touching rendition by Nina Simone. The lyrics and tune are just beautiful. Brings tears to my eyes.
This song is about me today in 2021
With all the mess in the world I just long to love and to be free
Nina Simone's style of singing owes it's beauty, in large part. to her phraseology which means how long she holds or delays the melody before going to the next phrase. Her style is EXQUISITE.
Her talent is SUPERB
The way she sings is identical to men who are tenor. I don't mind her voice though but now I get what the chart is saying
@@divestedkonservativekarame4269 What's there to MIND?
This says most of what is to be said...RIP all those who die unjustly...wherever😔
i wonder if brother trump knows this song. i died laughing when dr cornel west called him brother trump. the world is effed up right now
Amen, sir. Amen.
Current soundtrack for the state of the world
I woke with this in my head this morning x has to listen. Love Nina x ❤️
ple like mayfield bob Marley, bob Dylan Hugh masekela and Nina Simone sing in a way that will be relevant for ever coz of their subject matter as well as talent as musicians. who else can u cite here?
samuel muiruri RATM !
samuel muiruri you’re literally free you’re not a slave stfu
Yes! Agree 100%
At the end of my prayer time today..I said LORD you know how I love to hear from you..and straight away this song came up on my phone...FREEDOM..is what I want....from what ?...good question...free to be me..free to fly..free to stand on a mountain top and breath in the unpolluted air..free to be bubble inside a bottle of pop...that when it's shook up..to explode with extatic joy...A bird set free from her guilded cage...but first must LEARN..how..to fly.
💖🙏
For years, when I think of the constant struggle for equality, I come to Ms. Simone.
One of the most underrated song!!!!
Je découvre ce chef d'œuvre dans une interview de Nathalie Yamb. C'est magnifique ! La Partie ou la mort, nous vaincrons !
One of the most beautiful songs of all time. A song for the entire world.
Utter bliss. Truth to power Nina! ☮️
Just discovered this amazing song. Love, love ,love
I dedicate this song to everyone who would have been unjustly treated by people who thought they knew what love is and what it means
I just discovered this song on the radio. Made me cry
We sang this at a black history play in the 3rd grade, 1974! Always loved this song!
I wish I knew how
It would feel to be free
I wish I could break
All the chains holdin' me
I wish I could say
All the things that I should say
Say 'em loud, say 'em clear
For the whole 'round world to hear
I wish I could share
All the love that's in my heart
Remove all the thoughts
That keep us apart
I wish you could know
What it means to be me
Then you'd see and agree
That every man should be free
I wish I could give
All I'm longin' to give
I wish I could live
Like I'm longing to live
I wish I could do
All the things that I can do
And though I'm way over due
I'd be startin' a new
Well I wish I could be
Like a bird in the sky
How sweet it would be
If I found I could fly
I'd soar up to the sun
And look down at the sea
And I'd sing 'cause I know yeah
And I'd sing 'cause I know yeah
And I'd sing 'cause I know
I'd know how it feels
I'd know how it feels to be free, yeah-yeah
I-I'd know how it feels
Yes, I'd know
I'd know how it feels, how it feels
To be free, no no no
Thank you!
I love this song
Thanks for the lyrics. ❤
I believe she says “Remove all the bars that keep us apart”
@@reneedubuc3712 She does! The rest looks good!
It's a great to hear your aches sang out loud.
One of the greatest songs ever written...❤🎶🎹❤
This song reminds me so much of my dad. He loved Nina. Now I love her music. It makes me so happy. I can always see my dancing to this. 💖💖💖
What a gift your Dad gave you. May he rest in peaceful music with Nina Simone
Amazing. Van Morrison, Nina Simone, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, Jeff Buckley, John Denver are the best artists ever.
What words From A great Artist .Her songs Had meaning in times of troubles just of a different colour.rest in peace Nina your free now.and free at last.godbless you amen🙏🤞👍🦋🕊🕊🕊🕊💙🌹🌹🌷🦋🦋🕊✌
This song is beauty
a song and a universal and eternal artist! Thanks Nina
When the Covid-19 global pandemic insolation ends I will gather all my friends and play this song together.
We can be broke, but we are free
What fabulous human being wrote this? I feel it every time I hear it. Wish it every time I hear it. Wish we all could really be free and that no one ever was chained up in any way.
Dr. Billy Taylor
Written by Billy Taylor but Nina Simone sung it best.
This song was sang at the height of when the blackman DID NOT HAVE THE VOTE in the USA and when almost everywhere in Africa was still under colonialism..We black people have come a LOOOONG WAAAY! . Jazz was our music made for us to cope with the racism and prejudices thrown at us from Monday to Saturday every week. Whilst Gospel was exclusive for Sunday to fill our spirits with hope for a better tomorrow in The Name Of The Lord.
Folks from the UK may remember Film '88 (other years are available). Barry Norman RIP.
I heard this on "Good Lord Bird" and it set my soul free to fly so high to the Heavens.
This song was used as the intro to Freedom: A History of Us. I had to watch that series in junior year American History class and fell in love with this song. Almost 6 years later, I couldn’t remember the name of the series or song or the artist or lyrics. Still managed to find it just now, thanks to TH-cam ads showing PBS titles to buy on DVD. Never thought an ad would actually help me find something!
man I really dig this over the festival version - though she put on a real jazz show there, this is the 'song' itself ;P
I am really glad I found this brilliant peace of art
Just shows we could move on there is so much good in the world.. Just leaves the ignorant.. Its those that can't be helped. Nina's music should be played from the rooftops! ❤️ Untill everyone listens and hears what's she is saying!
This song is still relevant sadly, but it makes it all the more beautiful
One of those songs you think was just written for you. The measure of greatness indeed. It's sad that I identify with the entire sentiment of the song and every lyric therein. Nina Simone is not a singer, she's a poet. ♥️
This is one of my tops at the moment, she's got that super soul and it's great
Nina Simone, Thank you. Rest In Peace.
I never tire off hearing this!
I'm just trynna count the amount of time I cried over Nina Simone's songs : impossible
One of a kind! Genius of heart and brain!
Wonderfully written. Must be one of the most well-written songs of all time.
I got this song from the highly recommended book 'If only i could tell you'
No regrets ❤️
Her live performance of this is everything!! I love me some Nina Simone, from vinyls to modern adaptations of her timeless work.
If you mean this one:
th-cam.com/video/-sEP0-8VAow/w-d-xo.html
Then I agree wholeheartedly, Rashon.
She has one of the most varied repertoires of any singer out there.
Wonderful song and performance
I'm so glad I new of her music when I was young gifted & black! Back in the 60tys!!!
Amazing. Just hearing this for the very first time ever. Tears in my eyes. Thank you so very much for posting. And thank you forever Ms. Nina.
This is the only song I've ever heard that made me kinda get choked up. The lyrics are so amazing and touching.
I’m supposed to finish my school work, but Nina Simone is taking my attention 🤣❤️❤️
Haha our English homework is to listen to this song, bless her and my teacher
I can relate to this song so much.. I wish I was free from my social anxiety :( I love this song Rest in peace Nina, thank you for your beautiful music that will live on forever 💙🥺
Social anxiety??? Lol grow up
@@RobBob555 bruh this guy is just writing a nice comment about how he likes this song
This song was written by Billy Taylor as an instrumental, then Nina (I think) put lyrics to the song. And the words are so apropos. HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!
I WISH YOUR VOICE STAY IN MY HEART FOREVER ❤ GREAT QUEEN SHINE FOR ETERNITY🙏
God I LOVE this!
Una delicia para los oídos y para el alma que conocí viendo el capítulo 13 de la serie This si Us ❤️
Man, this lady really takes you 'There'!
“I wish I could do all the things I can do”...damn.
This song resonates so strongly with me... brings me to tears everytime
Yeah yeah..let me guess.. REPARATIONS 😠👋👏🖕
Great uplifting song! ❤️. Love Nina Simone!
Thank you Ms.Nina💙
Literally just discovered this beautiful song right now at 12:58 am we'd, Jun 10th and I wish I knew what it feels like to be free ♥️
Lol 00:44
I guess I found out sooner
I heard it on my pandora playlist a week ago. It moved me to tears, and has been stuck in my head ever since. I love the song and Ms. Simone.
Thank you Nina!
Brings me to tears!!!
So much loving and sincere emotions in the way she sings this song. A remarkable song, as Nina keeps it full of life to this day. I've always loved this song. Blessed Love all.
Ms.Nina Samone, you are so miss, but we have your beautiful music, rest in peace. Blessings Amen.💖
Makes me cry when I hear this song. What a voice.
smooth, but with a most powerful message within :)
Very very moving song. Timeless
Will use this for the second time in church on Sunday. Expresses so much!
Feral williams
Psalm 91...
Nothing better than Nina's music
The impressions
Bob dylan
Al green
Nat king cole...
This Song Touches the Very Universal Core of me, . And Woke Up singing it. To me it's a Poem a Hymn and an Anthem!!
God Bless Nina Simon Always!! 💕 💕 🙏 🙏 💐 💐
Classic !💥💥💥💥💥
This song was the song I had to sing in elementary school and am 15 right now. Shoutout Baltimore Elwood elementary school.
May all these wishes come true.
Wow! when I heard this music I fell in love with Jack Arthur Johnson (Galveston Giant)! long live for our ancestors!!
Had such a heavy crush on my soul sista Nina, what a super talent.
Holy fuck, this song is good. I wish I could find a more graceful way of putting it, but I can't.
Wow! Powerful and moving! Thanks Nina
ABC News 20/20 Documentary: The March, brought me here.
I fell in love with this song the moment I heard it.
Words can't say much sometimes. But this says it all. It was played at George Jackson's funeral, with the Panthers saluting the Brother's Parting, from the Jail to the Grave and,finally, to Freedom. RIP sister Nina and brother George.
Thank you Sugaru Miaki for referencing this gem of a song in your work. I never would have found it without you.
I’m in choir at my school and we sang this song for our black history month assembly!
thank you Democracy Now and Ken Burn's fantastic documentary Central Park 5 for playing this wonderful song. Nina was LEGENDARY BRAVERY!
The voice ,the words,the leyboard,is so inspirational to the Mind,spirit and soul.
🙏👌❤
I listened about this song from book:
Three days of happiness
Thanks for that song...
Yep Nina Simone❤️,,
Nina, you're an angel!
Timeless track. Beautiful!