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"I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free"
The song "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free" was composed by jazz pianist and educator Dr. Billy Taylor (1921−2010). Although penned in 1954, the piece did not enjoy popularity until the civil rights movement of the late 1950s and became notable in the 1960s with a recording of the song by singer Nina Simone. The title expresses one of the fundamental themes of the movement -- the wish to live free with dignity in America. |