Nina Simone - I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free (Rare Live Version)

This live recording is so special because it is the most mellow rendition of "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free" that I've ever heard Simone sing. This recording has its polar opposite in Simone's performance of the same song on a different night. Search youtube for the "extended ending" version of "How It Feels," and you'll hear what I mean: far from the measured precision heard here, the "extended ending" shows Simone in all her holy-roller, revival meeting pianist glory. Together, these recordings point to two essential pieces of Simone's talent: her fusion of classical piano precision with the improvisational tradition of gospel and jazz-two musical styles she then embellishes with pop appeal. What couldn't she do?
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[@faith.l2657]

So raw, natural, authentically beautiful. What earthy, pure innocent, real, true talent!!!!!! RIP MS. SIMONE......

[@maxwellsmart6487]

Faithe L Absolutely! Amen

[@mistydobson1557]

Her lyrics.. and the way her words leave her mouth.. her voice bound by her heart..

[@CadeNg]

Nina Simone's soulful singing and adlibs are heavenly

[@fern10011]

I've listened so many times, and it only becomes more exquisite.

[@kettymartire7660]

La Sua voce calda...accattivante...mai uguale ha reso Nina Simone la più grande cantante dei nostri tempi...ti adoro Nina riposa in pace❤❤❤

[@torstenheling3830]

I’ve listened to this at least 100 times and this version is so beautiful it never gets less enjoyable! What an artist.

[@torstenheling3830]

I think this is the best version of this song I ever heard. It’s truly beautiful.

[@umraansyed]

Personally I love the extended ending version. It's raw.

[@sphumetheblaqmirror1737]

The sad thing is this: You have to be sad to make music that is this good. This was probably her deepest wish, to be free. RIP Miss Simone, hoping you're finally free.

[@WindFire24]

A God sent witness of all the injustice in the world. She is pure perfect.

[@velalopez5557]

Hermoso y conmovedor tu comentario...

[@vuyongwenya8852]

I think this was a tribute song for dr Martin Luther king. But you can feel every word as if it was released yesterday.

[@fern10011]

So true! It's wonderful.

[@torstenheling3830]

Dies ist zweifelsohne die beste Version dieses klassischen Lieds.❤

[@torstenheling3830]

Definitely the BEST version ever. Fantastic voice and such a poignant message.

[@torstenheling3830]

Ihre Interpretation dieses schönen Liedes ist ausgezeichnet, und die beste die ich je gehört habe.

[@shepherdgaines9100]

best of the best, nina simone love her, so sad people don't make beautiful music like this anymore

[@torstenheling3830]

Boy you can say that again

[@TheAGODAMI]

@@xtymps 👍 🎶 *ThanK yoU foR posTinG this eXceLLenT aLTeRnaTe rendiTioN and foR the reCoMMenDaTioN I'm aLWaYs on the hunT foR new music.!! (HappY 2022 NeW YeaR.!)* 😇 🍻

[@torstenheling3830]

@Jan'sUnfgts I agree. Nina was fabulous.

[@siawasenoki.]

何度も、何度も、繰り返し、聴いて温かい歌声に、浸ります！

[@torstenheling3830]

I’ve heard all her other versions of this beautiful song, but this one is hands down the best of them all. Many thanks to whoever posted it.

[@fab24]

So raw indeed. My heart just melted and exploded at the same time !

[@umraansyed]

Well said brother. I've been watching the other version nonstop and was looking for other versions and found this. Love the description, thank you :)

[@7531monkey]

Never heard this one, thank you. I saw one of her final concerts in Oakland, CA and will never forget it.

[@torstenheling3830]

Really beautiful version and a great song! Nina Simone was amazing.

[@torstenheling3830]

Thanks Ace Ace! Beautiful version of this great song and the best one she ever recorded of it.

[@helenbostock2350]

Amazing lady amazing song

[@bleh5168]

Soo beautiful ❤

[@randallgriford4406]

I love Lady simone

[@川田宣昭]

声、歌い方、ピアノ演奏、全て好き。

[@spaceman77777]

Thank you thank you thank you

[@torstenheling3830]

Absolut toll, ausgezeichnet!

[@tararamama]

She is absolutely divine. I love your description, perfection.

[@JadeReal]

Soooooooo beautiful!!

[@gregmashaba6076]

Very very beautiful 😍😍😍

[@cjourneys5785]

I like this version it's slower and the music instrumentals in the back ground

[@alinamyulbeyer4045]

I wish I could hear this version on Apple Music or vinyl... so good

[@DrunkTalkin]

Thanks for posting this! Love this song and Nina but never heard this version. 🖤

[@ednalvapereira7234]

I love

[@par-olofandersson6479]

To all in Iran who vant to be free. ♥️

[@LittleLargeMouth]

Beautiful video description you’ve written

[@xtymps]

that's sweet of you to say.

[@danielkuhn3214]

i wish i could share all the love in my heart!

[@alexpeikary]

Awesome....................................................................................................................................................................................................

[@ednalvapereira7234]

❤

[@川田宣昭]

僕はﾆ―ナの歌聞きながらドライブしています。最高です。

[@jonicaholley5781]

Let her hear herself she’s a notorious artist like me and I’ll share artist development official tweets

[@randallgriford4406]

Thanks man ,i dont listen to beatiful versión.

[@tedrajames9725]

Do you know when and where she performed this? Thanks for uploading!

[@xtymps]

Tedra James no idea! It's featured on the rarities album -- I haven't come across this version on any other release from nina.

[@jonicaholley5781]

Second soul sounds good? Be baptized