Nina Simone - I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free (Live in New York, c. 1968)

[@someonesomeone7423]

The crowd singing “cause I know” really makes this song. I don’t know why but it does

[@Blissedx]

It's a form of call and response..embedded in African culture. So if you're black it's like listening to a song straight from your ancestors.

[@thomasmiguel209]

For real

[@MecdiAn]

great and astute observation

[@waingro6297]

@@Blissedx Exactly! I also think of it as the group creating a musical base for her to stand on as she works out her feelings and interpretations on the stage. It's an audio version of "We got you."

[@mikeanyl]

It just does 😂😂😂😂

[@jonahgapes3944]

This isn't her entering a trance, this is her exiting it... for one moment of her life. 🙏

[@missbritt288]

YASSS

[@Pukkap72]

The lady says there's been a couple of times on stage that she's been really free....and boom , you see her rise from her stool and you can physically see her spirit raise up as she moves and dances, and I think the audience singing " cause I know " gives her impetus and makes the whole thing semi religious. damn I wish I could have been in that room. Absolutely astounding .

[@mpasebapaseba1394]

For Reeel!

[@moyamacgregor6739]

"that room" has no time and no space, merge with the freedom as spirit with Nina and all those we Love any time in the 💖 moment of Now ✨🎶⭐️🎶💜🙏🏼 xxx

[@marianalarsson18]

"Absolutely AStounding"❗️🎉❤

[@ebscoHOSTpub]

This performance lives rent free in my head. I love it so much. What she says and how she performs...

[@ahmadh653]

Same same same

[@chloebrazier1]

Always in my head this song. I think it's massively relating. I sing this randomly without even knowing its just always in the sub conscious for me ❤

[@corneliakapelinski]

Unbelievable, it´s like religious evocation, involving a higher power- a state of trance. As if she left her body for a short time and found it on a new level

[@SwinginPig]

Very well put.

[@jakep714]

She’s was transformed by the renewing of her mind

[@puppan100]

I am agnostic... But this almost made me wanna rethink some things.

[@AJ-eu1xc]

😪🙏👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤

[@thecourageouscashier3495]

No fear!!!

[@JeffBabast]

YES! I watched the Netflix doc up to this point. Then I immediately paused it and went looking for this video. Someone needs to release the whole concert because she was on fire. Goosebumps (ermahgerd) every time I watch it.

[@leximallas3008]

Amen-from Arizona! I just watched it and after too immediately looked up this song....no words... she was pure Divine Expression.

[@deanmurphy2265]

Me to was watching up to this point. Went and found this song it's my new favorite song. Powerful stuff ✌️

[@marjorie8nadieska]

What exact show and date was this recording taken on ? Anyone know? ✨

[@leondavisjr5332]

I agree I had to search the internet for this version of the song

[@robstiles454]

@@leondavisjr5332 where did you find it? I’m struggling to find it somewhere I can download

[@samuelcornett6535]

"He who is brave is free." - Seneca

[@j.t.5178]

This is only performance that truly always puts me to tears. It's one of the most beautiful and uplifting songs I've ever listened to, and it makes me want to shout "cause I know!" with the audience. Truly breathtaking.

[@DannyHouk]

I get chills down my spine when she jumps off the bench yelling "easy!" then goes into a trance. It's like she touched that invisible plane where she knew freedom was real and attained it for just a moment.

[@mpasebapaseba1394]

AaaaMen!

[@allviralaccessmedia3664]

Well said...

[@blackcrow7049]

When Dylan was honored by MusiCares gave an speech about his career and talked about the influence of artists like Nina Simone . And Nina admired Dylan's songs . The High Priestess of Soul covered several times his songs . In 1968 included three songs 'To Love Somebody ' album : Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues , I Shall Be Released and The Times They Are A-Changin' . Previously she covered Ballad of Hollis Brown and in 1971 her famous cover of Just Like A Woman , where Nina changed the lyrics (I'm not a little girl) . Dylan was at least two times with the Nina , one late 60's and in the 80's . '' I want to be remembered as a diva who never compromised in what she felt about racism and how the world should be , and consistently stayed the same '' Nina Simone .

[@blackcrow7049]

@Ernie Chip Douglas You got it , man . It was a little joke ; her real name was Eunice , Nina is a nickname from Spanish " niña" that means "little girl" (i think when she was young , one of her latin friends called her "Niña" ) . Despite of this in Spain usually many flamenco artist and bullfighters have a nickname with "The" , and talking "street Spanish" it's usual to say La Juani , El Pedro or La Nina . 🇪🇸🎶✅

[@ricardocampelo4248]

Nina is great and she gives me strenghness to go ahead in a world of sadness

[@jiolo3404]

Romans 12:2 ‘do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind’

[@calvindotting2243]

what this does to my spirit is UNEXPLAINABLE 🙏🙏🙏

[@marleymorr1s]

This is i think my all time favourite KZbin video, I’ve known it for years and whenever I feel I need to, I come back and rewatch it and feel it all again.

[@j.frankparnell.radiation]

I understand her. She is a beautiful person.

[@tartealamerde]

I understand you

[@deanmurphy2265]

✌️☮️🇮🇪

[@jeremystone6641]

A truly singular talent and gift to the world.

[@hugosanchez7599]

This is one of the best videos in KZbin

[@loreneclarke3797]

I love this sung...They way she Express herself...Its like a out of body experience to watch...I miss NINA so much...rest in heaven . you are now Free...

[@magaligirard212]

MERCI! J'ai entendu par hasard cette chanson de Nina Simon à la radio française aujourd'hui et j'ai tout de suite cherché à l'entendre à nouveau (merci internet, il y a quelques années c'était pas si facile!). Pour moi aussi elle a ouvert les portes de mon âme! Tanks you Mrs Simone !

[@thomasbiney129]

Sur quelle émission svp. Etait-ce cet échantillon du documentaire ou une version complète expurgee du commentaire du milieu? (Je cherche la version pure du concert)

[@mahatmacote6478]

Extremely underrated- she was astounding!

[@antiv]

There is no thinking or feeling human who underrates her.

[@pratishtha1437]

This is the best live performance of the ones I have heard lately. It is perhaps the wondrous, bluesy choir in the back. I do think this was how the studio recording ought to have been.

[@Jeremy-rq5rb]

The amazing thing (from what I understand about this performance - I maybe be wrong) is that the choir is actually the audience. They joined in and helped Nina reach that point of transcendence. It’s beautiful! ❤️

[@0otee]

Freedom is no fear she rightly says

[@bodaka619]

Nina Simone created so much beauty in her life. She had beauty inside of her like blood in her veins, and I think this is the video I've seen that best captures it. Could make a marble statue shed a tear.

[@iveks-t6p]

You weren’t kidding about this video. Definitely a special one

[@Peter64n]

wow this is good, Shivers throughout the body

[@1Ritus]

Goosebumps from my head till down to my feeds!!!

[@terrenceh.3139]

She thought humanity could aspire to something higher. I believe that too. This woman is a Buddha among us.

[@Sakurtaa]

She reminds me of an old japanese tale called the moon princess. She is the closest person to live it I think, She was in love with the earth and as you said, aspire to something higher, but humanity had other demands, corrupting her but she kept trying to reach higher.

[@terrenceh.3139]

@@Sakurtaa well said

[@SinayBass]

I would add that the crowd singing makes the a rare live connection and additionally gives something than the studio version does not have, like a soul or something

[@willymctell]

This video makes me cry every time❤

[@loreneclarke3797]

I can listen to thins sung all day long...This sung takes me to church...love you Nina....you can fly now......you are free... .

[@achiengmigaya7428]

The spirit of activism rendered via music resided in Nina Simone. Truly she was the high priestess of music. Even though she distanced herself from being tied down by labels She appreciated every genre And appreciated the different aspects that fed into her music

[@nobaloneymahoney7940]

I discovered Nina this year and have been grooving ever since😉 what a performance artist she was for a singer back in those times when it wasn't expected.

[@lorainebenjamin6574]

You are in the presence of the supernatural anointing when you view this experience (( it's more the Divine entering an earthly vessel )). ❤❤❤❤❤

[@fredjumbof9859]

A great and moving voice and a talented pianist!

[@cecizilla]

i’m bipolar just like miss nina simone and this song always brings me to tears knowing that the endless agony this mental illness causes was hurting her too :-(

[@ladyblue498]

That's something very special! Freedom is to have no fear.... It would be great to live with less fear...

[@contentenjoyer69]

Only Nina Simone can make me this emotional.

[@staysmuth]

The best concerts I’ve ever been to are beyond music. The ones that become a spiritual experience will always hit harder. Any genre.

[@staysmuth]

Imagine that crowd singing back to her “yes I know” ... heavenly .

[@maggiebryan2355]

She can really sing a song

[@jokerlokillo]

She fight to be free, Nina, I remember You With this song, this is hope, is energy. for me, the best version about this song. Thanks

[@Padybu]

One of my favorites from Nina Simone. Y'all can find her performing this at the Montreux jazz festival in 1976 via youtube while we wait for this. Thank you Swingin' Pig

[@andrewkenney7930]

Is there a longer copy of this performance somewhere, outside of the documentary?

[@Kendojin]

Yesss, that performance is my favorite of hers. She had taken a long hiatus before then to sort things out for herself... She came back and was a little rusty, sure. But she always valued authenticity, and being true to herself. If you can't enjoy her rusty, you don't deserve her at her most polished. She always desired to be a concert pianist instead of what she ended up doing... The end of "Feelings" in that Montreux performance is so epic. She is an amazing pianist ❤❤❤❤

[@liljon380]

Beautiful words. Thank you

[@moniquecapri3740]

Happy Heavenly Birthday to the Great Nina Simone

[@rachelee73]

Freedom no fear to love without hurt.💙💙💙 what a beautful lady

[@jackcartwright24]

Thank for uploading this. It is the most beautiful performance I’ve ever seen. I watch it again and again every few months

[@tribeofjudah6470]

Dear Nina, you're a remarkable dope black queen! They don't make em like you anymore. Love you for ever!!🖤 #blackisbeautiful

[@AsAmsterdam]

This used to be impossible to find … ❤❤

[@allviralaccessmedia3664]

facts....

[@cme3688]

Thank you for finding this and sharing it. I absolutely agree with you. This is the most soul stirring performance I have ever heard.

[@0otee]

This is beautiful

[@BenjaminBarnes]

Thanks Ross, another artist to go and discover.

[@Eideard]

Caught some of those sets. Best ever. Cripes, I was only 30 years old, then.

[@lovelyreeves1987]

I believe she felt the spirit of God in this performance!!!!!

[@CarlosAlbertoGL]

Oh my god! This makes me cry!

[@gvncd]

What a radiant and powerful voice, thank you for sharing this gem of a recording!

[@phosphenespeak6873]

Thank you for this.

[@portland9880]

She was an astoundingly poignant performer, a genius song writer/arranger, and an incredibly talented musician. We will not see the likes of her again but if we really hear what shes saying we will hear her reverberate through and beyond the task ahead.

[@swaggerguru]

I needed this today. 🕊

[@oliveeisner8964]

Breathtaking. Thank you for taking this little detour.

[@AJ_AMDG_90]

Thank you so much for posting this. I truly believe Simone was and is the most soulful singer to have ever lived. I know I am with my people when my fav Dylan channel posts this. Things have come full circle.

[@AJ_AMDG_90]

I can't believe you found more footage of this performance.

[@SwinginPig]

Thank you :) stay safe and be well!

[@MaoistBanker]

I have been looking for someone to find this for years THANK YOU

[@rachgrigg2447]

Gosh I wish they'd release this song, it is by far the best especially with the crowd.

[@abizual]

‘I wouldn’t know myself…I’ve had new hands and have new feet’….deeper than the words themselves 🔥🔥🔥

[@edwardmulholland7912]

Amazing, she was unique. Thanks for this.

[@gormanmatthew]

A fantastic voice, songwriter and musician. Who fought the good fight. Thanks Swingin’

[@ritahall6628]

Love You Nina - May you know freedom. And freedom from fear - Thanks SP

[@targarosko]

fantastic " the queen " thanks for this great post ♥♥♥

[@sombrereptile4167]

beautiful! thanks for this

[@nissi.k]

Nina Simone! What a voice and talent! I agree with her 100% Amen Sister! Thank you so much Swingin’ this is astonishingly wonderful to me!!!! It is like prophecy! Wow! ✨🤍🌹✨

[@rostx87]

I cant thank you enough for uploading this. My favorite of all times.

[@marjorie8nadieska]

The High Priestess of Soul ✨❤️✨ No fear, like a new way of seeing 🥰 Loving you across time and space 💋

[@thenneedd]

thank you for this

[@100Equipoise]

Artist lady

[@Blackman19498]

She performed that song !! Rip ms Simone

[@gm-rq8dd]

there is something transforming "to really feel, like a new way of seeing."

[@neurobook]

What a gift she was and remains...

[@Peter-k2j]

great, thanks

[@joelkavanagh1464]

thre sheer massive presence of this WOMAN ... .. .

[@CarlaSophieMar]

Nina was *freedom* revealing itself! 🖤 She used music to liberate herself. Activism was how she embodied freedom. Forever an inspiring example of liberation! She was free, deep down to her soul, and that's why her spirit lives forever... in the collective, in Black Herstory & History, in our hearts. To Freedom, and to Nina! Because they are one and the same ♠️

[@greengiant9739]

This is so cool... Very inspirational..music has so much good share..

[@darionirwin4138]

thanks

[@cadillackid2002]

When the Holy Spirit starts moving you Feel it. Be ye Transformed by the Renewing of your Mind.

[@-solidsnake-]

Be transformed by the renewing of the mind

[@karmenjazbec7743]

YEAH SWEET NINA YOU ARE THE BEST WE ALL MISS YOU

[@MakedaPhillips]

Thank you Nina. Just thank you.

[@judithpohl8331]

No fear! She is soooo right, love you Nina, great singer and woman

[@brianchappell4054]

Lovely

[@jakiyahcabell]

chills.... feels like i was there

[@fadjoof1601]

Éternelle... les larmes aux yeux en écoutant ce live 🤍🤎🤍

[@iansing5278]

Thanks Nina, Thanks Swingin...

[@talkindurinthemovie]

I literally love this

[@moondancer9066]

Wow I can't imagine life without fear.

[@thomasmiguel209]

Beautiful simply

[@natalianat5736]

Could give everything to be there

[@Epigrafe-od6dc]

I love her ♥

[@mario7frankielee]

at 2:00 singing with the crowd !!!that’s as high as an artist can get swinging you feature the two most important artists💎💎 in my live 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@FranciscoFerrerGaliana1930]

Maravillosa.!!

[@thaboglenn]

She might have been really free that day on that stage ♥️

[@katelynmcnally8592]

No one like her. never will be.

[@qiatvinfo]

legend

[@ipants65]

I feel this in every fibre; that longing for freedom 😢😢