I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free

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Nina Simone’s I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free begins a journey through jazz, gospel and the uncertain meanings of freedom. Colin follows the composition to Billy Taylor, then Oscar Peterson’s hymn and Mahalia Jackson’s prayer. Elvis Presley’s Dylan interpretation opens the final door to Like a Rolling Stone. Documented repertoire links sit beside listening comparisons.Pause at each invitation to hear the six songs separately, then return for the next connection.Listen to the six-song Spotify playlist Get full access to Six Degrees of Dylan at sixdegreesofdylan.substack.com/subscribe

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