First, this pensive and beautiful I wish I knew how it would feel (to be free) by the Lighthouse Family. This is a 2001 version of the song originally written by Billy Taylor and Dick Dallas and first recorded by Nina Simone in 1967. The Lighthouse Family's version picks up some lyrics from U2's One at the end.
So we get four for one today, because it wouldn't be fair not to share Nina Simone's version:
To offer U2's One (in a version featuring Mary J. Blige):
And then of course, ever since he started doing remakes, it's not fair at all to mention One without sharing Johnny Cash's version (which for my money, no offense Bono or Mary, is the best version). Enjoy:
The connection to the Amizade Water Walk? These songs are all about solidarity. The Water Walk is at its core a creative fundraising, awareness-raising, and solidarity event. And the fruits of the walk go toward raising the funds necessary to continue building a better world - one that we're only imagining at present. Be there!
And I'm still looking for more song suggestions, from you, please!
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