Each month FT music critics and contributors discuss the story of a song, from its origins and early recordings through cover versions good and bad. Formerly called FT Arts.
The Life of a Song: I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free
It's been the theme tune for the BBC's review series 'Film' since 1971, but Nina Simone's cover turned it into a civil rights anthem.
Credits: Universal, Eagle Records, Rhino Atlantic, Decca…read more