I heard “I wish I knew” being performed at my local jazz club last night, absolutely sublime! I gave the band a solo standing ovation. Worth the entrance fee alone ❤
I witnessed a live performance of Mr. Taylor at my grammar school, Sussex Avenue School in Newark New Jersey the year he released this song with his band back in the 1960s. I was about 9 or 10 at the time. Now, I 'm 62 and teach in Brooklyn New York, students that age...what a blessing to share my life with my students...
You are blessed..I was born in Brooklyn in 1949. Saw Mr Taylor perform live at the Half Note club. Do your students ask questions about life way back when ? Life is so different now with the internet !
I took a history of jazz course in college with Dr Taylor long ago. The highlight every week was when he'd wrap up by performing for us. This tune of his was my all-time fave.
I would sneak downstairs to watch Barry in my childhood and continued watching in my later years. I saw his reviews on Alien, The Empire Strikes Back (Asteroid Field) and Rocky IV (No Easy Way Out). And not forgetting all introduced by Billy Taylor's Masterpiece. Happy memories
After 30 years of travelling and living out of a backpack life, if only temporarily has slowed down for me, i did promise myself that when that day came i'd buy myself a keyboard and learn to play the piano, well that day was today and it was all down to Billy Taylor and this track, i've carried this tune with me through life and it's never failed to fill my heart with joy. RIP Billy Taylor.
How's it going learning the tune? I play myself, and I do an okay version, but with nothing like the grace of these guys! Hope your learning going well.
I always watched his film reviews, If he said a film was great and raved about it, I knew it would be crap! I felt the same way when 'wossy' did film reviews as well
This tune in the UK will be forever associated with Barry Norman who presented the BBC TV film review programme Film 72-98 (the title changed with the year number). Sadly Barry Norman died on 30 June aged 83. I am sure they will play this at his funeral.
I always loved to hear this when watching Film 72-98 the highlight for me was when they had the films of the year because they would play most of the tune. then in 1983 I remember Barry Norman saying it was by Billy Taylor and that you can buy it, I did the next day, I still love to hear this very fine piece of music and great memories of Barry Norman with his wonderful wit !
I wish I knew how It would feel to be free I wish I could break All the chains holding me I wish I could say All the things that I should say Say 'em loud, say 'em clear For the whole round world to hear I wish I could share All the love that's in my heart Remove all the bars That keep us apart I wish you could know What it means to be me Then you'd see and agree That every man should be free I wish I could give All I'm longin' to give I wish I could live Like I'm longin' to live I wish I could do All the things that I can do And though I'm way over due I'd be starting anew Well I wish I could be Like a bird in the sky How sweet it would be If I found I could fly Oh I'd soar to the sun And look down at the sea Then I'd sing 'cause I know, yea Then I'd sing 'cause I know, yea Then I'd sing 'cause I know I'd know how it feels Oh I know how it feels to be free Yea yea! Oh, I know how it feels Yes I know, oh, I know How it feels How it feels To be free, Lord, Lord, Lord
Take me back God, I want to wash clean my dull ears By the banks of the mighty Billy Taylor Polyrhythmic suspensions and baroque ragtime Not the simple hip song heard by boxed Norman Mailer But substitutions mixed with the Viennese sublime Please God, take me back to the banks of that mighty Billy Taylor Let me bob my head and roll back the flowing years Sailing back like a time-travelling sailor Mystically synced with my unseen trap-set playing only in my ears Please God, take me back I want to dip once again Beside those flowing banks Of the mighty Billy Taylor - Donnie Bryson Written after hearing jazz great, Dr Billy Taylor, passed late 2010.
Had the pleasure of seeing Dr. Taylor many times at the Village Gate NYC playing with Grady Tate on drums and Chris White on Bass those were wonderful nights
This version is so great. I normally listen to the nina simone record in B flat and her voice and the words are really powerful. I love this record because of its musical composition, with elements of jazz having an upright bass, the drummers rhythmic style of dance then the piano player starting out with a chord base style then transitions into solo style piano. Amazing Song!
Thanks Mr Taylor............I am currently teaching myself to play this, section by section, but I'll get there eventually. I have loved this song since I was a teenager and found the sheet music to it and the transcript is spot on! Love it!
incredible, the whole song from start to finish is insane. reminds me of watching Barry Norman when I was younger but it's far beyond that. the piano is amazing, the backing tune is great. Love it
Reminds me of when i first started getting into film, always loved this at the start of film ****. Didnt know my arse from my elbow film wise but did love the song. A classic
The day I manage to play that head with even a smidgeon of the improvised licks over it will be the day I die happy. Thank You, Billy Taylor. And thank you, Barry Norman for informing me about this extraordinary tune.
Terrific piece and performance. I really wish I could find this on a streaming service; I would listen to this all the time on Spotify. *Edit: played this on my junior recital and had a blast. It's an-all around great piece.*
@@judithcolemanbey3504 I am as well. All the older versions I can find are instrumentals. I was sure Billy Taylor was the name in the music credits, but I can't find a version with vocals. My search continues, though. I'll let you know if I find anything.
@@judithcolemanbey3504 The singer from the movie soundtrack is Doug Wamble, but I can't find a version by him online. Apparently it was considered an anthem of the Civil Rights Movement in the States, and there is a fantastic version by Nina Simone which you can easily find on UA-cam. In fact, it was the first version that came up when I searched the song title. Not exactly what you were looking for, I know, but I hope you enjoy it.😀
@@Terri_MacKay I found it on you tube but it didn't sound the same. Type Wamble's name with the song title & see if it sounds the same to you. I'm going to listen to it again..... Let me know what you think!!!! Peace & thank you.....
The late great Solomon Burke did a really great soul cover version of this classic tune, which will always be associated with the late great Barry Norman.
Finally! I have this on a random compilation cd.. I have been tearing my hair out for months! trying to remember what fckn tv show it was from. ... sorry to burden you but this is a monkey off my back!
jazz song was written by Billy Taylor and Dick Dallas. Taylor's original version was recorded on November 12, 1963............... One of my all-time favorites. i love how cold blood did the song too.,.. have heard it slower too. its just a great song!
So did a Scottish comedian in the early 80,s e appeared in nasty episode of young ones ( being scottish and jewish ,2 stereotypes for the price of one) can't remember his name now sorry.and why not?
Does anyone have a link to the full album? I can't seem to find it anywhere, or even this specific recording of the song on any other platform. Appreciate it!
I would listen to the lighthouse family version of this song and didn't even realise it was the film review show Barry Norman did. I was lead to this video through hearing nina simone's version of the song.
Who's still listening to one of the greatest jazz trio tracks of all time in 2023?
I am now 26 Feb '24! ❤ XXX
Pretty much every day
I heard “I wish I knew” being performed at my local jazz club last night, absolutely sublime! I gave the band a solo standing ovation. Worth the entrance fee alone ❤
Io è una musica che non ascolterò mai di ascoltare prende l anima e il cuore ❤️❤️
This one is truly an all timer
I witnessed a live performance of Mr. Taylor at my grammar school, Sussex Avenue School in Newark New Jersey the year he released this song with his band back in the 1960s. I was about 9 or 10 at the time. Now, I 'm 62 and teach in Brooklyn New York, students that age...what a blessing to share my life with my students...
Wow! 👍💪🙏 respect
You are blessed..I was born in Brooklyn in 1949. Saw Mr Taylor perform live at the Half Note club. Do your students ask questions about life way back when ? Life is so different now with the internet !
@@hilaryapril7043 The sad thing is they can't relate to those times. Today the "greats" are great for the wrong reasons.
@@daudabdel-aziz7496some of us are learning the right way, I’m 19 and studying cello and piano. I love it.
I took a history of jazz course in college with Dr Taylor long ago. The highlight every week was when he'd wrap up by performing for us. This tune of his was my all-time fave.
Must have been a wonderful experience.
This song may have been in the superbowl as Nina Simone's version but we must all give respect to the original creator, Billy Taylor!!
2Good2BeTrue45 I like this one better than the other one
Rest in peace Barry Norman and thank you for honestly reviewing films on the BBC for 26 years.
I would sneak downstairs to watch Barry in my childhood and continued watching in my later years. I saw his reviews on Alien, The Empire Strikes Back (Asteroid Field) and Rocky IV (No Easy Way Out). And not forgetting all introduced by Billy Taylor's Masterpiece. Happy memories
He was wrong about Robocop but no one's perfect 😂❤❤❤❤
Why am I only just now discovering this.. This is beautiful
same
@@birusan2262 1
Nina Simone’s version is heavenly
Joshua it's true! this is fantastic.good music.
@@justinbleeNina's is the one...
After 30 years of travelling and living out of a backpack life, if only temporarily has slowed down for me, i did promise myself that when that day came i'd buy myself a keyboard and learn to play the piano, well that day was today and it was all down to Billy Taylor and this track, i've carried this tune with me through life and it's never failed to fill my heart with joy. RIP Billy Taylor.
How's it going learning the tune? I play myself, and I do an okay version, but with nothing like the grace of these guys! Hope your learning going well.
Give us an update on your tunes when you can, man. Best wishes and get free!
RIP Barry Norman. Some of the most incisive yet respectful film reviews ever to grace the small screen. A British institution itself.
jusbe47 really ? This guy was from uk ?
@@meamverysmart You have to be a British film buff to understand what jusbe47 was referring to (lol)
I always watched his film reviews, If he said a film was great and raved about it, I knew it would be crap!
I felt the same way when 'wossy' did film reviews as well
@@meamverysmart This was the theme tune to Barry's long-running BBC movie review show.
@@steveforest8385Can't hear it without waiting for BN to kick in...
I still miss Barry Norman, his wonderful comments & this iconic piece of musical magic! RIP Barry Norman.
Heard this so many times on the BBC without knowing who performed it or what it was called. It's a great piece, well played.
It was Barry Norman. Who knew? ❤😂
And why not?
RIP Billy Taylor 24/07/1921-28/12/2010
Your music will live forever.
Musician and film fan here. This hits so many emotions for me. Anyone from UK will understand.
Totally understand. This holds a lot of great memories for me and many of us. RIP Barry Norman and Billy Taylor
This tune in the UK will be forever associated with Barry Norman who presented the BBC TV film review programme Film 72-98 (the title changed with the year number). Sadly Barry Norman died on 30 June aged 83. I am sure they will play this at his funeral.
And now they've cancelled the program altogether - very sad.
Wow thanks for that info.
I always loved to hear this when watching Film 72-98 the highlight for me was when they had the films of the year because they would play most of the tune. then in 1983 I remember Barry Norman saying it was by Billy Taylor and that you can buy it, I did the next day, I still love to hear this very fine piece of music and great memories of Barry Norman with his wonderful wit !
What a beautiful mix of jazz, blues and gospel chords.....love to hear Billy play anything.
Just three guys, sounding like a symphony orchestra. Timeless classic 👌
Outstanding peice of music. Only The Billy Taylor Trio could have done it this way. Awed. Thanks
I wish I knew how
It would feel to be free
I wish I could break
All the chains holding me
I wish I could say
All the things that I should say
Say 'em loud, say 'em clear
For the whole round world to hear
I wish I could share
All the love that's in my heart
Remove all the bars
That keep us apart
I wish you could know
What it means to be me
Then you'd see and agree
That every man should be free
I wish I could give
All I'm longin' to give
I wish I could live
Like I'm longin' to live
I wish I could do
All the things that I can do
And though I'm way over due
I'd be starting anew
Well I wish I could be
Like a bird in the sky
How sweet it would be
If I found I could fly
Oh I'd soar to the sun
And look down at the sea
Then I'd sing 'cause I know, yea
Then I'd sing 'cause I know, yea
Then I'd sing 'cause I know
I'd know how it feels
Oh I know how it feels to be free
Yea yea! Oh, I know how it feels
Yes I know, oh, I know
How it feels
How it feels
To be free, Lord, Lord, Lord
RIP Barry Norman RIP Billy Taylor
RIP Dr. Taylor. Gone ten years on December 29. A WNEW post just brought me here.
Take me back God, I want to wash clean my dull ears
By the banks of the mighty Billy Taylor
Polyrhythmic suspensions and baroque ragtime
Not the simple hip song heard by boxed Norman Mailer
But substitutions mixed with the Viennese sublime
Please God, take me back to the banks of that mighty Billy Taylor
Let me bob my head and roll back the flowing years
Sailing back like a time-travelling sailor
Mystically synced with my unseen trap-set playing only in my ears
Please God, take me back
I want to dip once again
Beside those flowing banks
Of the mighty Billy Taylor
- Donnie Bryson
Written after hearing jazz great, Dr Billy Taylor, passed late 2010.
R.I.P Barry Norman
When I’m frustrated with the direction of freedom and liberation in here in the US I find myself listening to this song
The Central Park five doc sent me here , beautiful song.
fabulous I first heard this version on UK tv Film night xx
How have i lived all of these years and never heard this!!!
Jesus , that drop is like a morphine slide
Nice man, reeeeeeeal nice
I agree !
Deep!!!
What is a morphine slide?
@@adamkesingland968 I'm guessing it's when a shot of morphine takes effect. Like that bass in the intro!
Had the pleasure of seeing Dr. Taylor many times at the Village Gate NYC playing with Grady Tate on drums and Chris White on Bass those were wonderful nights
NO DISLIKEs. this is glorious.
TreijaMusic not no moe
@@jdvlanka265 always haters
Julian Brown true
19 deaf idiots
This version is so great. I normally listen to the nina simone record in B flat and her voice and the words are really powerful. I love this record because of its musical composition, with elements of jazz having an upright bass, the drummers rhythmic style of dance then the piano player starting out with a chord base style then transitions into solo style piano. Amazing Song!
This song is the closest to freedom I could hope for
Such a tasteful player, I love listening to Billy Taylor play.
Ms. Butts had us singing this in elementary school music class, at Daniel T Weir #71 1977. RIP to her and Mr Billy Taylor.
what a piece - it dosen't get much better
One of the greatest jazz standards in History.
Thanks Mr Taylor............I am currently teaching myself to play this, section by section, but I'll get there eventually. I have loved this song since I was a teenager and found the sheet music to it and the transcript is spot on! Love it!
Earworm!
Finally found it.
Theme used on Barry Norman show : FILM
Jamming on bass guitar:-)
Thx!!
JUST AMAZING &BEAUTIFUL
glory haleluya what a music !dr.taylor
incredible, the whole song from start to finish is insane. reminds me of watching Barry Norman when I was younger but it's far beyond that. the piano is amazing, the backing tune is great. Love it
Superb, piano jazz at its best... I wish I was there to hear him!!!
masterpiece for sure !!!!
many stars for this one
I just finished watching "Ghosts of Mississippi". This song is the outro to the movie. 👍👍
I woke up with this in my head, this morning. Thank you.
Very nice piece !!! 100 Anniversary of Billy Taylors Birthday, today !!!
Just wow and god bless . Thank you billy taylor !
Magnifique...Just beautiful!
Reminds me of when i first started getting into film, always loved this at the start of film ****. Didnt know my arse from my elbow film wise but did love the song. A classic
Stunning, Absolutely beautiful.
An auditory journey along an endless avenue of bliss.
Just amazing!! Love it 🎧
One of my favourite songs - so joyful.
One of mine, too.
This is so generally applicable to all those regardless of race who for whatever reason,, have never known true freedom- such as lifelong ill-health.
I have tried to find this cd. I’ve spent hours online. I wish truemantiger would share the rest of the songs. Such good stuff
The day I manage to play that head with even a smidgeon of the improvised licks over it will be the day I die happy.
Thank You, Billy Taylor.
And thank you, Barry Norman for informing me about this extraordinary tune.
That intro!
It's as if the bass were invented for this song.
Terrific piece and performance. I really wish I could find this on a streaming service; I would listen to this all the time on Spotify. *Edit: played this on my junior recital and had a blast. It's an-all around great piece.*
Download this from komodo.com
My youth right here.....
There are sick scumbags who put thumps-down to such gorgeous piece of music.
Barnabas Alexander exactly
Ah yes, let's dehumanize everyone who has a different opinion from us.
Just watched the heartbreaking PBS documentary on the Central Park 5...this amazing song played over the closing credits.
I'm trying to find out who sang the lyrics in this song on the documentary......
@@judithcolemanbey3504 I am as well. All the older versions I can find are instrumentals. I was sure Billy Taylor was the name in the music credits, but I can't find a version with vocals. My search continues, though. I'll let you know if I find anything.
@@Terri_MacKay
Thank you Terri & I'll do the same for you should I find the artist....Peace...
@@judithcolemanbey3504 The singer from the movie soundtrack is Doug Wamble, but I can't find a version by him online. Apparently it was considered an anthem of the Civil Rights Movement in the States, and there is a fantastic version by Nina Simone which you can easily find on UA-cam. In fact, it was the first version that came up when I searched the song title. Not exactly what you were looking for, I know, but I hope you enjoy it.😀
@@Terri_MacKay
I found it on you tube but it didn't sound the same. Type Wamble's name with the song title & see if it sounds the same to you. I'm going to listen to it again..... Let me know what you think!!!! Peace & thank you.....
at one time the bbc had some top music directors to use tracks by jimmy smith, billy taylor and others for there programmes. just brilliant music
The late great Solomon Burke did a really great soul cover version of this classic tune, which will always be associated with the late great Barry Norman.
Thanks
Il love this style of music !
Have this on wax...immense LP and never more relevant!
Wait what !! how have I never connected the film review show on BBC with the melody, Ive loved nina simones version since a child
Barry Norman liked this video.
Finally! I have this on a random compilation cd.. I have been tearing my hair out for months! trying to remember what fckn tv show it was from. ... sorry to burden you but this is a monkey off my back!
BlogBitch racist
KrackaJax oh give me a break
The most urbane piece of music I've heard since The In-Crowd!
One of jazz greatest
Billy Taylor
PBS, Central Park Five documentary brought me here.
jazz song was written by Billy Taylor and Dick Dallas. Taylor's original version was recorded on November 12, 1963............... One of my all-time favorites. i love how cold blood did the song too.,.. have heard it slower too. its just a great song!
I thought this was a Ramsey Lewis Trio number! Great to learn something. :)
Wonderful!
Simply the greatest modern piano piece ever written!
The entire album is very good!
👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 molt emotiu, genial, fa pell de gallina !!
My only criticism of this sonic masterpiece is that it should be longer!
The best version.
Adore this arrangement :-)
My all time favourite sound
I wish I could find a copy of his original 1963 recording of this!
Ben Tucker who plays bass on this is the composer of the all time classic 'Comin Home Baby' which was a hit for Mel Torme.
I learned of this song from The Central Park 5 Documentary!
Beautifully entertaining.
You're the man Dr Billy.
And Barry Norman never said 'and why not'. Rory Bremner did.
Even though he called his autobiography that.
And why not.
So did a Scottish comedian in the early 80,s e appeared in nasty episode of young ones ( being scottish and jewish ,2 stereotypes for the price of one) can't remember his name now sorry.and why not?
Magnificent
wish i could find this LP
Does anyone have a link to the full album? I can't seem to find it anywhere, or even this specific recording of the song on any other platform. Appreciate it!
I had only heard nina simone's versions. This is so great!
Very very good.
How can someone down down vote this?
I would listen to the lighthouse family version of this song and didn't even realise it was the film review show Barry Norman did. I was lead to this video through hearing nina simone's version of the song.
perfect👌
amazing!
And why not?
I just discovered it as well.
..and why not?
my favorite song
Before keystroke induced hand damage, I greatly enjoyed playing a somewhat simplified version of this.
wowowowowowowow amazing
Oh Lord✨🙏🏼