Clifton Hicks "You Shall Be Free" (Bill & Belle Reed, Lead Belly, Woody Guthrie, Sonny Terry)
This YouTube video focuses on the song "You Shall Be Free," specifically addressing a controversy surrounding its lyrics and the historical context of its recordings. The creator clarifies a misinterpretation of lyrics by "dusttodigital" and the "New York Times," asserting that the original lyrics from the 1928 Bill & Belle Reed recording do not reference lynching but rather traditional maize agriculture. The video highlights the original recording and mentions a later version by Sonny Terry, Woody Guthrie, and Lead Belly. It also promotes the creator's Patreon, merchandise, and other social media platforms.






