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Clifton Hicks "You Shall Be Free" (Bill & Belle Reed, Lead Belly, Woody Guthrie, Sonny Terry)

Clifton Hicks "You Shall Be Free" (Bill & Belle Reed, Lead Belly, Woody Guthrie, Sonny Terry)

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Published on December 3, 2021
Duration: 1:54

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.

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