To Be Young, Gifted, and Black (1969)
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To Be Young, Gifted and Black" is a song by Nina Simone with lyrics by Weldon Irvine. The song was originally recorded and released by Simone in 1969. The song was also featured on her 1970 album Black Gold and was considered an anthem of the Civil Rights Movement. Released as a single, it peaked at number eight on the R&B chart and number 76 on the Hot 100. The title and opening line of the song come from Lorraine Hansberry's autobiographical play, To Be Young, Gifted and Black.[1]
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- ↑ https://www.recordresearch.com/books/top-rb-singles-1942-2016/. Joel Whitburn. 2004. Record Research, p. 528. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
