Compil. UK 2014 on Spectrum Music label
Jazz, Blues, Folk, World and (Vocal)
A remarkable singer who brought a jazz sensibility and the heart of a lion to every song she touched, to say nothing of her sharp, focused piano playing, Nina Simone was the kind of artist who could make even a corporate memo sound urgent, poignant, and necessary. She could simply sing anything and make it work, and her unique mixture of passion, empowerment, liberation, and love continues to make her recorded work speak powerfully a decade or more into the 21st century. This generous 22-track selection includes four of her signature songs, "I Put a Spell on You," "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood," "See-Line Woman," and a live version of the haunting "Strange Fruit," as well as 18 other key tracks.
Nina Simone voc, p, 1933-2003 US album by |
Charles Waring sleeve notes |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
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1 | Feeling Good | Nina Simone | ||
2 | I Put A Spell On You | Nina Simone | ||
3 | Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out (Live In New York / 1965) | Nina Simone | ||
4 | Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood | Nina Simone | ||
5 | Mood Indigo | Nina Simone | ||
6 | See-Line Woman | Nina Simone | ||
7 | My Baby Just Cares For Me (Live At Vine St. Bar & Grill / 1987) | Nina Simone | ||
8 | Break Down And Let It All Out | Nina Simone | ||
9 | Black Is The Colour Of My True Love's Hair (Live In New York / 1964) | Nina Simone | ||
10 | Don't You Pay Them No Mind | Nina Simone | ||
11 | Strange Fruit (Live In New York / 1965) | Nina Simone | ||
12 | Four Women | Nina Simone | ||
13 | Work Song | Nina Simone | ||
14 | Ne Me Quitte Pas | Nina Simone | ||
15 | I Loves You Porgy (Live In New York / 1964) | Nina Simone | ||
16 | Don't Explain | Nina Simone | ||
17 | Don't Smoke In Bed (Live In New York / 1964) | Nina Simone | ||
18 | Love Me Or Leave Me | Nina Simone | ||
19 | I'm Gonna Leave You | Nina Simone | ||
20 | Mississippi Goddam (Live In New York / 1964) | Nina Simone | ||
21 | Sinnerman (Live In New York / 1965) | Nina Simone |