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Nina Simone's Wild Is The Wind, from March 1966, and its breathlessly engaging title track, were compiled from several recordings that were left over from sessions for previous albums for Phillips In 2020 the album was ranked 212 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time Rolling Stone says it's among Simone's "most... -
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Nina Simone's Baltimore can be seen as the one true hidden gem in her discography Without any promotion or lead singles, Baltimore was a commercial failure with no chart position In recent years, the album has been rediscovered and Baltimore has become one of her most popular songs of the internet era The album is praised for its...
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The Newport Jazz Festival had always brought the best out in Nina Simone When she took to that famous stage on July 2, 1966, the audience was treated to the full range of her artistry—from the opener, a breathtaking version of “You’ve Got To Learn” to an electrifying performance of her signature protest anthem...
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In 1969, the High Priestess Of Soul, Nina Simone, descended onto the stage of the Philharmonic Hall in New York to record her new live album, Black Gold It became a legendary performance with the first recording of the Civil Rights song "To Be Young, Gifted And Black", a song which 'is not addressed to white people primarily...
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No slouch as a songwriter herself, Nina Simone ably picked a variety of compositional classics from the new Rock era for her 1969 LP To Love Somebody Opening with a beautiful, introspective version of Leonard Cohen's "Suzanne," Simone shows an obvious affinity for social statements with the Byrds' "Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything...
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It Is Finished is a live album from Nina Simone with sitar, Madagascar harp, Spanish guitar and lots of interesting-sounding African percussion instruments This live album includes the epic heavy-afro version of "Funkier Than A Mosquito's Tweeter" with a massive percussion breakdown Simone is at her best when she performs live and...
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We can thank our lucky stars that Nina Simone was well aware of her musical environment and enjoyed experimenting with it, despite her notorious eccentric personality This was the only reason that so much basic repertoire, traditional blues numbers, black work songs and favourite white show melodies – all filled with a deep soul...
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Bethlehem Records earned its place in jazz history with the release of debut albums from artists like Carmen McRae, Chris Connor, Herbie Mann, and Johnny Hartman Bethlehem's most famous release is the 1958 debut album by Nina Simone, Little Girl Blue So when DJ Maestro got the chance to remix this album, he was thrilled Soon he...
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Little Girl Blue, released in 1957, was Nina Simone's first recording, originally issued on the Bethlehem label Backed by bassist Jimmy Bond and Albert "Tootie" Heath, it showcases her ballad voice as one of mystery and sensuality and showcases her up-tempo jazz style with authority and an enigmatic down-home feel that is...
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Audiophile-Grade 180g LP Reissue featuring 2021 Stereo Mix by 4x Grammy-Winner Michael Graves and Vinyl Remastering by Kevin Gray Plus New Essay by Author of Liner Notes For The Revolution, Daphne A Brooks! Nina Simone's combination of classical training, smoky-alto vocal delivery and the influence of modern jazz made her a novel...
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Reissue on 180-gram audiophile vinyl Originally released in 1971, this LP offers another batch of pop songs with fantastic and adventurous arrangements which, along with Nina's unique vocal interpretations, keep this from just being a covers...
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Tidal Waves Music proudly presents the re-issue for Nina Simone’s A Very Rare Evening Originally released on PM records in 1979, featuring Weldon Irvine on organ, Don Allias on drums and Jazz legend Gene Perla on bass Included on these European sessions from 1969 you’ll find Nina classics & rare versions of recordings...
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'Nuff Said! Is an album by Jazz singer/pianist/songwriter Nina Simone In 1969, the album was placed on peak 44 in R&B Albums Chart The album received an Emmy nomination and featured one of Nina's biggest hits in Europe: "Ain't Got No, I Got Life" On the album are great songs like "In The Morning", "Please Read Me", "Gin...
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Recorded in New York in 1967, Silk & Soul is Nina Simone's second album for RCA Despite arrangements that don't always best suit her voice, this album does contain classics "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free", which would become a Civil Rights anthem and "It Be's That Way Sometimes", written by her brother Sam Waymon...
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Nina Simone Sings The Blues (1967) can rightfully be called a true classic in both Soul and Blues genres The album is a showcase for the intensity of Nina's soulful croon and demanding piano skills, accompanied by a marvelous backing band with Eric Gale and Rudy Stevenson on guitar, Bob Bushnell on bass, drummer Bernard 'Pretty'...
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The 1965 album I Put a Spell on You features some of Nina Simone's best-known songs She covers the Screamin' Jay Hawkins' song "I Put a Spell on You" The original version gave the song an ironic theme, but Simone transformed it into a thrilling love song, complete with horns and strings It had become one of her most well-known...
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Pastel Blues features "Be My Husband" and was written by Andrew Stroud, Simone's husband and manager at the time She sings it a cappella with her handclapping and a hi-hat as her only accompaniment The song was later retitled as "Be Your Husband" and covered by Jeff Buckley on Live at Sin-é (2003) Fans of the 1999 film...
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'Nina Simone And Piano!' contains her surprise hit 'My Baby Just Cares For Me' The album is an introspective, intimate document about death, reincarnation, loneliness and love Though commercially unsuccessful, this album was released to great critical acclaim in...
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Given her extensive and varied recording catalog, if you're looking for a place to explore the talents of the late Nina Simone, then 1965's I Put a Spell On You is a great place to dip your toes - particular if you want to start with her more pop oriented sides As was the case with many mid-1960s releases, Simone's record label...
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In the late fifties, Nina Simone made such a profound debut in the jazz field that the label “jazz singer” threatened to bind in her infinite and many-faceted talent Now, this album sets the record straight with a varied repertoire ranging from blues and ballads to Broadway melodies Still dramatic, still outspoken and...
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