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"Backlash Blues," one of Simone's civil rights songs. The lyrics were written by her friend and poet Langston Hughes. "I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl," based on a song by Simone's great example, Bessie Smith, but with somewhat different lyrics. "The House of the Rising Sun" was previously recorded live by Simone in 1962 on Nina at the Village ...
- RCA Victor's studio B
- Danny Davis
- 1967
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Tracks 1-12Nina Simone - vocals, pianoEric Gale - guitarRudy Stevenson - guitarErnie Hayes - organBob Bushnell - bassBernard Purdie - drums, timpaniBuddy Luc...
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Nina Simone is an individualist of the highest sort. Here she is, a tremendous artist accurately reproducing native blues in a most compelling fashion. There are no mannerisms. Affection never enters the picture. There is no hiding behind big bands, studied arrangements, or audio effects. Miss Simone simply sings—with heart at times, with ...
Nina Simone Sings Ellington! (1962) At the Village Gate (1962) Nina's Choice (1963) At Carnegie Hall (1963) Nina Simone in Concert (1964) Folksy Nina (1964) Broadway - Blues - Ballads (1964) I Put a Spell on You (1965) Pastel Blues (1965)
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Apr 2, 2013 · Nina Simone~ Piano / vocals Nina's 1967 bluesy-jazz album. A different, fresh direction for her and of course some beautiful and somber tunes as well. This...
Nov 23, 2018 · Sings & Plays the Blues by Nina Simone released in 2018. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
