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- I Loves You, Porgy. Simone recorded I Loves You Porgy on the suggestion of a friend, who’d heard Billie Holiday’s version and thought it would be a good addition to Simone’s debut album, Little Girl Blue.
- Mississippi Goddam. As Farout Magazine notes, Mississippi Goddam marks Simone’s direct involvement with the Civil Rights Movement. Composed by Simone in tribute to civil rights activist Medgar Evans, who was murdered by the Ku Klux Klan in 1963, its release the following year captured the tide of emotion that followed both Evans’ death and those of the four children killed during the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama.
- My Baby Just Cares For Me. My Baby Just Cares For Me was originally written by Walter Donaldson and Gus Kahn for the 1930 film version of the hit musical “Whoopee!”
- Suzanne. It takes skill (and quite a lot of guts) to take on a Leonard Cohen song, especially one as enduringly beloved as Suzanne. In 1969, Simone didn’t just cover the song, she made it her own, restructuring the melody around ascending piano chords to lend each line an almost unbearable urgency.
5 days ago · Join us on a journey through the top 10 best Nina Simone songs of all time, as we celebrate the enduring legacy of this extraordinary artist. 1. Young, Gifted and Black. 2. Don’t Let Me Be ...
May 1, 2024 · The Very Best of Nina Simone. Nina Simone was a remarkable American singer, songwriter, pianist and civil rights activist. Her unique blend of jazz, blues, gospel, and classical music, coupled with her powerful voice and poignant lyrics, left an indelible mark on the world of music. In the late 1950s and throughout the 1960s, Simone rose to ...
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Apr 19, 2024 · 1. Young, Gifted and Black. 2. Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood. 3. To Be Young, Gifted and Black. 4. Feeling Good. 5. Sinnerman. 6. I Put a Spell on You. 7. My Baby Just Cares for Me. 8. I Loves You,...
Apr 27, 2024 · Sinnerman. 3. I Put a Spell on You. 4. Mississippi Goddam. 5. Four Women. 6. I Loves You, Porgy. 7. Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood. 8. My Baby Just Cares for Me. 9. I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl....
Apr 20, 2024 · Featured on her 1965 album Pastel Blues, Miss Simone’s take on “Strange Fruit” finds her utilizing solemn, piano instrumentation (one of the sonic hallmarks of the project) in order to throw ...
Apr 16, 2024 · The song “Baltimore” by Nina Simone carries a deep and powerful meaning that resonates with listeners even today. Written by Randy Newman, this soulful ballad was included in Simone’s 1978 album of the same name.
