Nina Simone

[dcbogey]

I came across a box of albums - remember those?? in my parent's basement and discovered a treasure trove of music I thought they had disposed of long ago. I haven't listened to them in a very long time. Old jazz, mostly, truly fine music. It will be a joy to go through them all.

Nina Simone jumped out first.
Sinnerman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSasf8GBfV4

 

[Berlin]

it will be a joy to go through them all

For sure.

I dig sinnerman, but this is my very fav track from Nina Simone, always.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYSbUOoq4Vg&feature=related

My baby just cares for me

 

[iluvquarks]

Love Nina Simone. Also check out I Put a Spell on You http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ9wPJfu5XM , Funkier Than a Mosquitoe's Tweeter, I Get Along Without You Very Well, Four Women, and Everyone's Gone to the Moon. Emotionally raw, wonderful pianist and crazy ass phrasing - one of my favourite artist.

 

[WoodPeckr]

Great talent and activist.
Always liked her cover of Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5T3FXFnoTzE&feature=related
The Animals did Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood, pretty good to.

 

[simontemplar]

She has had a very colourful life, too. Something I read about her chasing someone away with a shotgun, etc....