Album Info
| Artist: | Nina Simone |
| Album: | Nina Simone Sings The Blues |
| Released: | Europe, 18 Nov 2013 |
Tracklist:
| A1 | Do I Move You? | 2:41 |
| Written-By - Simone | ||
| A2 | Day And Night | 2:34 |
| Written-By - Stevenson | ||
| A3 | In The Dark | 2:53 |
| Written-By - Green | ||
| A4 | Real Real | 2:17 |
| Written-By - Simone | ||
| A5 | My Man's Gone Now | 4:13 |
| Written-By - Heyward, Gershwin | ||
| A6 | Backlash Blues | 2:14 |
| Written-By - Hughes, Simone | ||
| B1 | I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl | 2:27 |
| Written-By - Simone | ||
| B2 | Buck | 2:00 |
| Written-By - Stroud, Bryan | ||
| B3 | Since I Fell For You | 2:44 |
| Written-By - Johnson | ||
| B4 | The House Of The Rising Sun | 3:55 |
| Written-By - Price | ||
| B5 | Blues For Mama | 3:52 |
| Written-By - Lincoln, Simone |
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Description
"Nina Simone Sings the Blues," released in 1967, is a pivotal album in Nina Simone's discography, marking her first full foray into the blues genre. This album showcases Simone's dynamic vocal range, emotive power, and unparalleled ability to blend different musical styles. "Nina Simone Sings the Blues" features a collection of blues standards, Simone originals, and songs that blur the lines between jazz, soul, and blues, all delivered with Simone's signature intensity and depth of feeling.
The opening track, "Do I Move You?" sets the tone for the album with its direct and provocative question. Simone's sultry vocals, combined with a sparse, bluesy arrangement, create a powerful introduction that invites listeners into the raw and emotional landscape of the album.
"My Man's Gone Now" is a standout track that showcases Simone's classical training and jazz influences. Her interpretation of this Gershwin piece from the opera "Porgy and Bess" is transformed into a haunting blues lament, highlighting her ability to reinterpret and deeply personalize the music she performs.
"Backlash Blues," a collaboration with poet Langston Hughes, is a socially charged track that addresses racial inequality and injustice. Simone's passionate delivery and the song's compelling lyrics make it one of the album's most impactful and relevant tracks, showcasing her role as a voice for social change.
"I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl," another highlight, blends sensuality with a longing for emotional depth and connection. Simone's playful yet earnest request is delivered over a slow, seductive blues groove, showcasing her unique ability to convey complex emotions through her music.
The production of "Nina Simone Sings the Blues" captures the rawness and immediacy of Simone's performances, with arrangements that feature blues guitar, harmonica, and piano. The album's sound is characterized by its organic, live feel, which allows Simone's powerful vocals and emotional intensity to take center stage.
In conclusion, "Nina Simone Sings the Blues" is a seminal work that encapsulates Nina Simone's profound musicality, her ability to convey deep emotional truths, and her significance as an artist who transcended musical boundaries. The album's blend of blues, jazz, and soul, combined with Simone's powerful interpretations, makes it a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences for its artistic beauty and its relevance to social and personal themes.
