1: Feeling Good (2:54) 2: I Put A Spell On You (2:45) 3: Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (2:46) 4: Ne Me Quitte Pas (3:34) 5: Tell Me More And More And Then Some (3:07) 6: Lilac Wine (4:13) 7: Take Care Of Business (2:05) 8: See-Line Woman (2:35) 9: Four Women (4:24) 10: Wild Is The Wind (6:56) 11: I Loves You, Porgy (2:30) 12: Mississippi Goddam (4:56)
Description:
A collection of Simone??s most beloved hits. From "Feeling Good" to "Don??t Let Me Be Misunderstood,?
this 12-track album features the very best of Simone??s catalog, and is an essential curation for both her
newest fans and most devoted listeners.
The set is the first release of Verve??s ??Great Women of Song? series, which will highlight the works of
storied musicians in Verve??s catalog including Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and more. - .. SONG: NINA SIMONE
Japanese SHM-CD pressing. Universal. 2023.
"Great Women Of Song" is a captivating CD by the legendary Nina Simone, released under the renowned Verve label. This collection showcases some of Simone's most powerful and evocative performances, highlighting her unique blend of jazz, blues, soul, and classical influences. The album serves as both an introduction to new listeners and a treasure for longtime fans, featuring timeless tracks that underline Simone's profound impact on music history. Nina Simone was not only an extraordinary vocalist but also a gifted pianist and civil rights activist whose work has inspired generations. With classics like "Feeling Good," "I Put A Spell On You," and "Sinnerman," she earned critical acclaim worldwide and remains one of the most influential artists in modern music. Verve Records is celebrated for its rich legacy in jazz and vocal music, having produced albums from iconic musicians such as Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday'making it the perfect home for this essential compilation.
Modern
32.384
- AcidJazz/DanceJazz 106- Avantgarde/Free 982- Bebop 109- Bossa Nova 341- Cool 75- Hard Bop 155- Jazz Rock/Fusion 748- Latin Jazz 1.000- Other Modern Jazz 27.399- PopJazz/SmoothJazz 798- World-&Ethno-Ja. 448
