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Track Listings
| 1. My Baby Just Cares For Me |
| 2. Mood Indigo |
| 3. He's Got the Whole World in His Hands |
| 4. Don't Smoke in Bed |
| 5. Love Me or Leave Me |
| 6. He Needs Me |
| 7. Little Girl Blue |
| 8. Plain Gold Ring |
| 9. House of the Rising Sun |
| 10. Ain't Got No/I Got Life |
| 11. Gin House Blues |
| 12. Ain't No Use |
| 13. Mississippi Goddam |
| 14. See Line Woman |
| 15. Four Women |
| 16. I Sing Just to Know That I'm Alive |
| 17. Fodder on her Wings |
| 18. I Loves You Porgy |
Product Description
From Amazon.co.uk
At the turn of the century, Lauryn Hill was crowned as the soul talent par excellence on the basis of her work with the Fugees and one solo album, the fêted The Miseducation of. Still, she's a good a choice as any to make the point: without Nina Simone, there would be no Hill. Before even Aretha Franklin demanded "Respect", Simone was commanding audiences with her voice, virtuoso piano and powerful presence. In the early 1960s, she wrote "Mississippi Goddam" in response to the murder of civil-rights activist Medgar Evers; it remains one of the most potent protest songs of the era. Whether singing her own compositions or interpreting others, Simone puts her own stamp on every song, be it sad and bluesy ("Don't Smoke In Bed") or up-tempo and playful (but still deadly serious on "Love Me or Leave Me"). Amazon.co.uk contributor Lucy O'Brien compiled this Essential collection, and her take on Simone is joyously expansive, covering best-known works ("My Baby Just Cares For Me"), live tracks and some of O'Brien's favourites. The definitive Simone wouldn't fit on a single disc, so while there are plenty of greats not here, The Essential Nina Simone lives up to its billing. --Randy Silver
Album Description
18 of the finest by the original African power diva, all at a fantastic low price! Featuring a varied repertoire that includes both classic songs and well-known hits, this collection is ideal introduction to anyone that's ever been curious about Simone, as well as an ear-opener for those that were of the opinion that Erykah Badu and Lauryn Hill weren't influenced by anyone of their predecessors. Includes 'My Baby Just Cares For Me', 'He's Got The Whole World In His Hands', 'Don't Smoke In Bed' and 'I Loves You Porgy'. 2000 release standard jewel case.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Soulful Sister,
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This review is from: Essential (Audio CD)
Nina Simone is truly One of the most Soulful Down to Earth Sister's that I have ever heard.Her Piano Playing stretched acrossed Classical,to Jazz&everything in between.He Voice took on the ill's of the World&just had your entire attention from start to finish.this Essential Collection Reminds you where so Many Current Sisters got there game off.RIP to a Soulful&Honest Legend.
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A point missed,
By "lalo" (Isle of Palms, SC USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Essential (Audio CD)
I agree with the other two reviews but neither mentions what a consumate jazz and classical pianist Nina Simone is. After all, she was both Julliard-trained and a South Carolina share-cropper cotton picker in her childhood. What better combination? While not possessing a "fine" voice she sings a song from the soul, and her sheer pianistic power and skill is unmatched by any "popular" performer that I am aware of. In sum. her keyboard performances alone would put her in the top rank of jazz artists.Ed Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unending variety,
By A Customer
This review is from: Essential (Audio CD)
Nina: The Essential Nina Simone, is a wonderful compilation of some of Nina's best music. There are songs that seem dark and sad, as well as music that expresses great love and joy. Her arrangement of House of the Rising Sun is probably my favorite. She has taken that song and given it more feeling than I thought it could ever have.
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