... Firstly, of course, the magical 'Feeling Good' - a song that cannot be ignored. It is a pure soul track, a song that moulds the listener into a somber but content mood to begin with, then has them up on their feet singing as load as they can by the end. The second track is her religious masterpiece, ... Read review
Nina Simone has probably got one of the most recognisable voices in music. One, which can ... more
pick up a song and mould it into the meaning she wants it to have. This was especially true in the late 1960s when, influenced by Martin Luther King and the civil...
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Nina Simone has probably got one of the most recognisable voices in music. One, which can ... more
pick up a song and mould it into the meaning she wants it to have. This was especially true in the late 1960s when, influenced by Martin Luther King and the civil rights movement, her interpretation of numbers such as the title track, "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" and "Ne Me Quitte Pas", reflected the black American's experience. As did the self-penned "Mississippi Goddam" and her cover of "Strange Fruit", with which she is the only one who can compare with Billie Holiday's. Elsewhere in this collection, she is more playful but just as stunning with George Harrison's "Here Comes the Sun", the Bee Gees' "To Love Somebody" and "Ain't Got No (I Got Life)". Not to mention, the classic Simone numbers "My Baby Just Cares" and "Love Me Or Leave Me". The latter pair proving that in addition to having a superb voice she is also an emotive pianist.--Phil Brett
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Nina Simone has probably got one of the most recognisable voices in music. One, which can ... more
pick up a song and mould it into the meaning she wants it to have. This was especially true in the late 1960s when, influenced by Martin Luther King and the civil rights movement, her interpretation of numbers such as the title track, "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" and "Ne Me Quitte Pas", reflected the black American's experience. As did the self-penned "Mississippi Goddam" and her cover of "Strange Fruit", with which she is the only one who can compare with Billie Holiday's. Elsewhere in this collection, she is more playful but just as stunning with George Harrison's "Here Comes the Sun", the Bee Gees' "To Love Somebody" and "Ain't Got No (I Got Life)". Not to mention, the classic Simone numbers "My Baby Just Cares" and "Love Me Or Leave Me". The latter pair proving that in addition to having a superb voice she is also an emotive pianist.--Phil Brett
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Nina Simone is one of those musical artists whoes voice is instantly recognisable. This album, 'The Very Best Of Nina Simone' is a solid, well organised CV of her musical achievements. She is one of those artists who, until you recieve an album like this, you forget had so many brilliant songs.
The three tracks that leap off the 20 long song list for me are arguably three of the best American soul tracks ever. Firstly, of course, the ... ...It is a pure soul track, a song that moulds the listener into a somber but content mood to begin with, then has them up on their feet singing as load as they can by the end. The second track is her religious masterpiece, Sinnerman. you can sense the faith in this track - one clearly derived from an upbringing in gospel churches. The third is 'Don't let me be misunderstood'. Purely for the song's symbolic stature, written during the time of Martin ... more
Nina Simone is one of those musical artists whoes voice is instantly recognisable. This album, 'The Very Best Of Nina Simone' is a solid, well organised CV of her musical achievements. She is one of those artists who, until you recieve an album like this, you forget had so many brilliant songs.
The three tracks that leap off the 20 long song list for me are arguably three of the best American soul tracks ever. Firstly, of course, the magical 'Feeling Good' - a song that cannot be ignored. It is a pure soul track, a song that moulds the listener into a somber but content mood to begin with, then has them up on their feet singing as load as they can by the end. The second track is her religious masterpiece, Sinnerman. you can sense the faith in this track - one clearly derived from an upbringing in gospel churches. The third is 'Don't let me be misunderstood'. Purely for the song's symbolic stature, written during the time of Martin Luther King, it depicts the black American's experience, and has become synonomous with those times.
There are more fantastic tracks on this album - The mesmorising 'Put A Spell On You', a seductive, eligent track that just slowly sweeps you away into Nina Simone's world. There are a number of jazz tracks on this album too, the bubbly 'Work song' and the glorious 'Love me or leave me'. Her true elegance is shown in the beautiful 'Don't explain' whilst 'Mississippi Goddam' is a track that lets the real diva come out of Nina Simone. 'Strange fruit' is a track about black oppression n America and you can feel Simone's pain for her people's problems. This track is followed by another upbeat funk track 'I'm going back home'. Nina Simone's voice is shown in its purest and harshet forms on this album. It really highlights her versatility and quality.
That covers half the album, but as a review of the CD I will say that the rest is as good as the half mentioned. But it is up to you to find out why for yourself. It is a definate buy in my book, so go get it.
The album is a must have for any music fans. I don't just mean Nina Simone fans, or soul fans, but anyone that feels that passion for music inside them. It is as essential as the hits of Marvin Gaye, Smokey robinson, Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Aretha franklin etc. It really is that good an album.
nickshircore 14.01.2007 (14.01.2007)
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Product details
Title
Feeling Good (The Very Best Of Nina Simone)
Performer
Nina Simone
Genre
Jazz Vocal
Release Date
23/02/1998
Recomended Retail Price
13.99 GBP
Original Release Year
2003
Label / Distributor
Verve / Universal Music
Pieces in Set
1
Studio / Live
Studio
Stereo
Stereo
Format
Performer
EAN
731452274724
Catalogue Number
5227472
Additional notes
Album Notes
Nina Simone unleashes her sultry vocals on 20 tracks on this compilation album, which includes classic songs such as "My Baby Just Cares For Me" and "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out."
Titles on disc 1
1.
Feeling Good
2.
My Baby Just Cares For Me
3.
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
4.
Ne Me Quitte Pas
5.
Take Me To The Water
6.
I Put A Spell On You
7.
Don't Explain
8.
Mississippi Goddam
9.
Don't Smoke In Bed
10.
I Loves You Porgy
11.
Work Song
12.
Love Me Or Leave Me
13.
Strange Fruit
14.
Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out
15.
I'm Going Back Home
16.
Other Woman
17.
Sinnerman
18.
Mood Indigo
19.
I'm Gonna Leave You
20.
See Line Woman
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