This compilation on the legendary Verve label, celebrates some of Nina Simone's most evocative offerings. The high priestess of soul could be sultry one moment, and furious the next, or in the mood for love before taking us to a knee-slapping dance party. Whether luring us in with her take on I Put A Spell On You, having us seeing stars with Lilac Wine, or getting us struttin' with Feeling Good, Nina Simone was truly one of the all time great women of song.
Throughout her career, Nina's music has inspired audiences of all ages, races, and nationalities. In recent years, social media-savvy youth have taken a particular interest in the works of Miss Simone. From the evergreen, feel-good track aptly named Feeling Good to the mysteriously romantic remake of I Put a Spell on You and so many more, Nina's music is being used in everything from major brand commercials to the everyday user on social networks to convey a feeling and a mood.Created with the newest generation of Nina Simone fans in mind, Great Women of Song features the best of the best - Miss Simone's most loved and notable hits assembled in one package. The album is the gift that will keep on giving.
Throughout her career, Nina's music has inspired audiences of all ages, races, and nationalities. In recent years, social media-savvy youth have taken a particular interest in the works of Miss Simone. From the evergreen, feel-good track aptly named Feeling Good to the mysteriously romantic remake of I Put a Spell on You and so many more, Nina's music is being used in everything from major brand commercials to the everyday user on social networks to convey a feeling and a mood.Created with the newest generation of Nina Simone fans in mind, Great Women of Song features the best of the best - Miss Simone's most loved and notable hits assembled in one package. The album is the gift that will keep on giving.
Tracklisting:
1. Feeling Good
2. I Put a Spell on You
3. Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
4. Ne Me Quitte Pas
5. Tell Me More and More and Then Some
6. Lilac Wine
7. Take Care of Business
8. See-Line Woman
9. Four Women
10. Wild Is the Wind
11. I Loves You, Porgy
12. Mississippi Goddam