Nina Simone and Piano!
Nina Simone · 1969
49 min · 14 tracks · blues · jazz · soul
An intimate showcase of Nina Simone's vocal prowess, framed by minimalist piano arrangements and heartfelt emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate piano-centered storytelling
- steady emotional exploration throughout
- reflective moments for quiet thinking
- heartfelt expressions of vulnerability
Maybe skip if you want
- seek fast-paced, energetic tracks
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1969, Nina Simone had established herself as a prominent voice in music, transitioning from her earlier jazz roots to more personal and socially conscious works. 'Nina Simone and Piano!' arrived during a period of artistic introspection following her acclaimed but commercially challenging albums like 'Pastel Blues' and 'I Put a Spell on You'. This album emphasizes her unique ability to convey raw emotion through stripped-down instrumentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billie Holiday· Ella Fitzgerald· Aretha Franklin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Seems I’m Never Tired Lovin’ You 3:02
- 2 Nobody’s Fault but Mine 3:02
- 3 I Think It’s Going to Rain Today 3:29
- 4 Everyone’s Gone to the Moon 3:08
- 5 Compensation 1:39
- 6 Who Am I? 4:11
- 7 Another Spring 3:34
- 8 The Human Touch 2:10
- 9 I Get Along Without You Very Well (Except Sometimes) 4:56
- 10 The Desperate Ones 4:43
- 11 Music for Lovers 4:23
- 12 In Love in Vain 2:29
- 13 I’ll Look Around 5:12
- 14 The Man With the Horn 3:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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