Sings the Blues
Nina Simone · 1967
38 min · 13 tracks · blues · jazz · soul
Nina Simone's voice weaves through raw blues and jazz, delivering poignant emotional truths with every note.
Why this album works
'Sings the Blues' is notable for its critical reception, solidifying Simone's status as a powerful voice in American music. The album's exploration of themes related to loss and resilience resonated deeply within the civil rights movement, influencing both contemporary artists and future generations.
- Best for
- short, poignant emotional expressions contemplative late-night vibes intimate storytelling moments
- Context
- By 1967, Nina Simone was transitioning into a pivotal phase of her career, following the success of her earlier albums like 'Little Girl Blue' (1959). 'Sings the Blues' marked a significant artistic direction, showcasing her deepening engagement with blues music as she sought to express her personal experiences and social commentary more directly.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Miles Davis· Ella Fitzgerald· John Coltrane· Thelonious Monk· Bing Crosby· Herbie Hancock· Barbra Streisand· Charles Mingus
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Do I Move You? 2:46
- 2 Day and Night 2:35
- 3 In the Dark 2:57
- 4 Real Real 2:21
- 5 My Man's Gone Now Standout 4:16
- 6 Backlash Blues Standout 2:31
- 7 I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl Standout 2:32
- 8 Buck 1:52
- 9 Since I Fell for You 2:52
- 10 The House of the Rising Sun 3:53
- 11 Blues for Mama 4:00
- 12 Do I Move You? (second version) 2:19
- 13 Whatever I Am (You Made Me) 3:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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