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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, poignant emotional expressions
  • contemplative late-night vibes
  • intimate storytelling moments
  • raw, heartfelt delivery

Where this album fits

Career 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.

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 4:16
  • 6 Backlash Blues 2:31
  • 7 I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl 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

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