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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billie Holiday· Ella Fitzgerald· Aretha Franklin
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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