To Love Somebody
Nina Simone · 1969
33 min · 9 tracks · blues · jazz · soul
A stirring blend of soul, jazz, and blues that captures the tumult of a changing America.
Why this album works
- Best for
- short, impactful listening sessions emotional storytelling and reflection contemplative late-night vibes
- Context
- By 1969, Nina Simone was an established artist known for her powerful voice and political activism. 'To Love Somebody' followed her breakthrough album 'Nina Simone Sings the Blues' and showcased her evolving sound as she embraced more contemporary influences amidst the civil rights movement.
- If you like
- blues, jazz, soul
To Love Somebody is an album by Nina Simone, released in 1969. A stirring blend of soul, jazz, and blues that captures the tumult of a changing America. 'To Love Somebody' is significant for its raw emotional depth and political resonance during a time of social upheaval. The album included covers of iconic protest songs which further solidified Simone's status as an important voice in both music and activism, contributing to her influence on future generations of artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does To Love Somebody sound like?
A stirring blend of soul, jazz, and blues that captures the tumult of a changing America. Rooted in blues and jazz.
What makes To Love Somebody by Nina Simone notable?
'To Love Somebody' is significant for its raw emotional depth and political resonance during a time of social upheaval. The album included covers of iconic protest songs which further solidified Simone's status as an important voice in both music and activism, contributing to her influence on future generations of artists. By 1969, Nina Simone was an established artist known for her powerful voice and political activism. 'To Love Somebody' followed her breakthrough album 'Nina Simone Sings the Blues' and showcased her evolving sound as she embraced more contemporary influences amidst the civil rights movement.
Who is To Love Somebody for?
To Love Somebody works well if you're into short, impactful listening sessions, emotional storytelling and reflection and contemplative late-night vibes.
How many songs are on To Love Somebody?
To Love Somebody has 9 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Suzanne 4:22
- 2 Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season) 3:41
- 3 Revolution, Part 1 2:53
- 4 Revolution, Part 2 1:54
- 5 To Love Somebody Standout 2:43
- 6 I Shall Be Released Standout 3:56
- 7 I Can’t See Nobody 3:09
- 8 Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues 4:50
- 9 The Times They Are A-Changin’ Standout 5:56
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