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Nina Simone

Nina Simone: I Put A Spell On You

Nina Simone


Philips, 1965

On this essential 1965 album, Nina Simone turns her attention to a dozen dramatic and soulful interpretations of tunes by others, embellished by lush strings and brassy horns. At the more bluesy end, the album contains two of her most famous and powerful performances; in her version of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins’ title track and the timeless “Feeling Good.” She also touches on chanson with a heart-breaking rendition of Jacque Brel’s “Ne me quitte pas,” and reminds us of her understated skills as a pianist on the slinky instrumental jazz swing of “Blues On Purpose.”

Tracklist

Side A

  1. I Put a Spell on You
  2. Tomorrow Is My Turn
  3. Ne Me Quitte Pas
  4. Marriage Is for Old Folks
  5. July Tree
  6. Gimme Some

Side B

  1. Feeling Good
  2. One September Day
  3. Blues on Purpose
  4. Beautiful Land
  5. You've Got to Learn
  6. Take Care of Business

Tracklist

Side A

  1. I Put a Spell on You
  2. Tomorrow Is My Turn
  3. Ne Me Quitte Pas
  4. Marriage Is for Old Folks
  5. July Tree
  6. Gimme Some

Side B

  1. Feeling Good
  2. One September Day
  3. Blues on Purpose
  4. Beautiful Land
  5. You've Got to Learn
  6. Take Care of Business