When nina simone died on april 21, 2003, she left a timeless treasure trove of musical magic. Watch the video for the look of love from nina simone s the very best of for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. If you love nina, if you love autobiographiesthis is the book. Books by nina simone author of i put a spell on you. Her daughter has trouble falling asleep so nina tells her a bedtime story. To love somebody is an album by jazz singersongwriterpianist nina simone. Nancy pierce between 1958 and 1993, the singer, who died in 2003 at 70, released more than 60 live and studio albums, mainly containing cover versions of other.
Though there are possibly better collections of her work available, this recording was my first exposure to her beautiful talent. To most white people, jazz means black and jazz means dirt, and thats not what i play. It was released as quickly as possible to prolong the unexpected success of nuff said. It is apparent upon reading this book, that it was nina s destiny to become an international success as a performer. No one compilation could possibly tell the entire simone story since she recorded over 30 albums from 1959 to 1993, admits david nathan in his liner notes to hipoverves hyperbolically titled nina simone best of, the definitive collection. Nina simone born eunice kathleen waymon was a child prodigy, and a fund. May 29, 2009 a burt bacharachhal david composition the look of love is in your eyes the look your smile cant disguise the look of love is saying so much more than these words could ever say and what my heart. Nina simone i put a spell on you lyrics genius lyrics. Biography the official home of nina simone the high. Nina simone was a legendary africanamerican jazz, blues and folk singermusician who was also a prominent figure of the civil rights movement.
The king of love is dead and other famous nina simone songs in the. Nina simone feeling good birds flying high you know how i feel sun in the sky you know how i feel breeze driftin on by you know how i feel its a new dawn its a new day its a new life for me. The name of this tune is mississippi goddamn, simone declares to nervous laughter as the band vamps behind her, and i mean every word of it. This is nina simones voice in the ink, blazing, harsh and direct.
The inimitable, gorgeously talented nina simone 19332003the high priestess of soulsets the story of her tumultuous, passionate life straight in i put a spell on you. Books the official home of nina simone the high priestess. The definitive collection by nina simone 602498612699 cd. Apr 04, 2009 nina simone, the pastors daughter, mixed humility with hubris and it was a deadly cocktail. The girl is beautiful and vibrant, her face in profile, looking out of the picture with confidence. Born eunice kathleen waymon in smalltown north carolina, nina simone changed the face of both music and race relations in america. A story about me and nina simone, a onewoman show first performed in 2016 at the unity theatre, liverpool a deeply personal and often searing show inspired by the singer and activist nina simone and which in july 2017 ran at the young vic, before being scheduled to move to edinburghs traverse theatre.
Nina simones most popular book is good night stories for rebel girls. This book traces nina s history as a young ambitious child in north carolina to a sophisticated, wise diva in amsterdam. The docs and books about nina you need vinyl me, please. The autobiography of nina simone is the 1992 autobiography by nina. Sugar in my bowl 19671972, which featured a number of unreleased tracks, even they havent accomplished this. Nina simones daughter is currently still alive and well. Youve got to learn to leave the table when love s no longer being served.
We break down 5 movies, 4 books, and 1 magazine story you need. Picture book for little activists and nina simone fans. This concert went down in the history books as an important event for. Eunice kathleen waymon february 21, 1933 april 21, 2003, known professionally as nina. I aint got no home, aint got no shoes aint got no money, aint got no class aint got no skirts, aint got no sweater aint got no perfume, aint got no bed. Simone did not like people to classify her music, or say what genre it fell into, but people often call her a jazz musician. Nina simone s musical style arose from a fusion of gospel and pop songs with classical music, in particular with influences from her first inspiration, johann sebastian bach,and accompanied with her expressive jazzlike singing in her characteristic low tenor. Do yourself a favor, and, if you are not familiar with her artistry, become so. Of all the major singers of the late 20th century, nina simone wa.
Nov 10, 20 then, in 2008, when novelist andrew ohagan was collecting tributes for a book about marykay wilmers to celebrate her 70th birthday, bad character, in 2008, he threw in a couple of nina s letters. The book also contains fascinating blackandwhite images. However, in my opinion, this would also be a unique, relevant, and worthwhile addition to any highschool or collegiate history library, or anyone with an interest in the civil rights movement both. Its an artists duty to reflect the times in which we live. Other stand out tracks from that era were the soulful song cotton eyed joe, the torch tune the other women, and the norwegian folk rendition of black is the colour of my true loves hair all beautiful examples of nina simone at her storytelling best, painting a vivid picture with her skill as a lyrical interpreter. I am proud to have met her through her god given gift to the world. Perhaps the modesty and the monstrosity were both needed to fuel the genius, to fuse the two worlds. Simone also inspired a book of poetry, me and nina, by monica hand. Its a frustrating story and a frustrating read, he admitted of his book.
Oct 20, 2012 nina simone feeling good birds flying high you know how i feel sun in the sky you know how i feel breeze driftin on by you know how i feel its a new dawn its a new day its a new life for me. By the end of her life, nina was enjoying an unprecedented degree of recognition. Nina simone ably picked a variety of compositional classics from the new rock era for her 1969 lp to love somebody. Apr 21, 2003 eunice kathleen waymon, better known by her stage name nina simone, was a fifteentime grammy awardnominated american singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger and civil rights activist. Apr 20, 2017 shortly after the songs debut in new york, nina simone performed it to a mostly white audience at carnegie hall in march, 1964.
Although she disliked being categorized, simone is generally classified as a jazz musician. In the 1960s she became a friend of martin luther king, jr. Nina simone lyrics 289 song lyrics sorted by album, including feeling good, i put a spell on you, blackbird. He might have added that another difficulty in assembling a simone compilation is that she recorded.
Nina simone was an american singer, songwriter, pianist, and arranger. You dont even love me you worship me but thats a far cry from love, motherfucker. With evocative blackandwhite illustrations and moving prose, readers are introduced to nina simone, jazzmusic legend and civilrights activist. A stunning picture book biography of the high priestess of soul and one of the greatest voices of the 20th century. From a musical standpoint alone, i put a spell on you is an extremely valuable read. I love the book and her music speaks loudly of her beliefs and conviction. Nina simonethe look of love the look of love is in your eyes a look your smile cant disguise the look of love is saying so much more than these words could ever say and what. February 21, 1933 april 21, 2003 was an american singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger and civil rights activist.
Words to live by is a compilation of the most memorable quotes from old hollywood on love, style, life, and more. You dont even love me you worship me but thats a far cry from love. The king of love is dead, a song written by her bass player, gene taylor. Nina simone was one of a kind, and her music deserves to live on. Nina simone piano songbook volume 1 contains authentic piano and vocal transcriptions of 15 of her bestknown songs, including feeling good, i put a spell on you, sinnerman and my baby just cares for me, with guitar chord boxes. Nina simone the look of love the look of love is in your eyes a look your smile cant disguise the look of love is saying so much more than these words could ever say and what. Opening with a beautiful, introspective version of leonard cohens suzanne, simone shows an obvious affinity for social statements with the byrds turn. A burt bacharachhal david composition the look of love is in your eyes the look your smile cant disguise the look of love is saying so much more than these words could ever say and what my heart.