Nina Simone Sings the Blues (Exp)

Nina Simone | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 17, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 1967
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: RCA
• ASIN: B000CNE164
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #53,802 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

That's a dark shade of blue Nina creates with the aching performances on this 1967 LP (her RCA debut): Do I Move You; Backlash Blues; Real Real; In the Dark; The House of the Rising Sun; My Man's Gone Now , and more. Includes two rare bonus cuts and a poignant foreword by Nina's daughter.

Customer Reviews

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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's Not A Compilation!!!, August 20, 2007

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Leena Lintila - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nina Simone Sings the Blues (Exp) (Audio CD)

I think the reviewers who are criticizing the short length of this CD are missing the point slightly. I know there are lots and lots of compilations of Nina Simone's work but this is NOT one of them. It is a reissue of her original 1967 album. If you want to hear passionate, raw and powerful blues songs in their original context as meant by Ms. Simone, this album is for you. If you are new to her and want to have the most bang for your buck (and who doesn't?), by all means skip this one and choose one of those many compilations.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wow!, June 22, 2007

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E. Laway "Lady E" (Temecula, California United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nina Simone Sings the Blues (Exp) (Audio CD)

This is my introduction to Nina Simone. I heard "Do I Move You" in the 4th season sound track of The L word. I have heard of Nina Simone, but never really bothered to check her out, but I really liked "Do I Move You, " such a cool song, so I decided to buy this CD. It is awesome. I think is it a perfect intro to a great singer. Her voice is so distinct that it can never be copied, and her styling and phrasing is deep. "In the Dark" & "I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl," are absolute gems, but the CD overall is excellent. My only complaint is the measly 38 minutes, I think there could have been more songs added, but other than that it's a good CD for starters.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nina at Her Best, November 24, 2009

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S. J. Simmons (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nina Simone Sings the Blues (Exp) (Audio CD)

Nina Simone sang many styles of music well, including soul and jazz, but to me, this is Nina at her best. She squeezes every drop of emotion from her voice. This is raw, passionate blues, and I think it's one of the more important albums of the 60's.

Some reviewers have complained that this album is too short. That's unfair, given that this is an original album. However, if you want a longer album, there is a compilation called "The Blues" that reproduces this original album with additional tracks. I'd recommend buying that CD instead.