Nina Simone – The Amazing Nina Simone
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There is a remarkable amount of variety on this disc, Nina Simone's second recording. Her repertoire ranges from a swinging "Stompin' at the Savoy" and an emotional "It Might as Well Be Spring" to an English folk ballad ("Tomorrow"), spirituals, an R&B song ("You've Been Gone Too Long") and the theme song from the movie Middle of the Night. Somehow Simone brings credibility to each of these very different songs. She does not play much piano (just cameos on two songs) and is backed by a subtle orchestra arranged by Bob Mersey that is effective accompanying her vocals. This session finds Nina Simone's voice in top form and with a few exceptions is generally jazz-oriented.
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AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:A1 Blue Prelude
A2 Children Go Where I Send You
A3 Tomorrow (We Will Meet Once More)
A4 Stompin' At The Savoy
A5 It Might As Well Be Spring
A6 You'Ve Been Gone Too Long
B1 That'S Him Over There
B2 Chilly Winds Don'T Blow
B3 Theme From "Middle Of The Night"
B4 Can'T Get Out Of This Mood
B5 Willow Weep For Me
B6 Solitaire