thebige said: As a hardcore Nina Simone fan and with no disrespect at all meant to anyone here in this thread I have to say screw the compilations and go for her actual albums. Her early period was on Colpex, then she was on Philips. All of those records are in print and most are two-fers (2 records on 1 cd). That stuff will knock your socks off, unaldulterated and pure, no sliced and diced comps. After that she was on RCA, but that stuff is harder to come across. I hear the RCA records are about to be reissued though with bonus tracks. If you have to have the comps, I guess that's ok because at least you guys are checking out Nina, but I feel like you are all getting the short end of the stick that way. The records are the way to go.
Also there are two DVDs out that are well worthwhile. One is footage from an '80s show at Ronnie Scotts and the other in 30 minutes of footage from '61/'62 that is so smooth it'll chill ya. Word Do u have a good Nina webpage at hand with a clean and good discography? | |
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SenseOfDoubt said: thebige said: As a hardcore Nina Simone fan and with no disrespect at all meant to anyone here in this thread I have to say screw the compilations and go for her actual albums. Her early period was on Colpex, then she was on Philips. All of those records are in print and most are two-fers (2 records on 1 cd). That stuff will knock your socks off, unaldulterated and pure, no sliced and diced comps. After that she was on RCA, but that stuff is harder to come across. I hear the RCA records are about to be reissued though with bonus tracks. If you have to have the comps, I guess that's ok because at least you guys are checking out Nina, but I feel like you are all getting the short end of the stick that way. The records are the way to go.
Also there are two DVDs out that are well worthwhile. One is footage from an '80s show at Ronnie Scotts and the other in 30 minutes of footage from '61/'62 that is so smooth it'll chill ya. Word Do u have a good Nina webpage at hand with a clean and good discography? Sure, check out this page: http://ninasimone.com/discography.html It's the "official" discography, and I think it covers most thing pretty well. If that's not what you're looking for let me know! No Sonny T?
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So have you guys heard about Mary J Blige playing Nina in an upcoming movie. My name is Prince and I want your money | |
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I'm blown away by this comp, really gotta dig into her full albums
I feel so dumb - I had no idea it was her all the times I've heard "My Baby Just Cares For Me" Her version of "Funkier Than A Mosquito's Tweeter" is so different from Tina Turners - was she the first to put that instrumental build on it? (granted I haven't heard Tina's in it's entirety, just a snip, but the delivery & arrangement seems so different)... | |
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Check out this wonderful video for "My baby just cares for me"
http://www.youtube.com/w/...a%20simone | |
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manki said: ...is warming up my apartment right now!
I have a compilation cd running. What are your favourite Nina Simone albums or songs that U find special? I just saw the movie "Before sunset" where they use the song "Just in time".A liveversion from the album "Live in Paris".That song is so incredible but that album seem impossible 2 find. The lyrics 2 that song goes so perfectly 2 the theme of the movie also. So...what you're favourites of her? /peace Manki Julie Delpy's imitation of her is one of my favorite scenes in any film EVER. | |
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theAudience said: I've got...
...The Essential Nina Simone Tracklist: I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl Seems I'm Never Tired Lovin' You Do What You Gotta Do Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues Since I Fell For You Mr. Bojangles Ain't Got No / I Got Life In The Dark Turn Me On To Love Somebody I Shall Be Released - (complete version) To Be Young, Gifted, And Black I Can't See Nobody Isn't It A Pity Sunday In Savannah I Think It's Going To Rain Today There's a Vol.2... ...that I don't have. Tracklist: Here Comes The Sun Compassion Who Am I? Just Like A Woman Angel Of The Morning Peace Of Mind Revolution (Parts 1 & 2) O-o-h Child Save Me The Human Touch Another Spring The Desperate Ones Everyone's Gone To The Moon Cherish New World Coming My Way tA Tribal Disorder http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 No no no no NO!! Gotta have "Sinnerman" on there, otherwise don't bother with any compilation! That song blows me away! | |
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MartyMcFly said: theAudience said: I've got...
...The Essential Nina Simone Tracklist: I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl Seems I'm Never Tired Lovin' You Do What You Gotta Do Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues Since I Fell For You Mr. Bojangles Ain't Got No / I Got Life In The Dark Turn Me On To Love Somebody I Shall Be Released - (complete version) To Be Young, Gifted, And Black I Can't See Nobody Isn't It A Pity Sunday In Savannah I Think It's Going To Rain Today There's a Vol.2... ...that I don't have. Tracklist: Here Comes The Sun Compassion Who Am I? Just Like A Woman Angel Of The Morning Peace Of Mind Revolution (Parts 1 & 2) O-o-h Child Save Me The Human Touch Another Spring The Desperate Ones Everyone's Gone To The Moon Cherish New World Coming My Way tA Tribal Disorder http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 No no no no NO!! Gotta have "Sinnerman" on there, otherwise don't bother with any compilation! That song blows me away! The songs I'm diggin (I've been on disc 1 more than 2 so far): Disc 1 1. I Loves You, Porgy 2. My Baby Just Cares For Me 3. The Other Woman 4. Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair 5. Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out 6. Trouble In Mind 7. Mississippi Goddam 8. See Line Woman 9. Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood 10. I Put A Spell On You 11. Ne Me Quitte Pas 12. Strange Fruit 13. Four Women 14. Sinnerman 15. Do I Move You? "Do I Move You?" is MY SHIT!!! | |
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thebige said: SenseOfDoubt said: Do u have a good Nina webpage at hand with a clean and good discography? Sure, check out this page: http://ninasimone.com/discography.html It's the "official" discography, and I think it covers most thing pretty well. If that's not what you're looking for let me know! thanks looks great... and now... send me some money | |
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I have heard that Mary J Blige has been picked to play her in an upcoming movie.
What do u all think? Will she be able to pull it off? "Love is like peeing in your pants, everyone sees it but only you feel its warmth" | |
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shorttrini said: I have heard that Mary J Blige has been picked to play her in an upcoming movie.
What do u all think? Will she be able to pull it off? NOT AT ALL! My name is Prince and I want your money | |
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SenseOfDoubt said: I'd like to have some tips to; there is a endless list of Nina samplers and Nina best ofs and Nina whatever - someone helps us? Where to start?
Amen, I want to discover more of her wonderful voice. I got addicted to a clay mation version of 'My baby just cares for me' I also hear she is actually classically trained. Whats the best Best of Nina Simone collection got on it. 17 Years ago I made a commitment to Prince | |
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Nina is on right now in my house!!!!!
Sunday in Savannah!!! | |
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