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The Thomas Crown Affair: Music From The MGM Motion Picture

by: Sting, Nina Simone, Bill Conti, Various Artists

Release Date September 07, 1999
I bought this CD years ago and used the Sting version of the "Windmills of your Mind" at my wedding. I think the DJ walked away with my cd and I always wanted to buy a new one. I am enjoying it again now!!! I've watched the movie many many times and the cd is just as ageless...

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Anthology

by: Nina Simone

Release Date July 01, 2003
The fact that Nina Simone is not a household name, like Sarah Vaughan, is inconceivable. She's a brilliant musician--terrific singer, Juilliard-trained classical pianist who accompanies herself no matter what the genre is, and composer, arranger, and consummate actress with a song. On this anthology of thirty-one of her best songs, she is at her peak, doing it all with panache and all but hanging her soul out to dry.

In "I Loves You, Porgy," one of the many favorites on this CD, Simone performs the definitive version of this song, keeping it simple with a simple piano, often singing almost a capella, and often in a whisper, creating an honest and very dramatic mood. "Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair," a folk tune, becomes ... Read More:

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The Big Lebowski: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

from: Gramercy Pictures

Release Date February 24, 1998
How about the fact that "This Is a Man's World" by the Godfather of Funk, James Brown is missing too. Just like a movie is never like the book, a soundtrack is never like the movie.


Buy it anyway! Good to have.

CD-Charts Position 4
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Remixed & Reimagined

by: Nina Simone

Release Date October 31, 2006
I have really enjoyed this CD. I've been a Nina fan for about 4 years now. I was really surprised at just how well one can remix and tune up her work to make it more modern without impacting her voice. Good stuff!

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Feeling Good: The Very Best of Nina Simone

by: Nina Simone

Release Date March 29, 2004
I needed a collection of Nina Simone and after careful thinking and looking at the selection on Amazon I chose this one. And I have been very pleased.

My first demand was to get "Feeling good" and here it is. Wonderful, sensual, unforgettable. I was also curious about "Mississippi goddamn", which I've never heard on Finnish radio but saw a bit in a documentary about soul. It's a compelling performance, starts so harmlessly, tongue-in-cheek and builds up to a description of racism and plea for liberty - which inspired Sam Cooke to create his "A change is gonna come".

Nina Simone was a marvellous pianist and a great voice, that had more than one side. It's interesting to hear the less heard version of "My baby just cares for me" ... Read More:

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The Very Best Of Nina Simone, 1967-1972 : Sugar In My Bowl

by: Nina Simone

Release Date July 28, 1998
I love Nina, and I this is a great compilation of her music. There is something for everyone here, no matter what your musical tastes!

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The Best of Nina Simone

by: Nina Simone

Release Date October 25, 1990
I heard a version of "Don't let me be misunderstood" on an episode of "This American Life" about an Iraqi translator. Perhaps influenced by Eric Burdon's rendition, I thought the singer was male and was surprised that Nina Simone popped up on a search for the song title. Her version seems more heartfelt and explanatory than Mr Burdon's. "Mississippi goddam" is another gem, as is "Wild is the wind." Another surprise was "See line woman" which became "Sealion" for Feist on "The Reminder." Nina Simone's interpretations are funny and sensual and intelligent and certainly improve my morning bicycle commute.

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Little Girl Blue

by: Nina Simone

Release Date February 28, 2006
Dr. Nina Symone has one of the clearest voices in Jazz. Couple that with her skills as a pianist and you have a treat for the ears. I highly reccomend this CD.

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Nina Simone's Finest Hour

by: Nina Simone

Release Date June 13, 2000
Romantic, powerful and sexy, Nina's voice is terrific. However the 60s arrangement on some of the tracks do sound dated. Someone in the mixing room needs to separate her vocals+piano from the orchestra, bring them to the front, and reinvent the accompaniment.

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The Blues

by: Nina Simone

Release Date February 05, 1991
This is by far the most moving of Nina Simone's recordings. It eeks passion throughout. Not a single breath is drawn without absolute passion. Songs roll into the next and one stomps and sings along. Sure, it is angry, but rightously so. This record truly moves me.