Nina Simone's style encompassed a broad range of musical genres including jazz, blues, folk, R&B, gospel, pop and classical music. Although she was initially trained to be a classical pianist, racism forced her to work within the realm of popular music, where she developed a singular style both as a singer and as a piano player. This 180-gram vinyl edition compiles 16 of her best performances ever, all of which were hits. Among them are her perennial reading of George & Ira Gershwin's "I Loves You Porgy" and her immortal version of "My Baby Just Cares for Me". Nina Simone, vocals & piano on all tracks, plus: Al Schackman, Chris White, Jimmy Bond, Wilbur Ware; Bobby Hamilton, Ben Riley, Albert "Tootie" Heath, among others.
TRACK LISTING
1. My Baby Just Cares For Me
2. I Loves You Porgy
3. Love Me Or Leave Me
4. Little Girl Blue
5. He Needs Me
6. Children Go Where I Send You
7. Willow Weep For Me
8. Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out
9. Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair
10. Trouble In Mind
11. Exactly Like You
12. Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me
13. Work Song
14. Fine And Mellow
15. Mood Indigo
16. The Other Woman