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  • @kamehousekz87
    @kamehousekz87 Рік тому +130

    Agreed on all counts. But it actually gets deeper if you consider *when* she was doing what she was doing. This is a woman of color during the height of Jim Crow. And by all accounts, she got dragged through it. But the power that you mention in her voice was reflected in her as a person. She was strong, intense, and defiant to her challengers, while still channeling the most shining inner beauty. Just one example of her spirit: At age 12 she was scheduled to give a performance. Before the performance started, her parents were moved from the front row to the back to make room for white people. Nina refused to perform until they were restored to their original seats, and the eventually were. Aged 12!

  • @ThePittsburghToddy
    @ThePittsburghToddy Рік тому +143

    The timber and emotion that come from her seemingly effortless voice is incredible. Thanks gentlemen!🖖🏼

    • @TwinMillMC
      @TwinMillMC Рік тому

      Piss Bloomers Bloomers Piss

  • @deanbritton4696
    @deanbritton4696 Рік тому +110

    Cannot BELIEVE you doing Nina. The High Priestess of soul. My dad turned me onto her when I was 10 (I’m 58 now) and I turned all my college friends on to her.
    The reediest most soulful voice. Sends chills up my spine. This is Grown Ass Woman music.

    • @David-iv6je
      @David-iv6je Рік тому +7

      Her voice is like smokiest tenor saxophone playing blues.

  • @ontheroad5317
    @ontheroad5317 Рік тому +23

    Her voice is so rich and earthy, you just feel it reaching into you.

  • @helgar791
    @helgar791 Рік тому +101

    Nina wasn't the first to do this, but her version became the definitive one. After this, everyone copied this dramatic arrangement, and this song quickly became part of the early civil rights movement. Try her doing "Mississippi Goddamn", her cover of "My Baby Just Cares For Me", "Sinnerman", and her original version of "Please Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood". Also try other songs written by the great Anthony Newley, "What Kind Of Fool Am I", "Who Can I Turn To", and my least favorite "Candy Man", all done by the great Sammy Davis Jr.

  • @bigpapavee
    @bigpapavee Рік тому +25

    What you may not know about Nina is her prowess as a classical piano virtuoso which translates to her uniqueness as a vocalist. Dang i love her. In my books, I've noticed all the greatest singers are awesome instrumentalists.

  • @noelleparris9451
    @noelleparris9451 21 день тому +1

    Miss Simone was a genius: composer, arranger, pianist, singer. And her activism! I grew up listening to her and have loved her forever. This is one of my favorites ❤❤❤

  • @idalily3810
    @idalily3810 Рік тому +2

    One of the greatest songs ever recorded by one of the greatest female vocalists. Anyone who disagrees is just...wrong.

  • @junietunes2148
    @junietunes2148 Рік тому +9

    The High Priestess of Soul Nina Simone. Next up Sinnerman

  • @Dr_Bombay
    @Dr_Bombay Рік тому +11

    i've never heard any other version of this than her version, and i'm perfectly fine with that.

  • @a2zme
    @a2zme Рік тому +33

    This is 'different-level' music.. your entire spirit can feel it :)

  • @jollyrodgers7272
    @jollyrodgers7272 Рік тому +9

    Her SINNERMAN is also iconic - and I especially like how they used it in the remake of THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR (MGM Distribution, 1999).

  • @Sharkman1963
    @Sharkman1963 Рік тому +49

    Just doesn't get any better than this. Words can't describe how perfect this arrangement and performance are. Miraculous. Heavenly. Inspired. Proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. That music is the eternal language. Beautiful beyond words.

  • @dianegoldeneye7207
    @dianegoldeneye7207 Рік тому +20

    It’s like she’s the orchestra and they sing. Amazing. She means every word. 🔥

  • @cherisecarpenter13
    @cherisecarpenter13 Рік тому +11

    She is in the documentary called Summer of Soul. She stole the show. It was soooo good!

  • @strngenchantedgirl
    @strngenchantedgirl Рік тому +56

    There are no words to describe what Nina Simone does to me. Everything I’ve ever heard from her is S tier. She is a genius of the highest order. Her voice carries so much depth of emotion. Like the weight of history is in her timbre. I recommend every song she has ever done. Try: I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl, Sinnerman, I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free, I Put A Spell On You, Since I Fell for You, To Be Young Gifted and Black. Also every cover she did of Porgy and Bess, also Mississippi God Damn is a great protest song in the aftermath of the Baptist Church Bombing. Just listen to everything she has ever done.

  • @ChristopherMmmm
    @ChristopherMmmm Рік тому +6

    Never heard this song or artist, but what a revelation! Damn.

    • @idalily3810
      @idalily3810 Рік тому +1

      Nina Simone is a legend. Welcome to the club.

  • @misterstubbs1611
    @misterstubbs1611 Рік тому +11

    I can't wait for you to get to 'Sinnerman' - everyone needs those claps in their lives.
    Also, Muse covered this.

  • @actuariallurker9650
    @actuariallurker9650 Рік тому +11

    Superior choice- you may want to try "Mississippi God-Damn" next....she sang that in the segregated south in the mid-60s during the civil right marches

  • @terriertz5134
    @terriertz5134 Рік тому +26

    My late husband loved this song. You should also check out her song Sinnerman.

  • @littlecitygirl
    @littlecitygirl Рік тому +4

    S tier all the way. You could die to this and be happy going.

  • @deanbritton4696
    @deanbritton4696 Рік тому +7

    I Put a Spell on You is the name of ALBUM. The song is Feeling Good

  • @Robm-lb4zq
    @Robm-lb4zq Рік тому +5

    Sinnerman next. Nina dials it up to 11 on that one

  • @jamesdignanmusic2765
    @jamesdignanmusic2765 Рік тому +4

    Nina. A true force of nature. You can't mess with her music and you don't mess with her as a person. This is a classic, and that horn section just adds the sass to her delicious raw power. Andy's "Good Lord, dude" sums it up perfectly.

  • @rosemarywatson1231
    @rosemarywatson1231 Рік тому +2

    No body and I mean nobody has that smoke in their voice. Miss Nina Simone, for real!

  • @kennethjimenez5185
    @kennethjimenez5185 Рік тому +2

    A giant and an icon. One of the greatest English language singers of the 20th century.

  • @zenclover8468
    @zenclover8468 Рік тому +14

    You know what "feels good"? When the boys take one of your artist recommendations. Nina is an absolute legend and you'll discover she is far from a one hit wonder. Next legend you haven't hit yet....B.B. KING ! THE THRILL IS GONE. He has plenty of songs but this is his best known work.

  • @324cmac
    @324cmac Рік тому +17

    But you can always hear the bit of sadness in Nina's soul.

  • @daviddougherty8492
    @daviddougherty8492 Рік тому +6

    Wow you are really getting into some interesting music. Spliting off into R&B, Jazz, Soul, Motown its really nice to hear your take on this music. Keep it up.

  • @rubenduran9517
    @rubenduran9517 Рік тому +3

    I was introduced to Nina Simone in 2011 while watching show Person of Interest.
    SinnerMan was my introduction. Blown away.
    That should be the next.

  • @Elangeni1
    @Elangeni1 Рік тому +4

    She was a phenomenal artist. Next you should check out Sinnerman.

  • @jennhurl
    @jennhurl Рік тому +8

    👑 Patsy Cline
    "Crazy"
    "Walking After Midnight"
    "I Fall To Pieces"

  • @allisonreed7682
    @allisonreed7682 Рік тому +17

    There could be no better start to the week than Nina Simone!!! This song has been covered by countless artists, but I've always considered Simone's version the standard. It was truly destined to be hers. "Feeling Good" was co-written by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse, the latter being my favorite film composer of all time. Together they wrote the music for "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," including the dreamy song "Pure Imagination." Next by Nina Simone - "Sinnerman." You've never heard anything like it! It's just amazing.

  • @amydawned
    @amydawned Рік тому +7

    Soak it in, gentlemen. Feel the power. Nina ❤️
    Thanks, btw.
    I’ll be on a King’s X mission next. Summerland by King’s X.

  • @vincentschmitt7597
    @vincentschmitt7597 Рік тому +19

    My favorite Nina Simone performances are from her album live at Carnegie Hall. That has the best version of Mississippi Goddamn and Pirate Jenny. She stuns the audience with both. Her dialog intro to Mississippi Goddamn is hilarious.

    • @zenclover8468
      @zenclover8468 Рік тому +4

      Sounds interesting. I'll take the recommendation even if they dont !

  • @krantipally208
    @krantipally208 Рік тому +6

    If you liked that one by Nina Simone, then listen to "Sinnerman."

  • @rebeccalipps23
    @rebeccalipps23 Рік тому +1

    Oh, her mid-tone vibrato makes my heart flutter along with it! Then, the scatting is so satisfying.

  • @chompypunk890
    @chompypunk890 Рік тому +6

    Uuuuuhhh,... Nina Simone is with Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan the Triada of "Ladies of Jazz". Nina in particular had a dirty unique style. All a jazz queen. My recomendación is "Sinnerman". Saluts guys in a "Stormy Jazz Monday".

  • @sherryheim5504
    @sherryheim5504 Рік тому +4

    That is the definition of "SOUL!" I have always loved this version of this song. You can almost see the smoke swirling in some dimly lit club somewhere off Bourbon Street.

  • @promontorium
    @promontorium Рік тому +1

    Endless greatness from her. 100% I have the same reaction in this song where that big band kicks in and most singers would get drowned out and she just rides it.

  • @markghughes
    @markghughes Рік тому +8

    Sinnerman next!

  • @manualboyca
    @manualboyca Рік тому +5

    Definitely S-tier! Amazing song!! I've never heard this song ever before. But I will now NEVER forget the first time I heard it. Hence...S-tier.

  • @AlexisLexLexi
    @AlexisLexLexi Рік тому +5

    Sinnerman next! Nina has soooo many good songs.

  • @planetcampervan
    @planetcampervan Рік тому +1

    Must have played this track a thousand times and it still goes straight up my back as soon as she opens her mouth ....sublime...

  • @jimb2692
    @jimb2692 Рік тому +6

    Soul and brilliance off the charts. My god I was lost in the sauce. Such a talent. This is to good. ❤❤❤❤ S is not even good enough.

  • @Scott-dc3lj
    @Scott-dc3lj Рік тому +1

    Just discovered this amazing talent recently. You have to hear "Nobody's Fault But Mine" So raw and soulful.

  • @maroeder71
    @maroeder71 Рік тому +18

    First time I had heard Nina Simone was at the ending of the movie Before Sunset. You can't help but smile when Julie Delpy's character is describing how Nina was in concert. It's right before such a good ending but to really appreciate it, you'd have to watch Before Sunrise, then imagine waiting 9 years and then watch Before Sunset. Loved it.

    • @jfox9126
      @jfox9126 Рік тому +2

      I forgot about that scene. Love that trilogy.

    • @cinejourneys
      @cinejourneys Рік тому +2

      Beautiful scene. You’re gonna miss that plane!

    • @burmajones803
      @burmajones803 Рік тому

      Love that movie and that scene.

  • @alexvillarreal6039
    @alexvillarreal6039 Рік тому +6

    Nina Simone's Sinnerman is your next stop

  • @adriennepender673
    @adriennepender673 Рік тому +11

    This was written for a Broadway show, and Nina included it on her 1965 album "I Put a Spell On You." Lots of folks have covered this, but Queen Nina's is absolutely my favorite version. S-tier.

  • @henrytberry
    @henrytberry Рік тому

    Her acapella opening to this song gives me chills every time I hear it, and I've been listening to her sing that song for over fifty years. I've never heard anyone like her.

  • @debrabeck9630
    @debrabeck9630 Рік тому +3

    Did you notice the change from “You know how I feel” to “I know how I feel” when she sang about feeling free? It’s subtle, but essential. Nina Simone knows how she feels about being free, and that means everything. Thank you for your reaction. It’s S Tier!

  • @jotoole129
    @jotoole129 Рік тому +3

    I discovered Nina through a song called “Lilac Wine”. It’s also the song that led me to Jeff Buckley. TBH, I like Jeff’s version even better. This would be a great song for you to cover with either artist.

  • @michaellaporte4951
    @michaellaporte4951 Рік тому +22

    Nina's one of my top artists. Everything she touched was golden, with perfect imperfections and an upswell of soulful truth. You guys should check out her arrangement of "Sinnerman".

  • @stephenlambe3210
    @stephenlambe3210 Рік тому +1

    Feeling Good was my introduction to Nine Simone years back and her power and emotion was incredible ... and then one day I heard her playing Sinnerman and it was like nothing i'd heard before ... the building and building of passion and plea knocked me out 🙂

  • @439tab
    @439tab Рік тому +3

    You guys are really sticking your toe in the water now. Nina changed my life. She isn't just music, she is greatness!

  • @mwflanagan1
    @mwflanagan1 Рік тому +6

    Surprised that you’ve covered Nina Simone. Since you enjoyed this song, I would recommend Mississippi Goddamn by her, as well as context for the song.

  • @annereidy7981
    @annereidy7981 Рік тому +5

    And all of this just because they wouldn't let her be a concert pianist! Amazing talent and surreal performer.

  • @dixiechatty958
    @dixiechatty958 Рік тому +3

    Mississippi Goddamn is one of her best.

  • @RTSOB1
    @RTSOB1 Рік тому +1

    Nina Simone was the whole package. That smokey, honest voice, her very intense performances and masterful keyboard work (she was a concert pianist of the first order). No one like Nina.

  • @cinavs21
    @cinavs21 Рік тому +5

    If you are so inclined, the band Muse does a great cover of this song. IMO

  • @michelleolson7473
    @michelleolson7473 Рік тому +4

    More from Nina Simone? You got it. I wish I knew how feels to be free; Sinnerman; Ain't got no/I got life - live London version; Mississippi Goddam; I put a spell on you; Want a little sugar in my bowl; Do I move you; Buck; Summertime; My baby just cares for me; Gimme a pigfoot and a bottle of beer; Gimme some; and definitely more that I haven't listed

  • @greenbeatsred
    @greenbeatsred Рік тому +4

    That was amazing! My first time as well, I can't wait to see what you hit next by Nina Simone!

  • @ronrago2696
    @ronrago2696 Рік тому +2

    Alex, great opening comments. I was in a band once and we thought we were all so good, then we had a female singer audition with us and bam! She was so good that we all felt like just backup musicians that were a dime a dozen. A great singer trumps it all!

  • @robertphelps1574
    @robertphelps1574 Рік тому +5

    Great song the original version was by Anthony Newley who wrote the song with Leslie bricusse for their musical The Roar of the greasepaint the smell of the crowd

    • @v.downes9608
      @v.downes9608 Рік тому +1

      Never knew that Anthony Newly and Leslie Bricusse write this sing. Thanks for the info.

  • @michaelbenzehabe8207
    @michaelbenzehabe8207 Рік тому

    Love it when an artist ignores trends and sing in their natural voice, play music that compliments the lyrics, and let the emotion become the conductor of the orchestra.

  • @scottingram7634
    @scottingram7634 Рік тому +1

    I wonder how much longer she held that last note past the fadeout. What a song!

  • @markpalfenier5851
    @markpalfenier5851 Рік тому +5

    ANGELINA JORDAN AT 9YRS OLD WILL FLOOOR YOU!!!!! You definitely need to react to her black and white video of "I put a spell on you" with a jazz blues arrangement she sounds 30yrs old but is only 9 in this video

    • @pjg58x
      @pjg58x Рік тому

      Angelina does an amazing version of Feeling Good at 10 years old and I Put a Spell On You at 9. I wonder if the guys would ever consider reacting to her. Watching the video is kind of a must to get the full impact.

    • @markpalfenier5851
      @markpalfenier5851 Рік тому +1

      @@pjg58x she also made her own arrangement of the songs too. She's called barefoot princess

  • @seansullivan7955
    @seansullivan7955 Рік тому +5

    Thanks A&A!!! Been waiting for this. For me “Sinnerman” is transcendent. A ten minute banger. Some days I need a nap after listening. Appreciate you two putting this and yourselves out there.

  • @MagicBus101
    @MagicBus101 7 місяців тому +1

    Omg, Nina Simone. She is freaking phenomenal. More Nina!

  • @loisr3970
    @loisr3970 Рік тому +4

    This is great but Angelina Jordan remake at 8 is minding blowing. Her version of I put a spell on you at 9. Hust spectacular
    Cheers

    • @pjg58x
      @pjg58x Рік тому

      Actually Angelina was 10 when she recorded this song. There are two versions. I prefer her version from the TV show with a 10 piece band including horns.

    • @idalily3810
      @idalily3810 Рік тому

      With all due respect, NO ONE does this song like Simone. NO ONE.

  • @nyrocks5580
    @nyrocks5580 Рік тому

    That's a song you just have to put on replay every time. Extraordinary.

  • @DM-hk4cw
    @DM-hk4cw Рік тому +1

    I see Nina Simone in the title and automatically click " like" just to hear her sing.

  • @bobgorman3874
    @bobgorman3874 Рік тому +1

    I'll be 70 in July. This was MY parents music. I love big bands, black or white, as they were WAY back in the day. Moves you if you're alive.

  • @cdcaleo
    @cdcaleo Рік тому +2

    Nina is is both incredibly soulful and otherworldly all at once. Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair should be next by her.

  • @mark-be9mq
    @mark-be9mq Рік тому +1

    Emotional moving
    Vocally controlled power
    Musically both strong and subtle
    That's a Classic

  • @jjmalaprop9968
    @jjmalaprop9968 Рік тому +1

    If you’re in any way unfamiliar with Nina Simone, she was the subject of an episode of the PBS series American Masters. Well worth your time.

  • @gh41996
    @gh41996 Рік тому +5

    This is one of her more bombastic songs, but she also has a lot of emotional, heartwrenching tracks that cut to the core.

  • @flubblert
    @flubblert Рік тому +2

    "it feels freeing" ...
    pretty much says it all. The power of a voice to move you into an entirely different frame of mind. freeing, inspiring, and powerful.
    Magnificent!

  • @Angie-om8tr
    @Angie-om8tr Рік тому +3

    Nina knows how I feel 🤗 Awesome song 🥰

  • @otisdylan9532
    @otisdylan9532 Рік тому +3

    For next Nina Simone song, I think I'd go with "Don't Let me Be Misunderstood", which was later a hit for The Animals and Santa Esmerelda, but she did the original version. BTW, she also did the original version of "To Be Young, Gifted and Black", later covered by the reggae duo Bob and Marcia and by Aretha Franklin.

  • @catbutte4770
    @catbutte4770 Рік тому +7

    Damn, what a song! Love her! Her powerful voice, her band was excellent, too. Just amazing.

  • @MontellTheBoy
    @MontellTheBoy Рік тому +8

    I was thinking of asking you to cover this literally two days ago. Creepy. Keep it up guys, Sinnerman is also an amazing nina simone track

  • @DawnSuttonfabfour
    @DawnSuttonfabfour Рік тому +3

    Sublime.

  • @mals4125
    @mals4125 Рік тому +2

    She is simply one of a kind - every song (original or cover) she does is simply phenomenal.
    What to check next is a tour de force - '22nd Century' - just 9 minutes of a high priestess at her pulpit. I have no idea how she even conceived of this song & arrangement.

  • @DianeLake-sw3ym
    @DianeLake-sw3ym Рік тому

    This was Nina's manifesto. Her declaration.
    To many it is an unforgettable song and voice. Perfection.

  • @pljms
    @pljms 8 місяців тому

    Every time I hear this sublime record I recall my father once remarking, "If that's what she sounds like when she's feeling good, I wouldn't want to be around her when she's feeling bad".

  • @jimcrooks6683
    @jimcrooks6683 Рік тому

    I had the pleasure of seeing Nina live in London about 35 years ago. Great talent!

  • @SabineThinkerbellum
    @SabineThinkerbellum Рік тому +3

    Many years ago her song My Baby Just Cares For Me was used in a perfume commercial. People were mesmerized and the song was even in the charts, decades after she recorded it.
    She also played the Dragon in Pete Townshend’s musical Iron Man.

  • @marcp3791
    @marcp3791 Рік тому +2

    I havent watched this yet but I KNOW that you all are just gonna love it. Such a powerful cut.
    Please do SINNERMAN next!!!

  • @christelford63
    @christelford63 Рік тому +1

    After listening to Nina you are changed forever.

  • @stevedahlberg8680
    @stevedahlberg8680 Рік тому +3

    I love everything about that track. All my God what a great Arrangement what a great Arrangement. And she just gives it justice as a tremendous platform. That's what's going on there. It's a two-way street but she just takes over and it's good for everybody. Wow. I could listen to that over and over and over.

  • @RenR70
    @RenR70 Рік тому +3

    Such a unique voice, NOBODY sounds like Nina! “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” should be next.

  • @TheFlowNetwork
    @TheFlowNetwork Рік тому +3

    "Sinnerman" is the next one you want to hit.

  • @562goodguy
    @562goodguy Рік тому +2

    She kills this one! I think the next track you should react to is "I Love You Porgy", Nina's take on Porgy and Bess, a Rogers and Hammerstein Broadway musical.

  • @josephcrangle4669
    @josephcrangle4669 Рік тому +3

    There are singers, and then there are artists who use singing as their instrument.

  • @ricktyrrell1420
    @ricktyrrell1420 Рік тому +6

    To me, this performance achieves the highest limit of what a song can do. It will not be topped... but I sure hope that musicians keep trying. Another song that achieves this: I'll Take You There, by the Staple Singers. Don't miss it.

  • @jessicalee7119
    @jessicalee7119 Рік тому +1

    Who ever has the courage to cover this song ~ good luck! I've heard Michael Buble try... but could only hear Nina singing. Love that you're reacting to the music from your grandparents time!

  • @franchk8372
    @franchk8372 Рік тому +1

    This song belongs to Nina Simone ... wonderful. 🕊

  • @hiturbine
    @hiturbine Рік тому

    There was a movie, back in the 80's, where the lead actress - a CIA-trained assassin - was a fan of Nina Simone. I was curious, so I went out and bought the cassette tape - and was immediately floored by the sheer power of this woman's voice.

  • @foxandscout
    @foxandscout Рік тому +1

    A favorite song of mine. Nina top of the hundreds who have recorded it.