Nina Simone
Pastel Blues

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Release date: 15/Jul/2016

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01. "Be My Husband"

02. "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out"

03. "End Of The Line"

04. "Trouble In Mind"

05. "Tell Me More And More And Then Some"

06. "Chilly Winds Don't Blow"

07. "Ain't No Use"

08. "Strange Fruit"

09. "Sinnerman"

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Back To Black / 180 Grams Vinyl + Download

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Nina Simone was one of the best Blues singers of the 20th century. Only someone the likes of Billie Holiday and Bessie Smith had the power to lay a soul bare like she could, as her stripped-down "Be My Husband" shows. Naked like a field-holler, this song would later capture the imagination of Jeff Buckley and Antony Hegarty. Also on this record are classics such as "Nobody Knows When You're Down And Out", originally sung by Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday's signature song "Strange Fruit", as well as a Nina Simone favorite: "Sinnerman". There are few songs that capture the Spirit of religion, redemption and the fear of God as much as this ten-minute race of a song about a man trying to outrun the Devil. It's no wonder it was used in the key-scene of "The Thomas Crown Affair" and sampled by the likes of Kanye West, Talib Kweli and Felix da Housecat. Nina Simone never, ever disappoints. Re-released for the first time on vinyl since 1965, we hope we do Pastel Blues justice. - BACK TO BLACK / 180 GRAMS VINYL + DOWNLOAD

Vinyl LP pressing. Pastel Blues features "Be My Husband" and was written by Andrew Stroud, Simone's husband and manager at the time. She sings it a cappella with her handclapping and a hi-hat as her only accompaniment. The song was later retitled as "Be Your Husband" and covered by Jeff Buckley on Live at Sin-é (2003). The album also features covers of Billie Holiday songs, "Tell Me More and More and Then Some" and "Strange Fruit." Nina Simone was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger, and civil rights activist who worked in a broad range of musical styles including classical, jazz, blues, folk, R&B, gospel, and pop. Simone's musical style fused gospel and pop with classical music, in particular Johann Sebastian Bach, and accompanied expressive, jazz-like singing in her contralto voice.

Includes a voucher to download MP3 version of the album [On back] STEREOPHONIC PHS 600-187 MONOPHONIC PHM 200-187 Ninandy Music Co. [Tracks: A1, B1] Pickwick Music Corp. [Tracks: A2] Rolls - Royce Music Co. [Tracks: A3] Leeds Music [Tracks: A4] E. B. Marks Music Corp. [Tracks: A5, B2] Unicorn Music Co. [Tracks: A6] Sam Fox Publishing Co., Inc. [Tracks: B3] Made in Holland. [On back and labels] ? 1965 Verve Music Group, © 2016 Verve Music Group Verve Music Group a division of UMG Recordings Inc. Runouts are stamped.

"Pastel Blues" is a landmark LP by the legendary Nina Simone, released under the renowned Verve label. This 1965 album stands as one of Simone?s most powerful and emotionally charged works, blending jazz, blues, gospel, and folk influences into a deeply moving musical experience. The record features iconic tracks such as "Sinnerman," "Be My Husband," and "Strange Fruit," each showcasing Simone's unparalleled vocal intensity and her ability to convey profound social messages through music. Nina Simone?often called the High Priestess of Soul?was not only an extraordinary singer but also a classically trained pianist whose career spanned over four decades. Her unique artistry has earned her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and enduring influence across genres. Verve Records, established in 1956, is celebrated for its rich history in jazz production and has worked with some of the greatest artists in music history.

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Radu Cosmin N. - 26/Jan/2025 A quite well done re-issue of this. Nothing fancy, no extras or fancy packaging, just well mastered, well pressed, beautiful sounding music.

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