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01. "I Love Your Lovin' Ways" 02. "Four Women" 03. "What More Can I Say?" 04. "Lilac Wine" 05. "That's All I Ask" 06. "Break Down And Let It All Out" 07. "Why Keep On Breaking My Heart" 08. "Wild Is The Wind" 09. "Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair" 10. "If I Should Lose You" 11. "Either Way I Lose"
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Back To Black / 180 Grams Vinyl + Download |
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| Description: | Nina Simone's sixth album for Philips, released in 1966, was compiled from unreleased recordings
from sessions for previous Philips albums. The song "Four Women" was released as a single, and gained
attention when banned by the New York jazz focused radio station WLIB due to concern over the lyrics.
Verveâ??s Acoustic Sounds Series is mastered by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound from the original analog
tapes; pressed on 180-gram vinyl at QPR; and presented in deluxe high-quality Stoughton Printing gatefold
tip-on jackets. The series is supervised by Chad Kassem CEO of Acoustic Sounds - BACK TO BLACK / 180 GRAMS VINYL + DOWNLOADVinyl LP pressing. Nina Simone's sixth album for Philips Records was Wild Is the Wind, released in 1966. The album was compiled from several recordings that were left over from sessions for previous Philips albums. The song "Four Women" was released as a single, and gained attention when banned by the New York jazz focused radio station WLIB due to concern over the lyrics. "Wild Is The Wind" was covered by David Bowie on his 1976 studio recording Station to Station. 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.Made In Holland"Wild Is The Wind" is a legendary LP by the iconic Nina Simone, released under the esteemed Verve label. Originally issued in 1966, this album showcases Simone's extraordinary ability to blend jazz, blues, folk, and soul into an emotionally charged musical experience. Highlights include her haunting rendition of "Black Is the Color of My True Love?s Hair," as well as the passionate title track "Wild Is The Wind." Nina Simone?often called the High Priestess of Soul?was not only a virtuoso pianist and vocalist but also a powerful voice for civil rights. Her career boasts timeless classics like "Feeling Good," "I Put A Spell On You," and "Sinnerman." Verve Records has long been synonymous with excellence in jazz and vocal music, nurturing legends such as Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday alongside Simone. This LP is both an essential collector?s item and a testament to Nina Simone?s enduring legacy. |
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| No. of tracks: |
11 |
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| Manufacturer No.: |
5360573 |
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