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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 - Japanese UHQCD pressing. Universal. 2023."Wild Is The Wind" is a classic album by the legendary Nina Simone, released in 1966 and now available on CD from Verve. This record showcases Simone?s extraordinary talent as both a vocalist and pianist, blending jazz, blues, folk, and soul into an emotionally charged collection of songs. Highlights include her haunting renditions of "Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair," "Four Women," and the iconic title track "Wild Is The Wind." Nina Simone was not only a gifted musician but also an influential civil rights activist whose powerful voice left an indelible mark on music history. Over her career, she recorded more than forty albums and received numerous accolades for her unique artistry. Verve Records is renowned for its commitment to high-quality jazz releases since its founding in 1956; it has worked with some of the greatest names in music history including Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. |
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