Nina Simone with Strings

by Nina Simone

Overview

Simone had long since departed the Colpix label by the time of the 1966 release of this record. That accounts for its pasted-together contents, which combined some previously unreleased material with tracks with strings. Actually, not all of the selections had strings, which yielded a pretty misleading album title. That technicality isn't really important. This is not the Nina Simone record to start with, but if you like Simone enough to seek out a lot of her albums, there's some worthwhile music here, even if the programming isn't so smooth. The production is uneven, sometimes with the kind of strange echo and imbalance that makes the music sound as if it was recorded in a dressing room. Although Simone sings well on every take, the standards are outshone by the earthier tunes, like "Chain Gang (The Work Song)." Certainly the best number is "Blackbird," with its creepy bass and percussive slaps the only accompaniment for Simone's magnificent spiritual vocal. ~ Richie Unterberger

Product Details

Release Date:	04/21/2023
Label:	Destination Moon
UPC:	8055515234114
Rank:	58641

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Nina Simone   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Bob Haymes   Composer
Eddie DeLange   Composer
Frederick Hollander   Composer
Lorenz Hart   Composer
Richard Rodgers   Composer
Sammy Lerner   Composer
Allan Brant   Composer