The Very Best of Nina Simone

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The Very Best of Nina Simone
Greatest hits album by
Nina Simone
Released2006
GenreVocal jazz
Length75:22
LabelSony BMG
Nina Simone chronology
A Single Woman
(1993) 		The Very Best of Nina Simone
(2006) 		Remixed and Reimagined
(2006)

Nina Simone was a remarkable American singer, songwriter, pianist and civil rights activist. Her unique blend of jazz, blues, gospel, and classical music, coupled with her powerful voice and poignant lyrics, left an indelible mark on the world of music.

In the late 1950s and throughout the 1960s, Simone rose to prominence with her distinctive voice and socially conscious songs. While she was a phenomenal artist, her legacy extends far beyond her music. Simone was a fierce advocate for civil rights, using her platform to speak out against racial injustice and equality. Her activism often found its way into her music, making her a voice for the marginalized and oppressed. This is visible in tracks of hers like "Mississippi Goddam", "Four Women", and songs that are featured in the compilation album at hand The Very Best of Nina Simone such as "To Be Young, Gifted and Black" (Track 12).

The Very Best of Nina Simone is a compilation album of songs by Nina Simone, released in 2006. The album was released by Sony BMG three years after her passing in 2003 and serves as a compilation of some of Simone's most iconic tracks. The album is curated to showcase the breadth of her talent and appeal to both longtime fans and new listeners alike.

Track listing

  1. "Ain't Got No, I Got Life" – 2:17 (1968)
  2. "My Baby Just Cares for Me" – 3:37 (1958)
  3. "Feeling Good" – 2:52 (1965)
  4. "I Put a Spell on You" – 2:34 (1965)
  5. "I Loves You Porgy" – 4:10 (1957)
  6. "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" – 2:42 (1964)
  7. "The Look of Love" – 2:22 (1967)
  8. "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free" – 3:08 (1967)
  9. "I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl" – 2:32 (1967)
  10. "Do I Move You" – 2:45 (1967)
  11. Nina Simone - 1965
    "Do What You Gotta Do" – 3:35 (1968)
  12. "To Be Young, Gifted and Black" – 2:48 (1970)
  13. "Since I Fell for You" – 2:49 (1967)
  14. "Nobody's Fault But Mine" – 2:58 (1970)
  15. "I Think It's Going to Rain Today" – 3:20 (1969)
  16. "Sinnerman" – 10:21 (1965)
  17. "The Times They Are a-Changin'" – 5:59 (1969)
  18. "Mr. Bojangles" – 4:59 (1968)
  19. "Here Comes the Sun" – 3:33 (1971)
  20. "To Love Somebody" – 2:39 (1969)
  21. "Ain't Got No, I Got Life" (Nina Simone V Groovefinder remix) – 3:22 (2006)

Charts

Chart (2006-2015) Peak
position
French Albums (SNEP)[1] 126
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[2] 25
Portuguese Albums (AFP)[3] 12
UK Albums (OCC)[4] 6

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[5] 2× Platinum 600,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ "Lescharts.com – Nina Simone – The Very Best Of". Hung Medien. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
  2. ^ "Charts.nz – Nina Simone – The Very Best Of". Hung Medien. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
  3. ^ "Portuguesecharts.com – Nina Simone – The Very Best Of". Hung Medien. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
  4. ^ "Nina Simone | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
  5. ^ "British album certifications – Nina Simone – The Very Best Of". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved September 6, 2021.

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  1. ^ "Nina Simone - Songs, Quotes & Facts". Biography. 2021-11-16. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
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