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Sings Duke Ellington - Ltd Crystal Clear & White
Artist:
Nina Simone
Format: Vinyl
New: Available $20.99
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Formats and Editions
1. Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me
2. I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
3. Hey, Buddy Bolden
4. Merry Mending
5. Something to Live for
6. You Better Know It
7. I Like the Sunrise
8. Solitude
9. The Gal from Joe's
10. Satin Doll
11. It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
12. Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out
13. I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl
14. Since My Love Has Gone
More Info:
This is one of Nina Simone's best albums in a long time. She's taken a flock of Duke Ellington tunes, some familiar and some not-so-familiar, and handed them interesting and intriguing renditions in her own special style. The album's a bit straighter than later efforts, with large backings by Stu Phillips that also feature vocals by the Malcolm Dodds Singers. The result is a masterpiece, proof that even in her early years, Nina could completely transform anything she laid her hands on, and unlock a soulful depth that even the original recordings might have missed. Titles include "I Got It Bad", "Solitude", "The Gal From Joe's", "It Don't Mean A Thing", and "I Like The Sunrise".
