As was the case with many mid-1960s releases, Simone's record label had a major say in the material she was allowed to record and it shows on this set which features a truly eclectic mixture including stabs at jazz (the instrumental "Blues On Purpose"), R&B (the title track), French chanson ("Ne Me Quitte Pas") and a number of show tunes. The 1965 album I Put a Spell on You features some of Nina Simones best-known songs. Antillen", "en":"Netherlands Antilles"}, "recalculateVat":true, "vat":{"base_high":19. "}, "recalculateVat":true, "vat":{"base_high":19. Shipping and Delivery. The title track and 'feeling good' are probably two of Ninas best known performances, but there are other treats here too - 'one september day' and 'july tree' are gorgeous ballads whilst 'marriage is for old folks' and 'beautiful land' see her in a rare, playful mood.
We are unable to ship to International, PO Box, or APO/FPO addresses. This presents something of a problem from the get-go with I Put a Spell on You, because not only does it contain the two biggest examples, it's named after one of them. TRANSIT TIME 4-8 BUSINESS DAYS. Zoomers, what are some of your favourite pre-80s songs? Vocals / Flow: 25/30. Track Average: 63 / 100. Enjoyability / Catchiness: 30/40. 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. Given her extensive and varied recording catalog, if you're looking for a place to explore the talents of the late Nina Simone, then 1965's I Put a Spell On You is a great place to dip your toes - particular if you want to start with her more pop oriented sides. There is a 15% restocking fee that will be calculated based on the price of the product once the item is refunded.
In truth, it's a bit hit and miss for me. I Put a Spell on You CD Sized Album Replica, Limited Edition. The only album track operating on the same level as "I Put a Spell on You" and "Feeling Good" is the reading of Jacques Brel's "Ne me quitte pas", and that comes with the caveat that others have done it better. With cover of Screamin Jay Hawkins I Put a Spell on You. Box numbers 1 through 100 are being offered exclusively on Center Stage. "I Put a Spell on You is the 1965 album by Nina Simone, and features some of her best known songs. 0}, "isDACH":false, "isGermany":false}, {"id":453054677, "code":"VI", "isTaxed":false, "defaultDeliveryDays":{"min":2, "max":5}, "name":{"de":"Virgin Islands (U. S. )", "en":"Virgin Islands (U. Overnight Shipping: allow 1-2 business days for delivery. The RYM Artists Top 10 Music Polls/Games. I Put a Spell on You 180 gram, 33 rpm. Most of the songs feature dramatic, swinging large-band orchestration, with the accent on the brass and strings.
All products will be shipped via UPS or FedEx Next Day Air. Like most of Simone's albums, there's a lot of bad tracks here. · "Project Mastercut", by Florian Doc Kaps. Shopping categories. Yet even without that major mis-step, I Put a Spell on You would still be bogged down by so many unremarkable, average moments in amidst the brief spikes of quality. 📦 Standard Shipping ships within 1-3 Business Days. They're just really bad ways of outlining why Simone is so special, or what she even is, aren't they? · Nina Simone sings for a crowd of supporters and marchers during a rally prior to the last day of the Selma to Montgomery march, March 24, 1965. 2 One September Day. Please be sure to include your order # and reason for your return when submitting your request. USA: WE SHIP AN POST IRISH POSTAL SYSTEM. Elsewhere, I don't hear much of her virtuosity on the piano, which is a pity, plus scat-singing is like fingernails-on-a-blackboard to me and she does that a lot on this record.
1965, New York City Studio. I Put a Spell on You Verve Originals Remastered. · "How to caress", by Florian Doc Kaps. B4 Beautiful Land 1:54. Outside of these three songs that quality wavers all over the place, reaching its nadir on "Marriage Is for Old Folks", a song that is easily the worst thing I've ever heard from Simone. No refunds will be given on opened albums, unless damaged or defective. Republik", "en":"Congo, Democratic Republic of the"}, "recalculateVat":true, "vat":{"base_high":19. It is unfortunate how much of this album is expendable though. If your order contains multiple items, it may ship from different warehouse locations. There are really fine tunes and interpretations, on which Simone gives an edge to the potentially fey pop songs, taking a sudden (but not uncharacteristic) break for a straight jazz instrumental with "Blues on Purpose. " PURCHASING THIS ITEM GUARANTEES THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE BOX #002. Best Female Solo Album Nomination Builder [Completed] Music Polls/Games.
Barcode: 600753605707. Note some non EU countries such as United Kingdom and Switzerland will not be duty free. Votes are used to help determine the most interesting content on RYM. Excellent seamless service and amazing products. · Guitar: Rudy Stevenson. It appears that your cart is currently empty. Contact support for recommendations or customization questions. Simone didn't write any of the material, turning to popular European songsmiths Charles Aznavour, Jacques Brel, and Anthony Newley, as well as her husband, Andy Stroud, and her guitarist, Rudy Stevenson, for bluesier fare. "I Put a Spell on You" is a song originally by Screamin' Jay Hawkins. Clearly Simone was a multi-faceted artist, capable of dipping in and out of many styles, but here, I have to question some of her choices, some of which, frankly miss me by some distance. Brand New Sealed Soul, Funk, Jazz, Blues and Pop exclusive.
With this truly extraordinary lady singing and screaming, sounding like she is standing right next to you, touching and caressing your soul with her voice - this edition will definitely put a spell on you!! One of the most pop and commercial albums i've heard Nina tackle, aided by Hal Mooney (Sarah Vaughan's arranger) who embellishes the tracks in a grandiose style. Verve Acoustic Sounds Series features all-analog, remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging. Philips SKU fr-3514.
This album is so vibrant and so nina, and i really enjoyed it. Label: Philips / Verve. Photographer: Ákos Burg, 2021. Marriage Is for Old Folks. Covers that are better than the original Music. If you have questions about this you can check out my By The Numbers Catalog. 98 - Original price $29. Noticeably not containing any of her own songs, it's an eclectic mix of show tunes, popular songs, torch songs, a French language song and even Ray Charles-style R 'n' B.
Even though the original tapes from these legendary sessions between 1964 and 1965 have candidly aged and matured with quite a few distinctly hearable "characteristics" like ticks, pops, and crackles, the listening experience is nevertheless mind-blowing.