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Nina simone i put a spell on you lyrics and tracklist. Nina simone i put a spell on you lyrics and tracklist genius. Verve records 0602498886922,verve records phs 600172 series. Books by nina simone author of i put a spell on you. Latinautor, warner chappell, cmrra, solar music rights management, emi music publishing, latinautor. Despite some wild moments, simones is a life to be proud of and she tells it modestly but with an emotional accuracy of recall that makes her book stand out from other celebrity lives. I put a spell on you cause youre mine you better stop the things you do i aint lyin no, i aint lyin you know i cant stand it youre runnin around. Simone released dozens of albums throughout her music career, with popular songs such as i put a spell on you, to be young, gifted, and black and feeling good. I went into this book expecting to read a lot more about her songs, so it was a little disappointing to not learn much about specific songs other than mississippi goddamn, but this book leaves you with a lot to think about. I put a spell on you because youre mine you better stop the things that you do i aint lyin, no, i aint lyin i just cant stand it babe the way youre always runnin round i just cant stand it, the way you always put me down i put a spell on you because youre mine i put a spell on you because youre mine you better stop the things that you do i aint lyin, no, i aint lyin i just can. Born eunice kathleen waymon in smalltown north carolina, nina simone changed the face of both music and race relations in america. Nina simone i put a spell on you album of the year. Twilight sparkle and the crystal heart spell my little pony chapter books put me in the zoo i can read it all by myself.
She struck a chord with bluesy jazz ballads like put a little sugar in my bowl and powerful protest songs such as mississippi goddam and to be young, gifted, and black, the anthem of the american civil rights movement. It involves trying to give himself the slip, something he also attempts as a poet although the paradox is that losing and finding. Nina simone i put a spell on you lyrics genius lyrics. Apr 24, 2020 simone released dozens of albums throughout her music career, with popular songs such as i put a spell on you, to be young, gifted, and black and feeling good. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Brilliant, gifted, and bitter, nina simone offers a heartfelt and humble rendering of her exceptional journey in i put a spell on you, in hopes of providing clarity and truth to her often misunderstood life.
The inimitable, gorgeously talented nina simone 19332003the high priestess of soulsets the story of her tumultuous, passionate life straight in i put a spell on you. Nina simone led a really interesting life, perhaps not what you would quite expect from a star. Simones is a life to be proud of and she tells it modestly but with an emotional accuracy of recall that makes her book stand out from other celebrity lives. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The inimitable, gorgeously talented nina simone 19332003the high priestess of soul sets the story of her tumultuous, passionate life straight in i put a spell on you. The book also contains fascinating blackandwhite images. It peaked at number 99 on the billboard 200 chart and number 9 on the uk albums chart. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue. The mesmerizing autobiography of one of the most revered soul, jazz, and blues divas of our timethe late nina simone. I put a spell on you cause you re mine you better stop the things you do i aint lyin no, i aint lyin you know i cant stand it you re runnin around. Born eunice waymon and raised in south and north carolina, simone was the. Wellwritten life of singerpianist simone, as notable for its clear, strong voice as for its events, which are pretty strong too. A gorgeous, inimitable singer and songwriter, nina simone 19332003 changed the face of both music and race relations in america.
John burnsides i put a spell on you is an antimemoir. I would recommend that those of you who love her music, take the time to understand this remarkable women by reading her biography. However, in my opinion, this would also be a unique, relevant, and worthwhile addition to any highschool or collegiate history library, or anyone with an interest in the civil rights movement both. Buy nina simone s album titled i put a spell on you to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it due to covid19, orders may be delayed. An artists duty, as far as im concerned, is to reflect the times. He is good at mapping her political awakening and the rise of black power, martin luther king, malcolm x, simone s. I was rich and famous but i wasnt free, simone said in i put a spell on you. It was rereleased in a 2003 da capo press reprint edition following simones death on april 21, 2003. This book gives the reader new knowledge and experience. Recorded in 1964 and 1965 in new york city, it was released by philips records in 1965. The 192page book was published february 1, 1992 by pantheon. Nina simone i put a spell on you chords another intensely creepy song from screamin jay hawins whose whistlin past the graveyard i chorded for an earlier halloween. The autobiography of nina simone the soulful divas.
She struck a chord with bluesy jazz ballads like put a little sugar in my bowl and. Publication date 1991 topics simone, nina, 1933, singers biography publisher. The mesmerizing autobiography of one of the most revered soul, jazz. Nina simone i put a spell on you lyrics songmeanings. I put a spell on you nina simone is probably best known for her hit my baby just cares for me, a rerelease which marked the triumphant return of a singer with a remarkable, but tragic career. The autobiography of nina simone the popular singer relates how racism forced her to relinquish her dream of becoming the first black concert pianist and describes her singing career, which has come full circle after a trying period in her life. Watch the video for i put a spell on you from nina simone s ne me quitte pas for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The autobiography of nina simone by simone, nina and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I was an easy read and the writing style was very much like her singing style, understated, but powerful. I put a spell on you by nina simone, 1993, da capo press edition, in english. One of this countrys most brilliant musicians i put a spell on you gave me the opportunity to put a face on those nina simone records i play over and over again. Nina simone has 12 books on goodreads with 5616 ratings.
I put a spell on you by nina simone, stephen cleary. From a musical standpoint alone, i put a spell on you is an extremely valuable read. Whether through her amazing vocal range, or her inspiring lyrics, i put a spell on you is an epic blend of soul and jazz that creates something beautiful, pleasing, and heartwrenching. And ive gone with nina simones bewitching version for the arrangement.
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