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The Very Best of Nina Simone

~ Nina Simone
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  • Audio CD (1 May 2006)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Bmg
  • ASIN: B000EZ7V8A
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 960 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Ain't Got No (I Got Life)
2. My Baby Just Cares For Me
3. Feeling Good
4. I Put A Spell On You
5. I Loves You Porgy
6. Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
7. Look Of Love
8. I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free
9. I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl
10. Do I Move You
11. Do What You Gotta Do
12. To Be Young Gifted And Black
13. Since I Fell For You
14. Nobody's Fault But Mine
15. I Think It's Going To Rain Today
16. Sinnerman
17. Times They Are A Changin'
18. Mr Bojangles
19. Here Comes The Sun
20. To Love Somebody
See all 21 tracks on this disc

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CD Description
Following the spate of reissues and compilations that followed the death of the legendary jazz, blues and soul singer and pianist in 2003 comes this concise collection which manages to collate almost all of her essential tracks on a singledisc. As the focus is mostly on her more upbeat material, there are a couple of notable omissions, but all her best-known songs, many of which are justly hailed as classics, are included.

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent album, 21 May 2006
By Bobby Drake (Liverpool, UK) - See all my reviews
I bought mainly because it had Sinnerman on it from Life on Mars but just about every track is a classic that seems to have been covered by lots of other singers although none are a patch on these. Its hard to single out any particular songs but the first 4 tracks/Sinnerman and Mr Bojangles are just amazing - perfect chill out music for a bbq or while having a romantic meal!
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastic Album, 2 Jun 2006
By mxx (Durham, UK) - See all my reviews
I originally bought this album for 'Sinnerman' from the Thomas Crown affair soundtrack but was soon listening to the rest of it too. The first four tracks are fantastic, as are Mr. Bojangles and Sinnerman but all the tracks on this album are great. Truly a fantastic album, one of the best I've bought for a long time. Well worth the money.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Ain't Got No, I Got... a Corner Crunch?, 17 Aug 2006
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As far as CDs released to cash-in on a television commercial for a yogurt company go, this is unquestionably one of the best, but you can find other, more extensive, Nina Simone compilations available much cheaper. Here you get no liner notes in the booklet, just half the songs found on superior collections and a Müller sticker on the jewel case.

What you won't get on other compilations is that GrooveFinder remix as featured in the Müller ad, but in being a 'very best of' you're also missing out on some of the tracks you won't have heard zillions of times before. Fair play, though, 99% of listeners will still enjoy this CD from start to finish. The music contained within is even sweeter than a Müller Amoré Walnut & Greek Honey Luxury Yogurt.
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3.0 out of 5 stars No liner notes, writing credits or release dates
A decent overview of her career- it's cheap and cheerful in that regard. If you just want a basic set of the songs you probably already know, this will do. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mad Dave

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Keeps-you-smiling music! One of the best voices that ever graced the music business. My 17 year old thinks she's as amazing as I do.
Published 15 months ago by Fidelina

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic chill out for xmas
Simply brilliant....perfect for wrapping pressies, stressed cooking & cleaning and general xmas prep, just the best chill out & put a smile on your face album I've listened to in... Read more
Published 19 months ago by cruickville

5.0 out of 5 stars A good place to start
This is a great album to start if you're new to Nina Simone. It provides a good selection of her music and shows how eclectic she could be. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Spider Monkey

5.0 out of 5 stars If I could give this 10 stars I would
There is nothing not to like in this compilation of very well known hits by the great Nina Simone. Fabulous 'Mr Bojangles' is one of my all time favourates, but they are all... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Sally Wilton

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
A fabulous example of the brilliant vocal gymnist that is Nina Simone. Accompanied by some marvellous piano, she brings to life her gift and her incredible improvisation piano... Read more
Published on 11 April 2007 by Bookworm

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully different
I really enjoy listening to this CD with its refreshing mix of tracks and the unique vocal talents of Nina Simone. Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2007 by hmcni

5.0 out of 5 stars One of those must have albums in your collection
In short, this album is excellent, and I'm not saying that just because I bought it.

This isn't the sort of music that I'd normally buy, however I found this album to... Read more
Published on 4 Oct 2006 by Mr. R. Tweed

3.0 out of 5 stars Average, Im afraid
First off, not a bad album- but certainly not the world beater everyone seems to expect. Lots of familiar covers (Not least the sacrilegious terrible copy of "Here comes the sun"... Read more
Published on 29 Jul 2006 by Mr. G. P. Hunt

5.0 out of 5 stars F.A.B
Never baught nor listened to this type of music before but this cd is a must. Enjoyed every track on this cd and now takes pride of place in my car.
Published on 19 Jul 2006 by K. K. Hancock

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