{"product_id":"nina-simone-sings-plays-the-blues","title":"Nina Simone - Sings \u0026 Plays The Blues","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_676a42f6e4799aae\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color tutor-markdown-rendering\"\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_69145150f5f960b9-353\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-543 citation-end-543\"\u003eStep into the raw, uncompromising emotional landscape of a musical icon.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"1\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-542\"\u003eOriginally released in 1967 as her magnificent debut for RCA Victor, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"142\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-542\"\u003eSings the Blues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-542\"\u003e (often celebrated as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"179\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-542\"\u003eSings \u0026amp; Plays The Blues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-542\"\u003e) captures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"213\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-542\"\u003eNina Simone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-542 citation-end-542\"\u003e at the absolute height of her expressive powers.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"2\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Stepping away from her earlier jazz-pop stylings, this record is a fierce, deeply intimate dive into the essence of East Coast blues, gospel-infused soul, and poignant civil rights commentary. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-541 citation-end-541\"\u003eBacked by an immaculate studio band featuring Bernard Purdie on drums and Eric Gale on guitar, Simone’s haunting vocals and virtuosic piano work take center stage.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"3\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This album is a masterclass in tension, release, and pure human feeling. An essential, foundational masterpiece for any jazz, soul, or blues vinyl collection. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eTracklisting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-path-to-node=\"5\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-538\"\u003eI Want a Little Sugar in my Bowl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-538\"\u003eHouse of the Rising Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-538\"\u003eCentral Park Blues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-538\"\u003eI Got It Bad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-538\"\u003eGin House Blues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-538\"\u003eCome on Back, Jack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-538\"\u003eMood Indigo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-538\"\u003eNina's Blues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-538\"\u003eNo Good Man\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-538\"\u003eNobody Knows When You're Down and Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-538\"\u003eRags and Old Iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-538\"\u003eWork Song\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-538\"\u003eYou've Been Gone Too Long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nina Simone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51021480034340,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/5549\/7508\/files\/ninasimone.jpg?v=1783137645","url":"https:\/\/www.stashrecords.com.au\/products\/nina-simone-sings-plays-the-blues","provider":"Stash Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}