High Priestess of Soul [LP]

by Nina Simone

Overview

Perhaps a bit more conscious of contemporary soul trends than her previous Philips albums, this is still very characteristic of her mid-'60s work in its eclectic mix of jazz, pop, soul, and some blues and gospel. Hal Mooney directs some large band arrangements for the material on this LP without submerging Simone's essential strengths. The more serious and introspective material is more memorable than the good-natured pop selections here. The highlights are her energetic vocal rendition of the Oscar Brown/Nat Adderley composition "Work Song" and her spiritual composition "Come Ye," on which Simone's inspirational vocals are backed by nothing other than minimal percussion. ~ Richie Unterberger

Product Details

Release Date:	09/30/2016
Label:	Verve
UPC:	0600753605745

Tracks

1. Don't You Pay Them No Mind
2. I'm Gonna Leave You
3. Brown Eyed Handsome Man
4. Keeper of the Flame
5. The Gal from Joe's
6. Take Me to the Water
7. I'm Going Back Home
8. I Hold No Grudge
9. Come Ye
10. He Ain't Comin' Home No More
11. Work Song
12. I Love My Baby

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Nina Simone   Primary Artist,Piano,Vocals
Hal Mooney   Conductor

Technical Credits

Hal Mooney   Audio Production
Andy Stroud   Composer
Angelo Badalamenti   Composer
Irving Mills   Composer
Duke Ellington   Composer
Chuck Berry   Composer
Charles Derringer   Composer
Richard Ahlert   Composer
Rudy Stevenson   Composer
Nat Adderley, Jr.   Composer
Nat Adderley   Composer
Nina Simone   Composer
Bobby Scott   Composer
Oscar Brown, Jr.   Composer
John Clifford   Composer
Andrew Benjamin Stroud   Composer