Nina Simone – High Priestess of Soul – Vinyl Record

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High Priestess of Soul is the last album that Nina Simone released under Philips Records. This album features an impressive lineup of songs, including popular hits like Dont You Pay Them No Mind and soulful gospel and folk-inspired tracks written by Simone herself, such as Take Me to the Water and Come Ye. Following this album, Nina Simone was often celebrated as the high priestess of soul. Nina Simone was a remarkable American singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger, and civil rights activist known for her versatile musical talents spanning classical, jazz, blues, folk, R&B, gospel, and pop. Her unique style beautifully blended gospel and pop with classical influences, especially the works of Johann Sebastian Bach, complemented by her expressive, jazz-inflected contralto voice.

1.1 Dont You Pay Them No Mind 3:03
1.2 Im Gonna Leave You 2:17
1.3 Brown Eyed Handsome Man 2:03
1.4 Keeper of the Flame 3:21
1.5 The Gal from Joes 1:54
1.6 Take Me to the Water 2:49
1.7 Im Going Back Home 2:49
1.8 Side I Hold No Grudge 2:20
1.9 Come Ye 3:37
1.10 He Aint Comin Home No More 3:11
1.11 Work Song 3:06
1.12 I Love My Baby 4:06