Nina Simone: Always at her best (The Very Best Of Nina Simone Vol.1 - Nina Simone)

Member Name: LindsayO

Product:	The Very Best Of Nina Simone Vol.1 - Nina Simone
Date:	15/06/08 (56 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: A great collection of classic tracks

Disadvantages: Too short

Music for Everyone to Enjoy

Whether you are new to Nona Simone or a life long admirer this is a great collection form a great singer. Given her very varied repertoire, aficionados might argue about whether or not this is the Very Best of her work, but every track is a good one.
My 18 year old daughter got me this record for Xmas because she knew how much I loved Nina Simone's wonderful voice. Then the CD mysteriously disappeared into my daughter's room, only to emerge months later.

Nina Simone's singing style includes folk, jazz, gospel and blues. Her mood during performances fluctuated between tragedy and joy, often in one song. She had a reputation for being a difficult performer, but none of that should get in the way of your enjoyment of this record. What I like best about listening to Nino Simone is that I always have an emotional reaction, she always makes me stop and listen, her music is never just background music.

Summary: Buy this and enjoy a singer that defies easy classification, but is always good to listen to