Nina simone originally did will i find my love today, the twelfth of never, trouble in mind, cosi ti amo and other songs. Album the essential of nina simone the jazz diva best. Bob dylan covered the lonesome river, amen, wanted man, five feet high and rising and other songs. Bob dylan born robert allen zimmerman on may 24, 1941 is an american singersongwriter, author, poet and painter who has been a major figure in popular music for more than five decades. Download the animals house of the rising sun covers collection torrent or any other torrent from category. All covers of bob dylan songs performed by george possley. Later on theres also sinnerman, which is the track that seems hardest to get on best of style compilations. Plenty of people cover the beatles these days, sure, but trust me. In 1987 bob dylan released the, mostly, cover album, down in the groove one of the. Who donned makeup in the 70s and disappeared into a haze of substance abuse. Why doesnt bob dylan let other singers sing his songs. Bob dylan the ballad of hollis brown bob 63, nina 65. As the torrent of water dried up for the first time in thousands of years.
Ballad of hollis brown is a song written by bob dylan, released in 1964 on his third album the times they are achangin. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Just like tom thumbs blues nina simone to love somebody, 1969. Bob dylan, aretha franklin, albert ayler, the velvet. The song tells the story of a south dakota farmer, who overwhelmed by the desperation of poverty, kills his wife. Nina simone wrote to be young, gifted and black, do i. As much as the 60s belonged to guys like dylan and leonard cohen, that decade was a high point for the high. Pianist, singer, songwriter, activist, icon, mother.
Originally a classical pianist, her style came to incorporate elements of jazz, blues, and gospel. Who was written off as a hasbeen by the end of the 80s and who suddenly shifted gears, releasing some of the strongest music of his career beginning in the late 90s. Indeed, the days when everyone had a crack at a bacharachdavid tune are long gone. Eric burdon of the animals reacts to punk and hard rock covers of his songs. Live at town hall by nina simone vinyl, jun2011, wax time. All about nina simone, the great jazz, soul, black, pop, rock singer, pianist, composer, arranger, songwriter. Beatles songs got covered in every conceivable genre for every conceivable audience. As we began to compile this list of the 50 best bob dylan covers of all timeasking for input from paste readers, writers and editorssomeone suggested that it might be easier to compile a. While this title is hardly accurate, since it only covers rca material from 19671972, theres plenty of anthemic fare among the essential nina simone s 16 selections. Its like sitting down with someone over whiskey and soda in the middle of the afternoon and hearing. Ways to listen listener guide pdf event announcements about wfiu. Complete albums of bob dylans covers rate your music.
Live in holland 1965 nina simone piano,vocals rudy stevenson guitar lisle atkinson bass. As other answers have noted, scads of artists have covered dylans songs over the years. Download the animals house of the rising sun covers. The soul of nina simone dualdisc nina simone songs. Here are four songs written by dylan and each is a legend, and immensely. Nina simone sings bob dylan just like a woman youtube. This set comes with a booklet that details all the albums as well as some pictures. Nina simone was an american singer, songwriter, pianist, and arranger. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A new version of is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. And so instead of merely choosing our five favorite dylan songs to celebrate his birthday, we thought wed pick out five truly classic cover versionsrecords that fit so perfectly with a particular artist that youd swear bob had actually written them for that purpose in the first place. But i do absolutely love the speakers corner nina simone sings the blues.
Not that bob dylan didnt do the song justice he did. Here comes the sun is an album by jazz singerpianist nina simone, consisting of cover versions of songs by pop and rock musicians. After a first night of interspersing gospel songs with bach. Armed with a commanding voice and powerful songwriting, nina simone became one of the most important musicians of the last century. Read about covers of bob dylan songs nina simone just like a woman by nina simone and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Bob dylan ballad of hollis brown the best dylan covers. Find nina simone discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Simone started performing dylans songs way back in 1966 with her folky cover of the ballad of hollis. To me, she however outgrew that trademark pretty quickly. Many major recording artists have covered dylans material, some even increasing its popularity as is the case with the byrds cover version of mr. Add bob dylan covers to that side of the scale and its probably true. It features songs recorded in the rca studios with a full orchestra and backing vocals.
How i could have gone all my life not knowing nina simone is a mystery to me. As the torrent of water dried up for the first time in thousands of years, it revealed a horrific sight. Portrait of nina simone in concert in morlaix, france during 1982. Blige, usher, common, alice smith and simones daughter lisa, among others. Nina simone s cover of this song is by far one of the best, if not the best cover of this song i have ever heard. Sep 18, 2015 10 artists pick their favourite nina simone records. Jul 26, 2017 is there anything more exciting that a great musician reinterpreting a classic song. Lauryn hill covers nina simone s black is the color of my true loves hair by. Nina simone the ballad of hollis brown live youtube. Simone has dug deep into the american song tradition and it comes as no surprise that she has done several of bob dylan s songs. The times they are a changing original by bob dylan.
A collection of classics newly recorded by contemporary artists inspired by nina simone including ms. Top albums see all 290 albums the very best of nina nina simone. The best of nina simone to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. I only own a few nina simone albums so im probably not as qualified to comment as some here. Jazz and swing and folk and protometal beatles covers everywhere the eye can see. The inimitable nina simone gets to the lonely heart of the tale, in an.
The first song is a contender for best bob dylan cover ever done yes, i am aware of hendrix watchtower. The recordings vary in quality a little bit, due to some being mastered from analog cassette. You may know the unique simone s piano and searing, androgynous voice from commercials and movies, but your parents know her from lps and swanky boites. Nina simone has such a huge catalogue its difficult to decide whats the very best, but this comes pretty close as a great introduction to a supreme talent. This tribute set finds some of her clearest heirs lauryn hill. Nina simone sings bob dylan all dylan a bob dylan blog. Billie holiday, ray charles, bing crosby, nina simone, frank sinatra and many, many more. Nov 18, 2010 the 50 best beatles covers of all time. Just like tom thumbs blues nina simone 1969 i shall be released box. Apr 21, 2003 nina simone covered the twelfth of never, trouble in mind, in the evening by the moonlight, cosi ti amo and other songs. Nina spent the nineties struggling with her health troubles, which forced her to cancel a number of performances. It would be foolish to consider any list of dylan covers to be the definitive list of the best covers, but you could do a lot. A tribute to nina simone, which is due out on july 10th, features songs by lauryn hill, mary j. Nina simone the ballad of hollis brown dylan cover.
List of artists who have covered bob dylan songs wikipedia. Bob dylan is an american singersongwriter, author, poet and painter who has been a major. Nina simone covered songs and artists sign in to get statistics for your attended concerts. Many of the finest artist that lived did not have a specific style labeled to them.
Some artists, notably nina simone, possess an uncanny ability to. We pick the best covers of songs that shine a new light on the originals. Bob dylan just like tom thumbs blues live duration. I think that this version is far more gospel and bluesy than a lot of the covers it portrays that really well since that is the actual atmosphere. Tambourine man and jimi hendrixs version of all along. Like elvis presley, she wrote few songs of herself. Simone singing get your foot off my back gives the song a whole new meaning. Perhaps no artist has served as inspiration for so many other artists, and few artists have as many songs for the inspired to pull from. Dylan cover albums with the songs of bob dylan performed by more than one artist. Sometimes a great cover is a faithful rendition, borne out of love and respect for the original track. The bob dylan songbook afterglow indiana public media.
Nina simone songbook coversremixes project the official. Album the essential of nina simone the jazz diva best tracks. Download nina simone mp3 songs and albums music downloads. Lauryn hill, usher, jazmine sullivan, common, mary j. Blige, usher, common, alice smith and simone s daughter lisa, among others. Sep 25, 2008 there was only one nina simone, an original and highly imaginative artist whose style embodied a wide range of influences from musical americana and beyond. Its not a live album, but the sound quality is top notch and i find the music incredibly compelling. It just goes to show you really are never to old to learn new things. Nina simone albums, songs discography album of the year. Although simone covers songs by bob dylan and the beatles, among others. I want a little sugar in my bowl to contemporary covers bob dylans just like tom thumbs bluessupports that notion. From just like a woman nina simone sings classic songs of the 60s.
Ladies and gentlemen columbia recording artist bob dylan. Come and experience your torrent treasure chest right here. With her thrilling vocal prowess and astonishing versatility, simone seemed able to do it all, and the set listfrom moving love songs i want a little sugar in my bowl to contemporary covers bob dylan s just like tom thumbs bluessupports that notion. Is there anything more exciting that a great musician reinterpreting a classic song. The lists included in this post are not entirely exhaustive of the participants and potential participants but will act as the growing roster of people whom have been tapped in one way or another to join us in the nina simone songbook coversremixes project.
Simone truly was one, although you could easily dismiss her as a jazz artist. The nina simone story by tom greenland, published on september 25, 2008. Simone was an early adopter of the songs of dylan, realizing their creative. Today may 24 is the 75th birthday of one robert allen zimmermanbetter known to the world at large as bob dylan, one of the 20th centurys greatest musical icons. Nina simone covered the twelfth of never, trouble in mind, in the evening by the moonlight, cosi ti amo and other songs. Ninas last album, a single woman, was released in 1993. Nina simone covers of bob dylan songs nina simone just like a woman. This kind of songs were of course part of the music that bob dylan grew up listening to, but. Awesome bob dylan tracks that were covered by great soul singers. Robobob dylan covers through vocoder, kraftwerk way myspace. Frazer harrisongetty images by seb patrick 4 years ago. Lauryn hill covers nina simones black is the color of my true loves hair by. I only recently heard of nina simone at around the age of 48.
To be honest, it is ever so slightly better than bob dylan s and i rarely say that. Join napster and access fulllength songs on your phone, computer or home audio device. More nina simone discography available on the site. Her versatility is unlike any other singer of her time, in that she could sing a bob dylan song directly followed by an irving berlin song. Nina simone wrote to be young, gifted and black, do i move you. But the real treat here is the dvd portion of the set, which features impeccably. Nina simone has penned unforgettable protest material, covered jazz, folk, rock, and pop with equal flair, and created a body of work thats kept her popularity high. Download nina simone discography fast and for free. Sep 06, 2011 from just like a woman nina simone sings classic songs of the 60s. The result is an album that at times feels rightfully nostalgic, at other moments profoundly contemporary. Scorpio has collected virtually every cover song performed over the last decade, and presented them on this mind blowing 9 cd box set.