Nina's version of "Feeling Good" is one of THE greatest vocal performances ever put to record. Absolutely breathtaking. I remember watching a TV talent show where some young singers were asked to perform that song, and I just thought "that's not fair". You could be a great singer and give a great performance, and still not get within touching distance.
Some recordings and songs, you just don’t touch and that is definitely one of them, even Muse’s successful version of ‘Feelin’ Good’ sounds like a mediocre pub band next to Nina’s recording.
My favorite cover (and version) of hers is Sinnerman from the Pastel Blues live album. I always wonder how good it must've felt for the audience getting to experience that
Nina, Sarah, Ella and Billie were my jazz “aunties” growing up. I idolized them (and still do). I was lucky to have seen Nina in concert twice, just a couple of years before she left us. Nina was just a little bit more beloved to me back then (35/40 years ago) and while I still love and adore her, in my late teens/early twenties, I began to fall more deeply in love with Sarah…for me, Sarah Vaughan was the greatest vocalist of them all…apparently Ella thought so to…would you consider reacting to Sarah? I’d love to hear your thoughts/observations on her. Thanks for your wonderful posts. I enjoy them all greatly. Best wishes from California 🥰🥰🥰
Her version of Feeling Good is definitive, to my ear. It runs so against expectations, creating a sort of gravity well that draws the listener down to the depth of the song's ambivalent subtext. Great special, Beth.
That was great. Nina was such an important figure in modern music. As important as Jimi Hendrix, John Coletrane, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and Billie Holiday. And what an incredible voice! So rich, so much texture and emotional content. She really deserves to be better known, and this video should help.
The legendary concert in Montreaux really is one of the finest performances I've ever seen any singer put out. Really dark, visible painful to her, really beautiful;
If only Nina Simone could have seen this video in her lifetime. Once I read an interview with one of her Dutch friends (she lived in Nijmegen, The Netherlands, for some time) who told about how insecure she could feel, even to the point of her putting one of her own records on the turntable and asking him if it was any good. Yes Nina, it was good. Not only good, but great. You were a true genius. Thank you for this wonderful channel, Beth. I just 'discovered' it last week and have been enjoying the videos every evening, and shedding quite a few tears of emotion... music has a way of doing that. Especially the Billie Holiday and Mariza videos were excellent. Good job! Also compliments for how you summarized the concept of counterpoint. Greetings from The Netherlands, Bob (amateur Baroque organist, amateur Renaissance singer) PS: maybe in the future you can do react videos of Baroque singers? There are spectacular performances available on TH-cam.
Very happy you made this since Nina is one of my favorite singers. My favorite from Nina is her cover of "Here Comes the Sun." I even like it better than the original and that's saying a lot since, like almost everyone, I love the Beatles.
Genius episode of a genius musician! Greatness defined by making it look flawless and without effort. May it be sport, music or something else. That is one sign of something that is rare and to be admired!! Regardless of other characteristics or personality of that person!
Your analysis was interesting. I grew up listening to Miss Simone and have always loved her music. She always impressed me, her spirit, her genius, her uncompromising talent. Thanks for sharing your take on such an amazing artist!
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Nina was born just a fe miles from here in Western North Carolina, the deep south. we are proud to have her as a great Jazz icon as well as a speaker for atrocities that have that make up the complex culture in the deep south. She sings with her entire body and from the deepest parts of her culture and it’s soul. thanks for this Beth. you have excellent content and your delivery is so accessible and immediately understood. Thanks for all the time and effort on your channels.
Note she's not the mother, godmother or even goddess of soul. She's the high pristress. She transcends between divinity and reality, she walks both the world of men and gods, as she transcends music, technique, feeling and soul. I think it's a very fitting title. It's not a limiting role in my eyes, as it's not one that locks her into either realm - she's a force of nature, a connection. Not a mundane pristress either as she doesn't preach. She's a gift. And I absolutely live for her song.
Alison Krauss and Robert Plant just released another album, Raising the Roof. Their album Raising Sands won numerous Grammys in 2007/08. Harmonies they produce are very non typical. Could you please review something from Raising Sands or the new album?
Hello, you should listen yo Jorge Cafrune, a famous folk singer from Argentina. He had the loudest and sweetest voice I'ever heard. One of my favourites is "Zambita pa don Rosendo". It will surprise you. Greetings from Spain!
I got to see her in Chicago toward the very tail end of her career. It was annoying that the audience called out for their favorite songs. I felt sorry for Nina, who looked harassed and put out. She wasn’t at the top of her game for all of the songs, like Mississippi Goddamn, but “I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl” was one of the sweetest things I’ve ever heard.
Please react to Ben Platt's cover of Somewhere over the Rainbow. He is really great. Also, interspersed Judith Light gives brief commentary about the origins of the song, forever making this a song very much more beautiful and important because it's actually about human freedom in the face of oppression and cruelty. It's a great cover and Ben is technically magical. Please give us your insight.
I just discovered you TH-cam videos and have been stuck for over an hour watching one after another Would you consider talking about Freddie Mercury? Between him, Whitney Houston, and Michael Jackson the world lost some amazing singers far too early. (In fact, you could do one about each of them.)
Hello dear still waiting for your promise about CORALINE. by Maneskin with English subtitles, you will understand why… one of the most beautiful songs ever
I used to love the singing of Nina Simone until I found out how deeply and evilly cruel she was to her poor little daughter for so many years. No matter how great she was as an artist I refuse to listen to her now. Some can separate the work of and artist from the content of their personal life. I cannot. The physical and mental cruelty and torture Ms. Simone committed upon her little girl is inexcusable. I loved her talent in singing, piano, and her songwriting but no more. I have no desire to listen to a child abuser sing to me about social justice, love, or peace. Each of you must decide for yourselves on this. For me? I have extincted her from my musical world.
Nina's version of "Feeling Good" is one of THE greatest vocal performances ever put to record. Absolutely breathtaking. I remember watching a TV talent show where some young singers were asked to perform that song, and I just thought "that's not fair". You could be a great singer and give a great performance, and still not get within touching distance.
Totally...that's terribly unfair unless you're a virtuoso who could match that? ... especially for the young.
Some recordings and songs, you just don’t touch and that is definitely one of them, even Muse’s successful version of ‘Feelin’ Good’ sounds like a mediocre pub band next to Nina’s recording.
Amen!
My favorite cover (and version) of hers is Sinnerman from the Pastel Blues live album. I always wonder how good it must've felt for the audience getting to experience that
Loved this video. Nina is one of my favorite musicians and now I understand a bit better why. Hope to see more videos like these.
Then perhaps you like to do a Nina Simone quiz?
th-cam.com/video/HZ0W2buUTjQ/w-d-xo.html
Nina, Sarah, Ella and Billie were my jazz “aunties” growing up. I idolized them (and still do). I was lucky to have seen Nina in concert twice, just a couple of years before she left us. Nina was just a little bit more beloved to me back then (35/40 years ago) and while I still love and adore her, in my late teens/early twenties, I began to fall more deeply in love with Sarah…for me, Sarah Vaughan was the greatest vocalist of them all…apparently Ella thought so to…would you consider reacting to Sarah? I’d love to hear your thoughts/observations on her. Thanks for your wonderful posts. I enjoy them all greatly. Best wishes from California 🥰🥰🥰
Her version of Feeling Good is definitive, to my ear. It runs so against expectations, creating a sort of gravity well that draws the listener down to the depth of the song's ambivalent subtext. Great special, Beth.
That was great. Nina was such an important figure in modern music. As important as Jimi Hendrix, John Coletrane, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and Billie Holiday. And what an incredible voice! So rich, so much texture and emotional content. She really deserves to be better known, and this video should help.
The legendary concert in Montreaux really is one of the finest performances I've ever seen any singer put out. Really dark, visible painful to her, really beautiful;
The 68 one is superior to the 76 one, though only available on vinyl, unlike 78 which is available visually.
Fascinating discussion of the physical characteristics and unusual attitudes of the singer to singing. Closer to tenor was an interesting point.
If only Nina Simone could have seen this video in her lifetime. Once I read an interview with one of her Dutch friends (she lived in Nijmegen, The Netherlands, for some time) who told about how insecure she could feel, even to the point of her putting one of her own records on the turntable and asking him if it was any good. Yes Nina, it was good. Not only good, but great. You were a true genius.
Thank you for this wonderful channel, Beth. I just 'discovered' it last week and have been enjoying the videos every evening, and shedding quite a few tears of emotion... music has a way of doing that. Especially the Billie Holiday and Mariza videos were excellent. Good job!
Also compliments for how you summarized the concept of counterpoint.
Greetings from The Netherlands, Bob (amateur Baroque organist, amateur Renaissance singer)
PS: maybe in the future you can do react videos of Baroque singers? There are spectacular performances available on TH-cam.
Very happy you made this since Nina is one of my favorite singers. My favorite from Nina is her cover of "Here Comes the Sun." I even like it better than the original and that's saying a lot since, like almost everyone, I love the Beatles.
Dito.
Just subscribed off the strength of this video. Greatly informative and you have an endearing accent. 😊
Her phrasing
Her music
is so unique
A true artist
❤
本当に凄くて素晴らしいですね🎉
Great Analysis of a true legend. Thanks Beth for being so clear as usual! Greetings from Argentina.
She played epic piano and sang with such passion and power in Sinnerman. That alone is legendary.
Genius episode of a genius musician! Greatness defined by making it look flawless and without effort. May it be sport, music or something else. That is one sign of something that is rare and to be admired!! Regardless of other characteristics or personality of that person!
Yep... true.
Thank you for your concepts but most of all for your appreciation of the greatest popular female musician of our time.
Your analysis was interesting. I grew up listening to Miss Simone and have always loved her music. She always impressed me, her spirit, her genius, her uncompromising talent. Thanks for sharing your take on such an amazing artist!
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I challenge you! To do my Nina Simone quiz! Good luck!
th-cam.com/video/HZ0W2buUTjQ/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much for this beautiful, informative deep dive. Much appreciated!
She was so amazing... I love her music so much
I've been waiting for this one. Love Nina!
Hope you enjoyed it!
Such an amazing evaluation of one of the greatest pioneer vocalist! I think of Angelina Jordan as a Simone disciple among Billie Holiday and others.
I truly love Nina Simone, she's a kind of a rare artist, when I hear her singing it's like a key for my soul! Great analysis.
About damn time!
Nina was born just a fe miles from here in Western North Carolina, the deep south. we are proud to have her as a great Jazz icon as well as a speaker for atrocities that have that make up the complex culture in the deep south. She sings with her entire body and from the deepest parts of her culture and it’s soul. thanks for this Beth. you have excellent content and your delivery is so accessible and immediately understood. Thanks for all the time and effort on your channels.
love the deep dive here, and you picked an excellent subject!
Wonderful video! 💖 Thank you Beth! 💗
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video! Didn’t know all this about Nina Simone. In fact didn’t know she even existed before 2 weeks ago.
aaahhhhh i love nina so much 🧡 thank you for this video
Loved Little Girl Blue (for which she received a one-time pittance of $4,000). Her version of Mood Indigo is a delight!
Note she's not the mother, godmother or even goddess of soul. She's the high pristress. She transcends between divinity and reality, she walks both the world of men and gods, as she transcends music, technique, feeling and soul. I think it's a very fitting title. It's not a limiting role in my eyes, as it's not one that locks her into either realm - she's a force of nature, a connection. Not a mundane pristress either as she doesn't preach. She's a gift. And I absolutely live for her song.
She was an amazing musician, I will listen to coinciding with Etta James. Bessie Smith and Miriam Makeba I feel are similar to Nina Simone.
Alison Krauss and Robert Plant just released another album, Raising the Roof. Their album Raising Sands won numerous Grammys in 2007/08. Harmonies they produce are very non typical. Could you please review something from Raising Sands or the new album?
Hello, you should listen yo Jorge Cafrune, a famous folk singer from Argentina. He had the loudest and sweetest voice I'ever heard. One of my favourites is "Zambita pa don Rosendo". It will surprise you. Greetings from Spain!
B2 to F5 ,that sounds like a bomber wanting to be a fighter ;)
I got to see her in Chicago toward the very tail end of her career. It was annoying that the audience called out for their favorite songs. I felt sorry for Nina, who looked harassed and put out. She wasn’t at the top of her game for all of the songs, like Mississippi Goddamn, but “I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl” was one of the sweetest things I’ve ever heard.
Super video, thank you!
Glad you liked it!
I love this video!!!!
Thank you, that was great!
I could quite easily believe that you were actually discussing Angelina Jordan if I didn’t know better!
One band that I think is severely overlooked, is the band FREE. When you get a chance, Beth, you might want to review them.
Please react to Ben Platt's cover of Somewhere over the Rainbow. He is really great. Also, interspersed Judith Light gives brief commentary about the origins of the song, forever making this a song very much more beautiful and important because it's actually about human freedom in the face of oppression and cruelty. It's a great cover and Ben is technically magical. Please give us your insight.
One of the greatest Artist ever..
Hello, I am from Argentina, I would like you to see and analyze a singer from Argentina, her name is Soledad pastorutti, great voice, thank you.
Hey Beth, I've just noticed that all the other voice experts are redheads too. Is there an ear or larynx connection there?
Suggest Nina Simone: Ne me quitte pas (in french)
Milton Nacimento?
Nina Simone wasn’t allowed into Juliard because she couldn’t afford it but she wasn’t good enough. She herself Said it was because she was black….
I wish you would do some Patricia Janečková sometime, she is just amazing.
You should do Amy Winehouse ❤️
make a video from "Aryana Saeed" Afghan singer
She is not just great, she awesome, much better than many of these singers nowadays.
I just discovered you TH-cam videos and have been stuck for over an hour watching one after another Would you consider talking about Freddie Mercury? Between him, Whitney Houston, and Michael Jackson the world lost some amazing singers far too early. (In fact, you could do one about each of them.)
I have already done one of Freddie :) Hope you enjoy! th-cam.com/video/N-V6Ha2mqrg/w-d-xo.html
@@BethRoars thanks. When I looked for Freddie I also found U2 and Michael Jackson. 😎
Have you done Whitney Houston?
Hello dear still waiting for your promise about CORALINE. by Maneskin with English subtitles, you will understand why… one of the most beautiful songs ever
React Gabriel Henrique O Holy Night
React Gabriel Henrique Stand Up Até a cantora de Stand Up Cynthia Arivo Elogiou o Gabriel pelo cover...
Do Prince next xD
Please react to Gabriel Henrique from Brazil singing the song''O holy night"he is insane!!
Love her
This one should be titled 'What doesn't make Nina Simone great' and could then last a matter of seconds.
Does perfect pitch involve the ability to sing the note or just to recognise it when its sung or played?
Perfect pitch means the ability to sing the note on pitch all the time.
@@aaronnichols9452 Thanks Aaron.
@@aaronnichols9452 without needing it to be sung/played.
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Please make a video about Billie Holiday.
I have :) th-cam.com/video/cy8OsUdejrY/w-d-xo.html
Thanks! Sorry, I'm new to your channel. Loving all your videos so far!
😎✌🏻
Always liked My Baby Just Cares for Me. BTW, have you considered a video on George Jones? th-cam.com/video/O-PwoQb5GSw/w-d-xo.html
React to Marilyn Manson the beautiful people live rock am ring 2003
jemes blunt monsters
Sorry! What?
I used to love the singing of Nina Simone until I found out how deeply and evilly cruel she was to her poor little daughter for so many years. No matter how great she was as an artist I refuse to listen to her now. Some can separate the work of and artist from the content of their personal life. I cannot. The physical and mental cruelty and torture Ms. Simone committed upon her little girl is inexcusable. I loved her talent in singing, piano, and her songwriting but no more. I have no desire to listen to a child abuser sing to me about social justice, love, or peace. Each of you must decide for yourselves on this. For me? I have extincted her from my musical world.
I've got a question? Am I allowed to have a crush on you without ever meeting you?🥰🥰🥰
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