Track Listing

1. Music For Lovers
2. Gal From Joe's
3. Go To Hell
4. Keeper Fo The Flame
5. I Hold No Grudge
6. Love Me Or Leave Me
7. Black Is The color Of My True Love's Hair
8. I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To be Free
9. How Long Must I Wander
10. Don't You Pay Them No Mind
11. Work Song
12. Child In Me
13. Feeling Good
14. Nina Speaks

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #16510 in Music
• Released on: 2008-05-13
• Number of discs: 1

Customer Reviews

Simone on Simone
Not many young singers have the "chops" or courage to cover Nina Simone, one of the most original vocalists in history but her daughter, Lisa (aka Simone) has her own distinctly beautiful vocals and definitely did her mother proud!

This is an outstanding collection of some of Nina Simone's best singles and with backing from a terrific band, Lisa put a modern spin on them - most notably: BLACK IS THE COLOR OF MY TRUE LOVE'S HAIR. I love the arrangement of this track - it starts with her singing accapella then segues into a hip hop beat inspired updated rendition, a treat to listen to.

My other favorites are:

FEELING GOOD - this is one of my favorite Nina Simone tracks and I've never heard it sung (competently) by anyone else till now. Lisa sang it brilliantly by not trying to copy her mother's version.

MUSIC FOR LOVERS - a beautiful live duet with mother & daughter.

I HOLD NO GRUDGES - magnificent rendition

LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME - sassy track

KEEPER OF THE FLAME

DON'T YOU PAY THEM NO MIND - an exhuberant track

CHILD IN ME - the only original song penned by Lisa

HOW LONG MUST I WANDER - personal lyrics & a powerful presentation

I can't say enough about how enjoyable I find this collection of music. I'd definitely recommend it to fans of Nina Simone and also to those who are seeking beautiful arrangements sung by a vocalist who can SANG and made these songs her own.

Simone on Nina
As a long-time fan of Nina Simone, I was waiting in anticipation for the release of Simone on Simone. Nina's daughter, Simone, has given a wonderful tribute to her mother. Though no one is Nina or ever will be again, Simone has made a connection for fans that brings back the past while gently leading us to the future.

Keeper, and Messenger of The Flame
A powerhouse on stage in Aida, Simone's first studio album is a great tribute to her mother showcases her voice incredibly. While some tribute albums I have heard seemed like they were forced, this album is done in the most sincerest form. Simone's amazing voice creates such passion for the person behind the legacy of Nina Simone's music that pans over 40 years. Perfect for anyone who enjoys jazz, Nina, or even musical theater. All are related to this must-have album!