Originally released in 1967, this is Nina Simone's debut release for RCA Records. Featuring a stellar backing band that includes, amongst others, Eric Gale and Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, /Sings The Blues/ is an incredible mix of blues, soul, gospel, folk, jazz, and more. With Nina handling piano and vocal duties, the band slow burns through a killer selection of songs (including a track from /Porgy & Bess/ and one whose lyrics are penned by the immortal Langston Hughes). 

 

TRACKLISTING:  01. DO I MOVE YOU 02. DAY AND NIGHT 03. IN THE DARK 04. REAL DEAL 05. MY MAN'S GONE NOW 06. BACKLASH BLUES 07. I WANT A LITTLE SUGAR IN MY BOWL 08. BUCK 09. SINCE I FELL FOR YOU 10. THE HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN 11. BLUES FOR MAMA