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- Release Date: September 12, 1959
- Type: Live
- Genre: Vocal Music
Review
One of Nina Simone's finest recordings, this Colpix LP features the unique singer/pianist performing classic versions of "Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair," "The Other Woman," and "Wild Is the Wind." With supportive work from bassist Jimmy Bond and drummer Albert "Tootie" Heath, she also sounds fine on a few instrumentals. "Summertime" is performed twice, once as a vocal. From the start of her career, Nina Simone carved out her own unique niche, meshing together her classical piano technique with folk singing, civil rights protest lyrics and jazz. All of those elements are in evidence on this highly recommended set. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music GuideTracks
| Track Title | Composers | Performers | Time |
| Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair (Lyrics) | Nina Simone | ||
| Exactly Like You (Lyrics) | Nina Simone | ||
| The Other Woman | Nina Simone | ||
| Under the Lowest | Nina Simone | ||
| You Can Have Him (Lyrics) | Nina Simone | ||
| Summertime [Instrumental] | Nina Simone | ||
| Summertime | Nina Simone | ||
| Cotton-Eyed Joe | Nina Simone | ||
| Return Home | Nina Simone | ||
| Wild Is the Wind (Lyrics) | Nina Simone | ||
| Fine and Mellow | Nina Simone |





