High Priestess Of Soul by Nina Simone - Uhune

ALBUM

Perhaps a bit more conscious of contemporary soul trends than her previous Philips albums, this is still very characteristic of her mid-'60s work in its eclectic mix of jazz, pop, soul, and some blues and gospel. Hal Mooney directs some large band arrangements for the material on this LP without submerging Simone's essential strengths. The more serious and introspective material is more memorable than the good-natured pop selections here. The highlights are her energetic vocal rendition of the Oscar Brown/Nat Adderley composition "Work Song" and her spiritual composition "Come Ye," on which Simone's inspirational vocals are backed by nothing other than minimal percussion.
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1. Don't You Pay Them No Mind

Primary Artist: Nina Simone; Main Performer
Performer: Hal Mooney; Performer
Composer: B. Scott
Richard Ahlert; Composer
Producer: Hal Mooney; Production
Recording Arrangement: Hal Mooney; Production
Composer Lyricist: B. Scott
Richard Ahlert; Other

2. I'm Gonna Leave You

Primary Artist: Nina Simone; Main Performer
Performer: Hal Mooney; Performer
Composer: Rudy Stevenson; Composer
Producer: Hal Mooney; Production
Recording Arrangement: Hal Mooney; Production
Composer Lyricist: Rudy Stevenson; Other

3. Brown Eyed Handsome Man

Primary Artist: Nina Simone; Main Performer
Performer: Hal Mooney; Performer
Composer: Chuck Berry; Composer
Producer: Hal Mooney; Production
Recording Arrangement: Hal Mooney; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chuck Berry; Other

4. Keeper Of The Flame

Primary Artist: Nina Simone; Main Performer
Performer: Hal Mooney; Performer
Composer: Charles Anthony Derringer; Composer
Producer: Hal Mooney; Production
Recording Arrangement: Hal Mooney; Production
Composer Lyricist: Charles Anthony Derringer; Other

5. The Gal From Joe's

Primary Artist: Nina Simone; Main Performer
Performer: Hal Mooney; Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington
Irving Mills; Composer
Producer: Hal Mooney; Production
Recording Arrangement: Hal Mooney; Production
Composer Lyricist: Irving Mills; Other

6. Take Me To The Water

Primary Artist: Nina Simone; Main Performer
Performer: Hal Mooney; Performer
Composer: Nina Simone; Composer
Producer: Hal Mooney; Production
Recording Arrangement: Hal Mooney; Production
Composer Lyricist: Nina Simone; Other

7. I'm Going Back Home

Primary Artist: Nina Simone; Main Performer
Performer: Hal Mooney; Performer
Composer: Rudy Stevenson; Composer
Producer: Hal Mooney; Production
Recording Arrangement: Hal Mooney; Production
Composer Lyricist: Rudy Stevenson; Other

8. I Hold No Grudge

Primary Artist: Nina Simone; Main Performer
Performer: Hal Mooney; Performer
Composer: Angelo Badalamenti
John Clifford; Composer
Producer: Hal Mooney; Production
Recording Arrangement: Hal Mooney; Production
Composer Lyricist: Angelo Badalamenti
John Clifford; Other

9. Come Ye

Primary Artist: Nina Simone; Main Performer
Performer: Hal Mooney; Performer
Composer: Nina Simone; Composer
Conductor: Hal Mooney; Conductor
Producer: Hal Mooney; Production
Recording Arrangement: Hal Mooney; Production
Composer Lyricist: Nina Simone; Other

10. He Ain't Comin' Home No More

Primary Artist: Nina Simone; Main Performer
Performer: Hal Mooney; Performer
Composer: Angelo Baldamenti
John Clifford; Composer
Producer: Hal Mooney; Production
Recording Arrangement: Hal Mooney; Production
Composer Lyricist: John Clifford
Angelo Baldamenti; Other

11. Work Song

Primary Artist: Nina Simone; Main Performer
Performer: Hal Mooney; Performer
Composer: Nat Adderley
Oscar Brown, Jr.; Composer
Producer: Hal Mooney; Production
Recording Arrangement: Hal Mooney; Production
Composer Lyricist: Nat Adderley
Oscar Brown; Other
Jr.: Oscar Brown; Other

12. I Love My Baby

Primary Artist: Nina Simone; Main Performer
Performer: Hal Mooney; Performer
Composer: Andrew Benjamin Stroud; Composer
Producer: Hal Mooney; Production
Recording Arrangement: Hal Mooney; Production
Composer Lyricist: Andrew Benjamin Stroud; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

35 minutes and 5 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1412x1412 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

9/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Vocal, Rock, Standards

Label

Verve Reissues

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1966

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

60249884045