I Put a Spell on You: The Autobiography of Nina Simone

Biographies & Memoirs

Simone, Nina

Arts & Literature

Penguin Books, Ltd.

James Baldwin used to tell Nina Simone, "This is the world you have made for yourself, now you have to live in it." Simone has created for herself a world of magnificent peaks. Often compared to Billie Holiday and Edith Piaf, Simone is known as one of the greatest singers of her generation. She has recorded forty-three albums, ranging from blues to jazz to folk, and her hits like "I Loves You, Porgy," "My Baby Just Cares for Me," "I Put a Spell on You," and "Mississippi Goddam" have confirmed her as an enduring force in popular music. Her song "Young, Gifted, and Black" became the anthem for the Civil Rights Movement and thrust her beyond international stardom into the center of activism. But such worlds as Simone's are not without their grim valleys: disastrous marriages, arrest and the threat of imprisonment, mental breakdown, poverty, and attempted suicide. She has survived these trials and continues to perform throughout Europe and the United States. With undiminished passion and in her unconquerable voice, this is Nina Simone's powerful memoir of her tempestuous life.

I Put A Spell On You: The Autobiography Of Nina Simone

Da Capo Press

The classic autobiography of the iconic singer and pianist, detailing her music and involvement in key moments of the Civil Rights era Born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in small-town North Carolina, Nina Simone changed the face of both music and race relations in America. She struck a chord with bluesy jazz ballads like "Put a Little Sugar in My Bowl" and powerful protest songs such as "Mississippi Goddam" and "To Be Young, Gifted, and Black," the anthem of the American Civil Rights movement. Here are the many lives and loves of Nina Simone, recounted in her unshakable voice.

Da Capo

21 short stories filled with erotic fantasies and desires. These stories are meant to spark your imagination with the intent to fulfill your sexual needs with your partner or by yourself. One who seeks an adventure shall have fun, one who seeks excitement shall have an adventure.

Read Me With Wine, Not Water: A Series of Erotica Short Stories

Literature & Fiction

Erotica

Nina Simone

The popular singer relates how racism forced her to relinquish her dream of becoming the first Black concert pianist and describes her singing career, which has come full circle after a trying period in her life

Pantheon

NINA SIMONE: PUT A SPELL

RANDOM HOUSE UK

Nina's daughter Simone explores the life and career of her mother - the protest singer, jazz chanteuse, blues artist and live performer - sharing her personal thoughts and providing a glimpse of the woman behind the distinctive voice. This two-part documentary features unreleased concert tracks and contributions from some of Nina's closest friends. These include Nina's high school friend Hannah Ferguson; her niece Joyce Stroud; her close friend Verta Mae Grosvenor; concert promoter Ron Delsener; her friend and Elektra Records A&R man Michael Alago, singer Patti Smith; and her drummer for 18 years - Paul Robinson.

Feeling Good The Nina Simone Story

Arts & Photography

Sue Clark Productions

Music

BBC Physical Audio

You're the Voice - Nina Simone: Piano/vocal/guitar

International Music Publications

Play Piano with Nina Simone

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