Product details
- Label Verve Records
- Artist Nina Simone
- Format 1LP
- Country United States
- Released Date 2023
- Genre Jazz
- Sealed Yes
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You've Got To Learn by Nina Simone.
Nina Simone delivers transformative artistry in this essential recording.
Musical Analysis:
Nina Simone's performance delivers authentic emotional power rooted in blues tradition. The balance between technical skill and expression defines great blues.
Album Story:
“You’ve Got To Learn,” released by the iconic Nina Simone on Verve Records, stands as a testament to the extraordinary fusion of jazz, soul, and poignant social commentary that characterizes her work. This album, recorded in the early 1960s, features Simone's exquisite vocal delivery intertwined with a sense of urgency and vulnerability that captivates the listener. Each track presents a blend of rich instrumentation and deeply personal lyrics, reflecting her intense emotions and experiences. With powerful songs like "Backlash Blues" and "You've Got to Learn," Simone channels the struggles of the civil rights movement while simultaneously exploring themes of love, heartache, and resilience. The underlying themes are as relevant today as they were then, making the album a timeless piece not just of music, but of history.
What sets “You’ve Got To Learn” apart is its raw honesty and Simone's remarkable ability to convey the collective pain and hope of her generation. The album brilliantly showcases her artistic evolution, merging classical influences with heartfelt
Pressing Details:
Recorded live, Saturday, July 2. 1966 at the Newport Jazz Festival
Newly-Discovered Historic Concert Performance
Magenta vinyl
Hype Sticker on shrinkwrap:
Happy Birthday,
Miss Simone
Verve 90 logo
STDDNINA90
Cat # and "KR" etched in runouts, rest stamped.
Made in Canada
Track Listing:
A1. You've Got To Learn
A2. I Loves You, Porgy
A3. Blues For Mama
B1. Be My Husband
B2. Mississippi Goddam
B3. Music For Lovers
Sound Quality:
Raw, immediate energy with perfect balance – warm guitar tone, powerful vocals, solid rhythm. High-quality pressing with excellent tracking and quiet surfaces.
Collector's Notes:
Essential for serious collectors – a piece of musical history with lasting value.
Artist: Nina Simone
Format: 1LP
Genre: Jazz
Label: Verve Records
Catalog Number: B0037882-01
Release Year: 2023
Country: United States
Condition: Sealed (New)
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