Strange Fruit: Rare Studio & Live Recordings

Description

Compilation of rare tracks from the initial stages of Nina Simone’s career. Among the treasures are her seldom-heard earliest recordings, made in Atlantic City in 1956, as well as four singles waxed for Colpix, and various live recordings from the same period.

Tracklisting

Disc 1
1. I Loves You Porgy – Nina Simone (5.11)
2. Since My Lover Has Gone – Nina Simone (3.53)
3. Black Is the Colour of My True Love’s Hair – Nina Simone (3.40)
4. Lovin’ Woman – Nina Simone (2.21)
5. Baubles, Bangles and Beads – Nina Simone (3.20)
6. Since My Lover Has Gone #2 – Nina Simone (2.48)
7. If Only for Tonight – Nina Simone (3.05)
8. Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out – Nina Simone (2.44)
9. Come On Back, Jack – Nina Simone (2.19)
10. I Love to Love – Nina Simone (5.25)
11. Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out #2 – Nina Simone (7.58)
12. I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl – Nina Simone (2.46)
13. Strange Fruit – Nina Simone (3.27)

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