“There’s something about older black singers that I just love. Soul?” ...Yes. You’re hearing & feeling SOUL music. Newer singers think soul means emotion or passion. But soul is deeper than that. The chills you get don’t lie.
That's Nina on the piano she was a classically trained pianist pure class ....legend in her own lifetime ..you goin lookin for your musical roots ..you bring one big shovel man I would ...I've been listening to Black American gospel music ,soul since I was 12yrs old now I'm a 67yrs old white man in Ireland and praise God ..still listening enjoy your journey son ...
I'm sixty years "white" woman in Wisconsin... and although my family was always "musical" - I had no older relatives to show me the way... so I was in my late twenties/thirties before I came to appreciate a lot of this (while living in Boston area) my best friend and I used to play cards (not for money - but always joking: if you win - whatever you want) - I won big, and he took me to a Nina Simone concert -- I knew a bit -but she just blew me away! -- she was the "Empress" -- I'll never forget it...
Well GinMae I recently replyed to a documentary of Lisa,, Simone Nina's daughter telling the story of meeting her Moma in 66/67 backstage when I was 14yrs old because I was in her fan club and yeah what an experience but to my amazement Lisa herself replyed to my comment which I was so flattered ....bottom line you can't buy class ye got it or ye don't ...Stay safe in these difficult times..and Let the music play ...
@@jackbutler2989 You got that right, Jack! What an amazing experience that must have been - both meeting Mom and hearing from daughter -- you stay safe, too -- and yes, the music will always play!
Her story was so tragic and her talent is a national treasure. She could have done so much more but what the world and her allowed we are truly blessed.
I remember where I was sitting and living when Nina Simone's voice cut through....She is amazing! Movies about her life and "Here Comes the Sun," Mississippi Goddamn --many more songs....
ITS THE SOUL SOUND!!!!! Nailed it. Plus hard crafted instrumental mastery whether voice, piano etc. she was a concert level pianist who became a lounge singer n then a legend! See the documentary Whatever Happened Miss Simone!!
The Queen! A musical genius. “Old” Black singers changed us all with their voices, brilliance snd music. A Change Is Gonna Come is a must by Sam Cooke. It’s a joy watching you react. ❤️
Simone's version of "I Put a Spell On You" is super torchy too. Also, check out her version of "Nobody's Fault But Mine" and then follow that up with Led Zeppelin's version. You won't be disappointed.
I can't believe you never reacted to Nina Simone. Been watching you for months and you have reacted to so many older songs. This is the song I listen to before very USTA 'old lady' tennis match. It's calms and it peps you up at the same time. But MOST importantly it gives ME that confident swagger. Love this song.
Even people who don't know they've heard Nina have heard Nina. No other artist in history has had their music in as many movies, tv shows and commercials. Her version of Ne Me Quitte Pas makes me cry every time and I've been listening to her for over 20 years. She is utterly timeless and so under recognized its a crime.
Your reaction did not disappoint 💯💯💯 Do "I Put a Spell on You" and "Sinnerman". It probably sounds familiar because she is well loved and her music is in many films. Those were violins, and with her strong vibrato, it's a divine combination. Watch her perform live!
What you’re listening to and hearing is GREATNESS! REAL voices, instruments, soul (because you feel it in your heart and deep down in your being) and NO autotunes. Peace...Be and Stay Safe!!!
Yes the violin. Love Nina Simone! The days before auto-tune, you could hear the nuances of the voices, people had to be good at singing. The best ones, to me had the talent & technique, but most of all the ❤. You could hear all that before auto-tune.
You're right And it's not only autotune killing the voice, it's also faked/computer produced instrumentals, bad arrangements, missing harmonies and most of all bad mixing without any dynamics A good mix must breath, most songs today don't do that at all...
There's a good documentary on Netflix I think called "What Happened, Miss Simone" that takes a good look at her and her career. I never heard of her until I saw that docu, and I never knew about this song or any of her others until then. So unique and power level 9000.
She is my goddess. i was 19.young middle class white girl, 1965 ..just back to school from Freedom Christmas in Alabama, registering voters ...heart broken from first love, full of shock at my realization of the racism i am heir to...hurt to my soul and my teacher that had been driving for 12 hours, walked in the house and put on Nina Simone singing Cotton Eyed Joe and I have never been the same. She belongs to all ages...she is genre-less. she overcomes. Listen to Strange Fruit by Billie Holiday. part of Nina's soul. Maybe by yourself...no cameras. Listen to everything she wrote...and the music Nina invented. Feel her.
NIna is very special. She trained as a concert pianist and then moved into Jazz and Soul and wrote some of her own material, (Young Gifted And Black is brilliant as is Mississippi Goddam), and her versions of Wild Is The Wind and Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood I'm sure would move you.
Part of the instrumental has been used in commercials! Blasphemy! LOL Loved your reaction. She touched you deeply, yes she did. If you love her, this song touches you every time. Cried twice today listeining to it. Once during your reaction. Get to know all her songs, you'll be the richer for it. I think that what you are looking for as the type of sound that this is, it"s a "slave" or "negro spiritual" sound. It touches the soul so deep, you almost feel like you're spriit is leaving your body! Check out the songs used in Alvin Ailey's dance "Revelations." for the choral sound. Peace and Love
Yes sir, bring back the lounges, the women who had demure, soulful. Modern women flash too much.. You're great to watch react and listen Like those keys in the piano in the background. Terrific stuff.
Nina Simone is an American Treasure; she was never satisfied with an arrangement to any song until she infused soul into them. Another legendary song and artist you would enjoy checking out is "Stay With Me " by Lorraine Ellison! Pure Gold!
Just checked out your reaction to the late Ms.Etta James and i loved your reaction brutha keep it up you have a knew subscriber...you have to check out Ms.Etta James other song that made her famous its called "AT LAST'
You won’t regret these two: Billy Ocean "Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car" Seals “Crazy”...BTW, make sure it’s the “Young” version of Seals (when he had hair). The video & song is outstanding!! 👍👍👍
I thoroughly enjoy your reactions... If you truly love old school Soul singers, you’ve got to react to Lisa Fischer live singing “How Can I Ease The Pain !”. She use to sing backup for Luther Vandross!
What a rich powerful. Group of artists to discovering. Netflix has a documentary on Nina Simone. Brillion complicated tragic amazing woman. Sam Cooke Is another great documentary on Netflix very important African American. Music legend. God bless you on your journey young man.
Blues! It's blues! The great ancestor of all your other music that your parents turned their back on. From back when people actually sang out of an ancient tradition -- and actually SANG.
*The 3 Kings of the Blues* Albert King 'The Velvet Bulldozer' *I'll Sing The Blues For You* 1972 ruclips.net/video/6SP5JHLqXM8/видео.html Freddie King 'The Texas Cannonball' *Same Old Blues* 1974 ruclips.net/video/1nBdMJp2hj4/видео.html BB King 'The King Of The Blues' *Why I Sing The Blues* 1983 ruclips.net/video/HJrZ1LAOLYQ/видео.html He really, really paid his dues: Live albums: 16 Studio albums: 43 Singles: 138
Young man...you just jumped headfirst into a CLASSIC!! Congratulations!! If you need more suggestions, I have a list. Lorraine Ellison-Stay With Me Baby Bill Withers-Ain't No Sunshine, Lovely Day, Grandma's Hands Donny Hathaway-A Song for You Nina Simone-Sinnerman Etta James-At Last Billie Holiday-Strange Fruit Sam Cooke-A Change is Gonna Come Aretha Franklin-Respect, Chain of Fools, Natural Woman Louis Armstrong-Wonderful World Marvin Gaye-What's Going On
She's also the pianist. Just badass.
Nina is a queen 🙌🏻 Enjoy!
“There’s something about older black singers that I just love. Soul?” ...Yes. You’re hearing & feeling SOUL music. Newer singers think soul means emotion or passion. But soul is deeper than that. The chills you get don’t lie.
Something you love about them? Like...they were awesome, maybe?
I love Nina. Her voice just resonates so much passion. You feel every emotion with every word. She is magic.
Check out Etta James,Sarah Vaughn ,Billie holiday and Ella Fitzgerald - all legendary singers
Don’t forget Dinah Washington
Mahalia Jackson.
Nina still devastates me every time, after all the years. 💜💚💛
That's Nina on the piano she was a classically trained pianist pure class ....legend in her own lifetime ..you goin lookin for your musical roots ..you bring one big shovel man I would ...I've been listening to Black American gospel music ,soul since I was 12yrs old now I'm a 67yrs old white man in Ireland and praise God ..still listening enjoy your journey son ...
I'm sixty years "white" woman in Wisconsin... and although my family was always "musical" - I had no older relatives to show me the way... so I was in my late twenties/thirties before I came to appreciate a lot of this (while living in Boston area) my best friend and I used to play cards (not for money - but always joking: if you win - whatever you want) - I won big, and he took me to a Nina Simone concert -- I knew a bit -but she just blew me away! -- she was the "Empress" -- I'll never forget it...
Well GinMae I recently replyed to a documentary of Lisa,, Simone Nina's daughter telling the story of meeting her Moma in 66/67 backstage when I was 14yrs old because I was in her fan club and yeah what an experience but to my amazement Lisa herself replyed to my comment which I was so flattered ....bottom line you can't buy class ye got it or ye don't ...Stay safe in these difficult times..and Let the music play ...
@@jackbutler2989 You got that right, Jack! What an amazing experience that must have been - both meeting Mom and hearing from daughter -- you stay safe, too -- and yes, the music will always play!
@@GinMae thank you. GinMae a big Bear hug comin atcha x
@@jackbutler2989 Wow - feels great - back atcha! xoxo
There’s a lot of emotional pain in that amazing voice!
One of my all time favorites
Maybe check out Etta James, Mary Wells
Aretha Franklin.
I have to say, it’s a beautiful experience to watch you experience these phenomenal black artists for the first time.
This woman...geeesh. ❤️❤️❤️
Love Nina Simone!!! Her voice and style is timeless. 👍❤
For black history month,please include Nina Simone ,"Mississippi god damn" 🇨🇦😷
my comment exactly
Her story was so tragic and her talent is a national treasure. She could have done so much more but what the world and her allowed we are truly blessed.
Sang it Simone. Be free. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
She's the 👌 love her songs there's so much meaning in them..love your reactions to all music and I believe you have an old soul..love you..
I remember where I was sitting and living when Nina Simone's voice cut through....She is amazing! Movies about her life and "Here Comes the Sun," Mississippi Goddamn --many more songs....
Nina Simone is every emotion in the universe wrapped in one voice and song
Great song, great performance, great singer!!
ITS THE SOUL SOUND!!!!!
Nailed it.
Plus hard crafted instrumental mastery whether voice, piano etc.
she was a concert level pianist who became a lounge singer n then a legend!
See the documentary Whatever Happened Miss Simone!!
Well, someone is about to be blown away 💗 Can't wait for your reaction to her!
Your moment of silent respect at the end....the truest applause.
The Queen! A musical genius. “Old” Black singers changed us all with their voices, brilliance snd music. A Change Is Gonna Come is a must by Sam Cooke. It’s a joy watching you react. ❤️
Simone's version of "I Put a Spell On You" is super torchy too. Also, check out her version of "Nobody's Fault But Mine" and then follow that up with Led Zeppelin's version. You won't be disappointed.
Find her documentary. "What happened Miss Simone" her life is tragic yet amazing. She made her mark on black history for sure!
Legend - Pure beauty, perfection.
Fantastic voice so much feeling . On my play list.
Automatic like because Nina Simone??? Heck yes! Love her and love her singing this song ❤
Oooh I can't wait for this. Bro, be prepared to be blown away!
I love the way on the second or third note you just sunk down into your chair. You get it.
LOL. trying to process after the song is over. I feel ya, man. Incredible song from Ms. Simone.
Nina is the quintessential soul, blues, jazz singer on the keys 😎
UNREAL FANTASTIC GOOD. LOVE IT❣️
Love me some Nina, amazing...Thank you Twon Peace
Lean On Me Bill Withers
I can't believe you never reacted to Nina Simone. Been watching you for months and you have reacted to so many older songs. This is the song I listen to before very USTA 'old lady' tennis match. It's calms and it peps you up at the same time. But MOST importantly it gives ME that confident swagger.
Love this song.
Best reaction yet, Mate! Cold and wet here in the UK, but you and Nina bought some warmth. Peace and Love
Watch her performing Bob Dylan's "Ballad of Hollis Brown" live - totally spellbinding ... amazing performance
Yaaasssss!!! Nina Simone was so real and intense. Loved your reaction ❤❤❤
I love your facial expressions, my favourite reactor for this type of music 😍
Even people who don't know they've heard Nina have heard Nina. No other artist in history has had their music in as many movies, tv shows and commercials. Her version of Ne Me Quitte Pas makes me cry every time and I've been listening to her for over 20 years. She is utterly timeless and so under recognized its a crime.
Your reaction did not disappoint 💯💯💯
Do "I Put a Spell on You" and "Sinnerman". It probably sounds familiar because she is well loved and her music is in many films.
Those were violins, and with her strong vibrato, it's a divine combination.
Watch her perform live!
What you’re listening to and hearing is GREATNESS! REAL voices, instruments, soul (because you feel it in your heart and deep down in your being) and NO autotunes. Peace...Be and Stay Safe!!!
Her music will live forever and ever.
That stank face tho! Heart this so hard!
Legend. No one like Nina Simone, she's just huge. I get the chills when I listen to her. thank you!
The lady knows how to sing, you cannot un-hear her ….. love her 🇬🇧x
Yes the violin. Love Nina Simone! The days before auto-tune, you could hear the nuances of the voices, people had to be good at singing. The best ones, to me had the talent & technique, but most of all the ❤. You could hear all that before auto-tune.
You're right
And it's not only autotune killing the voice, it's also faked/computer produced instrumentals, bad arrangements, missing harmonies and most of all bad mixing without any dynamics
A good mix must breath, most songs today don't do that at all...
Effin love this song!!! Listened to this on a good trip and I will never forget it... Ever
She also sang My baby just ares for me. It's a lot of fun.💛
Unbelievably beautiful! Thank you man......thank you! After hearing this, now I'm feeling good! 😽
Nina's the Queen of all music, there is no finer musician to have walked this earth. Mighty doesn't cover it.
There was no one like Simone at the time, and no one like her since. She is a treasure.
Bro the amount of energy this song has I can’t find it in any other song, it leaves you speechless
I appreciate your reaction and open love for the old new.
Etta James - At Last will blow you away ❤️
😊 I loved watching you feel this song! That was great
There's a good documentary on Netflix I think called "What Happened, Miss Simone" that takes a good look at her and her career. I never heard of her until I saw that docu, and I never knew about this song or any of her others until then. So unique and power level 9000.
I’m so glad you reacted to this.
Son House "Death Letter Blues", because Nina didn´t leave much to say. Stunning voice, beautiful song.
She is my goddess. i was 19.young middle class white girl, 1965 ..just back to school from Freedom Christmas in Alabama, registering voters ...heart broken from first love, full of shock at my realization of the racism i am heir to...hurt to my soul and my teacher that had been driving for 12 hours, walked in the house and put on Nina Simone singing Cotton Eyed Joe and I have never been the same. She belongs to all ages...she is genre-less. she overcomes. Listen to Strange Fruit by Billie Holiday. part of Nina's soul. Maybe by yourself...no cameras. Listen to everything she wrote...and the music Nina invented. Feel her.
She was fearless and powerful and oh so angry at the injustice of the world. Let Nina Simone rule the world.
LOL. Speechless.
NATURAL VOICE IS THE BEST- 🖤🌸✨
NIna is very special. She trained as a concert pianist and then moved into Jazz and Soul and wrote some of her own material, (Young Gifted And Black is brilliant as is Mississippi Goddam), and her versions of Wild Is The Wind and Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood I'm sure would move you.
This is one of my favourite songs, Ninas on fire!
Part of the instrumental has been used in commercials! Blasphemy! LOL Loved your reaction. She touched you deeply, yes she did. If you love her, this song touches you every time. Cried twice today listeining to it. Once during your reaction. Get to know all her songs, you'll be the richer for it. I think that what you are looking for as the type of sound that this is, it"s a "slave" or "negro spiritual" sound. It touches the soul so deep, you almost feel like you're spriit is leaving your body! Check out the songs used in Alvin Ailey's dance "Revelations." for the choral sound. Peace and Love
Yes sir, bring back the lounges, the women who had demure, soulful. Modern women flash too much..
You're great to watch react and listen
Like those keys in the piano in the background.
Terrific stuff.
I think it was in a commercial in the last couple years. That’s probably where you heard it. Grrrreat song, of course!
Nina Simone is an American Treasure; she was never satisfied with an arrangement to any song until she infused soul into them. Another legendary song and artist you would enjoy checking out is "Stay With Me " by Lorraine Ellison! Pure Gold!
This auntie loves your channel, and reaction videos. Much love, and success to you nephew. ❤
'Young, Gifted & Black' is for you..........
Loved the SCATTIN' !!!
She was an activist! Brilliant!!!!
What you call the doo-ops, is scat singing. It was featured in the 90's film The Assassin, staring Bridget Fonda.
Nina Simone was pure soul!!
Just checked out your reaction to the late Ms.Etta James and i loved your reaction brutha keep it up you have a knew subscriber...you have to check out Ms.Etta James other song that made her famous its called "AT LAST'
This song 💜
Mind: Blown.
You got blessed son
⚜️ Oooooooh, Nina Simone! ⚜️
You should play more of the motown, soul music from the past. Cannot beat it.
Nina Simone - Sinnerman... amazing. You should listen to it.
You won’t regret these two:
Billy Ocean "Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car"
Seals “Crazy”...BTW, make sure it’s the “Young” version of Seals (when he had hair).
The video & song is outstanding!! 👍👍👍
If you don’t feel this song in your soul you don’t have one ,wow ! Amazing discovery isn’t it ?
I thoroughly enjoy your reactions... If you truly love old school Soul singers, you’ve got to react to Lisa Fischer live singing “How Can I Ease The Pain !”. She use to sing backup for Luther Vandross!
Hey Twon, she has a Documentary on Netflix. What happened, Miss Simone. Definitely worth watching
What a rich powerful. Group of artists to discovering. Netflix has a documentary on Nina Simone. Brillion complicated tragic amazing woman. Sam Cooke Is another great documentary on Netflix very important African American. Music legend. God bless you on your journey young man.
You should react to Nina Simone Blackbird. I love Nina!
Blues! It's blues! The great ancestor of all your other music that your parents turned their back on. From back when people actually sang out of an ancient tradition -- and actually SANG.
*The 3 Kings of the Blues*
Albert King
'The Velvet Bulldozer'
*I'll Sing The Blues For You* 1972
ruclips.net/video/6SP5JHLqXM8/видео.html
Freddie King
'The Texas Cannonball'
*Same Old Blues* 1974
ruclips.net/video/1nBdMJp2hj4/видео.html
BB King
'The King Of The Blues'
*Why I Sing The Blues* 1983
ruclips.net/video/HJrZ1LAOLYQ/видео.html
He really, really paid his dues:
Live albums: 16
Studio albums: 43
Singles: 138
Gotta love talent
If I am not mistaken. This song has been sampled in commercials.
Yeah Bro! Yeah!!
Soul n Jazz.
Ur look at the end says it all.
Try SINNERMAN
and
I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl
Mississippi Goddamn
Irma Thomas's 'Anyone Who Knows What Love Is' is great and should sound familiar.
Yes Yes Yes!!!
Just wow 😲 :)
Holy moly! This is one of the best songs on the planet! I'm so glad you dig it
Nina Simone was one of a kind!!!
Young man...you just jumped headfirst into a CLASSIC!! Congratulations!! If you need more suggestions, I have a list.
Lorraine Ellison-Stay With Me Baby
Bill Withers-Ain't No Sunshine, Lovely Day, Grandma's Hands
Donny Hathaway-A Song for You
Nina Simone-Sinnerman
Etta James-At Last
Billie Holiday-Strange Fruit
Sam Cooke-A Change is Gonna Come
Aretha Franklin-Respect, Chain of Fools, Natural Woman
Louis Armstrong-Wonderful World
Marvin Gaye-What's Going On