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Title: Not what it could have been
Review: Nina Simone is one of my favorite singers.She has a powerful voice that is deeply expressive.Usually her arrangements complement the meaning of the song.I think of 'Wild is the Wind' with her passionate, swirling piano playing.(Not on the CD under review.)"Here Comes the Sun" should have been a great CD. It has many excellent songs on it. But for some reason Nina is not at her best.Her singing just does not get across the emotion she is capable of. Many of the songs have a 'pop' accompaniment with vocal backing, which takes the punch out of them.'My Way' has a frantic beat throughout, which to me just does not sound right.Only 'I Loves You Porgy' and 'My Baby Just Cares for Me' showcase the real Nina Simone, and these tracks are available on other CDs. Thankfully there are many other Nina Simone CDs around which present this great artist in her true colors.
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