High Priestess of Soul

by Nina Simone

High Priestess of Soul cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: January 1967
  • Label: Philips
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 35:14
  • Community rating: 4.06/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Showcasing her ability to seamlessly integrate disparate musical traditions, Simone moves from driving gospel rhythms to restrained, classical-leaning piano ballads. The arrangements rely on a tight jazz combo bolstered by subtle choral backing, highlighting her fluid, dynamic vocal control.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, soulful, orchestral, piano, spirituality, ballad

Tracklist

  1. Don't You Pay Them No Mind (3:06)
  2. I'm Gonna Leave You (2:16)
  3. Brown Eyed Handsome Man (2:02)
  4. Keeper Of The Flame (3:22)
  5. The Gal From Joe's (2:43)
  6. Take Me To The Water (2:49)
  7. I'm Going Back Home (2:47)
  8. I Hold No Grudge (2:17)
  9. Come Ye (3:34)
  10. He Ain't Comin' Home No More (3:06)
  11. Work Song (3:03)
  12. I Love My Baby (4:03)

Credits

  • Nina Simone - primary artist, adapted by, written-by
  • Jack McMahon - edited by
  • Del Shields - liner notes
  • Hal Mooney - producer, arranged by
  • Bobby Scott - written-by
  • Richard Ahlert - written-by
  • Rudy Stevenson - written-by
  • Chuck Berry - written-by
  • Charles Derringer - written-by
  • Duke Ellington - written-by
  • Irving Mills - written-by
  • Andy Badale - written-by
  • John Clifford - written-by
  • Nat Adderley - written-by
  • Oscar Brown Jr. - written-by
  • Andy Stroud - written-by

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