Little Girl Blue

by Nina Simone

Little Girl Blue cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: February 1959
  • Label: Bethlehem
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 45:48
  • Community rating: 4.53/5 from 8 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

On her debut, 'Little Girl Blue', Nina Simone showcases her classically-informed piano technique and deeply expressive vocals within an intimate trio setting featuring bassist Jimmy Bond and drummer Albert 'Tootie' Heath. Recorded in a single 1957 session and released in 1959, the album established her unique artistry by blending jazz, blues, and pop standards and produced her first hit with 'I Loves You, Porgy', despite contractual disputes that led her to sell the master recordings for a small one-time payment before the album's eventual success.

Genres

Descriptors: vocal, piano, classic, elegant, bluesy

Tracklist

  1. Mood Indigo (04:06)
  2. Don't Smoke in Bed (03:15)
  3. He Needs Me (02:32)
  4. Little Girl Blue (04:21)
  5. Love Me or Leave Me (03:26)
  6. My Baby Just Cares For Me (03:41)
  7. Good Bait (05:33)
  8. Plain Gold Ring (03:58)
  9. You'll Never Walk Alone (03:49)
  10. I Loves You, Porgy (04:13)
  11. Central Park Blues (06:54)

Credits

  • Nina Simone - vocals, piano, arrangements
  • Jimmy Bond - double bass
  • Albert “Tootie” Heath - drums
  • Joseph Muranyi - liner notes
  • Chuck Stewart - photography

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