Wild Is the Wind

by Nina Simone

Wild Is the Wind cover art

Compiled from various sessions recorded between 1964 and 1965, 'Wild Is the Wind' paradoxically stands as one of Nina Simone's most cohesive statements, showcasing her vast interpretive range. The album's arrangements pivot from the stark, minimalist backing of bowed bass and piano on "Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair" to the potent social commentary of the self-penned original, "Four Women." Despite being assembled from outtakes, the record's focus on Simone's commanding piano and vocal delivery creates a consistently intimate and romantic mood, securing its legacy as a landmark recording of the 1960s.

Genres

  • Vocal Jazz
  • Soul

Tracklist

  1. I Love Your Lovin' Ways
  2. Four Women
  3. What More Can I Say?
  4. Lilac Wine
  5. That's All I Ask
  6. Break Down And Let It All Out
  7. Why Keep On Breaking My Heart
  8. Wild Is The Wind
  9. Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair
  10. If I Should Lose You
  11. Either Way I Lose