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Nina Simone: High Priestess of Soul

In January 1967, “Philips” label released “High Priestess of Soul”, the 16th Nina Simone album. It was recorded 1965 – 1966, in New York City, and was produced by Hal Mooney.

Personnel:

  • Nina Simone – vocals, piano, arrangements
  • Hal Mooney – arrangements, conductor
  • Jack McMahon – editing
  • Del Shields – liner notes

Track listing:

  1. Don’t You Pay Them No Mind – Richard Ahlert, Bobby Scott
  2. I’m Gonna Leave You – Rudy Stevenson
  3. Brown Eyed Handsome Man – Chuck Berry
  4. Keeper of the Flame – Charles Derringer
  5. The Gal from Joe’s – Duke Ellington. Irving Mills
  6. Take Me to the Water – Nina Simone
  7. I’m Going Back Home – Rudy Stevenson
  8. I Hold No Grudge – Angela Badalamenti, John Clifford
  9. Come Ye – Nina Simone
  10. He Ain’t Comin’ Home No More – Angelo Badalamenti, John Clifford
  11. Work Song – Nat Adderley, Oscar Brown
  12. I Love My Baby – Andrew Benjamin Stroud

Nicky Wire: Intimism

On July 3, 2023, Nicky Wire self-released “Intimism”, his second studio album. It was recorded in 2023, at “Door to the River” in Caerleon, Wales, “Faster Studios” in Cardiff, Wales, and was produced by Loz Williams and Nicky Wire.

Personnel:

  • Nicky Wire – vocals, guitar, bass, piano, percussion
  • Dave Eringa – mixing

Track listing:

All tracks by Nicky Wire.

  1. Contact Sheets
  2. Ballad for the Baby Blue
  3. You Wear Your Broken Heart Like a Dress
  4. Migraine No. 1
  5. A Perfect Place to Grow
  6. White Mask
  7. Under California Skies
  8. Keeper of the Flame
  9. Tactical Retreat
  10. Migraine No.2
  11. Saudade
  12. As the Light Fades Away