Nina Simone
Forbidden Fruit
gatefold version
Compilation album by Nina Simone, which features some of her most well-known and beloved recordings. This collection includes songs from various stages of Simone's career and features her signature blend of jazz, blues, soul, and gospel influences. The album was released in 2011 by Sony Music and includes 21 tracks.
Tracklist:
- Feeling Good
- I Put A Spell On You
- I Loves You, Porgy
- Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
- Love Me Or Leave Me
- Ain't Got No / I Got Life
- Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out
- Sinnerman
- I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl
- Mississippi Goddam
- Don't Smoke In Bed
- My Baby Just Cares For Me
- Work Song
- Ne Me Quitte Pas
- See Line Woman
- Four Women
- Wild Is The Wind
- To Love Somebody
- Here Comes The Sun
- Mr. Bojangles
- I Shall Be Released
The album showcases Simone's incredible vocal range and versatility as an artist, with tracks ranging from the politically charged "Mississippi Goddam" to the sultry "I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl" and the tender "I Loves You, Porgy." It also includes her iconic version of "Feeling Good" and the classic "My Baby Just Cares for Me." Overall, "Her Ultimate Collection" serves as a testament to Simone's enduring legacy as a musician and activist.