Posted 2 months ago
keramikos
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I was going to post the Creedence Clearwater Revival version of "I Put a Spell on You," but I seem to have misplaced it (a temporary problem, I hope), and regrettably, I don't yet have the Screamin' Jay Hawkins original (that's being remedied).
Anyway, Nina Simone's version is definitely no slouch. If Miss Nina puts a spell on you, then you've been properly hexed. };-)
ETA 20191028: Don't ask me why I couldn't find my CCR version of this tune yesterday; it was right where it was supposed to be. >8-0
I'll add the Screamin' Jay Hawkins original version when it arrives.
ETA 20191031: Adding the Screamin' Jay Hawkins original. It's not in my hands yet, but it's bought and paid for, so close enough. };-)
REFERENCE:
https://www.discogs.com/Nina-Simone-Verve-Jazz-Masters-17/master/393447
I Put A Spell On You Nina Simone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UppUCB5V-w
Speaking of C.C.R., I have the sheet music to their every single recording they made.
Great Post!!
Thomas.
Happy Halloween keramikos & this is a great post, Nina Simone was a fave jazz singer of mine, I loved her Oh Baltimore from the late 70s
Brunswick, Thanks. :-)
I recall reading an interview in which Fogerty expressed regret for not further developing his guitar skills when he was younger, and all I could think (besides that his guitar work sounded fine to me) was "Who cares? Listen to that voice!"
Newfld, Thanks. :-)
Yeah, Simone was something, wasn't she?
https://www.discogs.com/Creedence-Clearwater-Revival-Featuring-John-Fogerty-Chronicle-The-20-Greatest-Hits/master/55427
Creedence Clearwater Revival - I Put A Spell On You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XI6kiDp1dg
Love Ms Simone, and your misspent life’s treasures.
Janasvo, Thank you. :-)
I've come to the somewhat reluctant realization that I do have a few collections.
I say "somewhat reluctant," because I when I shuffle off this mortal coil, my unenthusiastic sibling might be burdened with them.
In addition to my musical recordings (which probably is the most extensive of my collections), I recently realized that designer silk scarves must constitute a collection, given the number of them. That, and coffee mugs. >8-0
If I seem less than enthusiastic myself, please understand that I'm not casting aspersions on anybody else who has collections. People who collect are preserving history.
REFERENCES:
https://www.discogs.com/Screamin-Jay-Hawkins-The-Singles-Collection-The-Original-Hit-Singles-Bonus-Album/release/6301787
Hawkins, Screamin Jay - I Put A Spell On You - 1956
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6md-P35BGM8
I LOVE this album and have listened to it thousands of times! from ' i put a spell on you' to 'mississipi goddam' - all fabulous!
ho2cultcha, Thanks. :-)
Yeah, Simone's cover of "Pirate Jenny" will put the fear in ya. };-)
Nina Simone - Pirate Jenny Live 1964
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7awW5nrDHk
https://dustedmagazine.tumblr.com/post/183632765267/why-brecht-now-vol-ii-nina-simone-sings-pirate