NINA SIMONE - A Single Woaman (1993) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Vocalist, composer and pianist Nina Simone returned from a lengthy self-imposed exile in 1993 with an autobiography and outstanding CD highlighting her still impressive singing and interpretative skills in an intriguing context, surrounded by strings and guitars. While the backdrops were lush and occasionally corny, Simone's deep, penetrating voice, careful pacing and dramatic delivery kept the songs from becoming sappy. While she's always been a great protest and political singer, Simone is also a superb romantic/love song stylist. Simone remains among America's premier performers, and this CD was a welcome addition to her sparkling legacy. Ron Wynn
Tracklist :
1     A Single Woman 3:33
Arranged By – Jeremy Lubbock
Bass – John Clayton
Drums – Jeffrey Hamilton
Piano – Michael Melvoin
Written-By – Rod McKuen
2     Lonesome Cities 3:08
Arranged By – John Clayton
Bass – Jim Hughart
Drums – Jeffrey Hamilton
Percussion – Larry Bunker
Piano – Michael Melvoin
Written-By – Rod McKuen    
3     If I Should Lose You 3:59
Arranged By – Richard Evans
Bass – John Clayton
Drums – Jeffrey Hamilton
Guitar – John Chiodini
Piano – Michael Melvoin
Written-By – Leo Robin, Ralph Rainger    
4     The Folks Who Live on the Hill 3:39
Arranged By – Jeremy Lubbock
Bass – John Clayton
Drums – Jeffrey Hamilton
Piano – Michael Melvoin
Written-By – Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein II
5     Love's Been Good to Me 3:57
Arranged By – Richard Evans
Bass – John Clayton
Drums – Jeffrey Hamilton
Guitar – John Chiodini
Piano – Michael Melvoin
Written-By – Rod McKuen    
6     Papa, Can You Hear Me? 4:22
Arranged By – Jeremy Lubbock, Nina Simone
Bass – John Clayton
Drums – Jeffrey Hamilton
Orchestrated By – Jeremy Lubbock
Piano – Michael Melvoin
Written-By – Alan & Marilyn Bergman, Michel Legrand
7     Il N'Y a Pas d'Amour Heureux 6:26
Arranged By – John Clayton
Bass – Jim Hughart
Drums – Jeffrey Hamilton*
Percussion – Larry Bunker
Piano – Michael Melvoin*
Written-By – Georges Brassens, Louis Aragon
8     Just Say I Love Him 4:29
Arranged By – Nina Simone
Bass – John Clayton
Drums – Paul Robinson
Guitar – Al Shackman
Piano – Nina Simone
Written-By – Jack Val, Jimmy Dale, Martin Kalmanoff
9     The More I See You 2:42
Arranged By – John Clayton
Bass – John Clayton
Drums – Jeffrey Hamilton
Guitar – John Chiodini
Piano – Michael Melvoin
Trumpet – Jack Sheldon
Written-By – Harry Warren, Mack Gordon    
10     Marry Me 2:51
Arranged By – Nina Simone
Bass – John Clayton
Drums – Jeffrey Hamilton
Guitar – John Chiodini
Piano – Michael Melvoin
Written-By – Nina Simone