Nina Simone – Songs Of The Poets : Dylan, Harrison & Simone

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Tracklist

A1		Just Like A Woman Written-By – Dylan*
A2		The Backlash Blues Lyrics By – Hughes* Music By – Simone* Producer – Joe Rene*
A3		Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues Written-By – Dylan*
A4		I Shall Be Released Written-By – Dylan*
B1		Here Comes The Sun Arranged By – Harold Wheeler, Nina Simone Written-By – Harrison*
B2		The Times They Are A-Changin' Written-By – Dylan*
B3		I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl Written-By – Simone*
B4		To Be Young Gifted And Black Arranged By – Nina Simone Orchestrated By – Weldon Irvine Written-By – Simone, Irvine

℗ 1976 RCA Records

A2 recorded live at Westbury Music Fair

	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
New Submission	Songs Of The Poets : Dylan, Harrison & Simone (LP, Compilation)	RCA Victor	APL1-1788	France	1976
New Submission	Songs Of The Poets : Dylan, Harrison & Simone (LP, Compilation)	RCA	APL1-1788	Australia	1976
New Submission	Songs Of The Poets : Dylan, Harrison & Simone (8-Track Cartridge, Compilation)	RCA	APS1-1788	US	1976
New Submission	Songs Of The Poets : Dylan, Harrison & Simone (LP, Compilation)	RCA	APL1-1788	Australia	1976
New Submission	Songs Of The Poets : Dylan, Harrison & Simone (Cassette, Compilation)	RCA Victor	APK1-1788	Australia	1976

EliRobillard Nov 26, 2023
Edited 9 months ago
Side 1 is great. A slower, grittier version of Backlash Blues and a version of I Shall Be Released that likely influenced Jeff Buckley's take on it. The pressing is typical of the time, her voice voices through clear and strong, not dead quiet but competent. Side 2 will likely show up NM in most cases as it doesn't really merit a second play. Sugar In My Bowl the standout though you've probably heard this version on other comps. The others are simple misses with choices for phrasing and melody lines that just don't work. Side 1 is 5/5, side 2 rates a 2. Don't overpay.