Here Comes the Sun (album)
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| Studio album by Nina Simone | ||
| Released | 1971 | |
| Recorded | RCA victor's studio B New York City February 9/12/17 1971 | |
| Genre | Vocal Soul Jazz Pop |
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| Label | RCA victor | |
| Producer(s) | Harold Wheeler, Nat Shapiro | |
| Nina Simone chronology | ||
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| Black Gold (1970) |
Here Comes The Sun (1971) |
Emergency Ward (1972) |
Here Comes the Sun is an album by singer/pianist/songwriter Nina Simone (1933-2003). It features songs recorded in the RCA studios with a full orchestra and backing vocals.
[edit] Information about songs on this album
- "Here Comes the Sun", a Beatles song written by George Harrison.
- "Just Like a Woman", a song by Bob Dylan. In the last verse Simone changes the original third person perspective into first person perspective.
- "Mr. Bojangles"
- "My Way", an adaptation by Paul Anka of the French song "Comme d'habitude", written by Claude François and Jacques Revaux. Simone's self-arranged version features up-tempo backing instruments (especially drums and conga) and angelic backing vocals. It is different from other interpretations in its fast-pacing rhythm and African influence. It is more a celebration of life itself than a 'last statement'.
[edit] Track listing
- "Here Comes the Sun" (George Harrison)
- "Just Like a Woman"
- "O-O-H Child"
- "Mr. Bojangles" (Jerry Jeff Walker)
- "New World Coming"
- "Angel of the Morning" (Chip Taylor)
- "How Long Must I Wander"
- "My Way" (Paul Anka)
