Here Comes the Sun is the thirteenth studio album by American singer
Nina Simone, consisting of
cover versions of songs by pop and rock musicians, released by RCA in April 1971.
It features songs recorded in the
RCA studios with a full orchestra and backing vocals. Although Simone covers songs by
Bob Dylan and
The Beatles, among others, most of the versions feature arrangements substantially different from the original recordings. This is most clear in the final song "
My Way", which with its fast pacing
rhythm deviates significantly from the usual interpretations.
"
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.
The song "
Tell It Like It Is" was also recorded during the sessions but not released till 1998 on the compilation The Very Best of Nina Simone: Sugar in My Bowl 1967–1972.