The Very Best of Nina Simone | ||||
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Greatest hits album by | ||||
Released | 2006 | |||
Genre | Vocal jazz | |||
Length | 75:22 | |||
Label | Sony BMG | |||
Nina Simone chronology | ||||
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Nina Simone was a remarkable American singer, songwriter, pianist and civil rights activist. Her unique blend of jazz, blues, gospel, and classical music, coupled with her powerful voice and poignant lyrics, left an indelible mark on the world of music.
In the late 1950s and throughout the 1960s, Simone rose to prominence with her distinctive voice and socially conscious songs. While she was a phenomenal artist, her legacy extends far beyond her music. Simone was a fierce advocate for civil rights, using her platform to speak out against racial injustice and equality. Her activism often found its way into her music, making her a voice for the marginalized and oppressed. This is visible in tracks of hers like "Mississippi Goddam", "Four Women", and songs that are featured in the compilation album at hand The Very Best of Nina Simone such as "To Be Young, Gifted and Black" (Track 12).
The Very Best of Nina Simone is a compilation album of songs by Nina Simone, released by Sony BMG in 2006, three years after her death in 2003.
Chart (2006-2015) | Peak position |
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French Albums ( SNEP) [1] | 126 |
New Zealand Albums ( RMNZ) [2] | 25 |
Portuguese Albums ( AFP) [3] | 12 |
UK Albums ( OCC) [4] | 6 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom ( BPI) [5] | 2× Platinum | 600,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |