Nina Simone - Backlash blues

Montreux

[@Camarggio]

She stood against so much pressure and still created such beautiful music. she is surely one of the greatest musicians in musical history!

[@Dontbecold]

Just be kind to the Hebrews. Every Nation enslaved us.

[@ahriahnamoon6237]

The average listener doesn’t understand the struggle as much as is so with those who have to step up to create! But you nailed itz so much respect and Love to Nina ❣️🖤

[@jazzylovesspongebOb]

Surely

[@giuseppetambuzzo5271]

I veri cantanti sono sempre stati afro -americani,i copioni sono sempre statunitensi e Europei,poi ci sono gli altri Paesi Mondiali!!da Giuseppe Tambuzzo di Milano Lombardia Italia 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@anarirod]

I couldn´t agree more with you. Amazing artist, musician and composer

[@likakerenskaya6234]

Nina is not playing music, she is music!

[@ericmoore7863]

How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore how is the weather over there

[@trabalhador3740]

You're absolutely correct.

[@ceciliopuhetini8220]

You hit the nail on the head

[@isabelleplichon1049]

You re soooo right

[@tn2mich]

We got people all flipped out over Taylor Swift…..and we have a treasure like Nina flying under the radar??? Smh

[@gustavodiazbrito5975]

Nina simone es un tesoro para la humanidad,una mujer,compositora,la mas negra entre la las negras.activista.una verdadera"influencer".una defensora d los derechos civiles.

[@tinacarmody761]

Ive spent a night watching and listening to black female singers. My night is not complete until I watch and listen to Nina Simone. Just love her!!

[@ericmoore1173]

How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

[@carlsanchious8192]

Such a beautiful black woman....with such style and class of speech....what a smile.

[@KristineMaitland]

That sound guy was lucky Miss Simone was in a good mood.

[@shawntaestepter6510]

He lost his job that day and was never hired again

[@subversivelysurreal3645]

Kristine Maitland : all of that relax-a-Timon one gets in the ‘third’ world... I can relate to that, for real!! ❤️✊🏾🌍✌🏾💯

[@davidfox5942]

He is sooo fuc..in' stupid !!!! It is real easy to set up mikestand- believ me -EASY( and it takes only 4 seconds !!!! )

[@huss2600]

@@shawntaestepter6510 how do you know?

[@canbulum3083]

well the stand might be old

[@LiLaoda9]

The brilliance of Miss Nina Simone is incomparable! I bow to you.

[@birgitlucci9419]

Yes, and this 1976 concert at Montreux Jazz Festival is mesmerizing , showing all her inner struggles ❤

[@2pplmusic]

That LADY was was black lives matter before her time she was one ☝️ of deepest singers I ever herd from the heart 💓 she show true feeling

[@chasca23]

She got disgusted with the situation in the U.S. and spent the rest of her life in France.

[@ramonaestrada601]

Billie Holliday recorded this song in 1939! She wrote after seeing a man swinging in The trees, during a bus tour when they weren’t even allowed to use bathrooms, hotels or stay in the places they performed in. Trump and his cronies want to make America great again? Fuck em. We want a better world.

[@j.inksetter7649]

@@ramonaestrada601 I think you might be confused with Strange Fruit ? This was written in the 60's by Langston Hughes and Nina Simone and references the Vietnam War.

[@ramonaestrada601]

j. inksetter please research again Billie Holliday first sang this song in the 30/40s. So how could it been written in the 60s. Perhaps another similar song but since I’m a 60s lady born in 1945, I’d think I’d recall it since I was very politically involved then,

[@j.inksetter7649]

@@ramonaestrada601 I would love to hear this song performed by Billie Holiday if you can share a link - I'm sure it would be fantastic. I did research and could not find any trace of this on the internet, I would be happy if I could be contradicted with research from you or anyone else.

[@thilypad557]

"Hey you didn't forget me huh. I didn't expect you to." what a fucking ICOOOOOON.

[@burninghippies5355]

Nina Simone plays the piano likes it’s an old friend

[@ItsAnonymousGuy]

it is.

[@dominiccavaiuolo1110]

Burning Hippies Well she was classically trained

[@blessedchica]

Good Observation. Indeed, it is an old friend to her. She first climbed up on the piano bench at 3 yrs old. And played songs by ear. Before long, she began playing the piano at her mother's church. Check out her Autobiograhy: "I Got A Spell On You" (1991)

[@adamsaoud7191]

this cooler saying i have ever heard

[@sharonpowell1969]

Classically trained pianist. They wouldn't allow blacks to perform in the classical music genre.

[@giovanna-jennysantagati1585]

..Not only a great musician, a special big singer, even a nice talker.....Love you, Nina!!!!!

[@ericmoore1173]

How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

[@FlamingGuitar123]

I'm really glad you included the 2 minutes or so of her talking in the beginning, showed so much of her personality and charm!

[@GjaP_242]

0:30!

[@jerickodoggo9595]

There is something about her!! She is so odd in a powerfully good way. I can't get enough of the way she speaks/ acts/ sings. It's entertaining beyond a way I can put into words. When she stands up after the performance and looks into the crowd. It's almost as if she see's every one in it. Old/ young. Good/ Evil - She hopes they got the message - doesn't really care if they were entertained. Because you can't care about every body with their unique lives and thoughts , trials and tribulations. You care for your own and spread a good message of strength and love - THAT is how you are going to make the world a better place - as a individual living in it.

[@gingerlee1917]

wonderful comment

[@liammiyar-mullan939]

yes I agree 'something' about her but idk what it is ,,, there is a manic-depressive energy 2

[@amysegurafrancisco4261]

And nowadays all USA has to praise is Beyonce and Etcétera , etcétera, etcétera… with more visuals than soul. Musicians nowadays don’t show their soul, they’r just after the money and it shows 😢

[@reidomoon]

She was bipolar She kept it hidden from the public . She was fighting multiple battles on many levels. God bless her.

[@contenderbp]

She is beautiful. Her skin is flawless.

[@manuellopes7144]

is

[@jeyiflosfarms]

No lies detected

[@contenderbp]

@@manuellopes7144 Yes Sir☝️

[@tomconnors8165]

Nina, it never changed. You still made that difference to everyone that needed it and will need it.

[@DanielKostro]

She plays like the piano is an extension of herself

[@David-cm4ok]

It's just a tool for her magnificent talent.

[@rogeriomarins4493]

Tambem tenho a mesma certeza.

[@lionelagarde]

Alcoholic or not, medic or not, great woman, great pianist, great singer, great figure of the XX century. A legendary being full of passion. I love her all. A white man from France

[@TranelHawkins]

Thank you KZbin for letting me time travel to when cool had no boundaries and people got to see GREAT unfiltered.

[@love.5198]

I love this comment.

[@NicoLaffey]

Yeah back to the good ole days of the 60s when everyone was treated equally and no one was oppressed!

[@luvburden5743]

@@NicoLaffey thats a lie . but ok.

[@NicoLaffey]

@@luvburden5743 it was sarcasm, but okay.

[@brooktu4249]

I'm old, but I only found Nina a week ago. To say it has been an absolute revelation to hear her is a massive understatement. She is a tour de force. One of the many things which have truly stood out to me, aside from her brilliant musicianship, is her fearless devotion to the 'feel' of the song. Amazing. 💜

[@richardn6768]

I'm happy for you. She is many kinds of treasure.

[@ZulaikaMoulaiamar]

Mais.non.on.es.pas.vieux.on.es.come.ses.chansont.sa.muique S.eternelle.eureux.et.parfoit.triste..insi.la.vie😢.❤.j.ai.eux.la.chance.de.lavoir..rencontrer..a.cary Le.rouet...une.persone..o.grand.ceur❤.❤.plein.d Amour..😢.elle.ce.repose..o.simetiere.de.cary.le.rouet.13620.😢😢

[@killahills10304]

Just discovered Nina Simone for the first time in 2020 🤯

[@carlitoxb110]

me too hahaha I was in a spiral of blues videos on KZbin and ended up here, 2020 started great for me

[@angusmeryon1072]

It's never too late....

[@mariamariscal5616]

Hemptations CBD same

[@mariamariscal5616]

Carlitox b 👍👍

[@youssoyassou7702]

me 2 months ago🤗

[@redthepost]

If Nina had not existed, it would have been necessary to invent her.

[@perspellman3022]

She's uninventable - she just is.

[@shirus07]

Brilliant!!!!

[@dchatoian]

redthepost not sure what you mean by this. They broke the mold with Nina.

[@boyinthecity7739]

Imagine all the great artist we never got to know because they gave up on their dreams or had to work regular jobs

[@thandekammbadi4764]

Damn!! Yes!

[@joro8604]

The simplicity is so elegant. That opening riff is so hot.

[@118haifa]

Now it‘s 2020 and we still sing the same Blues 😢

[@justin-7156]

Pipe down wimp.

[@Beterebeca1]

Some things are forever!

[@118haifa]

@@Beterebeca1 Say no to racism.

[@ho2cultcha]

This recording of this song is so far better than any other i've heard. it's one of my favorite songs ever!

[@idontknowmuch3441]

Yes!! One of my favs!!

[@Music_head689]

Right?!

[@RobinPigeon]

She is intense! Her presence made me feel more normal than I've ever felt in my whole life. That was a priceless dose of perspective and I thank you for the lingering sense of sanity.

[@diempardon4259]

Robin M couldn’t agree more.

[@benmalone6139]

Special sounds from a great era. And not a diva by today's "X Factor" standard a diva by life's standard

[@ld2588]

she had mental illness and substance abuse issues.

[@ts5445]

@@ld2588 her medical issues were so sever that she had to be on medication to be able to function. Check out the documentary that's authorized. It's intense.

[@BuddhaFang]

An intense person in a crazy world is like the chicken and the egg - which came first?

[@atleandersen1924]

Where are the Nina Simones of our time? Where are the genuine, witty, talented, beautiful and straightforward ones?

[@Philliben1991]

The conditions that create character have been whittled away. The limitations that create genius have been removed.

[@Francoislunalara]

Amy Winehouse, so many artists from Don's Tune.. kzbin.info ... Some men like Sam Myers, Roger Ridley, GrandPa Elliot...are genius too..

[@reginacurtis8260]

Yeah or the Janis joplins

[@cherylalt101]

Atle Andersen I love Lauryn Hill. She has a lot of truth to speak.

[@yahalomaisrael3186]

Love love Nina Simone, she spoke the truth in all her music

[@GjaP_242]

'If I had to be called something, it should have been a folk singer because there was more folk and blues than jazz in my playing'; Nina Simone wrote in her autobiography. Her musical style fused a range of influences including blues, gospel, pop and classical song. 6:39 [Vialma Classical]

[@angeliquedomini7259]

Her song is exactly what is going on still now in 2020.

[@katie5147]

"If you don't get loose now, you better forget it! Cause you ain't got much time! None of us do!"

[@triciabrown4487]

Fr

[@johnbarry1965]

i absolutely adore Nina, talented beyond imagination and brave enough to fight for civil rights xxxxxx

[@ANTICHITASCIPPA]

.

[@jamescarmody4713]

Qué lindo chico.

[@probsteiergalerieHH]

💙

[@kikeheebchinkjigaboo6631]

Civil rights was a communist tactic

[@Ty-ih9cu]

@@kikeheebchinkjigaboo6631 think there's a pair of boots over there you forgot to lick clean.

[@cyriljengosnr6003]

In December 2020 I discovered Nina Simone. Her lyrics are like liquid gold flowing through my soul. I feel relaxed

[@studiomacleod]

If the magic of music is best measured by how emotionally disruptive it can be, then this girl Nina is the greatest of all time

[@GjaP_242]

"Mr. Backlash, I'm gonna leave you With the backlash blues" 1:36 Nina Simone / Langston Hughes

[@gigijones3154]

Nina Simone was just genius. For those who can't get her, just listen to the words of the song, and in time the emotion will hit you (at least, I hope so) and you will see a whole new world. This is not your kid sister's music. Thanks for posting this one-it's so Nina!

[@carolineandersson6548]

I agree her lyrics just fill you with joy knowing ATLEAST 1 person knew what you felt.... this applies to all races, classes, ethnicities in the past, present and God help us who have it better now, in the future

[@TheSupremeIntelligenceOfGad]

"This is not your kid sister's music" Lol

[@funnyvines5965]

I got the message

[@vickidileo5428]

She is great and a good performer

[@vickidileo5428]

R AND B BABE

[@TheEden55]

She is an African beauty!

[@chrispecot7282]

Yes, she was

[@creolateach1983]

@Berliner Stadtschloss In all aspects!

[@MeimeiLovesmusic]

E Kasongo how about she is a beauty ? We don’t say about white women “ she’s a white beauty”

[@salamilid4125]

@@MeimeiLovesmusic stop really you understand b/c you've heard it before said to everyone. What an American beauty, japanese beauty, Scandinavian beauty? People like you always appear saying these things on the internet - did you come here just to say this on a Nina Simone video 😂

[@MeimeiLovesmusic]

aiemii i I don’t categorize people ... I never say “she’s a white beauty, or black beauty or put description into a category. I just say she’s beautiful.

[@jwelsh8]

How are there so many downvotes to this video? I Just don't understand. This video is so full of life, and beauty, and honesty.

[@elshaddainisi]

I feel so much love and respect for this great woman and extraordinary, magnificent artist. I can feel in my heart the great oppression that she and African Americans have suffered so much. Nina is an angel.

[@josealberto146]

Nina Simone uma grande lenda dos Blues e do jazz a não esquecer.Obrigado.

[@maureenwagg5305]

The messages were sent from way back in the day and Nina was the messenger. Should have listened and done something years ago. We reap what we sow.

[@cherylalt101]

Maureen Wagg it's too damn bad nobody was ready to listen. MLK Jr., JFK, Che Guevara, Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Bobby Kennedy, Billie Holiday, people were speaking truth for decades, centuries actually, but after a few were murdered or imprisoned, the movement was always slowed way down. "They" could never stop it completely though and it seems more folks are ready to listen again. Let's hope Maureen, take care!

[@mclag9322]

Beautiful voice

[@dijkmanmartijn3860]

A

[@0otee]

Such a good creative singer we had with Nina Simone, still have, cause this her music lives on and on and on ... Thanks Nina ❤️🌺🌹🌷💫🎶👌💥🌹🌞

[@ericmoore1173]

How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

[@onlineguy69]

god what a PERFORMER! adore her endlessly

[@dia.6213]

Original Rapper. Magnificence. Power. Attitude. Just one of a kind.

[@Kudagraz]

she hated rap.

[@aaliyahdouglass2166]

@@Kudagraz rap didn't even exist

[@crystalhenderson4098]

@@aaliyahdouglass2166 Check out Her on BBC here in the tube... think it was 1999...so it did...gonna check it out myself next...cuz not sure how she felt about it tho

[@regina0273]

She's like a jazz rap. I get wym, she could be considered a founder for rap tbh.

[@eyedolleyezllc4722]

The true meaning of rap before the meaning was lost is Rhythm And Poetry... So yes I agree with you!

[@sharonpowell1969]

Black polished skin, amazing 4C textured afro hair, beautiful white teeth. She was a black beauty.

[@vinylvipress5529]

Nina Simone , you were indeed our first and finest black classical pianist ❤️❤️❤️

[@MargotRecabarren]

She’s a Lady of Blues..!!!! What a voice... she’s making love with the piano.... and with his voice... NINA you’re unique!! Thanks for the gift of your spontaneous and fabulous way to sing!!!

[@ericmoore1173]

How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

[@drei-kubik]

What an awesome shiny woman with the most amazing voice all over time. Rest in piece Mrs. Simone! I'm sure you opened doors...

[@beautifulmeterva2784]

TRIED TO FIND AN EMOJI OF A BLACK WOMAN TAKING A BOW OR STANDING TO SALUTE.... THANK YOU MS.NINA SIMONE FOR YOUR LOVE THAT'S NEEDED SO VERY MUCH IN THIS WORLD.

[@LiLaoda9]

How we need Miss Simone now!

[@ikitsunebi]

This woman was one of the very few people in the world who can light an entire room just by stepping in...

[@s.s.6292]

"So they dont have a place to hide behind all those strange hats... So I'm gonna leave you with the blues." Wooo jeeez that's SUCH a strong way to end that. The way she looks at the audience too. Legend ❤

[@LiLaoda9]

Can I ever ever forget you, Miss Simone!

[@Bow503]

Anyone noticed her wink.? Who do you think was the reciver? 3:25 I can't get enough of her confidence. Of her face and lips the way she talks and transitions. She is a magnet.

[@loveinautumn3978]

Exactly!

[@bobbyjimmy5826]

The word I, in my humble opinion, think most describes Nina is authentic. Which, again, in my humble opinion, is the highest compliment I can give. Nina Simone kept it real and her power lives on in her recorded works. I salute you Sista.

[@ts5445]

She was the very essence of authenticity. I said the same thing on another clip. She worked very hard at always being present and living her truth. Even when it tormented her or she was overcome by her mental illness.

[@teamcrumb]

I can't watch her without feeling the highest form of love and a such deep sadness. the bit when she goes from talking about stuff she was really thinking about to snapping herself back into performer mode, back into songstress and genius musician. I don't think anyone has ever been more honest in the way they carry themselves on stage and I think it was due to pain and exhaustion she felt. I wish she could have lived in a world free of racism and bullshit inequality. one of the greatest beloveds in my life to date.

[@duchessharbiejayimah5081]

its 2023..... this is the best nostalgia trip i been to

[@tonedeafsinger3936]

I allways fall in love with her... Nina, you were one of the best... all time.

[@wendyholcomb566]

Listening to this beautiful woman gives my soul a tune up!🎯🔥💜 😄👍✌️😎💜

[@LGW27]

Still true. I'm a white woman. I drive around town sometimes playing her music. Sometimes, I have to play this song loudly. People drive me crazy.

[@beautifulmeterva2784]

-ROYALTY - POWER - ACHIEVEMENT - HIGH FASHION

[@koroglurustem1722]

I discovered her in 2020, during corona quarantine, via James Morgan. She's a real deal indeed. What a beautiful soul!

[@inessmattar]

that is a biography and a documentary on Vevo check it out

[@bakubaku6841]

👍

[@paolatraiani1815]

Specialeeeee in ogni sua performance ...... niente di piu' si puo' sentire!!!! GRAZIEEEEEEE🎹🎹🎹🎹🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎹🎹🎹🎹🎤🎤🎤🎤🎹🎹🎹

[@wooopdiwoowoo2247]

this song really is timeless it meant so much back then but also it means so much now it can be redefined in so many different ways. i was just thinking how 'the blues' are slang for fentanyl now a days and the backlash could be the response to that. either way the track is awesome all alone. nina was truly a gift from the lofty heavens.

[@benthomas5061]

What a force of nature, of musicianship, of colour, of womanhood, she had it all

[@pepecisneros5986]

I’m so glad I came across this video! She is truly amazing! Changed my life for the better!!!!

[@user-mh4yj4vk8m]

Como assim ??

[@salinacarter1342]

She's such a classic! Love me some Nina Simone!

[@crissylacolebestlife]

Powerful messages in her lyrics! Such a beautiful, creative, intelligent woman!

[@ericmoore7863]

How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore how is the weather over there

[@paulfreeman5597]

Perfect role model for women, my little girl will be strong, passionate, and as cunning as Nina! Cheers to all the strong women out there. Chin to the sky, ear to the ground.

[@thatsdebatablewoli8458]

She is stunning with that big perfect smile!

[@rogerben336]

You always gotta give the drummer some.

[@sigismundjumbo8065]

Nina Simone was a jazz genius, icon and goddess. Quite indescribable. Best among the best. Immortal.🔥❤️💪😀

[@bennyjazzful]

GOD--Nina is so.so.BLOODY BRILLIANT. Had the honor in late 60's to see Nina live at a venue called Ram Jam Club,in Brixton,London,while i was on a working holiday. She of course was magnificent & had the audience in the palm of her hands. I will never forget that time.

[@whenevernight9227]

charisma, genius and dedication incarnate.

[@chadoulichadouli4647]

Powerful message everything comes from the heart

[@bethanygoldsworthy9573]

I've never heard this song before now but I'm glad I found it! What a song 😍😍😍

[@ericmoore1173]

How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

[@noahkhalifa1462]

Sometimes I feel like am the only kenyan who knows of miss Nina simone … her music is everything

[@danvaughn1584]

Most Folks Will Never Reach This FAR @NinaSimoneMusic👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@user-wp4kc3vm9d]

Уровень мастерства -космос.

NINA SIMONE LYRICS "The Backlash Blues" Mr. Backlash, Mr. Backlash Just who do think I am You raise my taxes, freeze my wages And send my son to Vietnam You give me second class houses And second class schools Do you think that alla colored folks Are just second class fools Mr. Backlash, I'm gonna leave you With the backlash blues When I try to find a job To earn a little cash All you got to offer Is your mean old white backlash But the world is big Big and bright and round And it's full of folks like me Who are black, yellow, beige and brown Mr. Backlash, I'm gonna leave you With the backlash blues Mr. Backlash, Mr. Backlash Just what do you think I got to lose I'm gonna leave you With the backlash blues You're the one will have the blues Not me, just wait and see

[@xdissonance8]

Powerful lyrics, still painfully relevant today

[@sabinadesir173]

Thank you for putting the lyrics up!🙏

[@monikapayne-morgan7001]

I love this ❤️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@oniakrianto8628]

Thankyou

[@jaybfalcon2]

@NothingOfThe Unusual Why would you leave where you are born and raised just because it's not ideal? It's her home too.

[@hilmarwensorra1215]

She´s Larger than Life ... God bless Nina Simone ... In very VERY loving memory of Mr. Eunice Katherine Waymon (1933 - 2003 R.I.P. Gone but NOT forgotten).

[@karlaredo5654]

Love Love, Love Nina,, wish I knew this much of her when she was alive. Extraordinary Woman!

[@olddogcitypound5859]

Beautiful Lady... R.I.P. NINA SIMONE

[@theesweetscience2084]

What a brilliant mind and strong persona. The world needed, and needs, miss Nina Simone. Never have I seen someone find a way to smile, laugh, through the hardest of situations while still carrying the struggle thru her expressions. True power.

[@Brusselsproutsk8]

I love the way she says that deep true shit and still smiles in between words 👌 a true legend!

[@simbajones9360]

Soooooo sweet, lucky to have heard Nina!!! Only one Simone!!!

[@dbestofdbest9631]

The great Nina sining from a super natural place.....thankful to for this Goddess

[@normaj.3305]

Wow, what a powerful performance, love how Nina spoke the truth regardless of how much "backlash" she got.

[@teamcrumb]

she never got a backlash, she was beaten down by racism very day of her life, what she said was all she had left to say

[@theesweetscience2084]

0:37 utterly endearing. "I have witnesses all over the place lol". "Ya gotta do it again Maan" "ok I won't touch it. But it has its own mind" . She is pure magic.

[@udosweet6239]

How come am just discovering her now 2023..... She's the GOAT 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@brucehehl9941]

The first great Diva of Jazz! She was a child prodigy and an amazing artist! Truly one of a kind!

[@marryannsawyer4190]

Is she still alive

[@trixifiedblink8410]

I'm 22 and i'm loving this!!

[@internationalrepatriationm6787]

One of the highlights of my life was rocking the blues with Nina Simone in Ronny Scott

[@dannityson7514]

I was introduced to her when I was 13 years old at 74. I’m still a great fan.

[@thecobaltroom]

What a woman and artist...... one in a million!!

[@LizzySwan]

One of those genius Queens, who's music was a diamond!

[@ericmoore7863]

How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore how is the weather over there

[@duranteschumann34]

Daaaaaaamn Nina!!! You are just to good to be true!

[@gabrielforestier3160]

incredible ... this woman was such a genius i'm ashamed to discover it past 40+ ... une chanteuse incroyable bordel !

[@user-sl5ji5sn4u]

Ритмичный блюз и Нина шикарна👍👏💃❤️🥰

[@killemsoftly1258]

Legends Never Die Nina simone

[@gilbrandao6929]

Greatly missed in these dark times....

[@margiesplace259]

This is when they conned us about 2012.. well we over came that! love Nina!!!

[@alicethompson4590]

Just discovered her and crazy about her already!

[@ericmoore1173]

How are you doing today my name is Eric

[@sevenflags777]

The first 2 minutes are HILARIOUS, don't miss this part!