Nina Simone on BBC HARDtalk, 1999

HARDtalk at 20: In 1999 Tim Sebastian sat down with the singer and activist Nina Simone. With her vocal performances and civil rights activism, she built a fearsome reputation as someone not to be messed with. She worked with Martin Luther King and once even shot at someone who threatened to cheat her in a business deal.

[@1HARMONICLIFE]

Interviewer: "So you sing from anger?" Nina: "No, I sing from intelligence......I don't want them to think that I don't know who they are." QUEEN NINA.

[@dontanner232]

Shut Up do your namesake.

[@divinodongalas1316]

@krystle come for a hug...

[@Svvn_]

Krystle Grayson “who are they? White ppl!! Lmao

[@barbarahenderson4736]

That's smooth enough, just cause you know something you don't have to utter your whole mind, only a fool does that.

[@indianavirgo2532]

Queen Nina Forever 💕

[@ReginaDillard]

Nina Simone on men: “I’m a star and I’m a woman and they have to deal with the two”. Straight, no chaser.

[@yomilalgro]

Great comment, I agree

[@yvettemcphee5116]

Well! Some men are insecure controlling creatures. What strong, talented, creative, free spirit like Nina Simone was born to be is going to put up with that nonsense?! I hope you can understand that. Yvette M.😊

[@lewisbracken5520]

? who gives a fuck about her gender?

[@ms.ladybug6186]

lol I loved it.... don't dim my light becuz of your insecurities & where you may be or may not be in your life!... yes she told them ..i dnt blame her! powerfully spoken

[@waynej2608]

@Proton1 I don't know about that, but Ms. Simone was a free spirit and I don't think she was manipulated. Ha! She just laid it on the line. I love her intelligence and candor.

[@AR-oi4hg]

She didn’t stray away from any questions. She answered quickly and intelligently, even if her speech was moving slow. Her mind was still moving 100 mph

[@888whale4]

She took antipsychotics that’s why she’s speaking slow

[@pcwilb1]

👌🏾

[@meboneme1]

INTELLIGENT people tend to speak "slow" and CLEARLY, and WITH THOUGHT!

[@notyourbiz235]

She was very ill

[@ciaraskeleton]

Absolutely. She was on medication here and not very well, yet her eloquence and wisdom are still unmatched. She may have struggled with mental health issues (me too!) but that never meant she was any less wise, capable of graceful in her communication. No matter what she says or sings, she was a power house ❤

[@NaanaStephens]

I'm glad I got to meet her. Lived with her in Ghana when she came for holidays in the late 90s. I was a child like 9, but I remember she was so nice. May she rest in peace.

[@astroziga9233]

Am from Ghana.

[@thodoriskarakassoglou8818]

God's gift! !!! I am sooo jealous of you but happy also!!!

[@divinodongalas1316]

I am from Ghana too...I can't live without her musics...

[@divinodongalas1316]

God be with her till we meet again....

[@TouchnotDAnointingof136DZion]

Yes...may this Queen Mother Nina Simone (R.I.P) Rest In Power.

[@anthonyyoung3681]

You can tell she’s a very fast thinker, that interviewer couldn’t even finish his question and she already had a response, a very smart response. Respect

[@isabellastambolis6484]

She was tricky..turned every negative question into a wow moment!

[@Jazminfields]

Today is not yesterday, what’s your issue??

[@bogratful]

@today is not yesterday yep no doubt and these fools love her haha, but she could knock out a tune on the old joanna

[@waynej2608]

@today is not yesterday Not as full of shit, as you appear to be.

[@lilianmganyizi6286]

Realised that too...Respect big time

[@vwiggins1847]

I love it when she says I'm unlucky in marriage not unlucky-in-love that's brilliant

[@james_smith9]

Yeah, she fcking

[@afrobluatlanta2380]

She reminds me of Maya Angelo... so poised and deliberate. No stammering or animation. Just pure delivery.

[@unclealand]

Afroblu Atlanta This lady has lost her mind.

[@anandjj5077]

@@unclealand no she hasn't. It seems like it, but that's only her age taking a toll on her physical self.

[@Fificherie]

Angelou*

[@yellowlight2563]

Wow! I thought I was the only one! That's why it upset me so much to see her condition. Their lives were pretty much the same except for the fact that Dr. Angelou was able to make peace. Ms. Simone was put on pills for bipolar disorder when I really felt she just needed love. I hope she is doing better on the other side.

[@iceberg1560]

And so confident

[@kayc.2805]

Unapologetically beautiful..It’s 2020 and I smiled the entire interview because of its relevancy and realness.

[@hejiranyc]

Especially since millions around the world are now suddenly woke.

[@edwardlever2462]

I smiled too at her engaging openness, but I am sad that her angry songs of 55 years ago - such as Mississippi Goddam - didn't change things as she must have hoped when she wrote them.

[@BusaniBhengu.]

Yes!!!✊

[@reneeterrell2539]

Me too

[@homebell4866]

That's an ugly looking woman but if it will admit that it's a man then all is forgiven

[@dinomightstudios4119]

People really wanted her to be the “Angry black woman”... like people have to understand what anger is. People often mistake passion for anger. She was handling herself so well, it really showed the interviewer’s ignorance.

[@franci.f.]

Dino I think people don't like people who claim rights, and they think people who claim rights have to be angry. The same reason they say that a feminist is necessarily an angry and frustrated woman.

[@Kmn01923]

his question was so like.. what english white man might ask..

[@Stoney-Jacksman]

Anger is a healthy emotion to have towards injustice. In fact I would say if someone's not angry towards injustice (whichever injustice) then something is wrong with that person. A lot of people are passive...thats the sickness.

[@enricovankeeken9503]

She was flirting with him heavily, though... she was só Enchanting

[@heleneroberge2934]

The fact that she was a prodige a surreficient person is a way to be passionated she is a Lady Absolutly real person lovely and caring... just love her and excuse my english because I a french person

[@tundetedd1039]

Some people just born with royalty in their blood. She’s one of them. Amazing talent, amazing confidence , amazing personality , amazing honesty.

[@MG-ro5jj]

Royalty is no quality. To be royal only means to have a long tree full of bad apples and tyrants in the blood line.

[@tundetedd1039]

@@MG-ro5jj your talking about actual royalty, I’m talking about something else

[@joannebrennan7144]

@@tundetedd1039, Well said!!!...Nina Simone was definitely ROYALTY, in every way!!!

[@laurieso678]

She’s The divine feminine prototype 🌻🌻🌻🌻💯💯🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@mademoneymarie88-]

Yessssss

[@johnh2198]

even when she speaks it comes out like a song. her voice is spectacular

[@mrpatterson5723]

Black ppl dont talk, they only sing. Honest. Get audio of a black person talking and put it to a beat and it works smoothly more frequently than with anyone else.

[@barbarahenderson4736]

Simplly amazing, like a blue _bird flying through the sky.

[@ladylaois8184]

John H I thought so to booms incredible

[@skyjuiceification]

@Chairman Meow hows that working out for u?

[@marcustraore545]

You right about it.

[@gregmacd2829]

What an amazing human being, no apologies, no BS, no filler, you have to love a woman that has something to say.

[@Ditto463]

She used to be up her daughter and would get mad when she didn’t cry. Very intelligent, incredible musical talent but a disturbing and monstrous person

[@kathrynwhitbeck9798]

She was a brilliant monster. But still a monster. Sadly…

[@saint_silver]

She had a tough life battling her mind and her body, you can see the weariness of the years of fight in this interview. But her mind, her conscience, her intelligence are sharp as ever. Nothing but respect.

[@imansharif5363]

Nina says” I was born poor but I had loads of love” indeed this is what money can’t buy

[@babyssweetascanesyrup5693]

If she had any love, she wouldn't have been such an evil person!

[@erlinglaberg8300]

@@babyssweetascanesyrup5693 Hi, "Evil" in which way. I would love to hear more.

[@lookhowshegobbledthat]

@@babyssweetascanesyrup5693 Black people who suffer from bipolar disorder and grew up during and fought against segregation aren't evil.

[@shakeyraware1563]

@@babyssweetascanesyrup5693 hush

[@erickasimonewat]

@@babyssweetascanesyrup5693 having love doesn’t make you evil…. It is the rejection of love that draws dark energy… Walking in love makes you light!

[@beasaroze5596]

_"The fire lasted long enough for me never to forget it."_ 😂😂😂

[@modestlycrowned]

“I need a cigarette!” took me OUT 😂😂😂😂😂 I love the older generation and their lack of f***s to give!

[@thabisomokoma6830]

And then "... I'm ready." 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 Sent me!

[@praywithourfeet]

Modestly Crowned // Right!! 😂😂😂

[@yvettemcphee5116]

Not really, Nina Simone was not about that. She was simply about knowing black history and our strength. We have no choice, we have to be great because we have been chosen. Don't label her with senseless words. Open your eyes and walk with pride. Nina Simone left you and me with a treasure of proud to be black womanhood that no one can steal. Don't minimize it. Forget age. She is timeless. I guess it was her honesty that men can't handle. Yvette M.

[@yvettemcphee5116]

@@praywithourfeet Just pray for all who are lost. YM

[@brianamosley2002]

😆

[@brownwithacrown3894]

Anger has its place. Anger has fire, and fire moves things.

[@marias7599]

Never thought of that but it's brilliant. Thanks

[@Africangyal]

I love that. It's a genuine emotion with its good and its bad, just like all the others. Society teaches that anger is all bad which isn't true

[@skyjuiceification]

@JD Chase geee, thanks sherlock!

[@arich3608]

BrownWithACrown Anger get things done!

[@sharonisaac445]

For real tho.!

[@ozlemguler4324]

He was firing a lot of questions and she played ball with clarity and intelligence. They both had twinkles in their eyes! I think his partial smiles showed that he enjoyed her company during that interview. She's incredible.

[@LM-he7eb]

He was truly interested.

[@jdawg86]

How could you not enjoy her company, she was such a character

[@kaori_kanzaki]

Aynen. Kadının şarkı söylediği sesiyle konuşma sesi aynı, gerçek sanatçı budur. Şimdikiler anca autotune la hile yapsınlar.

[@calvinpegus6563]

Viola Davis would be amazing in a movie portrayal of Nina

[@AvecPoesie]

Yes. Yes. Yes. They might as well engrave Viola Davis' name on the Academy Award now.

[@jayg2725]

Fantastic idea! What better time than now to produce an improved biopic (2016 Zoe Saldana) with an actress whose complexion resembles Nina's). Zoe should have refused to do it on principle

[@almondjoy4737]

That would be a oscar for best actress for sure!!!

[@brianamosley2002]

@Zazu Yumsum Why not?

[@lulx357]

And Lauryn Hill plays a younger version of her!

[@missk8264]

“I need a cigarette, you’re making me hot!” Such a savage 😂🤣😂🤣

[@denesesmall2419]

I love it 😂

[@lebohangsekese5565]

that following statement Go ahead i felt it hahahaahahahaha

[@sherenay3109]

MIss K 😂😂😂

[@streetdreams0812]

And she didn't mean hot in a good way.

[@itlive9877]

Well she looks like a wilderbeast so I guess she has to act like one too 😂🤣😂🤣

[@OHMYPUMKINPIE]

She really is a trailblazer and a soldier. God Bless that woman.

[@raihanahmydin]

"I sing from intelligence. ... letting them know who they are and what they have done to my people. ... I don't want them to think that i don't know who they are." Brilliant!

[@robertyeah7280]

100%!!!

[@ms.ladybug6186]

yessss she said that ..& I was hanging on every word while being blown away by her!.. she spoke unapologetic truth!😏

[@Ms7lights]

I enjoy how direct and unapologetic she was. I especially love how she took ownership of her narrative. She was quick to correct the interviewer on his imposing deductions about her life- Good for her! I love her fierceness and sass! Her mind- Lawd! Love her!

[@stevewoodson4635]

的人个体 serengeti。volcano。dome。of。Nana。beauty。always 。musical

[@waynej2608]

She's amazing. I could listen to her for hours. But, I wonder what her beef was with Billie Holiday. I absolutely love and adore them both.

[@gigi7527]

BILLE WAS A CLASSLESS BROAD WITH AMAZING TALENT. NINA IS AN INTELLIGENT WOMAN WITH CLASS AND SELF INTEGRITY, AND PERFORMS WITH A BIGGER PURPOSE IN MIND...BASIC DIFF WHO WONT LET HERSELF BE CAUGHT DEAD IN BILLIE'S DAILY NASTI ESS....THATS A CONDITION

[@natalies9539]

Yess!!!

[@Shari1565]

@@gigi7527 Billie was a force to reckon with and did not ascribe to the proper “form” so many black folk did at the time (Ella) She had been horribly abused and had no love.. unlike Nina. All things grow with love. I think maybe Nina might have felt Billie could have held her comportment better, but let me tell you BOTH of them took no shorts and BOTH fierce tempers. Billie would fight dudes and Nina shot at em😌

[@robertcoleman7047]

"Necessary for the sheep, darling. They have to have something to follow." This is a woman who knows the score.

[@BoqPrecision]

Elite mind, not just talent ...

[@stevewoodson4635]

1. Samuel. 16:7

[@masoaresish]

The only one necessary for the sheep is Jesus, nobody else. He is the only way to heaven

[@weremyjiggins89]

Oh look, wool! ^^

[@shanesmith-vn1ri]

​@@masoaresish that's what all the other religions say about theirs 🙄get a grip sheep

[@rueben44]

"I believe in all religions because the sheep need something to follow" 😂😂😂 You have to just love this queen.

[@hejiranyc]

She was just on another level compared to us mere mortals.

[@RetroDutch77]

Absolutely adore

[@ladybre888]

😂 darling she was the truth

[@erickasimonewat]

@@hejiranyc and look what this anti christ society has created… Joshua Selman now that is wisdom… He teaches the mystery of The Word and the healing is much needed

[@wiztiny9910]

😂

[@michaelkylow4411]

Wow! Every time I watch this, it just makes me see how people are so fake nowadays, faking a smile, because I compare them to Nina. Look at this. No pretend. Everything is so genuine, so intense and real. In the end of the day, this is the only thing that makes us humans: she was quite a human. Lot of respect for this great woman!

[@tanyalake9152]

Michael Kylow - what you've said about "how people are so fake nowadays", that isn't anything different, or new. The root problem of that stems from white supremacy that has poisoned the minds of the masses by altering reality through false education, and entertainment for centuries/decades. People are too wilfully blind, mindless, and oblivious to wake up. So, they continue the cycle over, and over again.

[@teamcrumb]

the difference between her and the people you feel are fake is she didn't care if people liked her or not. and she wanted folk to know when she felt like shit because the endless river of racists exhausted her constantly. people who say she was bi polar seem to be missing just what she had to put up with. i think the folk you class as fake are just scared and herded along with what the media tells them constantly they should be, which is happy, upright, fully functional. human beings need to reclaim their vulnerabilities and wear them, shout them out.

[@indianavirgo2532]

@@teamcrumb 💕

[@spitre5456]

Much respect to this woman. There are few, of any nationality, who are so confident to speak as she! To show such strength and power is the inspiration! To stand on her own knowing of her value! Her confidence is contagious!

[@davisoregon1]

***Based upon principles alone she is so deserving***

[@veedeshnee226]

I literally just came here to listen to some Nina for today's mood and then found this. Wow this lady is a legend like double time legend!

[@garyrobertson6778]

why the literally?

[@shannonclarke8800]

This is an incredible interview. You can't help but fall in love with her -- all of her!

[@thatgirl1651]

Shannon Clarke JK JK hi+

[@donnislooney6438]

Shannon Clarke absolutely took the words out of my mouth

[@oceanlover2426]

If this is your first Nina Simone interview, please view her earlier interviews to get an even better idea of the sharpness and soul of Nina Simone!

[@yomilalgro]

Ty, I will

[@edwardlever2462]

Very good advice. There are many videos of her earlier performances where her beauty and musical talents are displayed so much better. This interview was done when she was 66 years of age and not in good health. Despite this, her mind and opinions come across as strong as ever.

[@kiarakiara2xs]

Ok thanks!!

[@geoffrey256]

It's my first. I already loved her 2 minutes in

[@magicalvelvet3953]

Is she really bipolar?? And with mental issue? Doesn't seem to me tho. She sounds sharp and highly intelligent! Very very beautiful woman 😘

[@j.franknash8989]

Nina lived on her own terms and was as fierce as anyone on the planet, add that immense talent to it and you have an explosion.

[@brucebosch9362]

Please - no negative comments here. Show sum respect - she was/is an international treasure to us.

[@DBMe33]

Bruce Bosch Ppl seem to feel particularly free to disrespect her. I was on another video & made the mistake of reading the comment section, not expecting to see all the nasty, disrespectful comments. Shameful. 🙁

[@brucebosch9362]

@@DBMe33 Must be these youngins- they don't know anything!

[@brianhobbs6533]

Bruce Bosch Sir you have no right to judge a generation you don’t understand. The shear ignorance in you statement is the same level of ignorance that allows the negative comments towards Nina. This type of thinking is exactly what you said nasty disrespectful and shameful.

[@0121-x2j]

i dnt care about trans..my opinion..deal with that..moist ass

[@asanga73]

Real steel!. So much Respect and Love.

[@MrMungin81]

The rain outside makes makes the atmosphere inside the room so soft and beautiful.

[@MrFolky77]

Yes, this is exactly waht COSY is about!...

[@taylorduvernay9789]

Interviewer: "so when you left America in 1972 you left because....." Nina: "racism, racism, I couldn't stand it , still can't stand it!!!!

[@MoroMoro1]

"It's in the very fabric of American society." 2021 and nothings changed.

[@flawlesslawless4180]

Round n round we go

[@mkhaos4719]

and his bullshit response: "Just that!"

[@joannebrennan7144]

@@MoroMoro1, Loved, still love, Nina Simone for her beautiful vocals, & how she brings such emotions & quality to her songs! This was a woman of intelligence, & class!!.Isn't it a damn shame we're still dealing with almost the same amount of racism in America in 2021?? Unfortunately, there is still much work to do, too right these wrongs!!

[@Ludianne24]

@@mkhaos4719 Yeah, I noticed that bullshit response too!! Like as if racism is 'just that'??

[@trackbuddy2013]

No, I sing from intelligence, best response ever. Love this lady.

[@stevewoodson4635]

Provenance courrier Outlook pour votre aide et je te souhaite de très bonnes et reposantes et que vous

[@vtymes1982]

True

[@grizzlek13]

The lighting of the cigarette was both adorable and a total power move.

[@teamcrumb]

he did her head in and she wanted a cig.

[@skyjuiceification]

And very very sad. she was at this time dying of cancer from that very thing. naught4sale is an ass hat.

[@bholaoates1542]

@@skyjuiceification Riiight -- I'm an asshat for pointing out that there's nothing "adorable and powerful" about smoking cigarettes. Carry on with your circle jerk, and try not to start a fire somewhere.

[@kaichase2725]

Bhola Oates life’s a lot simpler when you mind your own and let other people live theirs, cigarette smoking was a large part of people’s culture for many years, bad mouthing a dead woman over something so trivial does you no benefit.

[@kaichase2725]

Bhola Oates I don’t smoke, you’re overdramatizing the situation, spend less time pushing lame arguments on the internet and more time respecting the rights of others.

[@briouellette4748]

I can listen to her speak for hours. I can listen to her sing for hours. It doesn’t matter how she is delivering a message because either way I believe it. Her passion is so infectious

[@RG-tt1ru]

Brutally honest and highly intelligent, but I can only suffer her when she is singing (and then I do more than suffer her but become enamored with her). Otherwise she is repulsive to me. How any heterosexual man can stand to be near her, let alone to marry her, boggles the mind. She is an anti-aphrodisiac.

[@Divaginuwine]

That gold eyeshadow and lipstick is giving me a royal vibe ❤❤❤

[@stevewoodson4635]

you think for。so

[@kiarakiara2xs]

Yesssss!

[@basilicalewiselfernandez25]

That Gold eyeshadow mixed with an orange, so awesome

[@magicalvelvet3953]

I know right! Only her beauty can pull it off i belive ❤

[@ejlowe453]

Yass❤️❤️

[@carmelmoore6465]

This woman is so fantastic and just impressive what a grand individual

[@kukuakukua]

Interviewer: let's have you admit to being an angry black woman. Nina: oh no sweetie, I'm not an angry black woman, I'm an intelligent woman

[@flawlesslawless4180]

Right he tried try to have his narrative but she shut him right up with that lol

[@jojosfunkythreads]

Best. Line. Ever.

[@kardon4996]

Boom drop d 🎤 mic

[@baby.goblin]

She had a right to be angry, but also he was just asking a question and pushing no such narrative

[@mogwai2884]

Nina did't once mic drop, she owned him!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He never belittled her.................. SHE owned it.

[@pamjenkins9102]

This is the best interview I've ever heard. The interviewer had good questions and Dr. Simone had better answers. Direct and forthcoming! Her intellect was still on point.

[@nicholasKMAmusic]

I just said this out loud! She was really a triumph in every way here.

[@Jayyoung2fly]

Smiled through this entire interview. Her energy and soul touched me since the first time I learned about Nina Simone. I love you Nina Simone. May you rest in power

[@larrynguyen85]

I needed to see this today. So many pearls of wisdom and inspiration. Dr Simone is unapologetically bold, intelligent and frank. I'm struck by her self-awareness and commitment to her values and beliefs, even as an intersectional minority in a frequently ignorant and pernicious time. In a way, she feels like an anachronism - stuck in a time that hasn't caught up to her yet. What an incredibly singular artist and icon.

[@mirnan7968]

I really enjoyed reading your comment, beautiful expression.

[@mojoe3012]

She must apologize

[@annalore5513]

I love ur vocabulary. thanks

[@woodswal]

Her ear rings are so eloquent and her speaking voice is so unique. Her articulation of her points of view are amazing.

[@marias7599]

I like tha she says "American blacks", instead of African Americans "Unlucky in marriages, not unlucky in love" My God, I love that People think of marriage as the ultimate rendition of Love when it's not always the case. Some Love stories have transcended marriages, divorces, misfortunes and then finally encounter or re-encounter each other to be one, one Love. No marriage is necessary, no civil union, no formalities. Just the awareness of Love. I learned a lot from her today.

[@DrVein]

This seems a sufficient synopsis of the interview. 🥰

[@withgoddess7164]

That was the name then..

[@TR-gg5er]

@@withgoddess7164 and the name still exists now . African Americans ( Americans who are of African descent)

[@littlegothgirl8869]

Are we not of African descent?

[@susanbaker2796]

I agree with both of your points!

[@missvee6479]

I just love her aura and her realness !! She’s gonna tell you the truth and nothing but the truth!! No sugar coating at all!!RIP Queen Nina!! 💯👸🏾❤️🕊🙏🏾

[@calisongbird]

Yes, she was a legendary artist, but she also suffered from legit mental illness. She attempted murder. From Nina Simone’s Wikipedia bio: “Simone was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in the late 1980s.[80] She was known for her temper and outbursts of aggression.[81] In 1985, Simone fired a gun at a record company executive, whom she accused of stealing royalties. Simone said she "tried to kill him" but "missed".[82] In 1995 while living in France, she shot and wounded her neighbor's son with an air gun after the boy's laughter disturbed her concentration and she perceived his response to her complaints as racial insults;[83][84] she was sentenced to eight months in jail, which was suspended pending a psychiatric evaluation and treatment.[20] According to a biographer, Simone took medication from the mid-1960s onward, although this was supposedly only known to a small group of intimates.[85] After her death the medication was confirmed as the anti-psychotic Trilafon, which Simone's friends and caretakers sometimes surreptitiously mixed into her food when she refused to follow her treatment plan.[20] This fact was kept out of public view until 2004 when a biography, Break Down and Let It All Out, written by Sylvia Hampton and David Nathan (of her UK fan club), was published posthumously.[86] Singer-songwriter Janis Ian, a one-time friend of Simone's, related in her own autobiography, Society's Child: My Autobiography, two instances to illustrate Simone's volatility: one incident in which she forced a shoe store cashier at gunpoint to take back a pair of sandals she'd already worn; and another in which Simone demanded a royalty payment from Ian herself as an exchange for having recorded one of Ian's songs, and then ripped a pay telephone out of its wall when she was refused.[87]”

[@joestar6194]

The greatness of this woman can never be overstated.

[@NovaV000]

This woman is amazing. Her words are so beautiful and carefully chosen. She speaks with so much love and wisdom. A woman who truly has paid attention too life. Too paid attention too understanding it. She is truly an inspiration a powerful woman.

[@amandarios448]

I don't mean to be rude. But you are confusing 'to' and 'too' in your phrase Too means "very" or "much". To is the short version of "towards" or means in relation TO something, addressing something. Or before verbs "to be, to have, to see" A letter TO you. Attention to life. This is too good to be true (she is very good). Too can also mean 'also' or 'as well' - I feel good today. How about you? -Me too, thank you too =(also< as well) No offense just trying to clarify because it was hard to understand what you meant

[@isabelmiranda7110]

Wow... well said. I woman who paid attention to life

[@stevewoodson4635]

Young. King. Solomon

[@butterliz876]

He did his homework. This right here is a fantastic interview and should be shown in journalism classes. Too often today we get lackluster, surface based interviews.

[@oshun0598]

She was definitely power playing him in this interview 😩 She controlled the interview. She was a force to be reckon with.

[@stevewoodson4635]

origin Deborah

[@Hurious]

And he was an excellent interviewer. Great stuff.

[@timotot123]

She gained power from pain

[@artissonbeats3057]

Love her

[@itlive9877]

When you look like her you dont have a choice, so I get it. That was why she was gay too because men were not attracted to her.

[@sue-sageasmr2020]

“Sorry i didn’t get him” I laughed so hard. This woman had character.

[@MichaelAlexander1967]

I love her statement, "I have no complaints about my life." This shows her level of gratitude for the gift of life and her firm temperment during this interview shows that she has continued to stayed true to her character and mission.

[@nininaque3029]

She was so beautifully strange. 💋 I love her speech!!!!

[@stevewoodson4635]

way 。beyond。。unique。best

[@mediolanumhibernicus3353]

Gem_Gem7 Her genius and uniqueness can’t be reduced to an illness.

[@Sook995]

@Gem_Gem7 NO DUMMY SHE SPOKE LIKE THAT WHEN SHE WAS YOUNGER ALSO,

[@cchisolm92cc]

"He loved Billie Holiday but I DON'T!!!" 😂 Her honesty was so beautiful and real.

[@Go_Ginnaaa]

Christopher Chisholm that was one of my favorite parts. 🤣

[@exsqueezeme3353]

Mine too

[@liberalview6729]

When she said I can't stand her I died lmao. I'm telling u we lost a real one when we lost this black queen. I'd give anything just to have one conversation with her

[@danielappel1368]

Funny, I love Billie but can't stand Simone.

[@bogratful]

@@danielappel1368 same here simone bitter old hag ,but she could certainly knock out a tune on the old joanna

[@rasway6700]

I almost clicked away, but glad that I didn’t. Her strength and transparency was captivating. Her laughter and smile enduring. What a pleasure it must have been to even be in her presence. She’s the type, to eat you up, spit you back out, and give her reasoning as to why you didn’t satisfy her taste buds. Gotta love the real ness❤️❤️❤️

[@DavidRichardson95]

Finally gonna be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame come next April along with Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Long overdue ladies!! Rest in heaven to these pioneers.

[@nikibrowne]

David Richardson 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🙌🙌

[@darkcnotion]

She rocks more than those Guns and Roses pussies

[@allymayful]

About bloody time!!!!

[@teresasjackson2233]

David Richardson Ms Rosetta was a class act! 😍

[@paultrumble8110]

So often when someone is inducted I think what took so long?

[@rapafellaurbanpoetry887]

She reminds me of my stubborn grandma. ..RIP Mama

[@Darkdemonoflite]

lol nice!

[@AngelaWeddle]

She reminds me of my mom.

[@myqueenimagivemydumassopin6841]

LOL

[@phillipbrandel7932]

"This is where you wanted me to play, but I should have been playing Bach." As great and as valuable as so much of the music she did get make was, the fact that no one will ever get to hear the Bach interpretations she would have made if she hadn’t been excluded from the classical world represents a tremendous loss to culture.

[@neilmurphy7554]

There are many great interpreters of Bach. I feel strongly that to have sacrificed her talents to Bach would have resulted in the greater loss to culture.

[@endlesswave2685]

She is soooo cute when she smiles! I just have no words for her beauty!

[@johannawigg6921]

Such a gorgeous woman , she just shines

[@alneshiasaint-hubert1595]

@@johannawigg6921 Huh???? I know I love her singing yeahhhhh

[@tessyamen1579]

Her beauty 😂😂😂

[@johannawigg6921]

Toni Adechi I agree, her passion, her intelligence, her amazing talent, her voice, her art, and yes the way she lights up when she smiles , if that doesn't make a woman beautiful I give up !!

[@howcome3088]

Wow I like her personality! Full of confidence

[@skyjuiceification]

inner strength!

[@joannabmarketing]

Riveting!!! Great interview! Dr. Nina Simone was no joke! You go, Queen!! Rest in peace, our lady.

[@calisongbird]

Yes, she was a legendary artist, but she also suffered from legit mental illness. She attempted murder. From Nina Simone’s Wikipedia bio: “Simone was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in the late 1980s.[80] She was known for her temper and outbursts of aggression.[81] In 1985, Simone fired a gun at a record company executive, whom she accused of stealing royalties. Simone said she "tried to kill him" but "missed".[82] In 1995 while living in France, she shot and wounded her neighbor's son with an air gun after the boy's laughter disturbed her concentration and she perceived his response to her complaints as racial insults;[83][84] she was sentenced to eight months in jail, which was suspended pending a psychiatric evaluation and treatment.[20] According to a biographer, Simone took medication from the mid-1960s onward, although this was supposedly only known to a small group of intimates.[85] After her death the medication was confirmed as the anti-psychotic Trilafon, which Simone's friends and caretakers sometimes surreptitiously mixed into her food when she refused to follow her treatment plan.[20] This fact was kept out of public view until 2004 when a biography, Break Down and Let It All Out, written by Sylvia Hampton and David Nathan (of her UK fan club), was published posthumously.[86] Singer-songwriter Janis Ian, a one-time friend of Simone's, related in her own autobiography, Society's Child: My Autobiography, two instances to illustrate Simone's volatility: one incident in which she forced a shoe store cashier at gunpoint to take back a pair of sandals she'd already worn; and another in which Simone demanded a royalty payment from Ian herself as an exchange for having recorded one of Ian's songs, and then ripped a pay telephone out of its wall when she was refused.[87]”

[@katrinahamilton5499]

Hey guys she was my friend i was her personal assistant for about a year..i will never never ever forget her never! Rest my Queen Rest 💙🌠✌

[@befree4052]

@@pinocchiosnose2751 she wasnt racist she was AWARE and she didnt bite her tongue when speaking the truth

[@befree4052]

@@pinocchiosnose2751 can you point out the racism to me? Give me a few examples since as you state I cant see it. The example you gave me was of her being rude. I never said she wasnt rough around the edges. Racist where is it?

[@pinocchiosnose2751]

@@edie6949 troll off punk and smoke less weed!

[@khanyisilendelu2696]

So she's perceived as racist because she was aware, aware of the past

[@khanyisilendelu2696]

Problem is that you can't stand how racist your ancestors were, you are ashamed of your ancestors finish, your problem isn't with her but with the truth

[@sirisaacnewton435]

The way she phrases things are pure poetry

[@raihannaht]

I remember when I first found her through a KZbin recommendation. I was taking Black History: African-American Studies from Africa to America in college and was assigned a couple of KZbin videos to watch on African historical figures and she popped up. Never heard of her or heard her music so, I was interested and clicked. I instantly fell in love with her. She was strong, confident, beautiful, powerful, and my definition of a woman! Her music was powerful, giving me goosebumps when she singed. Her voice was strong and yet soft like in the interview. Her passion set a flame in me that has yet to go out. I cried when I heard, "Mississippi God Damn" and "I Got Life" which will forever be my top two songs from her. I watched all of the documentaries and interviews I could on her and I always secretly wished I could meet her, to travel back to the late 60's and early 70's for an autograph or even a hug. To sit in the audience and have her play for me to listen. As I write this I'm tearing up because she was and still is that great of a woman to me. Much respect and much love for Nina Simone.

[@Powerfullpepper]

"Nelson got it done in South Africa." She was referring to Dr. King's dream. This is a very revealing interview. May She rest well in peace.

[@ceasehawk1920]

This guy is such a double agent.

[@johnthomas6516]

Interviewer: “So you left America...” Nina: “RACISM” ✊🏿

[@myimperfectdiary890]

John Thomas America still racist in 2020 . I am working on living now

[@larryjake7783]

Every place is racists even Africa ...different tribes hate the other because of their tribe and ethnicity...that's the earlier form of racism.. We just assume racism is white and black...you'll all understand that racism exists everywhere

[@yvettemcphee5116]

What is your message here? YM

[@yvettemcphee5116]

@@larryjake7783 Yes, but you are missing the point. Blacks in America have a different story of racism that is unique to what took place in Africa or anywhere else in the world. And you can't dismiss the legitimacy of that fact with your blanket generalization. Your mind set is an excellent example of why homogeneous generalizations are so dangerous. Yvette M.

[@weziwematyana9406]

@@larryjake7783 I agree 👊

[@Lawrence_619]

saw her in concert at Constitution Hall in Wasington DC (my hometown), about 3 yrs before she died....it was one of the highlights of my entire life. I'll never forget it....I felt like I was in the presence of royalty.

[@nicolejames3054]

You were royalty at its finest

[@temilola1]

Love Nina! LOL! She was always so entertaining! A real rebel and never afraid to speak up!

[@neilpower60]

Her speech may have been slow but her mind wasn't slow

[@rosalynb8942]

Neil Power Say it again! It was not slow at all!

[@aaleyah5380]

Not at all

[@YakThaWiseman72]

Right On!

[@unknownaccount2516]

Anyone know if she's still alive? Google won't tell me sheet

[@kacygagnard88]

Neil Power 4 sho. GO Nina

[@Allthingspretty369]

“One more thing, I am a Dr. Do you know why?” Come on Ms. Nina!!!! That made me smile from ear to ear. Yes ma’am ! Against all odds.

[@brooklynbabydoll718]

What a genuine soul! I laughed so much listening to this interview n I understood every point she expressed, rest in power Nina Simone

[@LarryPonchoBrown]

I love her! Thank god for the world wide web....I went my whole adult life without actually hearing her speak.

[@DEPARTUERS19]

same ..

[@thulanimbombo487]

This is my first time too, today. Now. Ey halala internet!

[@Madonnaleilaable]

Watch her documentary on Netflix..

[@gloriamitchell3518]

Intelligence, and brilliance oozing from every pore of her being. Much love.

[@faraujoy]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I will use it in my classes of Afro-American Culture. "They have to take me as I am. They have to realize I am a star as well as a woman. They have to deal with the two". Bravo Nina!

[@stevewoodson4635]

santa。pabla

[@mdsoulsounds]

Great interview, Tim Sebestian always comes prepared. Ms. Simone was very clearheaded and articulate. She faced many enormous challenges; black female and from the south, woman band leader and talented pianist, mother, civil rights leader, mental depression. Bless her.

[@fitriyahmustikayekti7987]

darryl hall agreed

[@savoyaepps646]

@@withgoddess I don't know about this bipolar stuff. It seems to me that with great gifts comes great torture. The gift is always supreme over the love of relationships which to me is the truest love. Now that's a sho nuff spiritual sacrifice could cause you some hurtful moments no?

[@stevewoodson4635]

usa。海尔story

[@Cassie380]

She’s a beautiful force.

[@AngelaWeddle]

Love Dr. Simone! The authenticity and strength she exudes is incredible, and desperately missing from society today by and large. I love her in all her humanness. Women like her are necessary. My mom is 74 and I love the older generations.

[@brightstar8859]

"I sing from intelligence" I love it. "I would love to be married, I think I'll marry the cameraman over there." 😂 She's adorable.

[@DEPARTUERS19]

so true .....just shows we all need and want love ...

[@samanthamcgilton1187]

I feel so sad for her. Just because of racism she was not allowed to become the first black concert pianist. She's amazing. I can just feel her soul coming from her. Down to Earth. My favorite song is I put a spell on you.... Always. She is so straight up I really wish I could've met her RIP NINA SIMONE 2002.

[@ajmoise1364]

"I need a cigarette ur makin me hot!" 😂😂

[@TheSuperbeauty24]

AJ i love her

AJ CLUTCH Right I died also🤣

[@kiammccutchen3510]

"I'm ready!"

[@timothyxed8445]

I skipped through and landed exactly on that part 😂😂😂

[@smoton2]

AJ CLUTCH 😆😆

[@turnerpage1672]

This interviewer is politely trying to down play her. She confronts him every time.

[@frankwhite4643]

Turner Page the show is called Hard Talk the interviewer is supposed to ask the interviewee pointed questions and challenge them that is the concept behind the show.

[@tomjoad4551]

@@frankwhite4643 Lol, exactly!!

[@DeepScreenAnalysis]

Turner Page what nonsense. Every interviewer has to ask questions that you might not like to find out about the subject. Would you prefer an interviewer just to say “oh you’re wonderful?”

[@turnerpage1672]

No Messlylin, not nonsense. This lady is a musician not a criminal. She doesn't have to be interrogated or minimalized. I want to know about her art and her process. And if it gets personal on her terms not the interviewers'. Nina wasn't having it. Kudos to her.@@DeepScreenAnalysis

[@DeepScreenAnalysis]

Turner Page she’s not being minimalised you twit. It’s an interview.

[@KLbSYNCHRONOUS]

Simply divine grace. She remained regal and elegant through every obstacle she faced, such a powerful inspirational force that will never be forgotten.

[@aidie2311]

8:15 - 8:30 the lighting of her cigarette episode 😁😁 the hand from the side...bla bla..suddenly she turned to the man "i'm ready". This interview one of my fav. No skipping. Kept me awake. Now it 2.44 a.m. She's direct, real and funny. Superb. I will definitely save this video.

[@vickielusby6560]

Reading your comment at 2:49 AM

[@Oceanusnovas-um2zf]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 that part was everything

[@dazzlingbecker8556]

🥺💔💔💔 Every since I’ve discovered her music She has lifted me up n her spirit still lives on

[@albertfuentes9791]

FACTS T_T. :')

[@heyheyhey40]

Why does he say, “ life seems to have gone wrong for you”? That is such a horrible thing to say to a LEGEND!

[@cindyinnew]

I don’t believe he meant it to be unkind. Being a legend doesn’t make for happiness. He was simply making a respectful observation. She let him know and he accepted that his observation was inaccurate

[@Exceedvictory]

My Great Grandmother use to sing with her in the church choir.

[@Badie20]

I just want to hug her lol she so adorable and wise at the same time 💛

[@timotot123]

I believe Nina Simone was beyond genius level. She was a Savant. I watch this interview many times for pure inspiration

[@stevewoodson4635]

Matthew. 18:18

[@stevewoodson4635]

Accent. Dialect brogue patois Diacletical marinated flavoring

[@stevewoodson4635]

Mark 7:20

[@bgray8410]

"necessary for the sheep"... Nina knew

[@jeremiahbatiste4214]

fire on the mountain 🏔 smoking truth

[@stevewoodson4635]

better。rap。Mack than 。boys

[@Huedtunes]

we're all sheep

[@spiritlane3775]

Literally my favorite interview. I could watch this a thousand times.

[@pimpwitnohoes]

Keeping the guy in her life on his toes... "I don't have a lover. I have a FRIEND"

[@kimgarner5140]

She knows who she is and what she stands for. Very inspiring.

[@moretshiamo]

Ok The shade she brings, I'm cackling. I feel like Miss Nina had a beautiful presence

[@hejiranyc]

Nah... shade is subtle and insidious. Ms. Nina was just outright savage. I literally gasped a few times by what she said.

[@vinylviper1971]

My favourite interview with Nina Simone and I always think to myself how precious these recordings are because she passed away only 4 years later in 2003.

[@nwanekanwokolo8754]

“I need a cigarette, you’re making me hot...go head!” I love this woman, no games

[@eshagcom3742]

And was about to give my guy with the lighter the business.dont rush her to light her cigarette!

[@Sook995]

yep and he stood there kept flicking it for a few seconds' then she finally said im ready lol I LOVE HER TOO

[@vwgolf6487]

I wonder WHY he was making her hot. Was she finding herself getting far too serious or did she think the host was attractive?

[@glocktaviousbrown5420]

@@vwgolf6487 the first

[@antd8259]

The end of this interview is hilarious lol. So much wisdom. You could tell she had seen and been through so much in her life.

[@stevewoodson4635]

methuselah。way boulevard

[@francessmith6855]

Such a talented lady and a force to be reckoned with. I love her passion, her music, her intellect but most of all her stance on human rights.

[@antd8259]

Love this! Much respect to her as a person and as a musician/pianist.

[@dw3675]

She was such an eloquent and poised woman

[@phresevardone293]

“Go ahead” to the interviewer “I’m ready” to the one holding the lighter Two short statements but was uttered with immense power and conviction. This woman is peerless.

[@skycunanan6553]

Nina is by far the most realist cup of the tea the world has given us.