NINA SIMONE on DAVID BOWIE, JANIS JOPLIN and singing STARS( Live at Montreux, 1976)

Simply one of the best video on youtube!! If you like it, buy the DVD Nina Simone live at Montreux 1976!
The great Nina (1933-2003) here plays a song composed by her,; the music is superb, sad, it says about her, the loneliness, the stars, Janis Joplin, Billie Holliday.

[@VeraDCrowl]

I met Nina Simone when she did a benefit concert in San Francisco. I knew the people who had something to do with the production, and I was thrilled to actually see her live. I learned every breath of Mood Indigo when I was 5 years old. During the concert, she called for requests, but no matter how loud I called it, she did not sing Mood Indigo. I went backstage after the concert and all I could say when she turned her attention to me was "I have always loved you." She smiled and thanked me. I had opportunity to attend the after party with my friends, so I asked her why she did not sing Mood Indigo. She responded "Was that you? You don't look old enough to know that song!" I assured her I did...she challenged me to sing it, so I asked if she could still play it. She played and I sang. She said "I bet you couldn't do that again" and she went to her room and came right back...I always thought she only had time to turn on a tape recorder. She played it again and I sang it. She asked me to work with her as personal secretary, so I went to Beverly Hills with her and spent one month. Shortly after that she moved to France. There is much more but I am grateful to finally share this with others who might appreciate.

[@happygilbert4972]

Thank you for your special memory! 🙂

[@jacquelinepaul9731]

Yes, thankyou

[@thediamonddog95]

Thank you. 😃

[@keligarrett63]

Thank you for sharing that. What a wonderful story.

[@rostislavluchnikov268]

I loved your story and I would love to know more!

[@swamivicky]

i've told this story before. for a brief time in the early 70's, i met nina simone. she came and stayed for a few days at an ashram that i was living at. i spent a little time with her. she was polite, and somewhat shy. she told me her secret ingredient for chicken soup. she would add a small tablespoon of peanut butter. it does something magic to the soup, and is worth trying. anyhow, since i spent time with her.. what else do i remember (keeping in mind that i am nobody), we went out for breakfast, she, me and the swami... we read her palm. now that's something, that not many people can say. later that day, i found myself alone with her, in the music room. she began playing a song, and i nearly stopped breathing. i just kept still. i wanted to give her her privacy. i figure that privacy is the only gift of value that a fan can give to a star.

[@richysoto6332]

You are somebody special to her !

[@MaxChillin]

Thank you for sharing your experience with this gifted individual.

[@gaitachi3256]

Yes. 👏 💙

[@joaomalho332]

Beautiful Vicky Sabato! Very well said and the last paragraph, just great! Thank you for sharing.

[@tatianadumitrascu1805]

Vicky sabato, everybody is somebody xxx

[@susanbreed7659]

I love her confidence. She is a Queen. Nina always touches my soul. She is a gifted creative Spirit.

[@marcosbryant865]

She's unique Love the truth in her music What do you admire most about her

[@jeanfrancoisprevel6301]

une grande dame qui pouvait tout interprétéet le transcendait

[@susanbreed7659]

@@jeanfrancoisprevel6301 I speak French , so I was able to understand and agree with your comment.

[@tuckerfrd1]

The great artist all have a slice of "crazy" which make so unique. Although, I'm in such awe of her and her greatness, I'm equally so sad.

[@KappaDaKappa]

Truly is.

[@AlimentariasPeru]

I can imagine her today: "GIrl, turn off your cell phone... turn it off!" Truly a queen.

[@Will-bt2rn]

ikr lol

[@michelabagnoli6586]

Yes, she'd be right! I DO LOVE HER, in italiano si dice UNA DONNA DI CARATTERE, CE NE FOSSERO!

[@danahyatt5760]

This song just pulls at my heart. I went to see her childhood home a few days ago. Sitting on a hill in the mountains of NC. A simple little frame house, that sheltered this amazing woman.

[@adelmirbarbosadossantos7730]

Níña saymon

[@palapadadouwa807]

Hahaha, Hope and guess she really would have done that for sure 😎😎😎❤

[@barryschwarz]

I just read below: ""privacy is the only gift of value that a fan can give to a star." That may be the best comment I've ever read in these you tube comments.

[@user-rb9pl6hq4l]

very true!

[@The-Dom]

I used to think so, but now i'm not so sure.... i once was standing on the street corner waiting to cross, just Robin Williams and I... two strangers silently waiting. I was a huge fan but didnt want to bother him.... now I wish I'd stopped to say hello, shared how he'd touched my heart, and given him a giant hug. There's fandom and objectivity and then there's appreciation and connection. Now I think if love is in your heart, you should always share it.

[@katiekat4457]

Amadis Demitrius I have been battling at times life-threatening depression. I can honestly say in my opinion that giving him privacy was the better choice. Can you imagine how many strangers approach him everyday wanting something from him. Albeit a photo, a hug, a short conversation, his attention, etc... You asking him for nothing and giving him privacy in the short and long term would have made him more likely to leave his apartment again. And took pressure off him to not disappoint a fan by his reaction to your wonderful comment. I love how warm of a person you are. I really think you did the right thing.

[@maxwellsmart6487]

Nina ..🎨🕊️🏛️◼️💚🎹🎼🎨🎨🕊️🕊️👁️👁️🚬

[@jadezee6316]

nonsense,,it has no meaning...people are not invading so called stars lives....and try asking those "stars"....if they minded the intrusions.......BEFORE they became a star....dont elevate nonsense and mediocrity...you think giving a star your money...is a gift of value?.....you think a star.....wants people to stay home or come to their show/movie/performance??.....stop being stupid and think!

[@ronandelana]

She gave everything. Nothing more beautiful than someone being vulnerable and honest. What a astonishing performance.

[@summertime5666]

Yes

[@ester9326]

Nina Simone is one of the few if not only artist who’s music can make me feel euphoric, melancholic, extreme sad, happy, safe and in love within minutes. Her music never becomes boring, it’s timeless yet completely modern even now. Unfortunately she was from before my time but oh man….What I would give to have seen her on stage.

[@gloriaf6971]

I saw her on stage 2 or 3 times. She was always magnificent.

[@marcosbryant865]

Now this is so touching, I love the truth in her music and she's fun to watch Love her What do you admire most about her?🙂

[@carolannkell9930]

Wow❤❤

[@marcosbryant865]

@@carolannkell9930 hello

[@valeriebenjamin6977]

I'm glad to be playing and placing in the hearts and minds of my homeschooled children. I imagine when they get older rediscovering and playing for generations to come as well. May her legacy be transforming throughout all generations and legacies intertwined into grand stories indeed. The beauty of life is always great to see versus the realities we face from day to day. Treasures.

[@JustAnotherBlader]

She absolutely has the vibe of an actual queen

[@ordinary7413]

Она не королева, она богиня.

[@downwithfaith]

@@ordinary7413 Oh please. Such tiresome overused hyperbole. She even called herself a queen! Her commanding the person in the audience to "SIT DOWN!!" was something only an entitled celebrity with an inflated ego would do.

[@sharoneastwood.1025]

THAT'S BECAUSE SHE WAS 🙏😓🥰.

[@stephanietate2116]

She really does. She has the elegance and sensuality of Cleopatra or Nefertiti. Her voice is legendary. I've always loved Miss Simone. ❤

[@stephanietate2116]

That is, she really DOES have the vibe of an actual queen. She is so confident

[@betterthanwealth]

“It is antique, it’s is over 200 yrs old, it is meant for a Queen, and I AM a Queen 👑 “

[@bk7278]

OMG she’s beautiful I hope I hear a voice like that just before I die

[@glamourpurrs8464]

Yeah right. Classic & timeless. She isn’t using falsetto it would take you to sing high notes & powerful. Not at all about queens who have taught me to laugh

[@sonyalewis9144]

YYYEEESSS!! I LLLOOOVVVEEED THAT👑💎✨🙌🏼

[@pedronemm]

I habe at Europa for more 300years, and what I am? Hahaha

[@pedronemm]

And I am so sorry not clearly english

[@pistoldecellis3530]

Nina Simone is beautiful and elegant. Everything about her soothes the soul.

[@Kgoki890]

I love her 💕

[@jesusguidemeervp]

She is special

[@leonorrayoortiz6266]

Yes is Unique ✨

[@raepaul8158]

She wanted to be a classical concert piano player and had the skills and the talent! Her mother had worked two jobs to give her the education and the skills. Then they Saturday on, and told her she would never achieve this because her skin was the wrong color. So to make money, she started playing in bars and singing. You can hear the melancholy, in every note, she sings. What a gift to the world she was.

[@STFOERVER]

Thank you for sharing it

[@sueliduarte3612]

Que triste! Como alguém pode definir um talento pela cor da pele.

[@orlaspring363]

The way she delivers this song, it's like she's talking and it's just coming straight from her...as if the words just came to her. Mesmerizing.

[@robinalexander5558]

Yes!!!

[@takashimizutani1808]

She's zen mode reached from feelings haha

[@pattyayers]

She was! The beginning might have been a real song, but she was totally making it up by the middle-end. Like an old school rapper, but with a gorgeous voice and melodies

[@rukeyser]

Every word up to "but i can't remember" is Janis Ian. Here is the song from Nina's first addition through to to her second - which ends the song. Janis' text is bold in brackets. It is a remarkable fit. *[we all have stories]* But I can't remember it anyway So I'll tell you about the mood that is in the United States today And permeating even Switzerland, is goes But I'll continue it anyway, until I get it together *[Some women have a body men would want to see* *And so they put it on display* *Some people play a fine guitar* *I could listen to them play all day]* But anyway, I'm trying to tell my story Janis Ian told it very well Janis Joplin told it even better Billie Holiday even told it even better We always, we always We always have a story The latest story that I know, is the one that I was supposed to go out with And the latest story that I know, is the one that I was supposed to go out with.

[@beanstaIkjack]

Sometimes it's good to cry, I put this on and I have no idea why I'm crying, but I feel alive. Existence is to be sad, happy, fun and lonely

[@awarenessvillage]

Yes. If we had only one emotion we'd never know what we feel. Life would be merely existence.

[@TheKiddy3]

I feel the same and I don't know why...

[@glennbeyde4822]

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[@barackdundee9546]

You're not alone everyone listening is here with you 💪

[@claireleagas5087]

Powerful xx

[@mswkmw4683]

"..meant for a queen and I'm a queen." I love it!

[@MiamiPush2theLimit]

I LOVED that!! Lmao! 😂❤️

[@tinastanley4444]

Ikr?

[@allenmakere3822]

then she laughs and reminds the audience that they clapped even as a joke, when if they thought Disney makes queens then they have never grown up.

[@im_from_liverpool3293]

Yeah you are, Nina. You're a queen. Forever will be.

[@claudio130]

There will never be anyone like Nina Simone!

[@paulbrouwer4717]

Sorry to say i am 64 old now never new this Lady before. This is brillant what a Performance Now i become 100 year old so i kann listen the next 36 years

[@michaelswords4416]

Some say she's not the most attractive woman. I don't understand that, I find her stunning.

[@dikapo3]

It is a stunning woman and very attractive

[@andrewvikarskyi2055]

michael swords me too

[@saphirshine]

not the beautifull one indeed but when she start talking singing no one else exist

[@Dadacomero]

who cares... not everyone can be attractive

[@TeacherBrunoOneil]

charming, glamurous and stunning.

[@Fineb]

- "And I am a queen!" YES you are❤👑

[@tzunammi]

MTF

[@daj0378]

Absolutely, TMH jewel among all of them

[@WeRiseAtDawn]

@@Ikr2025She earned every bit of that pride. How dare you. Sit down you. Sit down.

[@MrDimikor]

@@Ikr2025 Not narcissistic. Sarcastic.

[@dennischiverton7365]

Thank the Lord for Nina, a beautiful soul.... an amazing human being... We love you.....xx

[@r.b.h.6576]

Eine der genialsten Jazz-Künstlerinnen des Universums. Habe schon wieder Gänsehaut... 🫶🫶🫶

[@griffinmoore6819]

I played this for my best friend hoping he could feel the magic, the magnificence, and see a master musician at her work. It overwhelms me every time I play her recordings. His only comment was about her rudeness to the girl standing up. I laughed at my error of expecting my friend to like or appreciate an artist like Simone. She deserves, at the very least, the attention and respect equalled to what she's giving her audience. He did understand that, but hasn't experienced enough real life yet to like Nina's music. Took me 51 years, he's three years younger. Should be knocking on my door any minute.

[@siesies000]

I'm not saying that people should let people walk over them, but have some thick skin and use some discernment. Every single moment of life you won't be catered to or coddled. It's actually good to learn how to behave with different temperaments and to be able to have emotions unashamedly. With that being said I don't know your friend, so no true passing of judgment.

[@griffinmoore6819]

@@siesies000 I suppose finding Nina Simone during the lowest points of my life, death of my mother, my spouse of almost 23 years requesting a separation, diagnosis of a life altering disease, all in a very short period of time, gave me some comfort and something to keep me from losing my mind. Maybe I was presumptuous thinking my friend would automatically connect in the same way. Something to think about for sure.

[@meleshenko3767]

I’m sorry about the grief you went through. But it sounds like you were feeding on her music and so you didn’t notice the imperfection. Honestly, I noticed it too, when she was rude to the standing woman. And I was a few minutes into the song before I could put that aside. I’m not young. I’m older than you. And I am in awe of her talent. But if she was really a queen, she wouldn’t have to announce it - nor humiliate the peasants. There were nicer ways to say “please sit down so I’m not distracted.” And “thank you” wouldn’t have hurt either. Basic manners never go out of fashion.

[@layla.williams__]

@@meleshenko3767 She didn't appear rude to me! It may be a cultural difference (and I'm certainly not out to start any arguments), but I picked up on her sense of humor in it.

[@Mr.CCharlie]

I have friends who love music, and I go to concerts with them. I have friends who I tried to turn onto music and they really don’t get it. They want to leave the show before the encore. I don’t go to shows with those people anymore I love hanging out with them. I love them, but not at concerts.

[@JustHaroon56]

OK I'm a guy who listen to hard rock heavy metal extreme death and melodic metal lol i do respect all those musicians who i used to listen to, this lady here got my lost feelings and its the very first time I'm listening her tbh i don't even know how it just popped up on my screen and i accidentally clicked onit and was about to close it but then i started listening what she's saying then when she started playing piano and sing.... damn got my goose bumps I loved her

[@MultiSinden]

I'm really glad you kept listening :)

[@whiketurner6249]

+Harry blackmore That's cool.

[@kerryg100]

Enjoy the ride it a roolercoaster....

[@stephenboyer8883]

+Harry blackmore always good to keep listening choices wide no matter what your bag is

[@sysiphuscorinth]

+Harry blackmore Have a listen to the original by Janis Ian and the rest of her work....

[@vincenta.dejesus9912]

Nina makes me cry like a baby wanting to be held by my mother. She breaks my soul and then makes it whole again.

[@willcifur]

There isn’t an ounce of fake in her .. when she comes on it’s like being called my full name by my mother

[@user-bq5lr6dq6b]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@robvazquez8341]

Well said!

[@kirstenbraunsteiner8]

Sure

[@AthenaKama]

Me too 💯💯

[@SingTrece]

Her music priceless. May she rest easy knowing she left a mark in history.

[@VictoriaBlair-ce1qm]

She is so deeply in touch with feelings/emotions etc etc … her genius is her ability & vulnerability expressed in her music - truly one in a billion - we are all the richer to have her music

[@patricky101]

She's genuinely one of a handful of people in popular music who can be be called a genius. It shines out of her, mercurial lovely woman.

[@patricky101]

@@elijahfluw4347 I've met Ms Simone so I'm sadly well aware of her status. As for calling her a Jazz artists she was never just that. I'm using popular as distinct from classical. And you may hand out the plaudit of genuis to anyone you wish. I reserve it for her and a handful of others only. But thanks for sharing your opinion though.

[@MariaM-fu6wm]

She was ment to be a classic music pianist...I think she was heartbroken because she was never allowed to... That suffering... That is why each single song and interpretation is so enormously filled with tears, heart, thought. What an incredible classical pianist she would have been.

[@JackFate76]

There are more than a handful of geniuses in popular music. But I agree, Nina is certainly amongst them.

[@palapadadouwa807]

​@@MariaM-fu6wm right. Seems she was bullied and ostracized and "gently" refused at classic school as she was black and too gifted. Marked her for sure. Then she just the one standing on in History. Her vibe and music and soul tells so much to kind peoples now.

[@ohhi5237]

was einstein a genius? married his cousin and made bombs for lunatics.

[@guitarlawyer75]

It hurts to know that Nina and David are gone... Damn...

[@nostaligicangel]

+Ana Luiza Brown Yes not got used to David's departure at all - so hard he was so of the time and seemed full of life. Still hope he is grooving with Nina and all the other artist somewhere in good company.

[@danielgreen2788]

+Ana Luiza Brown it really hurts

[@nostaligicangel]

Agree so much Daniel he was a gem.

[@edwintorresdeyauco354]

& Janis Joplin

[@uaateacher]

[@ulrichhille5241]

Absolutely beautiful version of this song. I grew up with Cher's version; and Nina's just breaks my heart, too. She knows how to tell a story❤️🙏

[@TheRisean]

You can feel passion, sadness. You can feel her soul!

[@Maria-kq4ri]

Just Nina, her piano and her unique musical storytelling. No yelling, no twerking, no autotune. 👑 Nina Simone…forever in our hearts! 💕 ♥️

[@michaeleastwood6755]

Simple real ....natural artist of a highest quality

[@mackenziedog1872]

I can't resist but watch/listen to, Nina's passion.

[@mackenziedog1872]

I can't resist but watch/listen to, Nina's passion.

[@ninabuckingham4066]

🙌

[@wotizit2937]

Those were the days, my friend.

[@krisweaver556]

I've been disabled for 35 years. i danced every step of this in my wheelchair. Great fun! Thanks!

[@russellbeverly94]

Wonderful

[@yoditc7097]

❤️

[@gosubreboot713]

This picked me up today an a bad day

[@charliecookiej139]

[@janasali821]

Hugs ❤️

[@andreasmartinez2216]

unique, human, fragile, strong...God makes us a gift with this character

[@stanschnier9543]

HEY FOLKS! This song is not by Nina. It was written by singer songwriter JANIS IAN, who Nina adored and mentored and she also liked to play another of Janis' songs entitled JESSE...Credit where credit is due, poster. Song credits are easy to verity! Damn I love Nina just as much now as I did way back!

[@rubychew6535]

You can tell that she experienced a lot of sadness.

[@ericparnaby1319]

Of Course ! - Black Lives Mattered Even In Those Days !

[@TheLULUTOMAS]

Me too

[@tengeneza]

we all have ....thats why its easy to recognise it when you see it in somene else ....

[@fraygoes4570]

@@ericparnaby1319 yes.. she suffered too much

[@Critic224]

Only suffering brings out the best of art ....

[@ferrerobeaty6097]

She was Original beauty, pure and not like today's additional fake beauty treatments. She was pure!!!! I'm proud to be black.xxxxx

[@johncollins4794]

Unique. We were lucky to have had Nina on this Earth.

[@SandraLovesRoses]

And I’m proud to be white. Yay! Go us :)

[@SandraLovesRoses]

I’m a natural fan, too. If it’s done right, it works. She looks nice with short hair. I have short hair again. I like a woman’s neck and face, and so you see more of that. It’s cool.

[@evanabbott2737]

I wonder what she’d think about all the female pop stars of today....🤔

[@ThelmaThais1]

Beauty very deep inside!

[@geoseason5800]

"This neckless is 200 years old it is meant for queens and I am the queen" 🔥🥰

[@jamesthompson2179]

This is the first time that I’ve heard Nina sing this particular song. I’ve heard Nina sing many songs. She always delivers her music with such feeling and grace. I am 75 years old. As I said, this is the first time I have heard her deliver this song, I say all that to say this, it has touched me, and I have cried, literally. Thank you, Nina Simone.

[@juliagp345]

She cried inside and felt every word. She would make every person in the audience feel her compassion.

[@rensmith6823]

Júlia GP NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN. THANX so very much for sharing. You are an 👼,🤗😘😏

[@SuzieQ90]

Júlia GP what is the song about?

[@superque4]

...and she made that one girl sit down. Lol

[@rachelbajrovic7323]

I wish I even got to be in her presence for a second

[@jimmbobb]

@@superque4 how do you know it was a girl? There is no place for your hateful sexism in 2019.

[@carl_anderson9315]

David Bowie was a giant. Few artists were respected and loved in almost any artistic circle as he was. Rock stars, pop stars, punk rockers, jazz legends, classical, painters, fashion designers, intellectuals, young, old, everyone loved and cherish Bowie.

[@kimciszek-kane397]

Yes I agree!

[@Jazzyjayyy]

This video is about Nina Simone.

[@izzy-xq8ch]

Where WAS the great Bowie?! He wasn't there supporting Nina, an Honour most people would die for, and she was obviously hurt. This is about Nina, Yes.

[@carl_anderson9315]

@@izzy-xq8ch Do you expect Bowie to be present in every single concert of his friends?

[@carl_anderson9315]

@@Jazzyjayyy I know. I never said it wasn’t.

[@user-ur7og7re3w]

Es ist ja nicht nur die wunderschöne Stimme von Nina Simone, nein die Mimik erhöht den Song auf einen noch höhern Level ❤

[@humbertogatica6420]

A Queen, her voice, her storytelling, her elegance, her command of the audience, she takes no prisoners, she insists on respect to her and to her art. She was also an activist for the Civil Rights and desegregation. A true Queen

[@mwfmtnman]

She would be heartbroken then how we are more segregated than ever.

[@laurabrevitz3944]

I will never forget the video of her doing "Mississippi Goddamn" in front of a crowd of stone faced white Southerners. She grinned right at 'em and kept singing. Legend.

[@pedropauloalvim9517]

Her arrogance

[@mwfmtnman]

@@laurabrevitz3944 what I wouldn't give to have been there to see that. Oh, old white guy here lol

[@mwfmtnman]

@@pedropauloalvim9517 what? Why the hate?

[@lupedelgado7262]

She touches a place not too many can reach

[@nancyhanson5620]

Right away too!

[@carlscott8330]

She is the best ❤️ love you Nina

[@sebasdebordeaux8347]

Sure!! not too many, NONE. exept maybe Sade, slighty behind..

[@harpothehealer]

Very Well said

[@tubewebber]

Lovely answer

[@rowdybliss]

“Stars” is absolutely my favorite song that Nina Simone sang… and I love it in every iteration/recording/performance I’ve ever heard her perform, because you BELIEVE her when she sings.

[@carolyngrant9278]

She moves me like no other. The pain, the soft moments, her nuance of mood, the way she put across the words. I can only think of Edith Piaf who could sing about the gentle and rawness of Life.

[@the_bearded_maximus4601]

My God, I have absolutely no idea she had such presence, moved to tears.

[@Alexlittle9]

Fantastic keyword! *Presence*

[@nobaloneymahoney7940]

Me too! Glad I wasn't in the audience!

[@BobbyGeneric145]

She's one of those rare gifts to the Earth... Einstein, Lennon, Nina, etc.

[@welintonflor2053]

So beautfifull what o say

[@a.jackson5892]

Watch her documentary on Netflix its beautiful and overwhelming!

[@davidlindseymarkham4875]

She needs a statue in Central Park

[@savoyaepps646]

@Claudia Miranda Actually I believe they have a statute of her in her adopted home where she became a citizen, France.

[@maamouhinda7722]

Nina doesn't need a status anywhere, She's still alive in every ❤️ loves true music 🎶

[@ednacamilo9973]

Queria a tradução dos comentários.

[@MariaRocha-ih1ey]

@@ednacamilo9973 mete no tradutor

[@boboliver9310]

She moved me so much singing and I cried. She is bare and pure. Her silhouette, her dress so simple.her voice is smooth and soft yet she pierced through my heart with strength. Her look and attitude . I will go read about her life. This person must have gone through so many wars to be free and confident as she is. ❤

[@christiangrozel2261]

il y a toujours des artistes qui sont merveilleux. beaucoup plus que l, ont pourrait croire . heureusement. 💃🇲🇨

[@christinemoccia477]

Her stage presence is so powerful!!!! You find yourself hanging on every syllable she utters!!! Such a beautiful woman! Such a treasure!!!!!

[@marcosbryant865]

Now this is so touching, I love the truth in her music and she's fun to watch Love her What do you admire most about her?🙂

[@samr6514]

“It is meant for a queen and I am a queen *bows*” SHE IS MY QUEEN

[@ronsch98]

Shes THE Queen!

[@MountTheodore72]

Thus the reason she told that individual to "sit down!!!" You don't walk during the Queen's performance. You give her your undivided attention.

[@wassdepp1]

Nina, I come to listen your music and voice, when I want to cry, I don't cry for pain, but for the pure emotions your art makes me feel.

[@johannawigg6921]

Floors me

[@constancemichelle52]

Iam still listening to this legend today!!! She was awesome, 3-13-2023

[@mluiza111]

I saw her in Brasil in the '90s, at the ende of her health. She was magnificent! There were more than 200 thousand people in the open Park. I was so touched that I cried and laughed at the same time! She is my hero!

[@mdsilva752]

Amo ela e as músicas dela, e não fazia ideia de que ela já tinha vindo ao Brasil, que bom saber disso.

[@marijaparlov2101]

❤

[@tmalloy9]

Pure magic. Thank you.

[@justagirlsd3000]

Magical memory ❤️‍🔥

[@stobbinsboy]

Yes, some people really are magical.

[@drhintjens4915]

She is angry, mad, disillusioned and yet she cannot but be this amazing person once she sings. Insecure, crazy, all that. But she is divine as someone said below. Her voice and her singing emotion is her royalty. This is the strangest song I ever heard ANYONE sing - it is a dirge from the heart.

[@pavelstrebl8897]

Leen Hintjens cdrrffd

[@tommydfer9718]

Leen Hintjens

[@adda7256]

*SHE STAR ABSOLUTEEEEEEE!*

[@MalekMaximum]

Well said. I don't think she could write a song like this if she was just an ordinary person

[@dannyv.b7452]

Hye miss Leen.Personnaly I dont think she was that angry,mad ,insecure or desillusioned'bout what what happened there;than she would have been like that all her carreer i think,cause lots of people act somehow confused when they notice that they're are actually facing an artist wich is not like the others.Also she had,in my opinion,way more than that roalty in her voice and emotion and a dirge in her singing;though you express it well.I think she was even a visioanaire..Like they make'm only once in a hunderd year.Ella & Aretha for example were giants ,but Nina..hard to describe.Not of this earth..i hope you dont mind i supplemented your comment.. : ) By theway,are you Belgian-Flamish perhaps?My father got Belgian roots(my mom is black) and i've been living there.I recognised the Dutch linguistic spell in your name : -) Kind regards Danny Van Baekel

[@sabinepuls3662]

Ero un ragazzino quando queste canzoni sono diventate famose. Il momento oggi per vederli nell'originale e sapere che ci saranno per sempre è qualcosa di molto speciale

[@tgmcface]

She is beautiful in her absolute openness. I have low vision, and watching her face makes me feel so many emotions. Her mentioning of people playing music, just made me think of how easily people who really emote so much can be lost in everything else. Its easy to copy, but people that truly feel what they are doing, come across amazingly different.

[@dannyedward5544]

I bet the girl that she told to " SIT DOWN!" is still talking about that shit today!!! LOL!!!

[@chappahx]

LoL...

[@Maria-qh5hr]

Yeap probably still offended 😅

[@robpersons6501]

That would be a great story to hand down the family tree. "I got punked by Nina Samone!"

[@pepesylvia848]

One time I stood up during a lecture to take a phone call (phone was on silent) and the professor gave a dirty look. I don't remember half the shit he taught me but I remember how uncomfortable I was with making eye contact when leaving in the middle of that lecture.

[@robpersons6501]

@@pepesylvia848 Did you leave the room when you answered?

[@karrot101]

its amazing how she just naturally sings the first line right on pitch before she even played her first chord on the piano

[@LynneKJ]

She had perfect pitch.

[@flowersfam3462]

Yes!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🤗 Very rare.

[@TheSteveg2011]

Nina was nothing short of amazing

[@randallfrank5682]

Yes, you are a queen Nina. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@sharonbujak8139]

Always a Queen, Thankyou 💝

[@LusciousTwinkle]

I was lucky enough to see her about 20yrs ago. She had to be helped onstage to the piano, she was so unsteady. You could hear the audience almost groan with embarrassment as it looked like she wasn't going to able to perform. (This wasn't long before she died at 70)...She literally croaked into the microphone and we all cringed.... Then..... The most amazing sound came out and filled the theater and she launched into "I put a spell on you" She was INCREDIBLE!!!! & had such a rapport with the audience. Definitely one of the top 3 gigs I've ever BEEN to. Awesome talent, extraordinary voice and unlimited charm. So lucky I got to see her.

[@elizabethlangton4260]

Nick cave said the same about her

[@SoniaK2]

Thank you Lola for sharing your experience and observations. I haven't known anyone who has watched/listened to Nina live.

[@maryannejacksonpicker1028]

Thank u

[@johnnygosh5739]

Cool story. Thank you for sharing

[@katemcshane]

I heard her albums when I was 21 and she is still my favorite singer. She came to the Boston Jazz Festival when I was 37 and I felt like I'd waited all my life to see her -- at Boston Symphony Hall. I took a friend who'd never heard her. She came out on stage and the standing ovation and cheering lasted a very long time. I felt like I couldn't clap hard enough. It was the greatest thrill of my life. She played for less than an hour, then began to talk about her father and abruptly got up and left. If it had been anyone else, I would have been furious. I had a friend who was supposed to interview her on live radio and she was 40 minutes late. She had a really hard time with life

[@adroutt1985]

Very attentive to her audience. So deep and demands respect. A true artist

[@bobmarleyliveshow4680]

I too have loved Nina Simone since I was young. My feelings about Ms Simone's music has never changed. Her heart and soul So beautiful Nina, so beautiful.

[@eth.3296]

SOOOOO Unique she was. I'm only in recent years discovering her Artistry. Definitely the forerunner of our modern day Sade. Both artists Very Deep on communicating to your soul.

[@cityandsuburb]

To the individual leaving the comment "Ms. Simone is very plain...." I can state without fear of contradiction, that those who find this extra-ordinary female 'unattractive' - are unable to address anything...anything above the superficial. She represents the zeitgeist, the history the joy & the pain of a whole people.. combined & focused within the soul of a beautiful woman. What more would a man want?

[@juliaalexander5788]

I think that her goddess like beauty is so rich & deep it scares shallow minded people... ;)

[@sebasdebordeaux8347]

G Elgar, HI man! precisely, this is TO much for ordinary men..!!! I think she could be attractive for sure, but she carried SUCH a huge pain (despite the very funny behavior she sometimes had like here in the beginning!) and she was SO deep that yes it can be frightening for many men, and not meaning those men are shallow minded, but just ordinary men, whose expectations about women are mostly based on the traditional "sexy and slightly superficial bimbo" who won't force them to self-autocritic and introspection, which most men are unable to.. what you say about her is beautiful and exactly what I've always felt, and it makes her the GIANT she was and will always be, I mean the most overwhelming singer having ever existed.. to me the only one who could compete is Sade..

[@brockertteambrockert]

She is very gorgeous!

[@claudiasiefer8495]

@@brockertteambrockert EXACTLY! Her beauty transcends the ordinary common standard. For those who cannot "see" Nina, I feel sadness.

[@andreabryant2857]

This is...the most eloquent statement I've read in about a decade. I'm writing it down.

[@spankfairy]

If Nina told me to sit down, she wouldn't have to ask twice! Deep respect, awe and reverence for you Nina. Always.

[@MARSBELLA1]

i feel sorry I bet that lady needed just to wee - I love Nina but her bi polar rage is so evident throughout her life - that poor lady needed the bathroom. She never got over being rejected from classical piano school - when she was better than them all -

[@keymabess8725]

Oh my Gosh, I completely agree!!!

[@THEYOGAFACE]

@John David she is a queen.

[@THEYOGAFACE]

John David I undertstand what you're saying. My dad saw her live and said she was very abusive. It's complicated. I do feel she deserves respect though as a performer. And she was very talented and more than that, she was a fighter for justice and had to be strong

[@agungbakti1438]

I think that scene was part of entertainment...

[@STFOERVER]

This woman gives me the life. I love you Nina!! 💗

[@harryrobinson6282]

This is more than entertainment. Its art.

[@hendrsb33]

When Nina Simone drops her voice down to softness... when you have to listen close and pay attention to what she's singing... she draws you in... to make you feel the gravity of her words, her story, and the melodious nature of her voice...

[@MarcoPolux]

Wow! what an Amazing artist. We need more Nina Simones!! ...desperately!

[@antoniogutemberg3038]

Fantástica Nina Simone! Abraços não mais entre nós.Todavia , presente pelo o amor!!!Salve Nina Simone!!!

[@luckydave328]

She is a queen. She even looks like Nefertiti.

[@andreaandrea6716]

Yes, she IS.

[@janwig9347]

I was just thinking when I looked into her eyes I see Egypt

[@brownpeople2704]

She doesn’t look like Nef.. don’t lie for your self and misleading other people “fake “ black African nothing to do with Nef....

[@brownpeople2704]

@jan wig black African genetic nothing to do with Egypt, “ the Queen” seriously 😒

[@janwig9347]

@@brownpeople2704 do I know you?

[@carlacrafford180]

Call me sentimental or whatever you want, but this has me in tears. WOW what great tears they are.

[@adada1st]

+Charlie Stuyvesant Hey, the same here. A star and a starman gone, both so unique, both my alltime favorites! Nina seems here so fragile, lost and strong at the same time.

[@rickcoleman8277]

true strength

[@ericm2444]

agree,,,nice old dutch name ..stuyvesant ..greetings from amsterdam

[@skygazer6898]

Charlie Stuyvesant Me too! Touches your heart, doesnt it

[@federicoguerra1557]

I thought I was the only one

[@ThomasSherwood-go7vt]

Remarkable story of your experience with Nina Simone. Thank you for sharing it!

[@LS-kg6my]

Beautiful, tortured soulful woman. Mesmerizing. And that piano!!! Beyond a blessing on earth

[@desireerichardson3424]

When she told the girl to sit down I thought she reminded of my grandma ushering as church xD

[@brendantannam499]

She thought her talent excused her rudeness.

[@miguelmarquez4192]

@@brendantannam499 who was rude? Nina? She wasnt all there first off. Thats not rude. Whats rude is walking off on someones performance and causing distraction from a performance all payed for. Not just the rude idiot that didnt have the foresight to use the can prior, or drink less knowing they were going to an event.

[@brendantannam499]

@@miguelmarquez4192 First off, many people can be mentally ill and be respectful. One does not necessarily exclude the other. Secondly, you have no idea why the woman needed to leave her seat. Or her level of intelligence.

[@miguelmarquez4192]

@@brendantannam499 pish posh. Sit down!

[@mmscuf]

Brendan Tannam I never cared for her. I remember she was a regular gig at Ronnie Scott’s back in the early ‘80’s playing a week here, a week there, and I remember she got into a row or some sort of disagreement with the club’s management over a well publicized upcoming appearance of her at the club (must have been around 1984 or so) and she never returned there. Good riddance I remember I thought back then and may she rest in peace I say now. Didn’t care for her then, don’t care for her now. She had an attitude.

[@SKEsthetics]

Why am I in tears - I guess the soul knows Thank you Nina

[@pauloneve]

Obrigado Nina Simone. O universo agradece por sua arte!!!!!

[@peterdenhartoog]

queen off my feelings, i had the honner of meeting this great soul in amsterdam, cafe alto ,thank you god, if i listen to this lady singing, i cry, and be thankfull.

[@Nerudah]

Peter Denhartoog Damn ik wist niet zij daar had opgetreden. Wat ik niet zou geven om dat mee te mogen maken!

[@detriablair9715]

Such a blessing to meet such an Extraordinary Woman.

[@_MSD75_]

'and I'm a queen'. And she truly was.

[@butthead9023]

She believed it. Chics these days say it to try to get you to help THEM believe it

[@shirley9529]

Was A Queen, you Say? No! Queens are Mere Mortals! She was a Goddess! And still lives among us in our hearts! Rest in Perpetual Peace and Eternal Melody!

[@_MSD75_]

@@shirley9529 I stand corrected! x

[@Nina-vv3ev]

Woowoo yasss

[@user-fo7mj9su8y]

❤Gudomlig vacker Gudinna fantastisk sångröst from Sweden ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@susanr5546]

Yes, you are a queen! You always were and always will be. Fascinating life, superb performer and a great activist. Oh, I miss her.

[@wiseoldsnail]

this is, hands down, the most positive thread of comments i've ever read on any youtube video about anything . the positivity in the comments has me weeping with appreciation, after i was already weeping for nina simone

[@sebasdebordeaux8347]

mark Knopfler's got the same amount of positive comments. but I think there's no others..

[@christinad4432]

I know it makes me wanna cry reading the comments

[@lorrainemorgan7422]

Me too......

[@DolphinsPlayingInAquaMoonlight]

If you want to find more videos with positive comments from high-vibe people, check out meditation videos. I don't think I've ever come across a meditation video where the majority of comments were not positive, loving and uplifting! People who meditate are usually very balanced people :) Also, if you like animals, check out the channel The Dodo, lots of positive vibes in the videos and comments!

[@1w598]

wiseoldsnail Are you okay?

[@natalyd9674]

She is just an utterly, deeply, soulful beautiful woman. Just refined. She makes me cry she is so special.

[@marcosbryant865]

Now this is so touching, I love the truth in her music and she's fun to watch Love her What do you admire most about her?

[@natalyd9674]

@marcosbryant865 She is beyond regal. Very few people have that je ne sais quoi about them. I can watch her forever.

[@marcosbryant865]

@@natalyd9674 she's unique she's different I love her music She's bold, so tell me what's your favorite song by Nina?

[@johnchalker5330]

This is a true lady and I have loved her to bits for over 50 years.

[@nnekadowney6549]

beauty is subjective. Nina has an inner beauty that projects outward. that the kind of beauty that is timeless. God bless her.

[@Kat-mh5kj]

i actually think she was beautiful outside no matter inside

[@dougdavidson3260]

Yes beauty is subjective. Nina was beautiful inside and out. I find her striking and mysterious.

[@yolandag5756]

This was a song originally written by Janis Ian but my god, Nina made it her own! The emotion, the arrangement of the music, everything is exceptional

[@theChrisCroft]

yes - though check out Janis's original version too - possibly even better...!!

[@massiahgrom]

I'm a huge Janis Ian fan

[@heosomeheosome6752]

Love this lady. She deserves more recognition!

[@lamadrina5384]

One the edge of teears. That is so hard to sing like this.

[@davidvose2475]

She unlocks the sadness in our hearts and makes it beautiful

[@dautmusic]

Girl sit down!, sit down... Stars they come and go, they are coming fast they come slow

[@sheilahill981]

What a BEAUTIFUL WOMAN, AND WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SAD SONG, SO PROFOUNDLY SAD.❤️🇨🇦

[@marcosbryant865]

Now this is so touching, I love the truth in her music and she's fun to watch Love her What do you admire most about her?

[@journalistedisoncarter]

This is one of the best things I have ever heard or seen.

[@kram5948]

Her touch on the piano takes my breath away every time.

[@yoditc7097]

June 2020 still listening! ❤️

[@nyrethepoet9852]

I love her , she touch my soul with her music , if I feel down she bring me up , I take a deep breath and go on. feeling Good ! , thanks Nina🎨

[@elisa8044]

JULY and again here as you did...

[@katarinajanosevic7695]

Love Love

[@joewel2009]

July

[@mattbender6842]

July 2020

[@EE8947DB359A]

This is Jazz 100% improvisation excellence...Behold. Thank you Nina.

[@rschultz9492]

One of rhe GOATS. Rest in peace, nice lady. ❤️

[@theressamurphy2996]

Tender truthful heart 💜...lovely talented ♀️ so missed 😔🕊️

[@cloeday7361]

Man, I love Nina. She'll live forever. "Sit down!"

[@stacey1961]

A masterclass for anyone who want's to learn how to capture an audience and hold them spellbound. It's never too late to find great artists of the past and enjoy their music keeping it alive for the next generation to discover after you . so share and share again keep the great music of the past alive for the future generations to discover .

[@keithdavis7772]

stacey Basford

[@tinastanley4444]

Indeed. Well spoken

[@lfroglfrog4962]

Wow…..my 1rst Nina Encounter….(of course I’ve heard “I’m Feeling Good”) she is Touching, I feel touched, Thank u Nina……