Nina Simone Summertime

My own little tribute to one of my favorite songs

[@CynthiaLCruz165]

Nina has been my inspiration since I was age 17 I'm almost 67. She has been and still is to me the greatest on all levels. May she rest in peace.

[@agirlcalledrinn]

That "White Noise" people are complaining about isn't white noise. It's the snare drums played with wire brushes. Very, very common in jazz and blues. In this case, I think it was supposed to sound like the leaves rustling. This is done in every performance of this song she has recorded. It is supposed to sound that way. If anything, the quality of the recording is slightly muted, and I'm betting it's because of the acoustics of the room the live recording was made in. You will notice this is a lot of older live recordings. If I'm correct, this is from At Town Hall (1959), recorded live at The Town Hall (123W 43rd St. NYC) which is still in use, but is the old fashioned half-bowl shaped auditorium style venue. Put the bowl together with 1950s tech, and it's not too hard to figure out where sound issues come from-the ones that are real issues.

[@wariskhan495]

Great song

[@richardmbowman]

RinnsKitchen Thanks....

[@SoNoFTheMoSt]

RinnsKitchen lols i was thinking am i going mad? cause i dont hear any white noise lols :} just the brushes on the snare :}

[@MythicGuitarCompany]

RinnsKitchen agreed. (about the white noise). most people are probably listening on laptop speakers or a cell phone, or crappy computer speakers. it's hard to tell what's really going on without decent speakers. This recording is amazing though... im glad i happened upon it

[@mamatibborscassady9388]

Mitch B it's lovely

[@septimuswarrensmith879]

Very nice ticklin of the ivories! And the beat is just right. Nina was a highly talented pianist, but she barely ever needed to actually look at the keys while she was singing. Her hands are magic. Her soul is out of this world. And her singing has no imitators. Just precious, spine tingling, power.

[@xoen6]

Beautiful comment.

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

The emotional intensity of Nina Simone's music is beyond comparison. This rendition is so raw and honest.

I agree!

[@ChosenLove7]

Lovely isn't it🤌🏾🎼🎶🎵🎉🍓🍹🌹💋enjoy.

[@TheMrCompletely]

I've heard more versions of this song than I can count and this is one of the most unique and soulful. Love Nina.

[@ianmorton4136]

The genius of Gershwin with the genius of Nina. Great bass.

[@photo161]

The glorious and great Nina Simone...She finds so much to say in this classic tune and says it with such subtlety and conviction, that mid-way I found myself suddenly in tears...

[@michaeljames2118]

2024 and this is how far I’ve come…. Still in Nina’s trance….. and I don’t want it to end

[@carolannmiles-hughes6222]

She makes the piano talk! The Lady is too tough..way ahead of her time.. I am still happy to hear it.

[@jennifer-cn1sy]

Untouchable! Nina does it with Finesse and Fire🔥 Sangs it like those times we will always remember.

[@lindajones99]

She smoked this song intro before she even said one word love that piano sound classy.

[@normansmithers7631]

take a listen to 19yo slovakian patricia janeckova's terrific version of this classic on you tube.

[@Leo-hz8dq]

her music is just timeless👌

[@patriciabursens8933]

This is not only jazz. Far of it. This is perfect soul.😮❤❤

[@tonymatthews6748]

This was a formidable period in the era of Jazz...Great improvisations!

[@MrKrock1982]

Very beautiful rendition..but she was a MASTER at her craft..love her :)

[@roiranen5950]

Probably the best female musician.

[@kymsutton9578]

That voice, makes my heart happy ! Bravo

[@AliciaBrown19882011]

She is just AWESOME!

[@urherman1]

a great jazz recomposition of Summertime-- Nina Simone's piano and singing is sensational very emotional

[@jacksonoliveira7943]

Fico feliz em ver comentários de brasileiros aqui... Que bom que ainda existem pessoas de bom gosto musical em meu país.

[@rockygadelha6005]

Nina Simone, inesquecível e única!

[@bouraghdahinda3418]

whenever i listen her music i just feel good.....simple...

[@cathythomas9128]

Me too🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@FleurPerneel]

Every jazzsinger needs a version of Summertime :)

[@june8395]

Excellent band and an outstanding voice👏🏼👏🏼

[@revpadma]

So great to find this again and that it has been remastered. My favourite Nina song and favourite version. Thank you!

[@Smilthy]

If it weren't for Gershwin none of us would be here tonight. Thank life for music, holy crap.

[@janetmeils9641]

I read about this version in a novel (“The Lola Quartet” by Emily St. John Mandel). Had to check it out- very interesting interpretation.❤

[@cloudburstt]

Love this arrangement.

[@QPHFPWZ]

I love Nina Simone!

[@guadalupegaig6507]

belleza, ese piano, y la voz tan especial de Nina Simone, ese sentimiento, esa combinación armónica de instrumentos y voz , esto es parte de la felicidad

[@lunnouxhinds8464]

Nina and Ella Summertime Fantastic.

[@danieljones8876]

Haunting and beautiful

[@carolandhalsreviewsofolder1865]

I saw her in person in the village. She changed my world

[@lovespacemeditationandtarot11]

So envious

[@firstlasterson1213]

I saw her in a personal ad she gave me change

[@carolcummins5896]

I remember my big sisters playing this for me it blue me away and still do good night god bless you all my love always auntie carol xxcxxxxxxxx

[@walterreansalley3410]

Love this version. To my play list. ❤❤❤

[@charlotte5124]

Amazing as when I first heard her via my mum aged 7/8 now 40 still gives me chills

[@rosalbadilillo851]

this Song is Amazing. very very good!

[@actaruseufort9120]

Divine, assurément... Et surtout Immortelle!!!

[@Zviawissotzkyhaitin]

Nina - the one and only one!

[@mausolos8]

Takes me to a good time and place.

[@romanasever]

Master piece...and how she played a piano

[@vassoanzaoui8530]

The 'DIVINE' Simone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@B3nnub1rd]

Thank you soooo much for uploading this. I am too lazy to get my vinyl out. One of the greatest songs ever!!!! 😃

[@crispusouma80]

hahahahahaaaaaa

[@paulorogeriocoimbra1614]

Um bálsamo para o espírito esta canção na voz de nina Simone!!

[@frankuijens8059]

Nina is forever! Please listen Brainbox , it was a fantastic band here in Holland. Just a great a cover!!

[@marie-andredesmurs5293]

Merci pour ces belles photos de Nina Simone 🇨🇵😉

[@miguelalbondiga]

Hermosa versión conmovedora!!!

[@MaryPianoPlayer]

Beautiful... what a genius..

[@alafkas]

amazing song thanks for sharing this performance with us!!!

[@oneofthelemurpeople]

this is where awesomeness comes from

[@alexandragrisca9588]

Bravo, Nina. Bravo, ar spune Gershwin. Finete totala.

[@GjaP_242]

Very good. 2:56 "in summertime trains run every ten minutes"

[@tajci66]

for me...best version of all!

[@alfredoveiga-neto2430]

Perfeição... Diante de tudo isso, nada mais a comentar!!!!

[@jazzemcrise]

A grande mulher! 💙

[@juninho7894]

A great especial singer 💜💜💜💜

[@kerimleto8942]

love this version...

[@robertosaab4001]

Nina,Nina VC me faz viver momentos celestiais na terra,ah esse piano

[@edbalzac5026]

Love the end my god what timing

[@bdm4494]

There are songs that touch my heart ! like this

[@selmaowe7388]

Genius!

[@rcaconnecting3920]

Summertime by NIna Simone (George Gershwin ."Porgy and Besse" Opera)

[@demianquincke5121]

Top high fidelity music. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@ysabeluk2600]

She starts at 2:52 :)

[@franciscopartida4167]

Nina starts at 0:00 for those of us who love to hear her play the piano just as much as hearing her sing. ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@marcelolopes4892]

I love this song. Whooooo

[@tsholofelorammule6028]

Nina Simone love it! Summertime.

[@paullungley]

Nina Simone is music

[@stellaorvad2519]

Amen!

[@healmyroots]

💖

[@FIZZYsodaXD1]

paul lungley shut up you poo poo head

[@sunnyside2904]

Best of the best!

[@maync1]

Yeah, my favorite, too. Beautiful rendering.

[@3muimui]

Stunning!

[@aliciacabeza6548]

3muimui bonito

[@sophia1secret]

absolute classic!

[@richardmbowman]

She does it different. She does it HER way. As she is want to do with anything. She does it her way and does it well.

[@antiguabayful]

Like turning a corner off a street you don't know, looking..and hoping you can love it...maybe not

[@ruinerfixxxer]

real music pulls moods. this is real music

[@fredsm854]

A vida sem a música não seria a mesma coisa. Nina Simone...

[@treeemount]

Nina,Your my Summertime,all the Time

[@henriquecruz6410]

Uma Deusa da voz.

[@jonwoll6586]

sometimes i just need to cry.thank you ma cheri~

[@georgetheocharopoulos6833]

no comments for Nina Simone.simply listen the music.

[@jimjackson7878]

This is some of the best "cool jazz" I've heard in a long time.

[@123must]

The best ! A lot of thanks

[@mariateresadelgado4409]

UN GRAN PIANISTA Y CANTANTE OTRO ESTILO

[@cathythomas9128]

Nina is in her office, her favorite place to be.

[@june8395]

Love this❤

[@FreeCorps1984]

Wunderbar!

[@karmenjazbec7743]

YEAH SWEET NINA WE ALL MISS YOU

[@chrisfilostrat8472]

Ho visto molti al pianoforte. Ma nessuno come questo artista.

[@miguelalbondiga]

SE TE CAEN LAS LAGRIMAS DE TANTA EMOCION!!!!!!!!

[@Saraiofsolomon]

Love it

[@LuisPerez-ri2dm]

and I love her!

[@claudiabrandofreitas7363]

Ella nina Billie ou Janis quem melhor cantou essa bela canção ? amo todas as cantoras que citei e amo todas as versões !

[@MrTekija]

Rest in Peace! I'll be there with You soon!

[@annakarenina9897]

I LOVE YOU 💙 NINA💙

[@samkokkinias8389]

Those are the drums. It's supposed to sound like that.

[@MSYNGWIE12]

I compliment Nina, of course! You also for your choice of images. I think Nina adds something that dare I say, The Iconic Lady Day missed- and it's near impossible to fault Billie. Wish I could get into that time machine and go back and see Billie and Nina in a small cafe- drinking, next to me is Leonard Cohen...

[@hectorjimenez1028]

Nice Niña, I love her

[@mykaraokechannel347]

LOVE THIS!

[@MrViglioni]

FANTÁSTICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@101219666666]

Wow...bravo..❤

[@rachel-jt1iy]

i thank you....loved it

[@chantellsbastie1414]

Magnifique