Nina Simone: Take Me To The Water

[@Storydiva1]

This recording was done at the University of Massachusetts,1970. I was one the 300 that Nina is talking about. Thank YOU, Nina!

[@MaryCapron]

What was the last song she sang? the video stops before she sings it

[@tiaraashlee4026]

This comment deserves so many more likes

[@nancyedpinoza7164]

Gracias 🙏

[@unclegil2]

Wow!

[@miriamcardoso5123]

Wow... It must have been amazing ❤

[@free2bpoppie]

Her raw and unpolished singing is what made her such a great musician, she just sang, she didn't seek to caress your ears, she sought to assault your passions into stirring within you. Yeah, lady, yeah!

[@angiezgiet9748]

Fuck yeah

[@Skip2daLoo]

pauljupiter71 EXACTLY & WELL SAID!

[@kathleenannetiller4424]

Right on!!

[@leighnilsen4090]

That is about right on target.... Thanks for that synopsis !!

[@djfort1466]

What you are hearing is a soul singing, pure as her God made her.

[@davidanthonystone5165]

Nina once said "Freedom is simply to live without Fear"

[@TonyLFisher]

Thank you that!

[@JeniferNech]

I wish we would see peace in our time.

[@19801980ZETAZETA]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@juicescoo]

just depends on where you look

[@TheAnchella]

or to live despite of it...

[@no1cares4u]

Nina isn't an artist ...she is art ❤

[@howardstrauss5337]

She said she was a gift from God

[@fabiofmetal]

Yeaaaaaaaaah... Natural Nature`s force!!!! Kind of TORNADO!!!! Uooooooow!!!!

[@ITFDAVE]

​@@howardstrauss5337I'd believe her

[@ouhhyeah2563]

She was not from earth.. She always living in musical universe... A goddess, legend, living music in a human body, living simpl truth in human body

[@praywithourfeet]

ouhh yeah // Precisely! She flowed on a different creative frequency... ❤️

[@mygigi43]

Exactly!

[@davidholiday4494]

Just one of the most astonishing people that ever lived.

[@devstarnes]

She was so beautifully tormented and full of emotion. I swear during some of performances she left her body and we got to see it! A true musical butterfly. Goddamn she was beautiful.

[@waiwai4452]

She is from right here, maybe it's you that's not from earth When I listen to music I become the music it's a love and connection to how and where it's taking you. Keep your Labels Got nothing to do with another planet Just because you don't get it, get it?

[@idelisab2621]

"My folks got nothing and they need inspiration 24 hours a day and that's why I'm here" what a woman!

[@bonitaphinney1529]

Nina Simone, was one of the most unapologetic singers of our times. She sung and spoke what she felt and dared anyone to ask her why she sang bn those words of treachery. "Mississippi gotdam", " Oh Baltimore ain't it a shame just to live" .

[@Lisa-ds9qh]

I'm in tears... I just found her two days ago... I am doing nothing bit her till I've heard every song..... omg she's so great beyond great

[@janetbeaty7882]

Never to late to find Nina!!

[@Nikannosneb]

Better later than never!

[@GirlVirginian]

Lucky you!

[@briansykes3213]

She is the only artist who brings me to tears every time I hear her sing... She put all of herself into her music. And that's beautiful, but also very difficult to do.

[@davidholiday4494]

Yes, Brian, I agree. She always touches me so deeply with her music which I find enlivening, educational and soothing.

[@cherylalt101]

Brian Sykes You're so right Brian. Everything about Nina is so much, like she's overflowing with personality, and she infuses all that personality into everything she does. I'm probably not expressing myself very well lol, but her talent, piano playing, singing, dancing, and speaking are all so beautiful, strong and vibrant that it just seems to overwhelm my heart.

[@belleberroyer3054]

me too xx

[@belleberroyer3054]

she is soo honest

[@lisaweaver986]

She sang with her Real Soul. My darlings. She truly gave. Respect !

[@sarenawhite1337]

Dang she was bold..."you 18,000 do not need it". She spoke to inspire the 300 Blacks who were students in that college. Wow.

[@annamuslimova1399]

What was the song that followed-young gifted and black? And what college this was

[@Astrofaces]

We're fortunate to have recordings of such artists!

[@lorenzomoseley5926]

We need to preserve this for the future

[@alicat7281]

Astrofaces S, Yes, indeed.

[@CarlaSophieMar]

Very fortunate indeed! And for that I am extremely grateful. Such powerful music(ians)!

[@josephroache3176]

Quite so. We are fortunate indeed to be able to enjoy her recorded legacy.

[@eqfs9455]

So, so true

[@veroosh]

Her life is an example of what happens to people when they stand up and oppose the system. But this should not deter you, as more people rise up, the negative consequences of doing so will be mitigated. She is an example of strength, a true Pisces-Aquarius cusper.

[@krollpeter]

She could be one of the top American icons and honoured by the entire world if you had not treated her like you did.

[@veroosh]

@@krollpeter I believe she is an icon, the door has been opened to this narrative, and some girl/boy out there is watching her documentaries and being inspired to rise up. #shewon

[@veroosh]

@@krollpeter the first steps are often first taken in silence

[@veroosh]

@@krollpeter I used this in my IG as inspiration post, ty for chatting about it.

[@SUMERUP]

I am white but who cares, I love her, she's so real..

[@bodaka619]

She really is one of the most beautiful souls to ever walk the earth. Her emotional expression is almost unparalleled. Some artists are capable of creating monuments of endeavour as potent as the feeling you get standing atop a great mountain. She produced mountains.

[@hashamulhaq111]

What a beautiful way to put it ! Your last 2 sentences are a mountain !

[@emthomson2038]

THIS WOMAN WAS A PROPHET! SHE SAW WHAT SOME REFUSED TO SEE. PROPHETS WERE OFTEN CALLED TROUBLE MAKERS IN THE BIBLE BUT THEY MEANT GOOD TROUBLE. HALLELUJAH!

[@ITFDAVE]

Saint Simone and her soul lives on. Amen Trouble makers indeed, friend

[@AMEER-114-]

Troubled by demons...

[@moddie6783]

Looked upon is I, as a prophet.. I am both troubled and inspired

[@johnadjokatse4134]

Lord have mercy, this woman ate and drunk music all her life. She understands music with passion.

[@valerieh.1624]

John Adjokatse We need that again.

[@ixlnxs]

At that moment she was clearly under the influence from other things than just music.

[@Justina2555]

Not possessed, just in tune ;)

[@thumbprint7150]

ixinxs: yep, probably; but it may have released something from inside of her hence her total musicality from hair on head to little toe

[@mons3020]

"When I go, you see, I'm gonna know that I left something for them to build on, and that is my reward."

[@MAYDAYES]

Musical Stranger +look oooö

[@mikemachine9733]

She has had a major, major influence on Hip Hop culture. So many classics have sampled her singing :)

[@mozelle16]

I am inspired. Thank you for posting this video.

[@templesaltministries]

Jesus Will

[@pmolapo]

Møons 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@edwardlever2462]

I like how her performance morphs from the traditional African-American Church Hymn (which she would have known at an early age from her mother's church) into something much more ancient and deeply spiritual.

[@marytorres5966]

Nina I'm a Puerto Rican/Mexican woman that has been deeply touched by her style and soul of your music because what she transmit is universal.

[@sylvanabeaulieu8464]

She is so true. Nothing was fake about her!

[@omiadi7485]

agreed. authenticity isn't common

[@rachelsimbhu3965]

She was true to the core of her beautiful soul , just unique

[@2buscuits]

Nina was possessed with the spirit of her ancestors...she was invoking stuff on that stage.

[@4tressfortified]

it looks more like bipolarism!!!

[@Unkle685]

@@4tressfortified you live a sad life of regret

[@TheSuperbeauty24]

@@4tressfortified go back to your cave

[@aiccu]

- Imo she's soulful and deep. Amazing.

[@PeggyJame]

2biscuits She came on a slave ship

[@precieuxolivier6890]

Tears in my eyes when Nina spoke about "my people". Thank Nina for your legacy.We, your people, are proud of you!!

[@denhigs]

Nina Simone was a Queen. Three hundred and seventy two people suck for not liking this.

[@lotusmountain6145]

One of those so very few artists that can operate at a higher level of expression. A rare gift.

[@stephaniecrawford6332]

😅 6:08

[@586105]

Only one Nina. Loved her from the first time I heard her sing. I'am 71 now, never saw her in person one of my only regrets in my life.

[@debbied.wilbourn4087]

Mine too

[@davidholiday4494]

Steve: I am sorry you never got to see her - she could be absolutely magnificent when she was feeling happy and well - which is how she was the first time I saw her. Luckily, she played in London a lot after about 1975 or so - so I saw her many times. Sometimes she was in pain and it showed - but other times the genius never left her and one could find that in the same show.

[@duncanwcraig9668]

Yeah Steve love Nina. I’m 51 now and put her in the Prince category of being music. Nina is pure music.

[@586105]

David Holiday About Nina. When I was about 19 years old 1964, I moved to NY from outside of Pittsburgh. Was walking past The Village Gate where Nina was playing. At that time I had very little money. Men were outside trying to talk you into coming to see her. Had enough money in my pocket but wouldn’t have enough to eat the rest of the week. Decided not to see her. I just turned 75. In all my years the one thing I regret in my life was not seeing her that night. I am white, not that it matters. Take a walk everyday, and listen to some of her music while walking. RIP NINA.

[@davidholiday4494]

@@586105 Hi Steve: I am so sorry you were never able to see Nina live. However, we all have to make difficult decisions at one time or another. One time when I saw her in London she seemed in a disturbed state. The previous time in London whe was ecstatic. Anyway, she asked for people to leave notes on her piano (solo show) as she needed friends. I was in the first row - I left a note asking her what was wrong as she had played so beautifully before. She found my note and asked me to come to the stage. She asked me how I knew something was wrong and I told her. She then said I was correct - I kept telling her how important she is to people and that we all loved her - she kissed me on the lips, saying thank you!!!! I was absolutely astounded. I had been kissed by a great idol of mine. She was in pain. Unfortunately, that marked the begin of a slow decline that was visible in most of her shows after that time. She played a number of seasons at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London - where I saw her a number of times afterward. As I said previously, there were moments of genius and moments of torment. She was eventually fired by the club because she was late, drunk - can't remember now - but she is/was one of the most talented, sensitive and wonderful musicians/singers I have ever experienced. We need her here now to soothe us in the turmoil we are in, believe me. Take Care and stay healthy. with warm regards, David

[@oliviamarsh6059]

I’m so late but wow…. 😊😊😊🎉 beautiful talented lady…

[@tommyv60]

Denied the opportunity to be a classical pianist, she excelled during the 60's protest movement. And she had much to protest about with as much force and strength in her songs as one could have with out a revolution!

[@MegaDiva1999]

''My folks have nothing and they need inspiration 24 hours a day. That's why I'm here". Ms Simone...Ms Simone. Too few like you then and none like you now. I salute you a million times

[@mimmoleonardi8643]

Absolutely fantastic, great Legend Nina ❤❤❤❤

[@mauricephillips941]

She not only took me to the water but throughout her music she walked on water

[@nandhilumsden1348]

Maurice Phillips lol... my gaawd

[@tanyaschuman4887]

Maurice Phillips AMEN

[@TheBeverly7]

INDEED♥

[@sevenswords8781]

wow what a privledge to see this... Thank you so much....Only the righteous.......

[@lucyw.mcmellan7274]

Just lately discovered Nina Simone's music, and I can't get enough of it. Wish I could have been old enough to appreciate her when she was alive. 🥰

[@zoeeknotzoe3203]

HA! get over it NINA IS ALIVE AND WELL wrong with you!

[@frostyfrances4700]

@@zoeeknotzoe3203 - Get over *yourself*! Is that any way to react to someone who's merely mistaken over a fact rather than a principle as you are? Nina might chuckle but she wouldn't attack over that. @lucyw.mcmellan7274: Welcome to those of us lucky enough to have had Nina in our lives for years.

[@chrystalherron3220]

When YeYe said “I’m a Pisces (water sign) and I’m on the cusp of an Aquarius (the water bearer of the zodiac, even though it’s an air sign) and so I gotta say take me to the water...” 🙌🏾🌊👑 She was so far ahead of her time! End of the clip... “My folks got nothing and they need inspiration 24hrs a day...” 🙌🏾. To whom much is given, much is required...and Nina gave her all.

[@jessicarebeccaedmonds7321]

Take me to the water and cleanse my soul with your wisdom and mystics of the unknown

[@pearljennings3241]

Nina Simone played against my childhood and growing into womanhood..all of my life she sang my song..She never faded, lost anything in the repetition. I just trended with albums, tapes, cds, spotify, utube ....sometimes just settling on the ground, listening to a favorite compelation. Dancing, tapping, laughing, sleeping, crying...Still. Fighting..

[@Jhadzia]

A true Queen who never gave up, never gave in.

[@danvaughn1584]

She's Real TOO THE BONE🔥🔥🔥🔥😭😭💯💯

[@nicolebernier3910]

Tellement naturelle et spontanée. Elle reflète une grande sensibilité et une grande force extraordinaire. Unique.

[@Ma1nguy]

People like her are a dying breed, sure miss her

[@breezywheezy6879]

yep

[@vanessaoquendo3547]

Ma1nguy People like her die cuz her breed is rare, so godlike, so God protects them from the evil to come, so he "kills" them and be with peace and be where a God is supposed to be.

[@pmokgesi]

Laura Mvula

[@lucassj7929]

...will never die!

[@karmenjazbec7743]

YOU ARE IMMORTAL NINA

[@PreyingMantisRanch]

I often disagree with the selections for induction into teh Rock Hall of Fame however the inclusion this year of the the utterly fabulous Nina Simone is righteous.

[@ziyedhamrouni886]

nina isnt known for her dancing skills but damned those moves were incredible !!

[@lasenoradegonzalez6739]

Ziyed Hamrouni thanks to you, I watched the whole video and yes! Her dancing was amazing and the rhythm!!

[@omiadi7485]

yes!!

[@AAwildeone]

There are plenty of great videos on youtube where she gets up...!!!

[@breezywheezy6879]

yep

[@danilopinchemel7993]

Ziyed Hamrouni John lenon

[@iamanisaamaru]

I’m eternally thankful for Mother Nina Simone. 🤲🏼💕

[@nkosazanahopeshihada9366]

She loved my freind for many years. Kwame Ture loved her till the end he told me. Aka Stokely Carmichael freedom fighter

[@chrissynovful]

As a Scorpio, this song speaks to me! An anthem of emotions, just like the water, run DEEP!!!💧💦⛈🌊 Just.... 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾🎶😶

[@Poron_officiallgatcha]

I'm a Pisces my son is an Aquarius and my daughter is a Scorpio ♏️ I never realized how amazing that was 💧

[@his_gurl3791]

Scorpio right here!

[@sxwe11]

Today she is so relevant as she was then. Thank you mama Nina same age with my mom. I love her so much

[@armyveteran6574]

this legend lived, breathed, and ate music all her life....48 albums, over 400 songs, 15 grammys,! and countless tours.

[@wilmaprowhaggard]

Thanks to my uncle's collection I was turned on to her music. He was a great pianist and loved great music.

[@gcilima]

Those drums will make you stand up and dance, love you Nina Simon fearless!

[@bodicea186]

Women make the song, they bring the children, they make the stream run pure.

[@Ehimwema]

wow, she can dance, another hidden talent....

[@MTMF.london]

Of course she can dance - she has music in her veins!

[@ayokason184]

I've always love to hear Nina Simone sing this wonderful song

[@TatanMorenoR]

LOVE HER!!!

[@garyjones1287]

To Ms. Simone children you should live and cherish and Walk with your Mothers legency in Pride on this coming Mothers Day ❤❤❤

[@Handle2point0]

Wow shes so pretty here

[@justaman3874]

stunning

[@MrZootalores]

she's very beautiful,soulful and hard to keep my off her!

[@marshalastovall4270]

Nina had one of the most beautiful naturals.

[@NellaBDella]

I loved the song. I loved her moves. But at the end when she spoke to the black students .... that resonated with me. I love this woman.

[@mayaescott6250]

Songs from the heart if you.loved someone that is a song you could conceive a baby truly a love child mine is 52now i iam 73 listening to this far off india memes happy sad good and bad but no regrets

[@cetossa]

"Thulasizwe" with Myriam Makeba makes me appreciate you more and more... RIP sis.! J'aime beaucoup ton chant corporel... 💐 (French language)

[@saufaliajohnson5654]

Thank you Nina for ur gift

[@Karamel2233]

Shout out to the Pisces!!!!! I Love Nina....absolutely Amazing!

[@thatomello5855]

Yes Nina we need that inspiration 24 hours a day seven days a week

[@lucybrown1316]

what an artist, she's incomparable , what a goddess, long live Nina simone, she's still among us!

[@danielj1063]

we come, we go, we're always Intelligence

[@danielj1063]

we come, we go, we're always Intelligence

[@danielj1063]

...listening, responding...

[@deecovergirl1220]

I don’t No anyone who has more Soul than this Women did… Nina is a Whole Vibe.

[@samuelbert9805]

C'est toute l'Afrique et les states qui chantent là !!c'est formidable

[@samuelbert9805]

On est pas là pour longtemps..alors essayer cette grande liberté !!!

[@ceebee8042]

Cook Nina. 60s cool, 50s Bohemian. 70s funk. Nina Simone. So glad she was rejected in the classical music world she was trained in. We get this raw, passionate artistry from that rejection.

[@shay4705]

This is like a prayer to Long forgotten Gods that rise up within and remind you...you are who you were so very long ago!

[@giovanna-jennysantagati1585]

Semplicemente...Nina! Unica, inconfondibile, inimitabile, indimenticabile....

[@moyosolaoso5164]

God bless the man on the Konga

[@columlynch4229]

What an incredible force of human nature from one woman. Her legacy will always be young black and beautiful forever.

[@jasonbirch7944]

She is pure class !

[@ladyhonor822]

👁️👁️🌍🩰📿🐱🇺🇲☦️🏥🌹🌹🌹🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🎼🧠🫀🫁🍯🐔🥚🐔🥚🐔🥚🐔

[@ТамараПавловна-ш8ц]

Здорово.. Любим. Спасибо. Браво!!! Россия🇷🇺 Владивосток 15. 10. 2021г

[@taynapereira3272]

jazz goddess

[@richardlawrence3770]

How beautiful she looks with her crown.

[@breezywheezy6879]

My good Lord the one and only incomprehensible Nina Simone.......... take me to the water.

[@mweluw333]

This is why we need to stop making static music, smh...this is blessed.

[@PITA-kd2jn]

What an amazing artist. She brought me back to church. It's been a long time, and it felt really good.

[@GILLESSAISSI]

The Greatest

[@tshepomatlala1217]

Magical ❤ this is prayer 🙏🏾

[@0liverr94]

Every sound from the drum you hear....is an African beat...

[@seilae4217]

Wow.. what a beautiful genius.. leaving her music for her people to build on.. amazing

[@guitmeister]

I may be a white guy (raised UN- prejudiced, thank god- BTW) I love this lady to no end, and all black women that I see with an inkling of this woman within. that's all I can & will say.

[@mauricephillips941]

What a beautiful interpretation of science in music

[@beverlypatrick7993]

Maurice Phillips

[@mauricephillips941]

Beverly Patrick thanks for the reply

[@Keitarts]

How do you mean "science?"

[@mario7frankielee]

it`s hard to live a live like she lived one ! actually( or almost) impossible ! she`s one of the few who did it!

[@THEYOGAFACE]

she is so beautiful and gorgeous and I love her hair like that..to say nothing of her brilliance and genius.

[@ruliettina]

the biggest star, her voice, her sensibility, love you so much nina

[@ToniGlick]

I was raised on Nina and what a blessing! Such an incredible artist, a powerhouse vocalist and utterly unique composer. Now I also see how beautifully she moves, I will always hold her up as one of my favorites

[@jacovawernett3077]

Nina Simones passion, courage and voice touches me so deeply I cry. I'm a Pisces. March 11. She is a guardian angel in Heaven.

[@angelicaluce3230]

THE QUEEN OF LOVE!

[@wyldflower03]

As I watch Nina effortlessly twerk & arch that back with such perfection... I realize my mother was right... there is nothing new under the sun. Love it!!!

[@j.d.whitfield7604]

Meia Alford I think dancing in the way she does is so primal for us. It hits the soul and movement comes out.

[@pricellagroenewoud4956]

Hahahaha..There is nothing new under the sun😂

[@kobewizzle9865]

She’s so real her voice is unmatched

[@jermainejennings1514]

Queen, I love you so much! What a performance. The music took control.

[@musicmavenpublishing2265]

Nina was a trailblazer indeed.

[@jonjoe42]

Amazing person she is. I knew of Nina but knew little of her except for some of her wonderful songs. Then a couple of years ago I saw her in a replay of an old BBC Hardtalk interview, and I was blown away by this amazing, fascinating human being. How amazing it would have been to see her perform. Love her.

[@Djossane_MoraisxReis]

I see Africa in her when she dances, what an tremendous woman.. i love her

[@franeh13]

I remember you, Nina with all my heart. thank you whenever you are sweet lady. you make me so happy anytime i heard your voice and music.

[@Lori-u2x]

I learned about Nina just a few years ago. If there was a woman’s story that would make a movie, it would be hers. ❤

[@MyYouTubezcbBabette]

SHE IS AMAZING!🤩

[@maryoyewole4993]

Rest in Peace Al and all others, Nina can take us there like no others

[@MeekeeKobellaDrNP]

Im a Pisces too, and I love the water

[@nigee_219]

She does everything I want to be. Love her courage.

[@emersondossantos7921]

Linda e maravilhosa

[@DiStefanoCPA]

I love her love of her people. God bless all my Black brothers and sisters. We shall overcome. ALL POWER TO ALL PEOPLE

[@ayan5279]

OMG! THIS PASSIONATE WOMAN!! WAS TREASURE!!

[@1984bandito]

My people need inspiration 24/7