Nina Simone- "Work Song" Live (Merv Griffin Show 1966)

The haunting and soulful Nina Simone sings a riveting version of "Work Song" evoking the chain gang laments of the African-American South. Merv Griffin had over 5000 guests appear on his show from 1963-1986. Footage from the Merv Griffin Show is available for licensing to all forms of media through Reelin' In The Years Productions. www.reelinintheyears.com.

[@michaelmachine]

For me Nina Simone is everything! One of a kind artist whom i had the pleasure of working with and was friends the last 10 years off her life....i miss you each and every day. Love Michael

[@hardusludus]

A lady of class... And most portantly: a great and true artist

[@dinowilliams7911]

If you like good jazz you got to love Ms Nina she's great

[@igotasweetass]

just....wow. Nina. She was somethin else.

[@TheThatgirl007]

That was truly AMAZING!

[@OjaysReel]

There's a special place; one where only Nina's voice can take me to. Ah, this is music.

[@OlyaProhorova]

She is a goddess!!!

[@NMarceloP]

I'm crazy for this song and the jazz ladies!

[@tiltajoel]

So relaxed.

[@Guy1314ful]

We love Nina! From Brazil \o/

[@JackieLaMite]

So much class

[@MrDuffmann22]

WHEEW, YAAAAS...This would have been a terrific introduction to her, if this was one of her first TV appearences

[@daviddavis9967]

Sheer excellence. x x

[@dinowilliams7911]

I'm a nut for good jazz, you got to love Ms Nina,

[@shayo6875]

makes me feel amazing

[@MrPisster]

Hoof! Does it get any better than this??

[@paolasinisterra2513]

¡¡¡¡¡¡¡exelente...... es perfecta!!!!!!

[@falecompricarol]

Nina linda...

[@Tijdelijk13]

what's the outro song?

[@mangledinal]

Talk about making a biopic about Nina Simone. Producer wants to use Zoe Saladone who's not black and doesnn't resemble Nina in the least. Just like Liz Taylor didn't look a thing like Cleopatra. Come on! Adepero Oduye is the better choice. Say yes!

[@brownieruss]

the site over her face is really annoying

[@dinowilliams7911]

If you like good jazz you got to love Ms Nina she's great