<< Nina Simone died today in France at the age of 70...you'll find her death in the headlines.
If you've never heard her sing, you must.
Trust me.
That's what I have on tonight ! >>
Just read this thread... was devastated that Ms. Simone died. Talk about one of the greats... I know Billie Holliday is a legend-- and I like her, too-- but I'll take Nina any day. "My baby just cares... for me..."
And what a true maverick in all regards. As of two years ago, she was living in France with her ridiculously younger young stud of a boyfriend. Love it!
May she rest in peace. She was very sure of who she was-- very sure of her talent-- and didn't care what you thought of her. A true great who blazed trails for all ensuing women in music.
And the heartbreak and whisky in her voice... sigh... "Please don't let me be... misunderstood..."
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Hey, Kool Thing, come here. There's something I got to ask you. I just wanna know, what are you gonna do for me?
I mean, are you gonna liberate us girls from male white corporate oppression?
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