Nina Simone - After You've Gone

Not many people seem to have heard this version. I personally am in love with it :) It's from the 3CD set entitled "The Nina Simone Story"

(No copyright infringement intended, I just want to share her amazing talent with other youtubers)

Category:

Music

Tags:

• nina
• simone
• after
• you've
• gone
• slow
• blues
• piano
• song

[wyldeeyed]

Awesome! I just listened to Fiona's version and love her delivery of the lyric but hearing Nina deliver on both piano AND voice is inspiring.

[crazypianolady]

@wyldeeyed Yeah they bring up different images to me with the way they're singing. Fiona's version is almost like her now ex partner has just walked out the door and she is singing it to him in anger and sadness. Whereas Nina's version is as if she is alone at the piano at midnight singing it with true heartbreak. Maybe that's just me but that's what I get when I hear their versions. I could write a paper on them!

[PetericL]

I'm sorry,although this is ok I prefer Leigh Harris' version at the end of the movie "Eight Men Out", it fits the period of this music's conception better. Remember the movie is about the 1919 "Black Sox" and this music came out in 1918 and has a jazz age feel to it and should be sung that way.

[crazypianolady]

@PetericL That's fair enough, I've just heard Leigh Harris' version and it's very good although I've never seen that film. I think every singer approaches the song in a different way and brings something new to the song. But that's the beauty of After You've Gone, and music in general, it's so versatile and universal.

[elduroduroduro]

I think Fiona´s version of this song is better

[crazypianolady]

@elduroduroduro I'm not sure if it's the case that a particular version is 'better' - because what does someone class as better? I love Fiona Apple's version and I love Nina's version too, they both have their differences and they both send shivers down my spine! :-)

[direfranchement]

Some people could win the lottery and still complain about having to drive to pick up the check instead of having it brought to them. Don't be such an ingrate, be thankful for the music. With all the copyright hurdles, it's difficult enough to post audio-only uploads--concert footage is often out of the question.

[rogfedserwil]

I'm not a fan of the Fiona version at all, just not my taste -- lacks the drama of Simone, and the vocal prowess of Garland and Fitzgerald. Just my opinion...

[babsb22]

No matters who sings this beautiful, heartfelt song breaks my heart in peices every time. Love the blues, love you Nina. FOREVER. Babsx

[KyaMotha]

When music was music...Before beyonce, rihanna and others stupid singers.... This is what music should be!!!!

Voici la musique, la seule vraie.... bRAVO à l'artiste!!!!

[doctorclarkable]

I love the real bluesy slant she gives to the song.

[freedomm]

This is the best version of this song. I also like other renditions like Ella Fitzgerald's live at Montreaux, Louis Armstrong and even Fiona Apple, but Nina has them beat.

[rufngo]

Different and soul depth for sure....whos is better? who cares.. enjoy all and be proud we can.............. apples and oranges both taste pretty good enjoy life and enjoy talent when it comes our way.................