Four Women

Nina Simone · 1966

Context

Song written by Nina Simone and released on the album Wild Is the Wind (Philips, September 1966), where it is the second track. It was released as a single and was banned by New York station WLIB because of its lyrics. The album was produced by Hal Mooney.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Vocal jazz, scat, vocalese. Among the origins and influences of Vocal jazz, scat, vocalese: Classic blues (women singers), Swing, big bands, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's).

By the same artist

• Feeling Good (1965)
• I Put a Spell on You (1965)
• Sinnerman (1965)
• Mississippi Goddam (1964)
• To Be Young, Gifted and Black (1970)
• My Baby Just Cares for Me (1958)

Sources

• EN: Wild Is the Wind (album)

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