This 2LP set brings you the LP "Forbidden Fruit" & the LP "At Newport" by Nina Simone. "Gin House Blues" is later re-recorded in a more upbeat way. "Work Song", written by Oscar Brown, Jr. And Nat Adderley tells the story of a chain gang. The title song "Forbidden Fruit" is an humorous up-tempo take on Adam and Eve was part nursery rhyme, part call and response. Nina was supported by Al Shackman (piano), Chris White (Guitar), Bobby Hamilton (Bas) by both performances. "At Newport" is another fine Nina live show, starting off with blues and a stunning reading of "Porgy". She then uses her major spot at Newport jazz festival to show off her diversity going into folk, rhythmic jams and an instrumental version of "You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To" that is almost like a classical recital.
- 1. Rags and Old Man
- 2. No Good Man
- 3. Gin House Blues
- 4. I'll Look Around
- 5. I Love to Love
- 6. Work Song
- 7. Where Can I Go Without You
- 8. Just Say I Love Him
- 9. Memphis in June
- 10. Forbidden Fruit
- 11. Trouble in Mind
- 12. Porgy
- 13. Little Liza Jane
- 14. You'd Be So Nice to Come Home to
- 15. Flo Me la
- 16. Nina's Blues
- 17. In the Evening By the Moonlight
