Pastel Blues features "Be My Husband", written by Simone's husband/manager, Andrew Stroud. She sings a cappella, with handclapping and a hi-hat as her only accompaniment. It later retitled "Be Your Husband". Fans of 1999 film "The Thomas Crown Affair" will recognize the timeless "Sinnerman". Also includes Billie Holiday covers, "Tell Me More and More and Then Some" & "Strange Fruit". Verve Acoustic Sounds Series features all-analog, remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.
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November 13, 2020
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