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I Put a Spell on You (album)

by Nina Simone

Released: June 27, 1965

Vocal jazz, blues, pop

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

"I Put a Spell on You" is a studio album by American jazz singer, songwriter, and pianist Nina Simone. This song, with its haunting vocals and captivating performance, solidified Simone's reputation as a powerful and influential artist. In November 2020, the album was re-issued by Verve and Universal Music Enterprises as part of their "audiophile-grade" Acoustic Sounds series, ensuring that Simone's timeless music continues to reach new audiences and be appreciated for its exceptional quality and artistry.

Inside the Recording

Recorded in New York City between 1964 and 1965, the album was released by Philips Records in 1965.

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Reception

It achieved moderate success, reaching number 99 on the Billboard 200 chart and number 18 on the UK Albums Chart. The title track, "I Put a Spell on You," became a standout single, peaking at number 23 on the Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles chart and number 28 on the UK Singles Chart.

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The Complete Album Story

"I Put a Spell on You" is a studio album by American jazz singer, songwriter, and pianist Nina Simone. Recorded in New York City between 1964 and 1965, the album was released by Philips Records in 1965. It achieved moderate success, reaching number 99 on the Billboard 200 chart and number 18 on the UK Albums Chart.

The title track, "I Put a Spell on You," became a standout single, peaking at number 23 on the Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles chart and number 28 on the UK Singles Chart. This song, with its haunting vocals and captivating performance, solidified Simone's reputation as a powerful and influential artist.

In November 2020, the album was re-issued by Verve and Universal Music Enterprises as part of their "audiophile-grade" Acoustic Sounds series, ensuring that Simone's timeless music continues to reach new audiences and be appreciated for its exceptional quality and artistry.