Nina Simone's Sexy Sound

Music moves me. Both literally and figuratively. I don't have a preference, really it all depends on my mood. It's rare that I find something that I can't at least appreciate, and most of the time, I usually like what I hear. If you had to guess where I grew up and only had the music that I really love as a hint to it, you would probably guess in a smoke-filled lounge with a big band and jazzy headliner.

There are some musicians and singers that can make you feel a certain way. Bring me any of the boys (i.e. Frank, Dean or Sammy) and I can be instantly transformed into a very favorable state of mind. (I bet you wouldn't have guess that if you just met me)

I will tell you that I loved the way I felt the first time I heard Nina Simone. This pianist, singer (and civil rights activist) had this incredible deep and confident voice that just screams sultry and serious. The kind of music that isn't manipulated by computers or overpowered by too much controversy. The kind of voice that makes you want to do things...yep those kinds of things too.

I love to hear what other people listen to, so I figured I would share my secret love for Nina Simone (what a great name right, too bad it was a stage name, but great nonetheless). There are few people that I've met that list Nina Simone when I ask what kind of music they like or listen to, so if noting else, next time you have a chat about music with someone you may be able to name someone new. Or, if not, then you'll be able to say I listened to something new, but really hated it. Either way, you've tried something different.

Happy Tuesday my shoe and sugar followers!

Check out some of Nina's music
Sinnerman (you know this song from The Thomas Crown Affair)
Feeling Good
I want a little sugar in my bowl

If you like what you hear type her into Pandora and a roster of some other great musicians will pop up that you might find a secret love for...