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I Put a Spell on You
From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work
I Put a Spell on You was recorded in New York in 1964 and 1965 and was released in 1965 on Philips Records. Nina Simone sings and plays piano, and is accompanied by guitarist Rudy Stevenson, among others. Hal Mooney and Horace Ott wrote the arrangements and conducted. The album reached number 99 on the Billboard 200 and number 18 in the British album chart. The title song reached number 28 in the British singles chart.
Critics call it one of her most pop-oriented records, but also one of her best and most consistent. In doing so, according to the review, she gives a sharp edge to songs that might otherwise have sounded saccharine. On the album, Blues on Purpose is a purely jazz instrumental. In 2017, NPR placed the album at number three on a list of the one hundred and fifty greatest albums by women. In 2024, Apple Music put it at number 88 of the best albums of all time.
Listening
Track list
- 1I Put a Spell On You2:37Apple Music ↗
- 2Tomorrow Is My Turn2:53Apple Music ↗
- 3Ne Me Quitte Pas3:39Apple Music ↗
- 4Marriage Is For Old Folks3:34Apple Music ↗
- 5July Tree2:45Apple Music ↗
- 6Gimme Some3:02Apple Music ↗
- 7Feeling Good2:58Apple Music ↗
- 8One September Day2:52Apple Music ↗
- 9Blues On Purpose3:20Apple Music ↗
- 10Beautiful Land1:57Apple Music ↗
- 11You've Got to Learn2:44Apple Music ↗
- 12Take Care of Business2:04Apple Music ↗
30-second previews via Apple Music. Listen to the whole album on Apple Music ↗