Nina Simone Top Songs Greatest Hits and Chart Singles Discography

Nina Simone ( NEE-nə sim-OHN; born Eunice Kathleen Waymon; February 21, 1933 – April 21, 2003) was an American pianist, singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist. Simone's bearing and stage presence earned her the title the High Priestess of Soul. Her music spanned styles including classical, folk, gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, and pop. Her piano playing was strongly influenced by baroque and classical music, especially Johann Sebastian Bach, and accompanied expressive, jazz-like singing in her contralto voice. Rolling Stone named... [more on Wikipedia]

Nina Simone began charting in 1959 with I Loves You, Porgy.The artist placed 6 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 7 UK Top‑75 entries, including 4 Top‑10 placements.On US Dance the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.