Nina Simone - Album - I Put A Spell On You

I Put a Spell on You is the sixth studio album by American singer, pianist, and activist Nina Simone, released in 1965 through Philips Records. This album marked a shift toward a more orchestral and polished sound, blending jazz, blues, and pop influences while showcasing Simone’s powerful, emotive vocals. Background and Creation By the mid-1960s, Nina Simone had already established herself as one of the most compelling voices in music, known for her genre-defying style and socially conscious lyrics. Unlike some of her other albums of the period, which leaned into jazz and folk influences, I Put a Spell on .