This was recorded at the Village Gate in 1961 with Nina Simone on vocals and piano, Al Shackman on guitar, Chris White on bass, and Rob Hamilton on drums. It was later included on at least one of Simone's albums.

This version is intimate, ethereal, sublime, and haunting all at the same time.

WOW! This night, Tuesday 27 June, 2023, is the first time I’ve heard this version! I’m almost 75 years of age, but feel ageless!

This is better than the studio version.

Learning about history today. It brought me here. A beautiful version of this amazing song.

I always thought this song would sound amazing as a slow blues tune & this proves Nina was a master in her field. Chills. Love love love this version so much.

Nina Simone was a helluva singer. Her reputation is beyond well-deserved.

This was my first introduction to her... randomly on some old mix cd an old friend had...it was just playing in the background whilst we were smoking out... it changed my life.. and her grip has never left me since.. that's what powerful music can do to one...

This was a song for a woman to sing traditionally. So glad to hear this version! Thank you!

No other human being can touch her musical genius .

This is the very best version by the amazing Nina.

I love her live version, which is a faster tempo with great piano. This version with the delicate but perfect piano brings me to tears. This is Nina at her greatest.

That guitar...Damn, give me chills..

the very best version of this song to me... I remember a friend showing me this song years ago sitting around getting stoned and letting the song speak to me in deep ways nina is a very huge influence on me .. 2:37 powerful love that part

What a beautiful legendary musician and artist ! Long live her legacy thank you for your work

THIS is the best version. If you ask me.

I love this version she does it's more suspenseful and depressing. The ominous beat gives it all the flavor of the city the New Orleans can be.

This version speaks to my soul in a way The Animals, Bob Dylan, Jody Miller, or anyone else never could. Breathtaking.

Absolutely the best version. Love it!

Wow! This is the first time I've heard this lovely Nina Simone song! Thank you so much for sharing! It's great music! Too bad she never got any credit for this. It's truly haunting, and I love it.

Anchor. This song - this exact version - remains an Anchor for my entire Soul to always be Humble, Contemplative, and Assured that Music shall always Save Me

Just heard a bad version of this on "The Voice" and had to come here to erase what I heard. Can't beat this version

This is fantastic! Let Nina Simone rule the world

She is a perfect musical genius.

Her soul delivered through her voice - amazing

A HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL SONG. FULL OF PASSION AND MYSTERY. JUST GREAT

The best version this song!!!

"The House Of The Rising Sun" There is a house in New Orleans They call it the Rising Sun And it's been the ruin of many a poor girl And me, oh God, I'm one If I had only listened of what my mama said I'd be at home today But bein' so young and foolish, my Lord Let a gambler lead me astray Now, my mother is a tailor She sews those new blue jeans And my sweetheart is a drunkard, Lord Drinks down in New Orleans Now the only thing a drunken man needs Is a suitcase and a trunk And the only time he's satisfied Lord, is when he's on the drunk Somebody go get my baby sister Tell her to do, not to do what I have done But shun that house in New Orleans They call it the Rising Sun Well, I'm goin' back to New Orleans My race is almost run Yes, I'm goin' back to spend my life Beneath, beneath, the rising sun There is a house in New Orleans They call it the Rising Sun And it's been the ruin of many a poor girl And me, oh God, I'm one If I had only listened of what my mama said I'd be at home today But bein' so young and foolish, my Lord Let a gambler lead me astray

Perfect. "♫♫ but shun that house in New Orleans, they call it the Rising Sun...♫♫" ♥ ♥ ♥

Love this slow version of The House of The Rising Sun. Love Nina Simone until today

Brilliant. What a talent.

Hauntingly beautiful!🌹🎶

She was a very emotional, awesome singer. I don't know the details of her life, but she makes me remember Billie Holiday. Billie had a very hard, and short life in that men's world.

But NOT rare any more -- thanks to you. This is phenomenal -- thank you so much for it. (And especially for giving it to us in a reasonably hifi bitrate, too. Great artistry deserves no less.)

wow, 13 yrs later. Thanks so much!

While listening to this song, it's like getting drunk and sinking into the voice of Nina Simone.

c'est sublime !

Yes!!! Found it...

Thanks for sharing this version, like the bluesy feel.

I absolutely love Nina Simon 💚

The ultimate Queen.

Amazing! Love her so much

This rendition of embodies all the sorrow in this song.

Eric Burdon did not write this song. I heard it first recorded in 1933 by Tom Clarence Ashley & Gwen Foster. It is a folk song. Georgia Turner recorded it with Alan Lomax in 1937.

fabulous......thank you Nina x

O quê eu posso fazer pra valorizar ainda mais essa criatura divina? Só posso dizer que mais do que meu pobre coração sente é impossível. I love you Nina. Deusa eternamente viva!!!

Just great.

Recorded in1961means ....Its classifide as clasic,Magnificent version of the song.

Perfect

Amazing! The Rising Sun Blues!

My forever🥰 just turned me on to this song July 2024💞💞💞💞💞

GREAT AND ALWAYS WILL BE GREAT

Best version ever.

This version is te best.

THE QUEEN

Oh yeah -- and thanks for that descriptive page-title, too. Wish everyone were so scrupulous here.

My favorite version by far.

We are so lucky that she was in the world for a while ❤ we are not worthy

Gevoelige muziek van haar. Echte muziek. Krijg er geen genoeg van

great cover!!!!!

Beautiful

Wow beautiful

(BEST VERSION)

Como amor ouvir essa mulher cantar... Minha querida Nina!

The best song!

She didn't just cover songs, she claimed them forever.

Wonderful

might be one of the best versions of this song...

feel the pain and the love, perfect! "She sows those new blue jeans"

This feels like the last thing I'd hear before dying, as some ethereal being replays every shitty thing I've done before my eyes, and punishes my soul accordingly.

Omg I heard a white guy sing it on American idol when I looked it up I asked for a black artist to listen sing it I was in literal tears this whole video it hit the very bottom of my heart..........

I was named after Nina Simone because my mom loves her and I can see why

I was born and raised in New Orleans and this is hitting a little different

😢Me too, almost same agedst, I love that.

That was magic.

I'm breathless

Damn it's good...

I know im late to party but this song give same chills in right spot as Riders on the Storm by The Doors

I LOVE NINA..!

何とエレガンスなんだろう。 しかし、哀しみはかえって深く、濃い。

Super!!!!!!!

Que hermosa voz!!

Wish it was available for download. I iust can’t find it on any of her live albums

J'envie les ados d'aujourd'hui. Un peu de recherche, et ils ont droit à tous les trésors du passé...

Genius

On this, the anniversary of The Animals' version, I had to pay homage to hers, too.

E' la più bella versione di questo pezzo.

It's on one of her "Jazz Master" CD's and also an import from (I think) the Netherlands. I had both recordings but gave them away to women. I know. I have that weakness. JAMES

I did hear about this house.

This is the top

Are her lyrics online that you could provide an URL? I'm old and miss the high notes/words. I do love this version very much

Love you Nina , From EGYPT ✌🌹🇪🇬

Well done! #yamato. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

WOW - I never knew the timing was 3/4.

i have this version on vinyl and it’s my favorite of hers, but i can’t seem to find it on apple music. :(

🥀

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Wow

Damn.

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