Nina Simone: Take Me To The Water

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#takemetothewater #ninasimone
"Take Me To The Water" performed by ‪@NinaSimoneMusic‬
Recording session: Live on October 4th, 1969 at ‪@UMass.Amherst‬

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@Storydiva1 2 жыл бұрын

This recording was done at the University of Massachusetts,1970. I was one the 300 that Nina is talking about. Thank YOU, Nina!

@MaryCapron Жыл бұрын

What was the last song she sang? the video stops before she sings it

@tiaraashlee4026 Жыл бұрын

This comment deserves so many more likes

@nancyedpinoza7164 Жыл бұрын

Gracias 🙏

@unclegil2 11 ай бұрын

Wow!

@miriamcardoso5123 10 ай бұрын

Wow... It must have been amazing ❤

@davidanthonystone5165 8 жыл бұрын

Nina once said "Freedom is simply to live without Fear"

@TonyLFisher 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you that!

@JeniferNech 7 жыл бұрын

I wish we would see peace in our time.

@19801980ZETAZETA 7 жыл бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@juicescoo 7 жыл бұрын

just depends on where you look

@TheAnchella 7 жыл бұрын

or to live despite of it...

@free2bpoppie 3 жыл бұрын

Her raw and unpolished singing is what made her such a great musician, she just sang, she didn't seek to caress your ears, she sought to assault your passions into stirring within you. Yeah, lady, yeah!

@angiezgiet9748 3 жыл бұрын

Fuck yeah

@RedLily5150 3 жыл бұрын

pauljupiter71 EXACTLY & WELL SAID!

@kathleenannetiller4424 3 жыл бұрын

Right on!!

@leighnilsen4090 3 жыл бұрын

That is about right on target.... Thanks for that synopsis !!

@djfort1466 2 жыл бұрын

What you are hearing is a soul singing, pure as her God made her.

@no1cares4u 4 жыл бұрын

Nina isn't an artist ...she is art ❤

@howardstrauss5337 Жыл бұрын

She said she was a gift from God

@fabiofmetal 11 ай бұрын

Yeaaaaaaaaah... Natural Nature`s force!!!! Kind of TORNADO!!!! Uooooooow!!!!

@Nate-cg9mm 4 ай бұрын

@@howardstrauss5337I'd believe her

@idelisab2621 2 жыл бұрын

"My folks got nothing and they need inspiration 24 hours a day and that's why I'm here" what a woman!

@ouhhyeah2563 6 жыл бұрын

She was not from earth.. She always living in musical universe... A goddess, legend, living music in a human body, living simpl truth in human body

@praywithourfeet 4 жыл бұрын

ouhh yeah // Precisely! She flowed on a different creative frequency... ❤️

@mygigi43 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@davidholiday4494 4 жыл бұрын

Just one of the most astonishing people that ever lived.

@devstarnes 4 жыл бұрын

She was so beautifully tormented and full of emotion. I swear during some of performances she left her body and we got to see it! A true musical butterfly. Goddamn she was beautiful.

@waiwai4452 4 жыл бұрын

She is from right here, maybe it's you that's not from earth When I listen to music I become the music it's a love and connection to how and where it's taking you. Keep your Labels Got nothing to do with another planet Just because you don't get it, get it?

@sarenawhite1337 6 жыл бұрын

Dang she was bold..."you 18,000 do not need it". She spoke to inspire the 300 Blacks who were students in that college. Wow.

@annamuslimova1399 3 жыл бұрын

What was the song that followed-young gifted and black? And what college this was

@Lisa-ds9qh Жыл бұрын

I'm in tears... I just found her two days ago... I am doing nothing bit her till I've heard every song..... omg she's so great beyond great

@janetbeaty7882 Жыл бұрын

Never to late to find Nina!!

@Nikannosneb 9 ай бұрын

Better later than never!

@GirlVirginian Ай бұрын

Lucky you!

@briansykes3213 6 жыл бұрын

She is the only artist who brings me to tears every time I hear her sing... She put all of herself into her music. And that's beautiful, but also very difficult to do.

@davidholiday4494 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, Brian, I agree. She always touches me so deeply with her music which I find enlivening, educational and soothing.

@cherylalt101 3 жыл бұрын

Brian Sykes You're so right Brian. Everything about Nina is so much, like she's overflowing with personality, and she infuses all that personality into everything she does. I'm probably not expressing myself very well lol, but her talent, piano playing, singing, dancing, and speaking are all so beautiful, strong and vibrant that it just seems to overwhelm my heart.

@belleberroyer3054 3 жыл бұрын

me too xx

@belleberroyer3054 3 жыл бұрын

she is soo honest

@lisaweaver986 3 жыл бұрын

She sang with her Real Soul. My darlings. She truly gave. Respect !

@bodaka619 Жыл бұрын

She really is one of the most beautiful souls to ever walk the earth. Her emotional expression is almost unparalleled. Some artists are capable of creating monuments of endeavour as potent as the feeling you get standing atop a great mountain. She produced mountains.

@hashamulhaq111 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful way to put it ! Your last 2 sentences are a mountain !

@edwardlever2462 4 жыл бұрын

I like how her performance morphs from the traditional African-American Church Hymn (which she would have known at an early age from her mother's church) into something much more ancient and deeply spiritual.

@marytorres5966 Жыл бұрын

Nina I'm a Puerto Rican/Mexican woman that has been deeply touched by her style and soul of your music because what she transmit is universal.

@Astrofaces 6 жыл бұрын

We're fortunate to have recordings of such artists!

@lorenzomoseley5926 4 жыл бұрын

We need to preserve this for the future

@alicat7281 4 жыл бұрын

Astrofaces S, Yes, indeed.

@CarlaSophieMar 3 жыл бұрын

Very fortunate indeed! And for that I am extremely grateful. Such powerful music(ians)!

@josephroache3176 2 жыл бұрын

Quite so. We are fortunate indeed to be able to enjoy her recorded legacy.

@eqfs9455 Жыл бұрын

So, so true

@precieuxolivier6890 4 жыл бұрын

Tears in my eyes when Nina spoke about "my people". Thank Nina for your legacy.We, your people, are proud of you!!

@mons3020 7 жыл бұрын

"When I go, you see, I'm gonna know that I left something for them to build on, and that is my reward."

@MAYDAYES 7 жыл бұрын

Musical Stranger +look oooö

@mikemachine9733 7 жыл бұрын

She has had a major, major influence on Hip Hop culture. So many classics have sampled her singing :)

@mozellejarrett8025 6 жыл бұрын

I am inspired. Thank you for posting this video.

@templesaltministries 3 жыл бұрын

Jesus Will

@pmolapo 3 жыл бұрын

Møons 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

@mimmoleonardi8643 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely fantastic, great Legend Nina ❤❤❤❤

@lotusmountain6145 3 жыл бұрын

One of those so very few artists that can operate at a higher level of expression. A rare gift.

@stephaniecrawford6332 11 ай бұрын

😅 6:08

@MegaDiva1999 3 жыл бұрын

''My folks have nothing and they need inspiration 24 hours a day. That's why I'm here". Ms Simone...Ms Simone. Too few like you then and none like you now. I salute you a million times

@sylvanabeaulieu8464 7 жыл бұрын

She is so true. Nothing was fake about her!

@omiadi7485 7 жыл бұрын

agreed. authenticity isn't common

@rachelsimbhu3965 Жыл бұрын

She was true to the core of her beautiful soul , just unique

@johnadjokatse4134 8 жыл бұрын

Lord have mercy, this woman ate and drunk music all her life. She understands music with passion.

@valerieh.1624 7 жыл бұрын

John Adjokatse We need that again.

@ixlnxs 6 жыл бұрын

At that moment she was clearly under the influence from other things than just music.

@Justina2555 5 жыл бұрын

Not possessed, just in tune ;)

@thumbprint7150 5 жыл бұрын

ixinxs: yep, probably; but it may have released something from inside of her hence her total musicality from hair on head to little toe

@veroosh 4 жыл бұрын

Her life is an example of what happens to people when they stand up and oppose the system. But this should not deter you, as more people rise up, the negative consequences of doing so will be mitigated. She is an example of strength, a true Pisces-Aquarius cusper.

@krollpeter 4 жыл бұрын

She could be one of the top American icons and honoured by the entire world if you had not treated her like you did.

@veroosh 4 жыл бұрын

@@krollpeter I believe she is an icon, the door has been opened to this narrative, and some girl/boy out there is watching her documentaries and being inspired to rise up. #shewon

@veroosh 4 жыл бұрын

@@krollpeter the first steps are often first taken in silence

@veroosh 4 жыл бұрын

@@krollpeter I used this in my IG as inspiration post, ty for chatting about it.

@SUMERUP 3 жыл бұрын

I am white but who cares, I love her, she's so real..

@emthomson2038 3 жыл бұрын

THIS WOMAN WAS A PROPHET! SHE SAW WHAT SOME REFUSED TO SEE. PROPHETS WERE OFTEN CALLED TROUBLE MAKERS IN THE BIBLE BUT THEY MEANT GOOD TROUBLE. HALLELUJAH!

@Nate-cg9mm Жыл бұрын

Saint Simone and her soul lives on. Amen Trouble makers indeed, friend

@AMEER-114- Жыл бұрын

Troubled by demons...

@mauricephillips941 7 жыл бұрын

She not only took me to the water but throughout her music she walked on water

@nandhilumsden1348 7 жыл бұрын

Maurice Phillips lol... my gaawd

@tanyaschuman4887 7 жыл бұрын

Maurice Phillips AMEN

@TheBeverly7 6 жыл бұрын

INDEED♥

@tommyv60 6 жыл бұрын

Denied the opportunity to be a classical pianist, she excelled during the 60's protest movement. And she had much to protest about with as much force and strength in her songs as one could have with out a revolution!

@586105 7 жыл бұрын

Only one Nina. Loved her from the first time I heard her sing. I'am 71 now, never saw her in person one of my only regrets in my life.

@debbied.wilbourn4087 4 жыл бұрын

Mine too

@davidholiday4494 4 жыл бұрын

Steve: I am sorry you never got to see her - she could be absolutely magnificent when she was feeling happy and well - which is how she was the first time I saw her. Luckily, she played in London a lot after about 1975 or so - so I saw her many times. Sometimes she was in pain and it showed - but other times the genius never left her and one could find that in the same show.

@duncanwcraig9668 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah Steve love Nina. I’m 51 now and put her in the Prince category of being music. Nina is pure music.

@586105 4 жыл бұрын

David Holiday About Nina. When I was about 19 years old 1964, I moved to NY from outside of Pittsburgh. Was walking past The Village Gate where Nina was playing. At that time I had very little money. Men were outside trying to talk you into coming to see her. Had enough money in my pocket but wouldn’t have enough to eat the rest of the week. Decided not to see her. I just turned 75. In all my years the one thing I regret in my life was not seeing her that night. I am white, not that it matters. Take a walk everyday, and listen to some of her music while walking. RIP NINA.

@davidholiday4494 4 жыл бұрын

@@586105 Hi Steve: I am so sorry you were never able to see Nina live. However, we all have to make difficult decisions at one time or another. One time when I saw her in London she seemed in a disturbed state. The previous time in London whe was ecstatic. Anyway, she asked for people to leave notes on her piano (solo show) as she needed friends. I was in the first row - I left a note asking her what was wrong as she had played so beautifully before. She found my note and asked me to come to the stage. She asked me how I knew something was wrong and I told her. She then said I was correct - I kept telling her how important she is to people and that we all loved her - she kissed me on the lips, saying thank you!!!! I was absolutely astounded. I had been kissed by a great idol of mine. She was in pain. Unfortunately, that marked the begin of a slow decline that was visible in most of her shows after that time. She played a number of seasons at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London - where I saw her a number of times afterward. As I said previously, there were moments of genius and moments of torment. She was eventually fired by the club because she was late, drunk - can't remember now - but she is/was one of the most talented, sensitive and wonderful musicians/singers I have ever experienced. We need her here now to soothe us in the turmoil we are in, believe me. Take Care and stay healthy. with warm regards, David

@jessicarebeccaedmonds7321 9 жыл бұрын

Take me to the water and cleanse my soul with your wisdom and mystics of the unknown

@pearljennings3241 3 жыл бұрын

Nina Simone played against my childhood and growing into womanhood..all of my life she sang my song..She never faded, lost anything in the repetition. I just trended with albums, tapes, cds, spotify, utube ....sometimes just settling on the ground, listening to a favorite compelation. Dancing, tapping, laughing, sleeping, crying...Still. Fighting..

@ziyedhamrouni886 7 жыл бұрын

nina isnt known for her dancing skills but damned those moves were incredible !!

@lasenoradegonzalez6739 7 жыл бұрын

Ziyed Hamrouni thanks to you, I watched the whole video and yes! Her dancing was amazing and the rhythm!!

@omiadi7485 7 жыл бұрын

yes!!

@AAwildeone 7 жыл бұрын

There are plenty of great videos on youtube where she gets up...!!!

@breezywheezy6879 7 жыл бұрын

yep

@danilopinchemel7993 7 жыл бұрын

Ziyed Hamrouni John lenon

@lucyw.mcmellan7274 3 жыл бұрын

Just lately discovered Nina Simone's music, and I can't get enough of it. Wish I could have been old enough to appreciate her when she was alive. 🥰

@zoeeknotzoe3203 2 жыл бұрын

HA! get over it NINA IS ALIVE AND WELL wrong with you!

@frostyfrances4700 4 ай бұрын

@@zoeeknotzoe3203 - Get over *yourself*! Is that any way to react to someone who's merely mistaken over a fact rather than a principle as you are? Nina might chuckle but she wouldn't attack over that. @lucyw.mcmellan7274: Welcome to those of us lucky enough to have had Nina in our lives for years.

@sevenswords8781 3 жыл бұрын

wow what a privledge to see this... Thank you so much....Only the righteous.......

@nicolebernier3910 5 жыл бұрын

Tellement naturelle et spontanée. Elle reflète une grande sensibilité et une grande force extraordinaire. Unique.

@PreyingMantisRanch 6 жыл бұрын

I often disagree with the selections for induction into teh Rock Hall of Fame however the inclusion this year of the the utterly fabulous Nina Simone is righteous.

@Jhadzia 7 жыл бұрын

A true Queen who never gave up, never gave in.

@armyveteran6574 6 жыл бұрын

this legend lived, breathed, and ate music all her life....48 albums, over 400 songs, 15 grammys,! and countless tours.

@2buscuits 6 жыл бұрын

Nina was possessed with the spirit of her ancestors...she was invoking stuff on that stage.

@4tressfortified 5 жыл бұрын

it looks more like bipolarism!!!

@Unkle685 5 жыл бұрын

@@4tressfortified you live a sad life of regret

@TheSuperbeauty24 5 жыл бұрын

@@4tressfortified go back to your cave

@aiccu 5 жыл бұрын

- Imo she's soulful and deep. Amazing.

@PeggyJame 5 жыл бұрын

2biscuits She came on a slave ship

@iamanisaamaru Жыл бұрын

I’m eternally thankful for Mother Nina Simone. 🤲🏼💕

@chrissynovful 6 жыл бұрын

As a Scorpio, this song speaks to me! An anthem of emotions, just like the water, run DEEP!!!💧💦⛈🌊 Just.... 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾🎶😶

@Poron_officiallgatcha Жыл бұрын

I'm a Pisces my son is an Aquarius and my daughter is a Scorpio ♏️ I never realized how amazing that was 💧

@his_gurl3791 Жыл бұрын

Scorpio right here!

@Ehimwema 7 жыл бұрын

wow, she can dance, another hidden talent....

@MTMF.london 3 жыл бұрын

Of course she can dance - she has music in her veins!

@chrystalherron3220 4 жыл бұрын

When YeYe said “I’m a Pisces (water sign) and I’m on the cusp of an Aquarius (the water bearer of the zodiac, even though it’s an air sign) and so I gotta say take me to the water...” 🙌🏾🌊👑 She was so far ahead of her time! End of the clip... “My folks got nothing and they need inspiration 24hrs a day...” 🙌🏾. To whom much is given, much is required...and Nina gave her all.

@TatanMorenoR 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE HER!!!

@garyjones1287 3 жыл бұрын

To Ms. Simone children you should live and cherish and Walk with your Mothers legency in Pride on this coming Mothers Day ❤❤❤

@sxwe11 3 жыл бұрын

Today she is so relevant as she was then. Thank you mama Nina same age with my mom. I love her so much

@moyosolaoso5164 7 жыл бұрын

God bless the man on the Konga

@NellaBDella 6 жыл бұрын

I loved the song. I loved her moves. But at the end when she spoke to the black students .... that resonated with me. I love this woman.

@mayaescott6250 3 жыл бұрын

Songs from the heart if you.loved someone that is a song you could conceive a baby truly a love child mine is 52now i iam 73 listening to this far off india memes happy sad good and bad but no regrets

@marshalastovall4270 7 жыл бұрын

Nina had one of the most beautiful naturals.

@mario7frankielee 7 жыл бұрын

it`s hard to live a live like she lived one ! actually( or almost) impossible ! she`s one of the few who did it!

@lucybrown1316 8 жыл бұрын

what an artist, she's incomparable , what a goddess, long live Nina simone, she's still among us!

@danielj1063 7 жыл бұрын

we come, we go, we're always Intelligence

@danielj1063 7 жыл бұрын

we come, we go, we're always Intelligence

@danielj1063 7 жыл бұрын

...listening, responding...

@breezywheezy6879 7 жыл бұрын

My good Lord the one and only incomprehensible Nina Simone.......... take me to the water.

@THEYOGAFACE 4 жыл бұрын

she is so beautiful and gorgeous and I love her hair like that..to say nothing of her brilliance and genius.

@wilmaprowhaggard 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks to my uncle's collection I was turned on to her music. He was a great pianist and loved great music.

@Ma1nguy 8 жыл бұрын

People like her are a dying breed, sure miss her

@breezywheezy6879 7 жыл бұрын

yep

@vanessaoquendo3547 7 жыл бұрын

Ma1nguy People like her die cuz her breed is rare, so godlike, so God protects them from the evil to come, so he "kills" them and be with peace and be where a God is supposed to be.

@pmokgesi 7 жыл бұрын

Laura Mvula

@lucassj7929 6 жыл бұрын

...will never die!

@Karamel2233 10 жыл бұрын

Shout out to the Pisces!!!!! I Love Nina....absolutely Amazing!

@denhigs 4 жыл бұрын

Nina Simone was a Queen. Three hundred and seventy two people suck for not liking this.

@shay4705 5 жыл бұрын

This is like a prayer to Long forgotten Gods that rise up within and remind you...you are who you were so very long ago!

@jasonbirch7944 6 жыл бұрын

She is pure class !

@ladyhonor822 Жыл бұрын

👁️👁️🌍🩰📿🐱🇺🇲☦️🏥🌹🌹🌹🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🎼🧠🫀🫁🍯🐔🥚🐔🥚🐔🥚🐔

@giovanna-jennysantagati1585 5 жыл бұрын

Semplicemente...Nina! Unica, inconfondibile, inimitabile, indimenticabile....

@leftleaf3590 7 жыл бұрын

Only person that could take me to the water...!!

@MeekeeKobellaDrNP 7 жыл бұрын

Im a Pisces too, and I love the water

@bodicea186 7 жыл бұрын

Women make the song, they bring the children, they make the stream run pure.

@nigee_219 8 жыл бұрын

She does everything I want to be. Love her courage.

@emersondossantos7921 3 жыл бұрын

Linda e maravilhosa

@ToniGlick 3 жыл бұрын

I was raised on Nina and what a blessing! Such an incredible artist, a powerhouse vocalist and utterly unique composer. Now I also see how beautifully she moves, I will always hold her up as one of my favorites

@teresaholmes4393 7 жыл бұрын

Dance Sister Dance..I feel it 2! Amen💕💕💕

@mweluw333 7 жыл бұрын

This is why we need to stop making static music, smh...this is blessed.

@DiStefanoCPA 4 жыл бұрын

I love her love of her people. God bless all my Black brothers and sisters. We shall overcome. ALL POWER TO ALL PEOPLE

@gcilima 7 жыл бұрын

Those drums will make you stand up and dance, love you Nina Simon fearless!

@maryoyewole4993 7 жыл бұрын

Rest in Peace Al and all others, Nina can take us there like no others

@thatomello5855 8 жыл бұрын

Yes Nina we need that inspiration 24 hours a day seven days a week

@oliviamarsh6059 3 күн бұрын

I’m so late but wow…. 😊😊😊🎉 beautiful talented lady…

@jermainejennings1514 4 жыл бұрын

Queen, I love you so much! What a performance. The music took control.

@franeh13 11 жыл бұрын

I remember you, Nina with all my heart. thank you whenever you are sweet lady. you make me so happy anytime i heard your voice and music.

@ruliettina 8 жыл бұрын

the biggest star, her voice, her sensibility, love you so much nina

@jonjoe42 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing person she is. I knew of Nina but knew little of her except for some of her wonderful songs. Then a couple of years ago I saw her in a replay of an old BBC Hardtalk interview, and I was blown away by this amazing, fascinating human being. How amazing it would have been to see her perform. Love her.

@user-hw4kl8jg1r 2 жыл бұрын

Здорово.. Любим. Спасибо. Браво!!! Россия🇷🇺 Владивосток 15. 10. 2021г

@PeggyRabbit32 6 жыл бұрын

Yes Miss Simone. You were proud of who you were and your people. Beautiful inside and out.

@connies.6037 8 жыл бұрын

More people should be living like you... True to your heart and an inspiration for new generations. You are a legend!

@saufaliajohnson5654 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nina for ur gift

@mauricephillips941 7 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful interpretation of science in music

@beverlypatrick7993 7 жыл бұрын

Maurice Phillips

@mauricephillips941 7 жыл бұрын

Beverly Patrick thanks for the reply

@Keitarts 7 жыл бұрын

How do you mean "science?"

@tshepomatlala1217 Жыл бұрын

Magical ❤ this is prayer 🙏🏾

@Calibreed74 5 жыл бұрын

ms. simone had a way if making people feel special, especially her own. we love you! continue resting well empress.

@RXmusic4YOU 7 жыл бұрын

....Oh Nina,,,you were so young, gifted and black....May God Keep you....

@danvaughn1584 2 жыл бұрын

She's Real TOO THE BONE🔥🔥🔥🔥😭😭💯💯

@leinpacheco5365 7 жыл бұрын

im crying...... very loud........

@outofthisworld6326 8 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful queen. Ashe to you Simone

@tomkohls2215 6 жыл бұрын

Oh Nina,..you bring me to my knees.

@deecovergirl1220 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t No anyone who has more Soul than this Women did… Nina is a Whole Vibe.

@bluenote824jones7 5 жыл бұрын

Great and she looks great

@ayokason184 11 ай бұрын

I've always love to hear Nina Simone sing this wonderful song

@outofthisworld6326 8 жыл бұрын

Get it MaMa. Gone with your bad self. No fear of being herself just pure freedom. I can't help but to Love and admire that. She spoke on righteousness. I'm sure she was righteous.

@valerieh.1624 7 жыл бұрын

outofthis world Her Spirit was a Blaze of Beauty.

@seilae4217 7 жыл бұрын

Wow.. what a beautiful genius.. leaving her music for her people to build on.. amazing

@scottlovesbarda 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Nina❤️👏🏾👍🏾

@1947dhammond 4 жыл бұрын

More love to anyone listening in 2020! Leave a legacy for people!! Love NS!!

@Djossane_MoraisxReis 6 жыл бұрын

I see Africa in her when she dances, what an tremendous woman.. i love her

@MyYouTubezcbBabette 6 ай бұрын

SHE IS AMAZING!🤩

@levi6181 7 жыл бұрын

One word: ASTONISHING!

@starrtyler4771 8 жыл бұрын

She was so expressive.

@basielu 6 жыл бұрын

seeing Nina this happy makes me so happy ❤️️

@bonitaphinney1529 Жыл бұрын

Nina Simone, was one of the most unapologetic singers of our times. She sung and spoke what she felt and dared anyone to ask her why she sang bn those words of treachery. "Mississippi gotdam", " Oh Baltimore ain't it a shame just to live" .