Posted in 1960s, Friday On My Mind, Music at 12:00 on 12 July 2013
Ain’t Got No, I Got Life is a medley of two songs from the musical Hair given a belting treatment by Nina Simone.
Nina Simone: Ain’t Got No, I Got Life
This is Nina singing it live in 1969.
Posted in 1980s, Live It Up, Lyrics, Music at 12:00 on 2 May 2013
This one’s a bit of a cheat since it was recorded in 1958; as the names referenced in the lyric attest. It wasn’t a hit in the UK till 1985 though, on the back of a TV advert, so fits the category.
It’s also one of the good lady’s favourite tracks. I remember buying the 12 inch for her.
The accompanying video here has an interesting cartoon.
Nina Simone: My Baby Just Cares For Me
