Morgan James Sings 'Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood' From Concert A Celebration of Nina Simone
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Broadway’s Morgan James returns to Dizzy’s October 23 at 5 PM and 7:30 PM to mark the 10th anniversary of the release of her first album, A Celebration of Nina Simone.
Ahead of the concert, James stopped by the Playbill Studio to share the song “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood,” one of Nina Simone’s signature songs. Watch the video above.
“I can't remember when I found Nina Simone exactly, but I do remember that I was so enamored of someone who could take anything from any genre, and it becomes a Nina Simone song,” shares James.
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Like fine wine, Morgan just keeps getting better and better.
I absolutely love these stripped down arrangements. Her voice and just a guitar or piano make a stunning combination.
As Morgan gets older, you can her the maturity in her amazing voice, and a shout out to her husband on the guitar, in his own right, an amazing musician too.
@rosalindglazer7454
8 ай бұрын
Doug is an awesome player. Morgan you are soooo lucky to have him!
I first heard this song in the 60s by the animals and loved it. But when I heard Morgan James do it she touched my very soul !
"Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" is a song written by Bennie Benjamin, Horace Ott and Sol Marcus for the American singer-songwriter and pianist Nina Simone, who recorded the first version in 1964.
Everything about Morgan James just speaks “dayum”.
Omg these two just blow me away with their musical prowess, seriously i do not have words.
I’m old, and I love the Animals version, but this is just stunning!
Nina's music is the salve for my soul ... I didn't think anyone could cover her music well enough to get me to listen, but these two musicians "bring it on home" for me ... Thank you!
As always, when she sings I listen.
Dear Morgan, every tune you sing, you make to a Morgan James song. This is what you have in common with Nina Simone. And yes, this is a wonderful take! I've enjoyed it very much. And you look and sound GREAT. All the best!
Simply wonderful. Thank you.
i love Morgan une vrai artiste simple et une grand voix bravoooo
Enjoy seeing and hearing the fascinating Lady, thank you
Thank you, Morgan, for this beautiful version of my favorite Animal's song. Had no idea that it was written for Nina Simone. Your voice is magical. Great guitar accompaniment.
Thank you for the performance :) cheers ?!
Oh my goodness, what a performance ! Thank you so much for sharing this emotional song with us
One of the very best. Should be a super star. A class lady.
Fabulous as always Morgan.
Morgan is fng incredible. I found here on a Seth Rudetsky KZread video. So accomplished as a vocalist and damn, so pretty.
Lov en her 😘😘😘😘💕💕💕💕
She has a way with a story thats for sure, what a delivery. She's on my Mount Rushmore of vocalists, with Haley Reinhart ,Nina Simone, Angelina Jordan and Billie Holiday.
@reneer3197
8 ай бұрын
Yes! And in other genres...Janis Joplin, Patsy Cline, Sarah Vaughn, Linda Ronstadt....
@ralphwhittemore5041
6 ай бұрын
@@reneer3197YES SO F/N 👍
Her beautiful voice radiates out from her soul. Through every cell in her body. TRIPLE WOW !!!
Superb
Phenomenal.❤❤❤❤❤
perfect combo : versatile voice and great guitar . Always intense and respectful of the original artists and songs yet adding a new interesting layer and twist.
This song truly shook me. Thank you so much, Nina and Morgan ❤️❤️❤️
Goosebumps throughout ❤😮😊
Awesome voice, she can raise the roof with the best of them.
Goose bumps! Thank you, Morgan!
Amazing voice!
So talented!
Great job!
I believe every old star bless you and your talent! From the heart! 😍
Incredible voice and Nia has always been one of my favorites
Whowwwww what a performance .This is the best pure version Everrrrrrrrr
That’s class.
outstanding!
Wow … just wow
Beautiful voice
Oh so good,!!! and yes I have your CD's, hello from down under great to listen too
Good music is like gravity... it just draws singers & musicians to it. Thanks guys for your good work 👏
Super Fantastic! 😎🇺🇸👍🏻👍🏻
Great.
WOW
Simply incredible….incroyable……la voix, les arrangements et la guitare…merci infiniment…..
Scott Bradlee and PMJ feature the best of the modern vocalists.....all are so good at many genres of music........of course, in Morgan's case, a Julliard training doesn't hurt.........her range and vocal control are exquisite.......
I remember that hit by the Animals when I was a teenager, and I thought it was great; this version is just wonderful!. I have to agree, though, Nina Simone is one of the great ones. Everything she touches........
Wow!!! Can this be done in a better way? Singing, playing and arrangement ‐ All top!
NICE GOWN ...straight from the house of the rising sun !
Ken, you just named my favorite singers. I would like to add Aretha to the list.
The original recording (still available) is wonderful. The songs are outstanding, exhibiting MJ's power and phrasing/arrangements. Recording quality also excellent.
Unique .not other like you .
Morgan seems to be her best when she is performing with very little behind her. This is a prime example just her and her husband... I am old enough to remember the times when we went to supper clubs and listened to Nat Cole trio, or Tony Bennet with Ralph Sharon., Michael Feinstein... The list is endless... But my all time must is when I was in New York and going to the Cafe Caryle to hear Bobby Short. No Hoopla A great voice and a simple backup.
I miss her long hair.
Just as awesome as her version of "Dream on" and "Getsemaneh"! Only a little more decent.
Who is playing the guitar?
@mencken8
7 ай бұрын
Her husband.
@coobay4786
7 ай бұрын
@@mencken8lucky guy.
S C A R Y GOOD.
You’re a genuine talent. Fantastic song! I got shivers. A new fan. Dr.Don
What can i say ?
Music starts at 2:17 or so. Just sayin'...
I don't know the whole story but, from my limited experience, I always thought that Nina struggled with mental health issues. I always wished her well, but I found her performances to be more than a little desultory and uneven. YMMV
MJ, I love you, but not this one, and not Trouble in Mind. Too much of NS's life is in those songs. She's not singing, she's praying.
Morgan looks almost 60 when she's 42. Love her and her voice but this character looks for her is not good
@AndrewVOdom
4 ай бұрын
Come on!
Simply spectacular
Marry me:)