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My Baby Just Cares For Me

My Baby Just Cares For Me. Nina Simone. Eunice Kathleen Waymon. Born February 21, 1933 in Tryon, North Carolina Began playing piano at age three Began singing in bars under the name “Nina Simone” Nina, which means “small one” Simone, after actress Simone Signoret

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My Baby Just Cares For Me

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  1. My Baby Just Cares For Me Nina Simone

  2. Eunice Kathleen Waymon • Born February 21, 1933 in Tryon, North Carolina • Began playing piano at age three • Began singing in bars under the name “Nina Simone” • Nina, which means “small one” • Simone, after actress Simone Signoret • Died April 21, 2003in Carry-le-Rouet, France

  3. “My Baby Just Cares For Me” Written by Walter Donadson and Gus Kahn in 1930 Recorded by Nina Simone in 1958 Known as one of Simone’s Signature pieces

  4. Why is this song great?

  5. Seriously, Though

  6. Texture “The quality created by the combination of the different elements in a work of music or literature” Meaning, the various instruments used to create the effect and overall feeling of the piece Different instruments have different timbres, which give a different overall feel to the music

  7. Instruments used Voice Percussion Piano String Bass

  8. Purposes Voice—sings the melody line String Bass—supports and accompanies ensemble Piano—melody(during chorus), chords, and ensemble support Percussion—supports ensemble and keeps a steady tempo

  9. Resources Photos: “A Tribute to Nina Simone” 2013. The Creative Alliance. Sept 08 2013 http://www.creativealliance.org/events/2012/put-spell-you “Nina Simone.” 2013. The Biography Channel website. Sep 08 2013 http://www.biography.com/people/nina-simone-9484532. www.rolandus.com http://www.saberpoint.blogspot.com Text: Epler, Sarah “Nina Simone.” 2013. The Official Home of Nina Simone. Sept 8 2013 http://www.ninasimone.com/ “Nina Simone.” 2013. The Biography Channel website. Sep 08 2013 http://www.biography.com/people/nina-simone-9484532.

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