Revolution (Nina Simone song)

"Revolution" is a 1969 answer song by American jazz musician Nina Simone and Weldon Irvine. It was released as a single in 1969 and on the album To Love Somebody in 1969.[1] The single release was split over two sides of a 45 rpm disc and these two edits were used as separate tracks on the album. The song was released the year after the Beatles' "Revolution", and is a variation of that song.[2][3] "Revolution" didn't do as well as expected and Simone has expressed surprise and disappointment at its lack of success.[4]

"Revolution"
Single by Nina Simone
from the album To Love Somebody
A-side"Revolution (Part 1)"
B-side"Revolution (Part 2)"
Released1969
RecordedRCA studios, New York City
GenrePop
Length2:53
LabelRCA Records
Songwriter(s)Nina Simone, Weldon Irvine

References
  1. "Nina Simone – Revolution". discogs.com.
  2. Emily Barker (17 Nov 2014). "20 Scintillating Beatles Covers That Stand Up To The Originals". nme.com.
  3. Mauro Boscarol. "Revolution". The Nina Simone database.
  4. Hampton. Break Down And Let It All Out. p. 62.


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