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Nina Simone — My Baby Just Cares For Me
Album: The Essential Nina Simone
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Released: 1957
Length: 3:36
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My baby don't care for shows
My baby don't care for clothes
My baby just cares for me
My baby don't care for cars and races
My baby don't care for high-tone places

Liz Taylor is not his style
And even Lana Turner's smile
Is somethin' he can't see
My baby don't care who knows
My baby just cares for me

Baby, my baby don't care for shows
And he don't even care for clothes
He cares for me
My baby don't care
For cars and races
My baby don't care for
He don't care for high-tone places

Liz Taylor is not his style
And even Liberace's smile
Is something he can't see
Is something he can't see
I wonder what's wrong with baby
My baby just cares for
My baby just cares for
My baby just cares for me

Original lyrics

My baby don't care for shows
My baby don't care for clothes
My baby just cares for me
My baby don't care for cars and races
My baby don't care for high-tone places

Liz Taylor is not his style
And even Lana Turner's smile
Is somethin' he can't see

My baby don't care who knows it
My baby just cares for me

My baby don't care for shows
And he don't even care for clothes
My baby just cares for me

My baby don't care for cars and races
My baby don't care for
He don't care for high-tone places

I wonder what's wrong with baby
My baby just cares for
Just says his prayers for
My baby just cares for me
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I fall in love with Nina every time.
10
Posted 15 hours ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
theres a Sarah Vaughan vibe here





Posted 3 months ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 Edweirdo wrote:

I went to see Nina Simone at Ronnie Scott's club in London's Soho back in the 1980s: it was such a fantastic concert that I immediately bought a ticket for the following night, hoping for more of the same.  Unfortunately a different Nina Simone sat down at the piano the next evening, and it was only later that I found out that she was a highly temperamental performer, and that I got both the good and the bad sides of her style.  But an unforgettable couple of nights, for sure.


Lucky dog. Even if you did get the Janus effect.
Posted 4 months ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
I went to see Nina Simone at Ronnie Scott's club in London's Soho back in the 1980s: it was such a fantastic concert that I immediately bought a ticket for the following night, hoping for more of the same.  Unfortunately a different Nina Simone sat down at the piano the next evening, and it was only later that I found out that she was a highly temperamental performer, and that I got both the good and the bad sides of her style.  But an unforgettable couple of nights, for sure.
Posted 7 months ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
 jjbix37 wrote:

don't care who it is, the song is  . . .boring, trite, lousy . . just like my sex life


You need a new partner. That will help you understand how "my baby just cares for me."
Posted 8 months ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
it kind of swings... don"t it?

its bouncy
Posted 1 year ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 jjbix37 wrote:

don't care who it is, the song is  . . .boring, trite, lousy . . just like my sex life




Learn how to use the "skip button" and spare us from your drivel!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Poor woman was treated like dirt in this country.
Posted 1 year ago by jbuhl    [ Reply ]
don't care who it is, the song is  . . .boring, trite, lousy . . just like my sex life
Posted 1 year ago by jjbix37    [ Reply ]
If only there were an 11.
Posted 1 year ago by slugore    [ Reply ]
Goddess-like.  10. 
Posted 1 year ago by fraserji    [ Reply ]
 OneinAUS wrote:

It has been a 10 for a long time for me but then the other day I played it to my 3 year old daughter and she started smiling and dancing all by herself... one of the best memories of my lifetime for sure.




Cool story. Thank You for sharing it!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Somewhere
Across the sea
Somewhere
Waiting for me
My lover stands on golden sands
And watches the ships
That go saa-ailing
Posted 1 year ago by CrispyDruid    [ Reply ]
fabulous
Posted 1 year ago by marysclark    [ Reply ]
Hear that she sold the song for a bottle of whiskey and missed out on a lot of money. Fortunately, she later she made a new recording, which gave her good money and fame. 
Posted 1 year ago by Grebbel    [ Reply ]
 OneinAUS wrote:

It has been a 10 for a long time for me but then the other day I played it to my 3 year old daughter and she started smiling and dancing all by herself... one of the best memories of my lifetime for sure.



Priceless!
Posted 2 years ago by AbileneTexas    [ Reply ]
shares some rhythm/chords with worry no good by phonosonics 
Posted 2 years ago by dischuckin    [ Reply ]
 Alastair wrote:

Cannot work out how this can be anything less than a 10.  Heard it a million times and it's fresh every time.  




I Agree!!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Cannot work out how this can be anything less than a 10.  Heard it a million times and it's fresh every time.  
Posted 2 years ago by Alastair    [ Reply ]
Even without vocals this would be amazing - add Nina's voice and... just pow and wow! 👍
Posted 2 years ago by CCSandman    [ Reply ]
 OneinAUS wrote:

It has been a 10 for a long time for me but then the other day I played it to my 3 year old daughter and she started smiling and dancing all by herself... one of the best memories of my lifetime for sure.




Totally Cool!!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
I love this even though she hated performing it, which always informs my enjoyment of it
Posted 3 years ago by jkforde    [ Reply ]
What Nina could do with the simplest possible melody.  Amazing talent.
Posted 3 years ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
What happened, Miss Simone?
Posted 3 years ago by zenhead    [ Reply ]
It has been a 10 for a long time for me but then the other day I played it to my 3 year old daughter and she started smiling and dancing all by herself... one of the best memories of my lifetime for sure.
Posted 3 years ago by OneinAUS    [ Reply ]
SING it Nina.  Yeahhhh
Posted 5 years ago by ciarataylor    [ Reply ]
Nina is awesome!  {#Bananapiano}
Loved the stop-motion animated video btw
Posted 6 years ago by maxvonevil    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:
Yes, dear, I'll fix the dishwasher in a minute. I'm thinking right now...

 
{#Clap}

this IS one of those stop everything pieces of music  : )
Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
hey Bill, how about Bowie's version of "Wild Is The Wind" after this?
Posted 7 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Wish more music were unprocessed just live
Posted 7 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
 CoYoT51 wrote:
Strange version with some copypaste from the first part... well, more Nina is always great... even if here this sounds very artificial.

 
maybe she's singing it to casual for you?
she sounds good to me but maybe a bit mellowed-out
also love the band 
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Strange version with some copypaste from the first part... well, more Nina is always great... even if here this sounds very artificial.
Posted 8 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
Simply sublime, love Nina
Posted 8 years ago by Slick    [ Reply ]
Cool video video for this song.

https://youtu.be/eYSbUOoq4Vg
Posted 8 years ago by SeriousLee    [ Reply ]
yeah this is sweet
thanx 
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
10 x 1.7 because ... why not? 
Posted 9 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Also a GREAT jazz pianist. Jus' sayin'. Mmmmhmmmn.
Posted 10 years ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
There are so many definitions of "love." I think it's unavoidable to describe her voice without recourse to at least one of them.
Posted 10 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Love this song.

A wonderful evening of music.  Thanks RP.  
Posted 10 years ago by AbileneTexas    [ Reply ]
perfect {#Dance}
Posted 10 years ago by ShamanManu    [ Reply ]
{#Heartkiss}{#Heartkiss} "Outstanding"
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
Thank you Bill
Posted 10 years ago by Candela    [ Reply ]
Cooking dinner. Beautiful set of songs. Thanks!
Posted 11 years ago by onerb    [ Reply ]
Super smooth, soulful and spirited Simone sound, BABY, excellent choice to follow Amy Winehouse. Thank you Radio Paradise. For sure, it's something we can't see. :)
Posted 11 years ago by kdarwish    [ Reply ]
I love this and previous combo - check out Nina's version of Wild is the Wind !
Posted 11 years ago by Chrisparkle    [ Reply ]
Finally started paying attention to Nina Simone after watching Liv Perry dancing to this song with Carlo in that movie—oh you know the one. For awhile it was the first song on my Winamp playlist (after RP of course) and every now and then when my connection dropped I'd of a sudden be listening to it thinking that I was still listening to RP. Always knew it belonged here but surprisingly it's the first time I've actually heard it on RP.  Oh yeah, that movie was Stealing Beauty—not particularly memorable (to me) except that it led to a greater appreciation for more of Nina's music.

Posted 11 years ago by run4more    [ Reply ]
Reminds me a bit of a slightly subdued and refined Nellie Lutcher. I'd LOVE to hear some Nellie Lutcher here on RP. Maybe I should try and upload some and see what happens.{#Eh} This is really great!
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
First heard this when I saw the Aardman cartoon. Been hooked on Nina ever since... R.I.P. you feisty woman.
Posted 12 years ago by AlanJ    [ Reply ]
7 -> 10

seriously, what was I thinking? 
Posted 12 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 robco1 wrote:

That would be his COVER of Louis Prima's medley of "Just a Gigolo" and "I Ain't Got Nobody." Just sayin' . . .  {#Whisper}

Gotta love that jump blues vibe! {#Dance}
 
Would really really love to hear that original medley after this!

Hell, I'd even settle for DLR's silly cover.  But, only if we can't get some Prima! 
Posted 12 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Sounds great, Love It, but watching videos of Nina is underwhelming  . . .
Posted 12 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
Yes, dear, I'll fix the dishwasher in a minute. I'm thinking right now...
Posted 12 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
I was not enjoying this about the first minute or so, but then, it grabbed me. Damn, I love that piano playing!

Posted 13 years ago by TimeWaster    [ Reply ]
Always knew she was one cool cat.
Posted 13 years ago by MilSF1    [ Reply ]
This lady knew how to sing, eh?

Extra eclectic afternoon, and terribly appreciated!  Thanks, Bill!
Posted 13 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
This is Great!
Posted 14 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]
Nina Simone defines sexy and sultry. Ahhh!

Posted 14 years ago by jadewahoo    [ Reply ]
She never sang a song the same twice.  She added variations, pauses, drawls.  She was so great!  I have more of her CD's than any other artist. 
Posted 14 years ago by twitterpated    [ Reply ]
{#Clap}
Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... This, this is the sound of perfection.
 

Tis. Tis the way to play the piano, keep you hanging on the lyrics. 

Posted 14 years ago by pjcle    [ Reply ]
The absolute definitive version of this timeless classic!  10.
Posted 15 years ago by iscoot4peace    [ Reply ]
Remarkable musician... incredible song!

Posted 15 years ago by flatpicker    [ Reply ]
 Zep wrote:


Blasphemy is cool. Jazz knows blasphemy.

just don't mention kenny g.... now that is blasphemy.

 
It has been said that All Great Truths Begin as Blasphemies. S'truth!

Posted 15 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
 bobcat1963 wrote:
ze woonde bij ons in de buurt, in Nijmegen, dat was wel cool om haar bij de supermarkt tegen te komen ;-)
 
Canadian soldiers like participating in the Nijmegen March every year.

Posted 15 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
some commercial got to me before RP...<sadness> {#Cry}
Posted 15 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... This, this is the sound of perfection.
Posted 15 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
WonderLizard wrote:
I know this is irreverent—maybe even blasphemous, but David Lee Roth used the identical opening vamp on his "Just a Gigolo."

That would be his COVER of Louis Prima's medley of "Just a Gigolo" and "I Ain't Got Nobody." Just sayin' . . .  {#Whisper}

Gotta love that jump blues vibe! {#Dance}
Posted 15 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
 Rotterdam wrote:


I had no idea she ever lived in NL. I saw her in Leiden in '88, and unfortunately, she was failing by then. She got a terrible write-up in the paper, and I was really sad.
 
mij heeft ze nooit teleurgesteld...

Posted 15 years ago by bobcat1963    [ Reply ]
 bobcat1963 wrote:
ze woonde bij ons in de buurt, in Nijmegen, dat was wel cool om haar bij de supermarkt tegen te komen ;-)
 

I had no idea she ever lived in NL. I saw her in Leiden in '88, and unfortunately, she was failing by then. She got a terrible write-up in the paper, and I was really sad.
Posted 15 years ago by Rotterdam    [ Reply ]
ze woonde bij ons in de buurt, in Nijmegen, dat was wel cool om haar bij de supermarkt tegen te komen ;-)
Posted 15 years ago by bobcat1963    [ Reply ]

 

remembering Ms. Nina Simone "High Priestess of Soul", born Eunice Kathleen Waymon

** 10 **


Posted 16 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
...Queen  Nina...
Posted 16 years ago by 2noir    [ Reply ]
jazz is blasphemy and nina simone is heavenly blasphemy ..
now kenny g is well, um, lets just say this babe just doesnt care for kenny g

Zep wrote:


Blasphemy is cool. Jazz knows blasphemy.

just don't mention kenny g.... now that is blasphemy.




Posted 16 years ago by myrabrrz    [ Reply ]
WonderLizard wrote:
I know this is irreverent—maybe even blasphemous, but David Lee Roth used the identical opening vamp on his "Just a Gigolo."


Blasphemy is cool. Jazz knows blasphemy.

just don't mention kenny g.... now that is blasphemy.

Posted 16 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
 Darkmatter wrote:
What a wonderful way to start the day. Looking out my window, it is going to be another fine day in Kansai. {#Sunny}{#Daisy}
 





Darkmatter, you're right: smooth morning song. I love Kansaï...
Posted 16 years ago by alexandresarlin    [ Reply ]
ahhh. this one always speaks to me.
Posted 16 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
What a wonderful way to start the day. Looking out my window, it is going to be another fine day in Kansai. {#Sunny}{#Daisy}
Posted 16 years ago by Darkmatter    [ Reply ]
What luck, just passing by and this song is ON.
Wee...! :D :)

Thank you RP! :)
Posted 16 years ago by Candela    [ Reply ]
Oh to be around when this was kicking about for the first time!
Posted 16 years ago by Atlantis    [ Reply ]
This is oh. greatness.
Posted 16 years ago by Koan    [ Reply ]
I know this is irreverent--maybe even blasphemous, but David Lee Roth used the identical opening vamp on his "Just a Gigolo."
Posted 16 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
ilibjorn wrote:
Thanks RP. More great music you've turned me on to. Her other songs this good?
She is the high priestess of soul. What else can I say? Your exploration will be well rewarded.
Posted 16 years ago by kaosmonkey    [ Reply ]
Thanks RP. More great music you've turned me on to. Her other songs this good?
Posted 16 years ago by ilibjorn    [ Reply ]
This is soooo cool and by cool I mean cool in the old late 50s early 60s style of cool. Sweet. Thanks for starting Monday AM so smoothly. :)
Posted 16 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
Thanks Bill. Miss Nina is a great way to start off a Friday morning!
Posted 16 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
radiojunkie wrote:
Some damn yuppie-oriented TV commercial used this, and now I can't hear it without thinking of some damn commercial for a conspicuous consumption product that I fortunately can't remember. Undoubtedly a car. Why must those advertising people destroy everything that is good and holy? And now, back to our show.
...It was for a perfume and I seem to remember the imagery fitting the music pretty well, a woman walking towards the camera sort of in beat to the music. It didn't make me want to buy the product but it did make want to hear more by Nina Simone.
Posted 16 years ago by jim1964    [ Reply ]
BigPete wrote:
My wife and I are going to dance to this one at our wedding on Saturday!
Good Luck Pete, wishing you both a world of happiness! PS - LOVED Halifax when I visited last summer
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
My wife and I are going to dance to this one at our wedding on Saturday!
Posted 16 years ago by BigPete    [ Reply ]
My first 10 rating :-) Legendary
Posted 16 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
Dragonfly_Launch wrote:
Someone gave this a 2? Good God. Bill should be able to hunt them down and electronically send them a viral greeting and a binomial goodbye.
Yeah, and the goodbye better be binomial, none of that monomial crap!
Posted 16 years ago by Mindscrape    [ Reply ]
Some of you predicted Nina would be next. Wow, you're good. Who do you have to win in the third race at Santa Anita?
Posted 16 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
Thank you Mr Dj!
Posted 16 years ago by Candela    [ Reply ]
A talent like no other. Absolutely unique and original. Practically a force of nature.
Posted 16 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
Someone gave this a 2? Good God. Bill should be able to hunt them down and electronically send them a viral greeting and a binomial goodbye.
Posted 16 years ago by Dragonfly_Launch    [ Reply ]
radiojunkie wrote:
Some damn yuppie-oriented TV commercial used this, and now I can't hear it without thinking of some damn commercial for a conspicuous consumption product that I fortunately can't remember. Undoubtedly a car. Why must those advertising people destroy everything that is good and holy? And now, back to our show.
Fortunately, I've already forgotten about the TV commercial. They'll come and go, but artists like Nina Simone are forever. Man, this is IT. Words. Simply. Fail.
Posted 16 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
banesheim wrote:
Ella without the Ella.
quite true, simply lovely.
Posted 16 years ago by TheFriendlyCat    [ Reply ]
10!!!
Posted 16 years ago by Candela    [ Reply ]
I heard her for the first time during the last scene in "Before Sunset". Man, I have been missing out. I'm now addicted.
Posted 16 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
Nina effortlessly just outclassed the last nine artists played. Great, great latter day track. This one's definitely getting played at my wedding.
Posted 16 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
sunnysoul03 wrote:
10 20
Posted 17 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
perfect
Posted 17 years ago by tobstar    [ Reply ]
THIS IS GODLIKE!
Posted 17 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
petercroob wrote:
Outstanding voice!
Doncha like Dr. Simone's piano playing then?
Posted 17 years ago by madaxeman    [ Reply ]
madaxeman wrote:
Well it's got more than 3 chords.
Ella without the Ella.
Posted 17 years ago by banesheim    [ Reply ]
gernick wrote:
this song doesn't half go on...
Well it's got more than 3 chords.
Posted 17 years ago by madaxeman    [ Reply ]
:love: Nina Simone... *sighs* :)
Posted 17 years ago by Candela    [ Reply ]
Outstanding voice!
Posted 17 years ago by petercroob    [ Reply ]
Some damn yuppie-oriented TV commercial used this, and now I can't hear it without thinking of some damn commercial for a conspicuous consumption product that I fortunately can't remember. Undoubtedly a car. Why must those advertising people destroy everything that is good and holy? And now, back to our show.
Posted 17 years ago by radiojunkie    [ Reply ]
HazzeSwede wrote:
Oh come on,that great?Don't think so.#6
yeah, I'm with ya on that... this track is starting to date. Funny, a few years back I would never have thought it could
Posted 17 years ago by electronicshaman    [ Reply ]
Oh come on,that great?Don't think so.#6
Posted 17 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
"...my baby don't care for, high tone places..." - Nina Simone "...mindin' other peoples business seems to be high tone, I've got all that I can do just to mind my own..." - Hank Williams I love that the term exists as honesty that weaves through dissimilar circles... ...and both songs are 10's.
Posted 17 years ago by birdland    [ Reply ]
My wife and I just adore this song. It's one to hold hands to with someone you love.
Posted 17 years ago by rconway    [ Reply ]
On an island, barefoot, sitting at the end of a long dock watching the sun set with my arms around my Baby...
Posted 17 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
10 20
Posted 17 years ago by sunnysoul03    [ Reply ]
swing it, baby!
Posted 17 years ago by donpdonp    [ Reply ]
this is f***ing beautiful.
Posted 17 years ago by dead_flowers    [ Reply ]
Yeeeees.. MORE:) 10!
Posted 17 years ago by Candela    [ Reply ]
Damn fine. My vote goes for Nina, anytime of day or night.
Posted 17 years ago by jadewahoo    [ Reply ]
gernick wrote:
this song doesn't half go on...
Maybe it's too cold in the north of Holland?
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiina!!! My first and everlasting love in the world of Jazz. *sigh* of course a 10...
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]