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Nina Simone and Her Friends is an album released by the Bethlehem Records label that compiled songs by jazz singers Nina Simone, Carmen McRae and Chris Connor. All three artists had left the label and signed with other companies by the time Bethlehem released this album.

The numbers by Simone were previously unissued "left overs" from the recording sessions for her debut album Little Girl Blue (1958) and released without her knowledge. "I Loves You, Porgy", the version of this song on Little Girl Blue became a Billboard Chart top 20 hit in 1957.

PERSONNEL:

• Nina Simone,Carmen McRae & Chris Connor (vocals), featuring:

• The Ellis Larkins Trio (backind band)
• Jimmy Bond (bass)
• Albert Heath (drums)
• Nina Simone (piano)

TRACKS:

• 01. He's Got The Whole World In His Hands (Nina Simone)
• 02. Cottage For Sale (Chris Connor)
• 03. Old Devil Moon (Carmen McRae)
• 04. I Loves You, Porgy (Nina Simone)
• 05. Try A Little Tendernes (Chris Connor)
• 06. You Made Me Care (Carmen McRae)
• 07. For All We Know (Nina Simone)
• 08. What Is There To Say (Chris Connor)
• 09. Too Much In Love To Care (Carmen McRae)
• 10. African Mailman (Nina Simone)
• 11. Good Bye (Chris Connor)
• 12. Last Time For Love (Carmen McRae)