Nina Simone will probably always be remembered as one of the finest interpreters of song. She has covered some of the biggest songs of her generation. But her songs are not mere covers. She completely re-interprets songs making them personal statements, protest anthems, consciousness raising art.
Today I'm posting her cover of Bob Dylan's, Just Like A Woman. In Dylan's original version he is merely making an observation but when Nina sings it, she OWNS it - she makes it all about her. She identifies with and personalizes it to depths that make it one of the most emotional renderings of this song.
A few licks of this photo will slough off any "hair of the dog" that's accumulated on your tongue. So go ahead, give me some tongue. LOL
https://youtu.be/UVfJo07pNIc
At first glance the final work may look like it has nothing to do with the original. But it just goes to show that if you put enough time and work into it – magic happens. It took me about two hours to get this where I wanted. I did extensive layering (selective and de-selective). I did a lot of playing with color. I also created/added a few textures.
I’ve got magic to do – just for you!
... on being and becoming ... 