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I play piano, by ear. Yes, I write songs... and good ones.

Nina Simone

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Nina Simone
Age: 75 †
Born: 1933
Born: February 21
Died: 2008
Died: April 21
Composer
Jazz Pianist
Recording Artist
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
Tryon
North Carolina
Eunice Kathleen Waymon
High Priestess of Soul
Ears
Songs
Ones
Song
Write
Play
Writing
Good
Piano

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