Nina Simone’s Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

With a deep, velvety voice that could almost be mistaken for a man’s, Nina Simone (1933–2003) captivated the world as a jazz singer.

This time, we’ve compiled a ranked list of her most popular songs, including tracks from live recordings, drawn from her many albums.

Please have a listen and discover what made her century-defining voice so extraordinary.

Playlist

Nina Simone’s Popular Songs Ranking [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Ain’t Got No, I Got LifeNina Simone		Nina Simone, the legendary vocalist who lived true to herself
2	Feeling GoodNina Simone		A song that symbolizes freedom, liberation, and a new beginning…
3	I Put A Spell On YouNina Simone		The saxophone, thanks to its rich expressiveness, is used in a wide variety of...
4	My Baby Just Cares for MeNina Simone		A diverse range of genres such as jazz, blues, and pop, ja...
5	I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be FreeNina Simone		Nina Simone, natural and richly expressive
6	I Loves You PorgyNina Simone		Nina Simone’s allure lies in her expressiveness
7	I Think It’s Going To Rain TodayNina Simone		Sung by the American songstress Nina Simone, ...
8	Memphis in JuneNina Simone		Relaxed, sweet jazz. A legend in the jazz world...
9	SummertimeNina Simone		Gershwin’s masterpieces are beloved across multiple genres.
10	Don’t ExplainNina Simone		Billie Holi..., famous as a jazz singer
11	Funkier Than a Mosquito’s TweeterNina Simone		Here comes a track that epitomizes the very essence of funk and soul...
12	It Might as Well Be SpringNina Simone		A jazz piece that has been covered by numerous singers…
13	Another SpringNina Simone		The greatest artist America missed out on, Nii…
14	Chilly Winds Don’t BlowNina Simone		Nina Simone’s classic winter song, a heartwarming voice
15	Four WomenNina Simone		A song that speaks out about the situation of four Black women
16	I Can’t See NobodyNina Simone		A classic by the Bee Gees, covered by Nina Simone
17	I Was Just A Stupid Dog To ThemNina Simone		The greatest singer-songwriter in history…
18	Ne Me Quitte PasNina Simone		Legendary American artist, Nina…
19	SinnermanNina Simone		Nina Simone, a distinctive vocalist who transcended jazz
20	To Love SomebodyNina Simone		Let's listen to Nina Simone's captivating classic
21	Work SongNina Simone		A distinctly American song, and one that captures the era, the city, and the people…