This edition contains the complete 1961 original album Forbidden Fruit (Colpix SCP419) by the great Nina Simone, as well as all of the other songs from the sessions that produced the LP. It showcases her singing and playing the piano backed by her regular group of that time, featuring guitarist Al Schackman, bassist Chris White, and drummer Bobby Hamilton.

NINA SIMONE, vocals & pianoAL SCHACKMAN, guitarCHRIS WHITE, bassBOBBY HAMILTON, drumsNew York, 1960-61.Original recordings produced by Cal Lampley.

• 1. Rags and Old Iron
• 2. No Good Man
• 3. Gin House Blues
• 4. I'll Look Around
• 5. I Love To Love
• 6. Work Song
• 7. Where Can I Go Without You
• 8. Just Say I Love Him
• 9. Memphis In June
• 10. Forbidden Fruit
• 11. Porgy, I is Your Woman Now
• 12. Baubles, Bangles and Beads
• 13. Gimme a Pigfoot
• 14. Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
• 15. Spring is Here
• 16. Lonesome Valley
• 17. Golden Earrings
• 18. My Ship
• 19. 'Tain't Nobody's Biz-Ness If I Do
• 20. Try a Little Tenderness
• 21. Od Yesh Homa