RAG MusicWorld Ranking
Wonderful Western Music Ranking

Nina Simone Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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 Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1Ain’t Got No, I Got LifeNina Simone
Ain't Got No, I Got LifeNina Simoneplay_arrow
Nina Simone, the legendary vocalist who lived true to herself
2Feeling GoodNina Simone
Feeling GoodNina Simoneplay_arrow
A song that symbolizes freedom, liberation, and a new beginning…
3I Put A Spell On YouNina Simone
I Put A Spell On YouNina Simoneplay_arrow
A classic with a captivating saxophone tone
4My Baby Just Cares for MeNina Simone
My Baby Just Cares for MeNina Simoneplay_arrow
A diverse range of genres such as jazz, blues, and pop, ja...
5I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be FreeNina Simone
I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be FreeNina Simoneplay_arrow
Nina Simone, natural and richly expressive
6I Loves You PorgyNina Simone
I Loves You PorgyNina Simoneplay_arrow
Nina Simone’s allure lies in her expressiveness
7I Think It’s Going To Rain TodayNina Simone
I Think It's Going To Rain TodayNina Simoneplay_arrow
Sung by the American songstress Nina Simone, ...
8Memphis in JuneNina Simone
Memphis in JuneNina Simoneplay_arrow
Relaxed, sweet jazz. A legend in the jazz world...
9SummertimeNina Simone
SummertimeNina Simoneplay_arrow
Gershwin’s masterpieces are beloved across multiple genres.
10Don’t ExplainNina Simone
Don't ExplainNina Simoneplay_arrow
Billie Holi..., famous as a jazz singer
11Funkier Than a Mosquito’s TweeterNina Simone
Funkier Than a Mosquito's TweeterNina Simoneplay_arrow
Here comes a track that epitomizes the very essence of funk and soul...
12It Might as Well Be SpringNina Simone
It Might as Well Be SpringNina Simoneplay_arrow
A jazz piece that has been covered by numerous singers…
13To Love SomebodyNina Simone
To Love SomebodyNina Simoneplay_arrow
Let's listen to Nina Simone's captivating classic
14Another SpringNina Simone
Another SpringNina Simoneplay_arrow
The greatest artist America missed out on, Nii…
15Chilly Winds Don’t BlowNina Simone
Chilly Winds Don't BlowNina Simoneplay_arrow
Nina Simone’s classic winter song, a heartwarming voice
16Four WomenNina Simone
Four WomenNina Simoneplay_arrow
A song that speaks out about the situation of four Black women
17I Can’t See NobodyNina Simone
I Can't See NobodyNina Simoneplay_arrow
A classic by the Bee Gees, covered by Nina Simone
18I Was Just A Stupid Dog To ThemNina Simone
I Was Just A Stupid Dog To ThemNina Simoneplay_arrow
The greatest singer-songwriter in history…
19Ne Me Quitte PasNina Simone
Ne Me Quitte PasNina Simoneplay_arrow
Legendary American artist, Nina…
20SinnermanNina Simone
SinnermanNina Simoneplay_arrow
Nina Simone, a distinctive vocalist who transcended jazz
21Work SongNina Simone
Work SongNina Simoneplay_arrow
The appeal of powerful music that faces adversity