fodder on my wings

Product notes:

Recorded in 1982, not long after she moved to Paris, Fodder On My Wings
was one of Nina Simone's favorite albums. In addition to having written
the music and lyrics for all but one of the album's 13 songs, the back
cover proudly states that she 'arranged, conducted and conceived'
all of them.

Originally recorded for a small French label and only sporadically
available since its initial release, Fodder On My Wings is a
lesserknown but important part of Nina's musical history.

The album contains deeply personal songs, including
'I Sing Just To Know That I'm Alive' and 'I Was Just A Stupid Dog To Them',
as well a searing lyrical improvisation about the death of her father
on 'Alone Again, Naturally'.

Recorded at a time when Nina was feeling rejuvenated by her surroundings
and the African musicians she met in Paris, Fodder On My Wings is an
essential Nina Simone album that is making a longoverdue reappearance.