I Loves You Porgy (hi fidelity mono)

~ Recording by Nina Simone

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.10Porgy4:03Nina SimoneLittle Girl Blue (mono)Nina SimoneAlbum
  • US1958-06-24
Bethlehem Records (US jazz label, active 1950s–)BCP-6028
1.10I Loves You Porgy4:03Nina SimoneLittle Girl Blue (stereo)Nina SimoneAlbum
Bethlehem Records (US jazz label, active 1950s–)BS-6028
1.4I Loves You, Porgy?:??Nina SimoneNina Simone and Her Friends: An Intimate Variety of Vocal CharmNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Bethlehem Records (US jazz label, active 1950s–)BCP 6041, BS-6041
1.10I Loves You Porgy4:03Nina SimoneThe Finest of Nina Simone - I Loves You PorgyNina SimoneAlbum
Bethlehem Records (US jazz label, active 1950s–)BCP-6003
1.6I Loves You Porgy4:11Nina SimoneMy Baby Just Cares for MeNina SimoneAlbum
East West France9031 76791-2
1.8I Loves You Porgy4:08Nina SimoneMy Baby Just Cares for MeNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Charly RecordsCR 30217
1.6I Loves You Porgy4:11Nina SimoneMy Baby Just Cares for MeNina SimoneAlbum
Carrère (just “Carrère" or “Disques Carrère”, not “CARRÈRE MUSIC”)96.496
1.6I Loves You Porgy4:11Nina SimoneMy Baby Just Cares for MeNina SimoneAlbum
  • -1986
Galaxis (sublabel of ZYX Records for their CD releases)CD 9045
1.9I Loves You, Porgy4:11Nina SimoneMy Baby Just Cares for MeNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
1.6I Loves You Porgy4:11Nina SimoneMy Baby Just Cares for MeNina SimoneAlbum
SPH Records (Sound Products Holland)SPH CD 7003
1.6I Loves You Porgy4:11Nina SimoneThe Best Nina SimoneNina SimoneAlbum
SPH Records (Sound Products Holland)CD 926
4.25I Loves You Porgy4:09Nina SimoneSweet LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
San Juan Music Group (back-catalog masters & either (later) new or re-recordings or live versions)
1.10I Loves You Porgy4:08Nina SimoneJazz as Played in an Exclusive Street Side ClubNina SimoneAlbum
  • XW1992-01-01
1.10I Loves You Porgy4:12Nina SimoneLittle Girl BlueNina SimoneAlbum
Bethlehem High Fidelity (Bethlehem Records reissues)30042
2.4I Loves You Porgy4:11Nina Simone28 Great SongsNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
  • -1993
BXCL238
1.2I Loves You Porgy4:12Nina SimoneLittle Girl BlueNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Neon (budget compilation reissues)NE34541
3.19I Loves You Porgy4:10Nina SimoneThose Fabulous Ladies of JazzVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1995
Jazz WorldJWD 2528
1.2I Loves You Porgy4:11Nina SimoneMy Baby Just Cares for MeNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Golden Stars (reissues, cat. no. GSS ####)GSS 5120
1.12I Loves You Porgy4:11Nina SimoneSoft Swinging Jazz HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K-Box (imprint of Weton-Wesgram B.V.)K-BOX255
1.2I Loves You Porgy4:10Nina SimoneThe Wonderful Music Of...Nina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
The Wonderful Music Of (WMO)WMO 90301
1.3I Loves You Porgy4:12Nina SimoneBlue for You: The Very Best OfNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Global TelevisionRADCD84
1.6I Loves You Porgy4:10Nina SimoneNina SimoneNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Weton‐WesgramCD 97017
1.3I Loves You Porgy4:12Nina SimoneThe Great Nina SimoneNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Music Club (Demon Music Club, UK)MCCD 312
1.14I Loves You, Porgy4:11Nina SimoneYou’ll Have to Swing ItVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BN305
1.12I Loves You Porgy4:11Nina SimoneSoft Swinging Jazz HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1998-09-07
Blue Nite
1.2I Loves You, Porgy4:10Nina SimoneMy Baby Just Cares for MeNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1998-11-03
The Entertainers (Italian)CD 066
3.14I Loves You Porgy4:11Nina SimoneThe Jazz StationVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Weton‐WesgramKBOX420A, KBOX420C
1.17I Loves You Porgy4:08Nina SimoneThe Very Best of Jazz After DarkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Global Televisionradcd111
1.18I Loves You Porgy4:10Nina SimoneThe Essential Nina SimoneNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-08-02
Metro (UK reissue/compilation imprint, METRCD cat prefix)METRCD010
1.3I Loves You Porgy4:11Nina SimoneJazz Ladies: In a Soulful MoodVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Club (Demon Music Club, UK)MCCD 381
1.10I Loves You Porgy4:08Nina SimoneNina Simone - Jazz as Played in an Exclusive Side Street ClubNina SimoneAlbum
Charly Records, Charly Schallplatten GmbHCDGR 295
1.9I Loves You Porgy4:08Nina SimoneNina’s BackNina SimoneAlbum
Charly RecordsCDGR 288
1.3I Loves You, Porgy4:10Nina SimoneBittersweet: The Very Best of Nina SimoneNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-10-24
BMG Special Products66748-77010-2, DRC12753
1.2I Love You, Porgy4:11Nina SimoneBluesNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Azzurra MusicTBP-JAB004
2.5I Loves You, Porgy4:10Nina SimoneJazz AnthologyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K-Box (imprint of Weton-Wesgram B.V.)KBOX3217
1.2I Loves You Porgy4:12Nina SimoneLittle Girl BlueNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Neon (budget compilation reissues)NE 34541
1.2I Loves You Porgy4:09Nina SimoneMidnite Jazz & Blues: I Loves You PorgyNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Weton‐WesgramMJB034
1.12I Loves You Porgy4:11Nina SimoneMidnite Jazz & Blues: Midnight Jazz MoodsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Weton‐WesgramMJB038
1.8I Loves You Porgy4:10Nina SimoneMisunderstoodNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Recall 2cd (UK 2cd re-issue label, cat #s SMD CD ###)smdcd278
2.14I Loves You Porgy4:10Nina SimoneThe Jazz StationVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Weton‐WesgramKBOX3171, KBOX3171B, KBOX3171C
2.5I Loves You Porgy4:10Nina SimoneMemories of Jazz LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Weton‐Wesgram
1.4I Loves You Porgy4:10Nina SimoneNina SimoneNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Forever Gold (compilations, either marketed, distributed and/or copyrighted by Weton Wesgram B.V.)FG108
1.4I Loves You Porgy4:10Nina SimoneThe SoulNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Suave Records (defunct UK label)6942 066
1.10I Loves You Porgy4:11Nina SimoneJazz as Played in an Exclusive Side Street ClubNina SimoneAlbum
Charly RecordsSNAP 216 CD
1.1I Loves You Porgy4:08Nina SimoneNina Simone AnthologyNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
  • -2003-06-26
BMG Heritage
1.1I Loves You, Porgy4:10Nina SimoneAnthologyNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
  • US2003-07-01
BMG Heritage, RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)82876 530152
1.2I Loves You Porgy4:10Nina SimoneThe Essential AlbumNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Golden Stars (reissues, cat. no. GSS ####)GSS 5355
2.2I Loves You Porgy4:09Nina SimoneMy Baby Just Cares for MeNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Black Box (Weton-Wesgram's reissue label)BB258
1.9I Loves You Porgy4:08Nina SimoneNina’s BackNina SimoneAlbum
Charly RecordsSNAP 040 CD
1.8I Loves You Porgy4:11Nina SimoneThe Essential CollectionNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Metro Doubles (UK double‐disc reissue/compilation imprint, METRDCD cat prefix)METRDCD513
3.11I Loves You Porgy4:11Nina SimoneThe Jazz StationVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dereks Records Ltd.DIBCD001, DIBCD002, DIBCD003, DIBCD004, DIBCD005
1.10I Loves You Porgy4:11Nina SimoneMood IndigoNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Atom (Subsidiary of Atom Music Limited)ATOM 2009
1.10I Loves You Porgy4:11Nina SimoneTrilogyNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
  • -2005-01-01
Not Now Music
7.17I Loves You Porgy4:10Nina SimoneGreat Jukebox FavouritesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Prism Leisure (budget UK-based compilation label)PLATCD 1368, PLATCD 1382
1.10I Loves You Porgy4:11Nina SimoneLittle Girl BlueNina SimoneAlbum
  • US2006-02-28
Fuel 2000 Records302 061 544 2
1.5I Loves You Porgy4:11Nina SimoneThe Very Best of Nina SimoneNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2006-05-01
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)82876805532
2.2I Loves You Porgy4:10Nina SimoneFeel the GrooveNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Vintage Vinyl (UK, distributed by Weton-Wesgram)VV 009
1.15I Loves You Porgy4:11Nina SimoneSongs to Sing: The Best of Nina SimoneNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Music Club DeluxeMCDLX026
1.4I Loves You Porgy4:09Nina SimoneThe Essential Nina SimoneNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
MastercutsMCUTACD07
1.1I Loves You Porgy4:12Nina SimoneThe Nina Simone CollectionNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Metro Triples (UK triple-disc reissue/compilation imprint, METRTCD cat prefix)METRTCD821
1.5I Loves You Porgy4:11Nina SimoneThe Very Best of Nina SimoneNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)88697034072
1.5I Loves You Porgy4:11Nina SimoneThe Very Best of Nina SimoneNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)88697024002
2.8I Loves You Porgy (from Porgy and Bess)4:11Nina SimoneThe Very Best of JazzVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-03-17
NascenteNSCDD2024
1.2I Loves You, Porgy4:11Nina SimoneTo Be Free: The Nina Simone StoryNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2008-10-24
  • GB2008-10-27
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)88697 38192 2
1.2I Loves You, Porgy4:11Nina SimoneTo Be Free: The Nina Simone StoryNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment), RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)88697 11009 2
1.6I Loves You Porgy4:10Nina SimoneMy Baby Just Cares for MeNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2009-03-20
Wagram Music S.A. (marketing/distribution only), Wagram Music (imprint/distributor)31 40202, 3140202
1.3I Loves You Porgy4:10Nina SimoneClassic HitsNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Essential Jazz ClassicsEJC55442
1.10I Loves You Porgy4:13Nina SimoneMy Baby Just Cares for MeNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Not Now MusicNOT2CD309
1.10I Loves You Porgy4:13Nina SimoneTrilogyNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2010-01-25
Not Now MusicNOT3CD038
1.11I Loves You Porgy4:09Nina SimoneSongs to Sing: The Best of Nina SimoneNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2010-01-29
Music Club DeluxeMCDLX121
1.5I Loves You Porgy4:10Nina SimoneThe Essential Nina Simone CollectionNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
  • -2010-09-06
METRTN013
1.3I Loves You Porgy4:10Nina SimoneThe Very Best of Nina SimoneNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Disconforme S.L. (Andorra Label)
1.10I Loves You Porgy4:14Nina SimoneThe Complete 1955-1959Nina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Le Chant du Monde274 2047.48
1.5I Loves You Porgy4:10Nina SimoneFine and MellowNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
7thwonders, Ornithology Rec.
1.8I Loves You Porgy4:11Nina SimoneLove Me or Leave Me (Essential Collection)Nina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Metro Select (sublabel of Union Square Music, METRSL cat prefix)METRSL001
1.10I Loves You Porgy4:11Nina SimoneFive Classic Albums Plus Bonus TracksNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2012-10-22
Real Gone Jazz
1.2I Loves You Porgy4:12Nina SimoneBD Music Presents Nina SimoneNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2013-01-05
Éditions BDMusic
1.10I Loves You Porgy4:13Nina SimoneLove Me or Leave MeNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2013-02-19
1.10I Loves You Porgy4:11Nina SimoneSeven Classic Albums Plus Bonus TracksNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2013-06-04
Real Gone JazzRGJCD381
3.5I Loves You Porgy4:11Nina SimoneSwing This WayVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2013-11-18
Go! Entertainment (Dutch label)GO3CD7322
1.2I Loves You Porgy4:13Nina SimoneMy Baby Just Cares for MeNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Not Now MusicNOT2CD529
1.4I Loves You, Porgy4:13Nina SimoneNina Simone and Her Friends: An Intimate Variety of Vocal CharmNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
DreamCovers Records6088
1.4I Loves You, Porgy4:10Nina SimoneNina Simone and Her Friends: An Intimate Variety of Vocal Charm (2014 – remaster)Nina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Bethlehem Records (US jazz label, active 1950s–)
1.10I Loves You Porgy4:11Nina SimoneThe Nina Simone MastertakesNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
  • -2015-06-07
1.2I Loves You Porgy4:12Nina SimoneNina SimoneNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Éditions BDMusicBDK483
1.1I Loves You Porgy4:16Nina SimoneMy Baby Just Cares for Me / SolitudeNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Le Chant du Monde274 2722.23
2.1I Loves You Porgy4:10Nina SimoneThe Platinum Collection: 60 All Time ClassicsNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Not Now MusicNOT3CD255
1.2I Loves You Porgy4:11Nina SimoneThe Rough Guide to Nina Simone: Birth of a LegendNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2018-11-30
World Music NetworkRGNET1376CD
1.2I Loves You Porgy4:08Nina SimoneThe Rough Guide to Nina Simone: Birth of a LegendNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2019-04-12
World Music NetworkRGNET1376LP
1.10I Loves You, Porgy4:13Nina SimoneMy Baby Just Cares for Me (2019 release of Little Girl Blue + 5 Colpix singles + 1 Live version)Nina SimoneAlbum
American Jazz Classics90275
1.10I Loves You Porgy4:11Nina SimoneLittle Girl BlueNina SimoneAlbum
Groove Replica77024
2.10I Loves You Porgy4:11Nina SimoneLittle Girl BlueNina SimoneAlbum
Groove Replica77024
1.10I Loves You, Porgy4:14Nina SimoneLittle Girl BlueNina SimoneAlbum
BMG (imprint of BMG Rights Management, 2008–present)538671472
1.10I Loves You, Porgy4:14Nina SimoneLittle Girl BlueNina SimoneAlbum
  • -2021
BMG Rights Management (see annotation)
Promotion
1.3I Loves You Porgy4:12Nina SimoneA Taste of the Number One Re-Issue LabelVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Club (Demon Music Club, UK)SAMP1
(unknown)
1.4I Loves You Porgy4:11Nina SimoneThe Ladies of JazzVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
2.4I Loves You Porgy4:09Nina SimonePop Ballads, 36 Love SongsVarious ArtistsCompilation
Weton‐WesgramEXCEL257
1.2I Loves You Porgy4:10Nina SimoneThe Ultimate CollectionNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
  • -2009
Union Square Music
1.3I Loves You Porgy4:10Nina SimoneClassic HitsNina SimoneAlbum + Compilation
Midnight International Records400110
5.10I Loves You Porgy4:10Nina SimoneGreat Ladies of JazzVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2011
BESTEND, A.E.E.

Relationships

recorded in:New York, New York, United States (in 1957-12)
bass:Jimmy Bond (in 1957-12)
drums (drum set):Albert “Tootie” Heath (in 1957-12)
piano and lead vocals:Nina Simone (in 1957-12)
vocals:Nina Simone (in 1957-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Bethlehem Records (US jazz label, active 1950s–) (in 1958)
recording of:I Loves You, Porgy (use this for non-operatic performances) (in 1957-12: cover)

I Loves You, Porgy (use this for non-operatic performances)

lyricist:Ira Gershwin
DuBose Heyward
composer:George Gershwin (composer)
publisher:Chappell & Co.
New Dawn Music
Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
Warner/Chappell Music Holland BV
Warner/Chappell North America
Gershwin Publishing Corp (in 1935)
referred to in medleys:Porgy and Bess Suite (order: 3)
later translated versions:Kumm hoit mi Porgy
version of:Porgy and Bess: Act II, Scene III. “I loves you, Porgy”