Song of the Day: Nina Simone “My Baby Just Cares For Me (The Reflex Edit)”

Nothing like a respectful re-edit to make you fall in love with a classic all over again. From the recently released remix collection DJ Maestro Presents Little Blue Girl Remixed, UK-based producer The Reflex has executed this tasteful rework of Nina Simone’s “My Baby Just Cares For Me.” Adding an extended jazz dance vamp before that famous descending piano line kicks in, this is a tune that’ll work wonders on a discerning dance floor.

Little Girl Blue was Nina Simone’s recorded debut from 1957 and is a highly recommended classic in its original incarnation. From allmusic.com:

Little Girl Blue, released in 1957, was Nina Simone’s first recording, originally issued on the Bethlehem label. Backed by bassist Jimmy Bond and Albert “Tootie” Heath, it showcases her ballad voice as one of mystery and sensuality and showcases her up-tempo jazz style with authority and an enigmatic down-home feel that is nonetheless elegant.

Song of the Day: Nina Simone “My Baby Just Cares For Me (The Reflex Edit)”