Verve Records and UMe have released “Blues for Mama,” the second single from You’ve Got To Learn, a newly-discovered recording of Nina’s stunning performance at the 1966 Newport Jazz Festival, which will be released on July 21 via Verve Records. The newly released lyric video for the song is shown below.

“And now we’re going to do a gutbucket blues,” Simone remarked in an emotive spoken introduction to “Blues for Mama,” which can be heard on the CD in its entirety. “It is because of its history.” There’s an old porch and an elderly man, as well as a beat-up guitar and a shattered bottle. There are flies everywhere and molasses everywhere, and he is writing this song on a scorching afternoon. Abbey Lincoln penned the lyrics, and I composed the music. It will appeal to a specific sort of woman who has experienced a similar experience.”

The publication of “Blues for Mama” followed the release of the album’s first single, an electric performance of “Mississippi Goddam.”

Nina Simone performed a renowned six-song set at the Newport Jazz Festival on July 2, 1966, which has stayed imprinted in the memories of music fans for almost half a century. The world may now hear a previously unseen and unpublished recording of the legendary show.

The newly released tape captures the spirit of Simone’s festival performance, highlighting her remarkable vocal range and unrivaled ability to connect with her audience. Listening to this recording, it’s easy to see why seeing Nina Simone live was such a once-in-a-lifetime event.

The publication of this song represents a watershed event for music enthusiasts and Nina Simone admirers all around the world. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the magic of one of the twentieth century’s most remarkable performers.