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High Priestess Of Soul, 1967
Written by Chuck Berry
It's Cover Time!
The Berry classic is turned inside-out on this endearing, catchy, jazzy version, with the big band having fun behind Simone's perky delivery. There are even campy string flourishes after the chorus, evocative of the transition sound from the old "Batman" TV show from the 1960s. If you're too ingrained in either the rock or jazz traditions, you might find Simone's cover a turn off, but if you're open to the blending and bending of genres, it's a blast.