"Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" by Nina Simone and The Animals
About this episode
This episode discusses Nina Simone's and The Animals' versions of 'Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood' and their cultural significance in the 1960s.
Nina Simone's "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood," released in 1964, is both a personal plea for acceptance and a collective cry for justice. The Animals' version of the song — released just a few months later — maintains the same lyrics, but has a much lighter sound. On this episode of "Cover Story with Stephanie Shonekan," Craig Thompson joins Stephanie to discuss the two versions and how they reflect the cultural landscape of the 1960s.
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