There was an interesting moment way back when Nina Simone became adopted by the Mods. It was universally understood that mods searched outside the Small Faces and similar bands of their 'own' that included Jimmy Smith Jazz organ and Nina's brand of universal soul . . . . . so To Love Somebody for example became a UK hit for a while as a result . . . . . . . . . this always fascinated me
hence:

Born on this day: February 21, 1933 - Legendary singer, songwriter, pianist and activist Nina Simone (born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in Tryton, NC). Happy Birthday to the “High Priestess of Soul” on what would have been her 85th Birthday.