"Revolution" is a 1969

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by American jazz musician

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. It was released as a single in 1969 and on the album '' To Love Somebody'' in 1969. The single release was split over two sides of a 45 rpm disc and these two edits were used as separate tracks on the album. The song was released the year after the Beatles' "

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", and is a variation of that song. "Revolution" didn't do as well as expected and Simone has expressed surprise and disappointment at its lack of success.

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