Listen to Why? (The King Of Love Is Dead) online. Why? (The King Of Love Is Dead) is an English language song and is sung by Nina Simone. Why? (The King Of Love Is Dead), from the album The Very Best Of Nina Simone 1967-1972 - Sugar In My Bowl, was released in the year 1998. The duration of the song is 6:40. Download English songs online from JioSaavn.