The Greatist Albums of the 20th Century

by Pete Holly

#5-"The First Songs"-Laura Nyro

Laura Nyro's voice is one of the most haunting and soulful instruments
to ever appear in the World of Pop/Rock Music.Her vocal Strength and Delicacy
far surpass all the other more well known female singer-songwriter's of her day.
For one thing-Laura-who was white-sounds much more like a black woman
and her songs reflect that spitit as well.Obviously,Laura spent some tough Ghetto
Times before she became the most successful female singer-songwriter of her day.
Her songs-made into huge hits by other artists who recorded them include-
"Wedding Bell Blue's"-"Stoney End"-"And When I Die"-"Stoned Soul Picnic"-
"Sweet Blindness" and "Eli's Coming".
But it's Laura's original versions of these songs and others where her true magic is
Most Apparent.The Recordings are all made live in the studio with a top-notch band
and Back-up singers with Laura leading them on lead Vocals and Piano.They are the
most beautiful songs of Love,Pain, and Mercy ever written and recorded.

*******
7-stars
out of 5

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