When i saw this was going to be released in quad i immediately preordered it. These lyrics welcomed listeners to embrace a brilliant album from one of our great singersongwriters, laura nyroand she had something else to. Sep 22, 2019 40 albums baby boomers loved that millennials dont know. Check out the best podcast episodes all about laura nyro as rated by himalaya community. Laura nyro eli and the thirteenth confession 180g lpelusive disc laura nyro new york tendaberry 180g lpelusive disc this was announced a while back when analog spark launched, but the label has been mostly oldies reissues. Eli and the thirteenth confession 1968 the essential laura nyro 2011 stoned soul picnic. Eli and the thirteenth confession by laura nyro on amazon. Amazing closure to eli and the thirteenth confession a wonderful album by one of the greatest vocalists, laura nyro.
Nyro peaked early, and eli and the thirteenth confession, just her second album, remains her best. Buy mp3 music online laura nyro an evening with laura nyro. Musically, the album is a bridge between the two, balancing the lighter and more joyful tones of eli with the dark, sensual, and pianodominated tendaberry. Laura nyro an evening with laura nyro mp3 album download. It was the most successful single from that album, reaching no. The hipper among us knew this was nyro s second album.
This track, like the others on the album, displays. Nyro s first complete musical statement, and as such it was the first to exhibit her overall mastery of the lp. Also available in itunes more by laura nyro see all. It was released in early 1976, following a fouryear hiatus from the music industry during which time she both married and divorced, and lived away from the spotlight. Listen to eli and the thirteenth confession in full in the spotify app. These limited edition audiophile reissues were cut from the original stereo tapes by ryan smith at sterling sound and pressedplated at rti. The 1968 album was a bold departure from nyro s more conventional debut release, and her use of abrupt temposhifts and volatile arrangements turned it into a dazzling exploration of her interior world. Two laura nyro classics reissued aaa by analog spark. Laura nyro, who grew up in the bronx, was, for lack of a better word, unique. Oct 12, 2009 timer is actually laura nyros thirteenth confession from the album eli and the thirteenth confession.
Super summer, sugar coppin in the mornin do your shoppin, baby whoa, i love my lovething super ride inside my lovething. And her arrangement of eli and the thirteenth confession blew three dogs night right out the window. She achieved critical acclaim with her own recordings, particularly the albums eli and the thirteenth confession 1968 and new york tendaberry 1969, and had commercial success with artists such as barbra streisand and the 5th dimension recording her. An optimist might suggest that 1968s eli and the thirteenth. In the spring of 1968, laura nyro s columbia records debut eli and the thirteenth confession unleashed something very unique and beautiful onto the scene. Eli and the thirteenth confession was in many ways ms. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Eli and the thirteenth confession album 52 versions. Smile is the sixth album by new york singer, songwriter and pianist laura nyro. Eli and the thirteenth confession by laura nyro album.
Sweet blindness covered by the 5th dimension, stoned soul picnic also covered by the 5th dimension, and eli s comin done by three dog night. Laura nyro eli and the thirteenth confession lyrics and. Eli s comina 1969 hit for three dog nightopens with spooky organ and intimate crooning and then explodes into ebullient soul pop fueled by whooping brass and nyro s sprightly piano. Well, theres an avenue of devil who believe in stone. All the vocals on eli and the thirteenth confession were sung by nyro herself through the relatively new multitracking technology. The 10 best laura nyro podcast and radio episodes in 2019. Eli and the thirteenth confession laura nyro songs. It has been alleged that timer is about a cat andor the passage of time. Laura nyro eli and the thirteenth confession amazon. Laura nyro was one of the most spectacular voices of her generation. Laura nyro 180g aaa reissues eli and tendaberry by. Features song lyrics for laura nyro s eli and the th confession album. Watch the video for the confession from laura nyro s eli and the thirteenth confession for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists.
Sure i was aware of her writings thanks to the releases by fifth dimension and three dog night. Get all the lyrics to songs on eli and the thirteenth confession and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Sep 03, 2014 for all the beauty of the music and wide range of instruments, you get the impression that eli and the thirteenth confession could be played entirely as just laura and piano and not lose any of its magic. Eli and the thirteenth confession is probably my favorite album of hers. She achieved critical acclaim with her own recordings, particularly the albums eli and the thirteenth confession 1968 and new york tendaberry 1969, and had commercial success with artists such as barbra streisand and the 5th dimension recording her songs. Eli and the thirteenth confession, an album by laura nyro on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Laura nyro eli and the thirteenth confession 1968, vinyl. Laura nyro, eli and the thirteenth confession 1968. Although many of the lyrics are ambiguous and even downright silly, one cant help but find several overarching themes from song to song and throughout the record. Still better known for writing songs that were hits for artists like the 5th dimension wedding bell blues and barbra streisand stoney.
Its not only because it contains the original versions of no less than three songs that were big hits for other artists. So, when this laura nyro album appeared on the shelves, many dutifully bought what we thought, judging by the cover art, was a debut album by a sensitive folk singersongwriter. The legacy of the album is evident on the 1997 compilation stoned soul picnic. Laura nyro s stunning second album contains some of her bestknown songs, later covered by other artists.
Find laura nyro discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. Eli and the thirteenth confession, maria desiderio rabdrake. In fact, a laura nyro songbook featuring the eli album cover sat. She achieved considerable critical acclaim with her own recordings, particularly the albums eli and the thirteenth confession and new york tendaberry, and had commercial success with artists such as barbra streisand and the 5th dimension recording her songs. Mar 08, 2017 laura nyros eli and the thirteenth confession.
Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. May 18, 2009 amazing closure to eli and the thirteenth confession a wonderful album by one of the greatest vocalists, laura nyro. I dont care for her last four albums unfortunately. Laura nyro is all soul, enough to propel herself and her music from 1968 into this far distant future of 2010 and still be exciting. New york tendaberry is the third album by new york cityborn singer, songwriter and pianist laura nyro.
Laura nyro licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of columbia. She had a sound that was unmistakably hers, though you cannot mistake the. Complete song listing of laura nyro on laura nyro songs list covid19. Apple lossless download of cd layer of hybrid sacd into oppo 105 via usb into pair of. The best of laura nyro, which includes 6 songs from the 1968 album. Feb 27, 2020 laura nyro the confession it was a landmark vindication, one of the biggest i told you sos in my personal history, when billy childs released the longawaited map to the treasure reimagining laura nyro, featuring a whole allstar array of guest artists. Laura nyro eli and the thirteenth confession music. Eli and the thirteenth confession by laura nyro released in 1968 via cbs columbia. But to hear her sing she had such power and passion.
Shawn colvin, chris botti, jerry douglas, lisa fischer, renee fleming, yo yo ma, rickie lee jones, alison krauss. Six songs from eli and the thirteenth confession are included in the ballet quintet performed by the alvin ailey american dance theater. The bestknown version of the song was recorded by the 5th dimension, and was the first single released from their album of the same title. Eli s comina 1969 hit for three dog nightopens with spooky organ and intimate crooning and then explodes into ebullient soul pop fueled by whooping brass and nyro. Jan 03, 2017 so, when this laura nyro album appeared on the shelves, many dutifully bought what we thought, judging by the cover art, was a debut album by a sensitive folk singersongwriter.
I still remember thinking wow this woman is amazing. She had a sound that was unmistakably hers, though you cannot mistake the influences of the times she lived in. Eli and the thirteenth confession by laura nyro on apple. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from laura nyro at the discogs marketplace. Laura nyro s insistent rhythms, seductive melodies and sumptuous lyrics bloomed into a fullyrealized statement on eli and the thirteenth confession. Album eli and the thirteenth confession, laura nyro.
Laura nyro eli and the thirteenth confession discogs. Impressions is the first compilation retrospective album by bronxborn singer, songwriter, and pianist laura nyro it was released in the uk in 1980 and features material from her first four albums for verve and columbia records, completely omitting material after 1970. She achieved critical acclaim with her own recordings, particularly the albums eli and the thirteenth confession 1968 and new york tendaberry 1969, and had commercial success with artists such as barbra streisand and the 5th. Eli and the thirteenth confession reissue 1990 1968. Reminds me of martha and the vandellas,supremes etc xx yes, im ready, so come on, luckie. Released when she was only 21, all music written by her. Laura nyro s 2nd album the wonderfully named eli and the thirteenth confession scraped a no. It really is a shame that, while other artists had hits singing laura s songs, she never had one singing one of her songs. Jan 25, 2016 not surprisingly, a significant portion of ferbers tribute centered around the songs on eli and the thirteenth confession. Eli and the thirteenth confession 1968 gonna take a miracle 1971 the essential laura nyro 2011 the first songs 1966 christmas and the beads of sweat accompanying herself on the piano 1970 new york tendaberry 1969 you may also like. By johnrieber on march 8, 2017 12 yes, im ready, so come on, luckie. Impressions is the first compilation retrospective album by bronxborn singer, songwriter, and pianist laura nyro it was released in the uk in 1980 and features material from her first four albums for verve and columbia records, completely omitting material after 1970 the album was released seemingly without nyro s approval or knowledge, at the time nyro was in a period of.
Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from laura nyro. Eli and the thirteenth confession by laura nyro album, pop. It was released in the autumn of 1969, on columbia records, some eighteen months after its predecessor, eli and the thirteenth confession. Stoned soul picnic by laura nyro album art exchange. These limited edition audiophile reissues were cut from the original stereo tapes by ryan smith at sterling sound and pressedplated at. Eli and the thirteenth confession by laura nyro on spotify. Laura nyro eli and the thirteenth confession from awakester, king kong del 18102016 a. Laura nyro october 18, 1947 april 8, 1997 was an american songwriter, singer, and pianist. There is even an erronious claim that laura, at her live concert season of lights, alluded to timer as being about a cat. The album is the closing part of a laura nyro trilogy that also comprises 1968s eli and the thirteenth confession and 1969s new york tendaberry. Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content.