Name: Eli and the Thirteenth Confession
Brand: Laura Nyro

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5080682

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Limited edition

Release date

2013-09-01

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Sony

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Laura Nyro

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Classic

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Laura Nyro was an American songwriter, singer, and pianist. Born on October 18, 1947 in The Bronx, NYC, New York, she left a lasting impact on the music industry before her untimely death at the age of 49 on April 8, 1997 in Danbury, Connecticut. Her talent and creativity earned her induction into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2010 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.

Known for her soulful voice and poetic lyrics, Laura Nyro's music resonated with audiences across genres. Influenced by artists such as *Judee Sill*, *Fred Neil*, and *Judy Collins*, she crafted a unique sound that blended elements of folk, pop, jazz, and R&B. Her songs touched upon themes of love, social issues, and personal introspection.

With a discography that includes timeless classics like "Wedding Bell Blues" and "Stoned Soul Picnic," Laura Nyro's musical legacy continues to inspire generations of musicians. Her ability to convey raw emotion through her heartfelt performances remains unmatched. Explore her captivating catalog to experience the genius of this remarkable artist.

The New York-born singer, songwriter, and pianist Laura Nyro achieved considerable critical acclaim with her own recordings and had commercial success with artists such as Barbra Streisand and the 5th Dimension recording her songs. Her style was a hybrid of Brill Building-style New York pop, jazz, gospel, rhythm and blues, show tunes, rock and soul. 'eli and the 13th confession' is her second album, originally released in 1968, being one of the year's underground successes. The album's themes are of passion, love, romance, death, and drugs, and the songs are delivered in Nyro's distinctive brash neo-operatic vocals

Eli and the Thirteenth Confession

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