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Laura Nyro (/ ˈ n ɪər oʊ / NEER-oh; [1] born Laura Nigro; October 18, 1947 – April 8, 1997) was an American songwriter and singer. 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 ...
Jun 6, 2023 · Our Top 10 Laura Nyro Songs list takes a look at one of the most treasured singers and songwriters of the classic rock era. There was something incredibly special about a Laura Nyro recording or composition. Her music was filled with so much soul, spirit, and love, it just lifted you away.
Laura Nyro, the New York-born singer and songwriter whose impassioned, iconoclastic music exploded pop song conventions in a feverish search for emotional truth, died on Tuesday at her home...
Apr 10, 1997 · The article reports the death of Laura Nyro, a singer-songwriter who influenced many artists with her poetic lyrics and soulful style. It also mentions her albums, covers, tribute and legacy.
Jun 9, 2017 · Uncut celebrates the genius of Laura Nyro, the revolutionary singer-songwriter who inspired Joni Mitchell and Carole King. Read interviews with her collaborators and discover her rare demos and live recordings.
Laura Nyro (born October 18, 1947, New York City, New York, U.S.—died April 8, 1997, Danbury, Connecticut) was an American singer-songwriter who during the 1960s and ’70s welded urban folk blues to the gospel resonance of the girl group sound.
Laura Nyro was, above all, original. Her unflinching confessional lyrics and audacious rhythmic shifts made her an idol and trailblazer for such stars as Elton John and Kate Bush. Nyro’s commercial success doesn’t reflect her talent, but her work will endure for generations.
