Legacy Recordings

When Laura Nyro made her debut in 1966, she was virtually alone. It was not an age of introspective female singer-songwriters weaned on R&B, doo-wop and gospel. Her songs, however, would not be denied. One by one, her album cuts got polished up a bit, and became the hits her versions should have been. Three Dog Night, Barbra Streisand, and Blood, Sweat & Tears were among the artists who cashed in on Nyro compositions, but her primary chart ambassadors were the Fifth Dimension, who successfully covered five of her songs, including this easy-rolling soul stew that throws all of NyroÕs influences into one sensuous melting pot.
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