Name: Go Find The Moon: The Audition Tape
Brand: Laura Nyro

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2021-09-10

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OVCD441

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Laura Nyro

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Omnivore Recordings

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Rock-Pop

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.

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Previously unissued 1966 audition tape from Laura Nyro. In the summer of 1966, an 18-year-old Laura Nyro auditioned for Milt Okun, one of the most respected music producers of the day, and Artie Mogull, a noted A&amp;R man. After the session, these eventual music business legends were so blown away that Mogull became her manager, and Okun signed on to produce her debut record More Than Just A Discovery. The first song she performed, “And When I Die”, achieved success with the cover by Blood, Sweat, &amp; Tears, reaching #2 on the Billboard Charts in 1969. Nyro certainly wrote other future smashes delivered to the charts by artists like Three Dog Night (“Eli’s Coming”), The 5th Dimension (“Stoned Soul Picnic,” “Save The Country,” and “Wedding Bell Blues”), Barbra Streisand (“Stoney End”), and more, but it was Nyro’s heart, soul, songwriting brilliance and magnificent vocal talent that drove music fans to discover her own work. Go Find The Moon: The Audition Tape puts the listener in the room at the very beginning of Nyro’s legendary career. It was natural. It was organic. It was pure Laura Nyro. Available now, for the first time, it includes “And When I Die,” as well as songs she never officially released, and versions of classics, delivered with Nyro’s deft and distinctive touch. released in cooperation and with approval from the Laura Nyro estate. Released in cooperation and with approval from the Laura Nyro estate. Restored and mastered by Grammy-winning engineer Michael Graves, and produced for release by Grammy-winner Cheryl Pawelski and George Gilbert, it is available on LP, cut at 45 rpm, with liner notes from journalist Jim Farber. From Farber’s notes: “Here, Laura Nyro led the way, with a performance that captured an artist who, however young, was, at root, already fully formed.”

Go Find The Moon: The Audition Tape

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