Laura Nyro was a singer-songwriter in the late 60’s and early 70’s, and I’ve never heard her name or music before. I guess it shouldn’t be surprising that I haven’t heard of yet another artist from 6 decades ago, but it always comes as a surprise when someone of this caliber and history takes me by surprise. But that happens with recent artists too. So should I have heard of more recent artists or older artists? Which one should have found their way into my head, and which should I be more embarrassed not to know?

I guess it doesn’t matter since I don’t feel embarrassment, so let’s carry on.

This album wasn’t a huge attention-grabber for me. It was obviously good songwriting, but I think it’s suffered in my perception purely based on what else I’ve been listening to recently, and maybe I’m just spoiled by all the other great singer-songwriter albums I’ve been spinning. Laura Nyro has a fantastic singing voice, and writes some super cool and soulful songs, but I didn’t take any home with me, so to speak. I had no specific issues with the album either. I have no doubt this would have been much more impactful on me if I’d heard it in the 60’s rather than now, but I can’t do much about that. Will definitely listen again after my listening palate is cleansed.

Originally part of Rebuilding An Original 1962 Fender Jaguar - Part 2.