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Format Details: Clear Vinyl
Description
LAURA NYRO'S 1970 CLASSIC FEATURING DUANE ALLMAN, ALICE COLTRANE & THE MUSCLE SHOALS RHYTHM SECTION - PRESSED ON CLEAR VINYL.
Originally released in 1970, 'Christmas & The Beads Of Sweat' is the fourth studio album from Laura Nyro & one of the defining records of her remarkable early career. Blending soul, R&B, jazz, gospel & singer-songwriter influences, it captures Nyro at the height of her powers as a songwriter, pianist & vocalist.
The album's two sides have distinct musical identities. The first five tracks feature the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, bringing a deep Southern soul feel to songs including "Brown Earth", "Been On A Train" & Nyro's soulful interpretation of Gerry Goffin & Carole King's "Up On The Roof". The second side moves into more expansive & spiritual territory, with Alice Coltrane on harp & an all-star cast that includes Duane Allman, Cornell Dupree, Chuck Rainey & Ralph MacDonald.
Produced by Arif Mardin & Felix Cavaliere, 'Christmas & The Beads Of Sweat' followed the acclaimed 'Eli & The Thirteenth Confession' & 'New York Tendaberry', completing a remarkable run of albums that established Nyro as one of the most distinctive & adventurous American songwriters of her generation.
From the driving "Brown Earth" & "Beads Of Sweat" to the expansive "Map To The Treasure" & the deeply personal "Christmas In My Soul", this is a rich & emotionally charged album that remains a cornerstone of Laura Nyro's catalogue.
Single LP pressed on clear vinyl.
Tracklisting
Rick Wakeman
Fairport Convention
Martin Carthy
Vivian Stanshall
Vivian Stanshall
Rick Wakeman
Caravan
Spock's Beard
Laura Nyro
Laura Nyro
Laura Nyro
Laura Nyro
Laura Nyro
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Laura Nyro
