Laura Nyro’s most famous compositions -- “Stoned Soul Picnic,” “Stoney End,” “When I Die,” “Wedding Bell Blues,” “Eli’s Coming” -- are jewels of mainstream music, and her covers of songs like “Jimmy Mack” and “Gonna Take a Miracle” are legendary.
But she was uncomfortable under the spotlight and withdrew from it to become the Belle of Danbury.
This hour: a night of singing, reflecting, and celebrating recorded in front of a live audience on Jan. 29, 2020, as part of Colin’s Freshly Squeezed series at Watkinson School.
GUESTS:
- Jim Chapdelaine - Guitar and vocals
- Latanya Farrell - Vocals and tambourine
- Steve Metcalf - Piano and vocals
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This show originally aired Feb. 21, 2020.