num_pages: 384
description: Laura Nyro was a beloved and pioneering singer-songwriter of the 1960s and 1970s, whose songs were covered with great success by the Fifth Dimension; Blood, Sweat &amp; Tears; Three Dog Night; and Barbra Streisand. This first biography uncovers previously never revealed details, including a love affair with Jackson Browne, and her relationship with painter Maria Desiderio.Unappreciated in her time, Nyro's legacy is currently experiencing a revival. With her groundbreakingly honest and passionate lyrics, her unusual and innovative rhythms and melody, Nyro's influence is still felt by singers and songwriters today.
language: English
title: Soul Picnic: The Music and Passion of Laura Nyro
titlecomplete: Soul Picnic: The Music and Passion of Laura Nyro
genres: Nonfiction, History, Music, Biography
ratings_count: 177
publisher: St. Martin's Griffin