Laura Nyro

Laura Nyro (born Laura Nigro on October 18, 1947 in The Bronx, New York, died April 8, 1997 in Danbury, Connecticut) was an American songwriter and singer.

Nyro was best known, and had the most commercial success,

Laura Nyro (born Laura Nigro on October 18, 1947 in The Bronx, New York, died April 8, 1997 in Danbury, Connecticut) was an American songwriter and singer.

Nyro was best known, and had the most commercial success, as a songwriter rather than a performer. Her most well-known songs include "And When I Die" (made a hit by Blood, Sweat & Tears), "Stoney End" (covered by Barbra Streisand), "Wedding Bell Blues," "Stoned Soul Picnic," "Sweet Blindness," "Save the Country" (all covered by Fifth Dimension), and "Eli's Coming" (a hit for Three Dog Night). (Ironically, Nyro's own best-selling single was a cover of Carole King and Gerry Goffin's "Up on the Roof.")