Laura Nyro



First NameLaura
Last NameNyro
Full Name at BirthLaura Nigro
Age49 (age at death)
Date of BirthSeptember 30, 1947
BirthplaceThe Bronx, New York, USA
Date of DeathApril 8, 1997
Location of DeathDanbury, Connecticut, USA
Cause of Deathovarian cancer
Star SignLibra
EthnicityWhite
NationalityAmerican
Occupation CategorySongwriter
Claim to FameA brilliant and innovative composer
Music GenrePop/Rock, Piano
Music StyleSinger/Songwriter, Soft Rock, AM Pop
Music MoodCathartic, Earnest, Literate, Intimate, Melancholy, Autumnal, Wistful, Reflective, Sophisticated, Theatrical, Sentimental, Passionate, Ambitious, Quirky, Earthy
InstrumentGuitar, Piano, Vocals

Laura Nyro (October 18, 1947 – April 8, 1997) was an American composer, lyricist, singer, and pianist. Her style was a hybrid of Brill Building-style New York pop, jazz, gospel, rhythm and blues, show tunes, rock and soul.


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Discography

2000

1993

1991

1989

1984

1978

1977

1977

1976

1970

1969

1968

1968

1967

1966

Filmography

Selected Laura Nyro film and TV show credits:


Production Manager Credits

1973
Broken Goddess
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Soundtrack Credits

2008
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2005
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2004
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1998
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1995
Women of the House
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1991
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1970
Movin'
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