Laura Nyro & Labelle - The Bells

[Happysundaze]

Man that's soulful!!!

[cubiclelife]

this is the first time i had labelle i have been loking for this song, i heard she is gong to be inducted, this is great

[manley1983]

Patti shines str8 through this song!

[mrjoshjones1]

One of those rare tunes when you become totally in awe of the power of not

only the composition (Marvin Gaye), but the phrasing and singing of the song,

the harmonies and the total end product........

That part about Laura having to play vocal catch-up with Ms Patti, Sarah & Nona...

It's 3 against 1...........Sista' Laura does very well.RIP

[123apathy]

love the song and Laura but not into the raunchy het images that accompany the song in the video.

[TheTeacherIsIn122452]

I didn't just 'like' this woman, I loved her!!! And to think that background was where Patti LaBelle and the Bluebells got their start with this fab singer. I miss her so much and her music. Rest in Peace . Can't you hear that familiar Patti 'warble' in the background AND especially Nona! They were hot!

[will30078]

Laura Nyro with LaBelle

[docambra]

Interesting choice for this cover.......Looks like Naomi Watts & Modonna`s X.

[psscudder]

The artist is not Patti LaBelle. She (they) are the back-up vocals. Not to diminish their contribution to the recording...but...this is Laura.

[mirandazar]

GENIUS

[IsisofSophia]

Wow! what timing! I loved her so much but particularly this album with the great Patti LaBelle of the Bluebells singing like no one else. Listen to "it's gonna a miracle". Nyro was unique in using such powerful back up vocals and she gave them free reign to sing

great enough to be 2 of my fav's of all time.

(Melanie used a gospel choir) But in 1971, all the things that were going on- the genius of music, their genius was such a gift. Beyond measure.

[Timetraveler7777]

rich thick creamy soul music

[vividalua]

Beautiful song the Laura Nyro, I love it...

[simplydiv22]

I love music from all the genres, but there are a few singers-and-or-composers who take me to place nobody else can - a place where ugliness, violence, crudeness, cruelty, greed, and a lack of consciousness about feelings and beauty can't enter. Among these artists, I include Mozart, Bach, Buddy Holly, Billy Strayhorn, Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Brian Wilson, and Laura Nyro. For those who Get It, no explanation is necessary. For the rest, no explanation would suffice.

[dollylw]

Laura Nyro has been nominated for Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Come on and do it! She deserves it.

[jsmiller7777]

My Girls! Laura and Labelle!

[aplombakimbo]

you must find Lura singing Poverty Train...her best performance ever. Look for the one that isn't live...

[L0un9ePunk]

i really hate the photo montage.. but this song is golden

[christoofart]

No matter where I am, this song brings tears to my eyes. Timeless. Classic.

[AnitaDoug1]

Wow ! L. N has to be one of the most incredible and feeling vocalists. If the world would listen to her music, it would be a better place.

[babybluemusic426]

this is awesome, it would've been cool if Laura Nyro joined the Labelle group, is there any pics of them together 

[peaceme2]

love that story mystery... I can sooooooo see why they stopped.... its just gorgeous!

I 'm 56 and I frist fell in love with her when I was 16 and really needed her... I was heart broken and in a all girls boarding school. A black chick turned me on to Laura. She does give one pause. I feel the same way over "Companion, Roll of the Ocean and To a Child" from the Live at the Bottom Line Album. Breathless stuff!~

[RCLaROCK1]

oh shyte.....never heard this version.....my body hairs are standing...i was 8 yrs old playing this song ,,,

by the orignials

[RCLaROCK1]

oh shyte..........

[chelseaguy52]

dancing the Grind, in a basement, in The Bronx,. so looooong ago.....

[vinan23]

Laura and Labelle sound awesome. Not to many people can hang with Labelle vocally, Those harmonies are fantastic

[peaceme2]

love ckhd's response!!!! Oh yeaaaa! She sends you!

[ldomovich]

Love this album.  Still have it. Laura was a beautiful artist who died too young.

[ckhthd]

My God!

[dollylw]

Love you Laura. Rest in peace. I have loved this music since 1970

[sheffnyrofan]

isnt this just brilliant!!!! x

[sananchicagio]

This songwas originally done by the Orignals ( a Motown group) and I think it's aMarvin Gaye Composition.

[mirandazar]

i think this is my lifes favorite song

[chubbywood2004]

I hear LaBelle singing lead and laura trying to keep up!...Labelle's incredible harmony is like one voice magnified b100x..

[Jazsngr]

Boy you can really hear the girls groups from the 1960's.........I LOVE it!!

[MatuArt]

who are these people and why are they  conjo

[MzSandoval82]

wow first time hearing this version!!!! blown away! thnx for the recomendation!!

[eam623]

This will be my wedding song.

[whitefeet1]

I wore this record out several times. If you think it sounds good on a computer, the vynil will knock you dead on a good old school stereo!

[TheJwood45154]

This song is a COVER...The Originals did this song first...check them out singing "Baby I'm for Real" on Youtube

[LazloLorenzo]

Just about the most beautiful song ever...

[mozfreak84]

i love the song. wats up with the pretty ppl in the back?

[BCraingirl]

I hadn't realized til recently that Patti Labelle sang with Laura Nyro way back then...they sounded wonderful, and I admire both of them as singers also.

[cannedpoo]

one of her best. kills me still

[sananchicagio]

I surprised no one mentioned the background singers as being the great Patti Labelle and her group "Labelle"

[myboylollipop09]

Try to find this album on vinyl if you can. There is a great picture of Labelle on the back of the album and some really wonderful words written describing the feelings they had making this historic album..I bought it new when it came out and it has always been and will be a keeper .. Regards.

[veeganboy]

@sananchicagio : The basically steal the second half of the song from Laura. They're too good to be "back-up" for anyone. Listen to those harmonies!! It's amazing that Patti still sounds the same 40 years later! Not many singers can keep their voice in such prime condition for that long.

[gbcallahan]

@veeganboy Well, it's not really back-up. Laura was gracious enough to share billing and not egotistical to the point of wanting to hog the limelight. That said, her restraint actually benefits Patti and Co. as well. They're not as over the top as they so often were elsewhere.

[BetteDavisMimic]

so perfect

[WmJoseSinclair]

She was simply the BEST POP SINGER EVER.. no one like her before or since..

I really miss her

[IsisofSophia]

I would love to find Her doing the

Best of all - It's Gonna to Take a Miracle!

[atisaseret]

WOW! LAURA NYRO was SO Extremely Rare....she was a Musical Super-Genius.

There may NEVER be another Laura Nyro.

How sad!

[gpatterson09]

I own everthing Laura ever recorded on

vinyl and now I have discovered her again.

Such a tresure!!!!!

[sespinal1]

Just remember this album and Laura Nyro. God bless her. I did not know she had passed. Oh my goodness, such amazing music and such a great song writer.

[sheffnyrofan]

what a top lady..! i was introduced to nyro though my parents (i a 43) and there isnt an album i dont own, as like others have said.. she really was ahead of her time..

i wuld recommend every fan listening to "mr blue" and you will be addicted!!!

[Apsu72]

I'm just getting familiar with Ms Nyro. Alot of hit song that were recorded like "It's gonna take a miracle" sung by Denise Williams was written by Laura Nyro. I never knew that. She must have been a woman ahead of her time. Extremely talented song writer.

[CapLockFreak]

@Apsu72 Lauro Nyro didn't write it's Gonna Take a Miracle. It's a cover. All the songs on this album are covers.

[luvureally]

@Apsu72 "Its Gonna Take A Miracle" was written by Teddy Randazzo and originally recorded by the Royalettes.

[myboylollipop09]

this album is in my favorites collection and will stay there forever. Why cant we have have singers sing harmony like this anymore?

[lagiggles62]

this brings back memories of me and my little chulas lowriding...good times

[dreadhead703]

Wow! This song makes me feel some kinda way..mmhhhh

[BluesRob]

Absolutely gorgeous. Just listen to Patti's "I hear the bells, whoa..." at 1:36. And that Gamble/Huff production. Philly soul at its very best.  And on the album, the best version ever of "I Met Him on a Sunday" leads into "The Bells." The whole album is just beautiful. Laura was a magnificent songwriter but her covers were killers too.

[PattiFanatic912]

yes!...

you can also hear sarah dash...

sarah has a strong voice as well, jus deep and rich...

LABELLE FOREVER...!

AND OF COURSE LAURA FOREVER!...

[professormom108]

I remember hearing her sing at the University of Iowa in 1970. I loved her music so much. My world is not the same with her not in it. Thank God her music still lives on. I love you, Laura, wherever you are.

[mysterytrain3]

The first time I heard this song I was at a party, half drunk with a bunch of fellow 20 somethings (long time ago, whew!) The whole party stopped until the song ended then started up, again, like nothing had happened. I was dumbstruck. I don't think I spoke more than 5 words the rest of the nite. I was hooked on her music from that point on.

[58boy]

Great story ! I have only just discovered her music for the first time about a week ago - how did I miss such great music all my life ? Who knows ? Loved your story - I understand why. Thanks for sharing it.

[milyon1]

Im about to pull out this "Gonna Take a Miracle" CD right now...

[mirandazar]

owned this on 8track..cassette..vinyl..and cd...lol...only record ive ever done that with

[cartiergl]

thanks,,,,,,

[MusicBlaster08]

Love Patti's solo!

[ottowes]

A breath-taking, heartfelt rendition. So spiritual it's like going to church! Miss you, Laura!

[scooternak53]

Man what a great song, thanks for posting

Brings back so many memories.

[wygakyl]

What a collaboration. The sensitive white genius soul angel, backed by the wonderful LaBelle, all in their relaxed prime glory and soulfulness.

[OLATUNJI05]

indeed!!this version is awesome.perfect synergy,,,,better even than the originals version.

[bufb]

one of my favorite albums... (albums does that term age me) love this song

[tribecalofter]

God love Patti and Laura...I am a huge fand and have them on in Yoga class often...

Men and women all love them soooo mucho !

[krispkritr]

you had to meet her! A really great lady. She wrote the way she lived. Met her&todd in pa. often {'73}. If i can find audio i will post.

[tribecalofter]

Please do ...I have loved her from the early 70's

when I lived in Atlanta with a girl from Brooklyn who intr'd me to Laura ...through her music.

How great it must have been to know her !

[cruzorlooz]

One of the finest albums ever.

One of the worst videos ever.

[mozfreak84]

I agree

[jojowhale]

"Do you hear what I hear?"

[mfbinc]

wow. she's incredible!

[ericjasonbinns]

Some ppl just have "It"...

[emostars71]

Laura SANG this with so much feeling's/soul!!

[uptighthippie]

Can anybody play desiree?I have been dying to hear it. Please???/

[cannedpoo]

The damn best album ever...I wore out 3!

[TheOrderOfLight]

Just beautiful!!! Labelle's gospel/rock/r&b infused vocals paired wit the raw emotion in Laura voice equal "confirmation of a higher power"...Nothin else needs to be said...

[whitefeet1]

I wore this record out...

[yale77boy]

This song is pure genius. Sung by the Goddess Laura, backed by LaBelle and written by Marvin gaye!

[hayden060782]

Yes sir.

[velja123]

darling ? i thought she says "can you hear the bell's tolling "

[cannedpoo]

yes-darling...

[fadguru]

This song is so good...IT, IT, IT NEEDS NO VISUAL ASSISTANCE!!!

[whitebaba]

Thank you for posting. Love the images. Mwah!

[nobodysclown]

Oh wow, this really does it for me. I love Laura Nyro ... what a song! This is the kind if stuff we need today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for posting. Stay sweet.

[MotownMaster]

Laura Nyro is the an amazing talent, RIP Laura

[matcamsu]

Laura Nyro is amazing, what a fantasic vocal background Patti Labelle and co. Can't ask for anything better than that!!!!

[DaysOfBrokenArrows]

Great to hear this. It was originally done by The Originals and Marvin Gaye co-wrote it. Laura had good taste.

RIP, Laura.

[sandragracia]

Listened and watched again... Boy!That's one hot arsh video! makes me wanna kisssssssss.... o.k. shower time... I'll fall asleep tonite thinking of the bells. Thank you DD

[stefmagura]

What a great song!!!

[yale77boy]

The Goddess! The song! The tingles! The tears! The Bells!

[kurt11110]

thanks for posting this video response drum, what a sweet song and what great images !

[jujubee48]

Thanks Cuz,

I love Laura all over again! Wow the song (and the photos) bring back many memories. You know how to pick 'em. I have never know anyone, besides my son Chris and you, who are such music connoisseurs that knows and loves music to the depth that you and he does. I am blessed to have you in my life. Can't wait to see you this summer.

Love Cuz Julie

[sandragracia]

I haven't heard this song in many years... you made my heart yearn to hear the bells again... Luv ya!