Laura Nyro - Hands Off The Man (Flim Flam Man)

[mattjackleroy]

The ultimate song about politicians...??

[ShotgunLime]

Well you've got opportunity

In this very community

He's Flim

He's Flam

We're the world famous Flim Flam brothers

Travelling salesponies nonpareil

[aattura]

Oh, I MEEELT when I hear that voice.

[Lovemylovething]

Swingin' tune! I love the Rat Pack vibe Laura's channeling on this one.

[boomerlady]

she was so cute and pretty!

[harvey1954]

Todd Rundgren also mentions her on his first album with "Baby Let's Swing". "Laura, saw your act in LA. . . ."

[thewalkthrufire]

arguably the best female singer/ song writer of the 20th century....been listening to her magic since the 60's and she never gets old only to be rediscovered each and every listen...love love love. there aren't words to describe her indelible impact on so many lives.

[cloudfall23]

I knew about this girl, but not til the early 70's....couldn't get enough of her! She's just got IT. What a great great musician. LOVE LOVE LOVE HER!

[hotto1]

Another striking song from Laura Nyro. I've just found her in the last few months. I missed her somehow back then. My loss. Thanks Laura. You truly added to the richness of the human race.

[TheHeliumkid]

buried treasure

[boomerlady]

his mind is up his sleeve and his talk is make believe. wow.

[billygoyboyII]

Great song, by a great lyricist.

[billygoyboy]

Wow! She's great! My first exposure to her was through a coupla' covers, that Barbra Streisand did for her "Stoney End" album.

[WinsomeJohnny]

I just turned 50 and her songs have been with me growing up but only now am I learning about Laura being behind all of those wonerful hit songs, and her own versions of them thanks to postings on youtube I'm rediscovering them with Fresh ears..

[clancymc]

Laura was so awesome. She was way ahead of her time. Her songs are sensational. I remember listening to all of her wonderful masterpieces. Miss her so much! Thanks Laura

[PoetryMan11]

50 years from now this song will still resonate with people and that is what makes Laura Nyro's music so beautiful--because it is not tied to any particular time or place. LITESKINHONEY thanks again for posting the lyrics so we can follow along with her performance.

[Hootowl54]

Laura Nyro was sooooo brilliant. Jackson Browne wrote a song about her. "That Girl Could Sing." That girl could write too. Three of her songs, And When I Die, Eli's Coming and Wedding Bell Blues were all in the top 10 at the same time for a few weeks in the fall of 1969. Very underrated artist. Thanks for posting this, LITESKINHONEY.