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{{Infobox album| <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Albums -->
{{Infobox album
| Name = New York Tendaberry
| name = New York Tendaberry
| Type = studio
| type = studio
| Artist = [[Laura Nyro]]
| artist = [[Laura Nyro]]
| Cover = New York Tendaberry.jpg
| cover = Newyorktendaberry.png
| Released = September 24, 1969
| released = {{Start date|1969|09|24}}
| Recorded = September 1968 - July 1969 in [[New York City]]
| recorded = September 1968–July 1969 in [[New York City]]
| studio =
| Genre = [[Acoustic music|Acoustic]], [[Soul music|Soul]], [[Folk music|Folk]]
| genre = [[Pop music|Pop]]<ref name= "Larkin 1999">{{cite book|first=Colin|last=Larkin|title=All-Time Top 1000 Albums|url=https://archive.org/details/alltimetop1000al0000lark_d7o0/page/179/mode/1up|archive-url=https://archive.org/details/alltimetop1000al0000lark_d7o0/mode/1up|date=1999|archive-date= October 8, 2021|publisher=[[Virgin Books]]|isbn=0-7535-0354-9|page=130}}</ref>
| Length = 46:15 (Original)<br />51:06 (2002 Reissue)
| Label = [[Columbia Records|Columbia]]
| length = 46:15
| label = [[Columbia Records|Columbia]]
| producer = {{flatlist|
| Producer = Laura Nyro, [[Roy Halee]]
*[[Laura Nyro]]
| Last album = ''[[Eli and the Thirteenth Confession]]''<br />(1968)
*[[Roy Halee]]}}
| This album = '''''New York Tendaberry'''''<br />(1969)
| Next album = ''[[Christmas and the Beads of Sweat]]''<br />(1970)
| prev_title = [[Eli and the Thirteenth Confession]]
| prev_year = 1968
| next_title = [[Christmas and the Beads of Sweat]]
| next_year = 1970
| misc = {{Singles
| name = New York Tendaberry
| type = studio
| single1 = Time and Love"/"The Man Who Sends Me Home
| single1date = {{Start date|1969|10}}
| single2 = [[Save the Country]]"/"New York Tendaberry
| single2date = {{Start date|1970|01}}
}}
}}
{{Album reviews
|rev1 = [[Allmusic]]
|rev1score = {{Rating|4.5|5}} [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r14321|pure_url=yes}} link]
}}
}}


'''''New York Tendaberry''''' is the third album by [[New York City]]-born singer, songwriter and pianist [[Laura Nyro]]. It was released in the autumn of 1969 on [[Columbia Records]], some eighteen months after its predecessor, ''[[Eli and the Thirteenth Confession]]''. The album is generally considered by rock critics and Laura Nyro aficionados to be her greatest musical achievement.{{Citation needed|date=January 2015}} It was helmed by her, with the assistance of producer and engineer [[Roy Halee]]. The cover photograph was taken by [[David Gahr]].
'''''New York Tendaberry''''' is the third album by [[New York City]]-born singer, songwriter and pianist [[Laura Nyro]]. It was released in the autumn of 1969, on [[Columbia Records]], some eighteen months after its predecessor, ''[[Eli and the Thirteenth Confession]]''. It was helmed by her, with the assistance of producer and engineer [[Roy Halee]]. The cover photograph was taken by [[David Gahr]].{{citation needed|date=November 2019}}


''New York Tendaberry'' is also considered to be the second in a trilogy of classic original Nyro records, with ''Eli'' and ''[[Christmas and the Beads of Sweat]]'' on either side. They are all considered musically and thematically similar, although ''New York Tendaberry'' is the most intense and stark.
''New York Tendaberry'' is also considered to be the second in a trilogy of classic original Nyro records, with ''Eli'' and ''[[Christmas and the Beads of Sweat]]'' on either side. They are all considered musically and thematically similar, although ''New York Tendaberry'' is the most intense and stark.{{citation needed|date=November 2019}}


In 1969, Nyro was one of the most popular pop songwriters, and various groups including [[The 5th Dimension]], [[Three Dog Night]], and [[Blood Sweat and Tears]] had enjoyed hits with her compositions. Thanks to the strong word of mouth trailing her work, ''New York Tendaberry'' became her most commercially successful record, peaking at #32 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], formerly known as the Pop Albums chart.
In 1969, Nyro was one of the most popular pop songwriters, and various groups including [[the 5th Dimension]], [[Three Dog Night]], and [[Blood, Sweat & Tears]] had enjoyed hits with her compositions. Thanks to the strong word of mouth trailing her work, ''New York Tendaberry'' became her most commercially successful record, peaking at #32 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], formerly known as the Pop Albums chart.{{citation needed|date=November 2019}}


The 5th Dimension reached US #27 in the Pop Singles chart (the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]) with their version of "[[Save the Country]]", while artists including [[Barbra Streisand]] recorded "Time and Love".
The 5th Dimension reached US #27 in the Pop Singles chart (the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]) with their version of "[[Save the Country]]", while artists including [[Barbra Streisand]] recorded "Time and Love".{{citation needed|date=November 2019}}


In 2003, the album was included in [[Mojo (magazine)|Mojo]]'s ''Collection'' book of the best albums of all time, and the reissued version was voted among the Best Albums of 2002 in ''Uncut'' magazine.
In 2003, the album was included in [[Mojo (magazine)|Mojo]]'s ''Collection'' book of the best albums of all time, and the reissued version was voted among the Best Albums of 2002 in ''Uncut'' magazine.{{citation needed|date=November 2019}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
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Nyro sings of lovers and romances in a notably darker tone than on her previous album ''[[Eli and the Thirteenth Confession]]''.
Nyro sings of lovers and romances in a notably darker tone than on her previous album ''[[Eli and the Thirteenth Confession]]''.


Musically, ''New York Tendaberry'' is far more intimate than any other Nyro album. The lack of multi-layered instrumentation and pop hooks is a departure from ''Eli''. The album is built around her voice and piano. The use of strings and classical instrumentation is also notable.
Musically, ''New York Tendaberry'' is far more intimate than any other Nyro album. Multi-layered instrumentation is less than on previous efforts as some songs were built around her voice and piano, though the use of strings and classical instrumentation is notable.


Nyro guided co-producer and engineer Roy Halee using color metaphors. She could not understand musical notation, and used other analogies to communicate what she wanted.
Nyro guided co-producer and engineer Roy Halee using color metaphors. She could not understand musical notation, and used other analogies to communicate what she wanted.


The album also uses sound effects such as the gunshot on "Mercy on Broadway" and the twinkling sky in "New York Tendaberry". Alongside Nyro's piano is a [[jazz band]], an [[orchestra]], and a [[rock band]], although they are used sparingly.
The album also uses sound effects such as the gunshot on "Mercy on Broadway" and the twinkling sky in "New York Tendaberry". Alongside Nyro's piano is a [[jazz band]], an [[orchestra]], and a [[rock band]], though they are used more sparingly than on her previous two releases.


The album was released after a year of night-time recording sessions, and is considered by most to be Nyro's artistic highpoint.{{Citation needed|date=January 2015}}
The album was released after a year of night-time recording sessions, and is considered by most to be Nyro's artistic highpoint.{{Citation needed|date=January 2015}}


==Reissues==
{{Album reviews
The Legacy imprint of [[Columbia Records]] reissued the album in remastered and expanded format during the summer of 2002 alongside similar reissues of ''[[Eli and the Thirteenth Confession]]'' and ''[[Gonna Take a Miracle]]''.
|rev1 = [[Allmusic]]
|rev1score = {{Rating|4.5|5}} [{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r14321|pure_url=yes}} link]


The reissue featured the previously unreleased song "In the Country Way," recorded by Nyro in 1971; as well as the [[Monaural|mono]] single version of "[[Save the Country]]", which was recorded in the summer of 1968, in an attempt to give Nyro her first chart hit. This attempt backfired, and she stuck to her solo piano renditions for the ''New York Tendaberry'' album.
}}

The accompanying booklet features photographs, lyrics and recording details, as well as new liner notes by David Fricke and a back-cover reminiscence from [[Suzanne Vega]]. The reissued version was voted among ''Uncut'' magazine's Best Albums of 2002.

Pure Pleasure Records added the album to their catalog in 2008. The remastering was made by [[Ray Staff]] using the original analog tapes, and brings the original artwork in a gatefold cover, and an audiophile record vinyl in 180 grams.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.purepleasurerecords.com/product_info.php?products_id=488&osCsid=0g77gi87bgpt09db1h3kq5ntj6 |title=Pure Pleasure Records |accessdate=2011-09-13 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402111507/http://www.purepleasurerecords.com/product_info.php?products_id=488&osCsid=0g77gi87bgpt09db1h3kq5ntj6 |archivedate=2012-04-02 }}</ref>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
{{Track listing
All songs written by [[Laura Nyro]].
| headline = Side one


| all_writing = [[Laura Nyro]]
#"You Don't Love Me When I Cry" - 4:24 (Rec: 3/21/69)
#"Captain for Dark Mornings" - 4:38 (Rec: 2/11/69)
#"Tom Cat Goodbye" - 5:32 (Rec: 3/5/69)
#"Mercy on Broadway" - 2:18 (Rec: 3/5/69)
#"[[Save the Country]]" - 4:36 (Rec: 3/4/69)
#"Gibsom Street" - 4:47 (Rec: 10/4/68)
#"Time and Love" - 4:24 (Rec: 9/20/68)
#"The Man Who Sends Me Home" - 2:52 (Rec: 3/5/69)
#"Sweet Lovin' Baby" - 3:55 (Rec: 3/5/69)
#"Captain Saint Lucifer" - 3:17 (Rec: 1/21/69)
#"New York Tendaberry" - 5:33 (Rec: 2/11/69)


| title1 = You Don't Love Me When I Cry
==2002 remaster==
| length1 = 4:24
The Legacy imprint of [[Columbia Records]] reissued the album in remastered and expanded format during the summer of 2002 alongside similar reissues of ''[[Eli and the Thirteenth Confession]]'' and ''[[Gonna Take a Miracle]]''.


| title2 = Captain for Dark Mornings
The reissue featured the previously unreleased song "In the Country Way," recorded by Nyro in 1971; as well as the [[Monaural|mono]] single version of "[[Save the Country]]", which was recorded in the summer of 1968 in an attempt to give Nyro her first chart hit. This attempt backfired, and she stuck to her solo piano renditions for the ''New York Tendaberry'' album.
| length2 = 4:38


| title3 = Tom Cat Goodbye
The accompanying booklet features photographs, lyrics and recording details, as well as new liner notes by David Fricke and a back-cover reminiscence from [[Suzanne Vega]]. The reissued version was voted among ''Uncut'' magazine's Best Albums of 2002.
| length3 = 5:32


| title4 = Mercy on Broadway
#"You Don't Love Me When I Cry"
| length4 = 2:18
#"Captain for Dark Mornings"
#"Tom Cat Goodbye"
#"Mercy on Broadway"
#"[[Save the Country]]"
#"Gibsom Street"
#"Time and Love"
#"The Man Who Sends Me Home"
#"Sweet Lovin' Baby"
#"Captain Saint Lucifer"
#"New York Tendaberry"
#"Save the Country" (Single Version) (Bonus track)
#"In the Country Way" (Bonus track)


| title5 = [[Save the Country]]
==Personnel==
| length5 = 4:36
*Laura Nyro - piano, vocals, arrangements
}}
*[[Jimmie Haskell]] - conductor, orchestral arrangements
{{Track listing
* [[Gary Chester]], drums<ref>http://www.angelfire.com/music5/garychester/disc.html</ref>
| headline = Side two
*[[Roy Halee]] - producer, engineer
*[[David Gahr]] - cover photography


| title6 = Gibsom Street
==Ray Staff remaster==
| length6 = 4:47
Pure Pleasure Records added the album to their catalog in 2008. The remastering was made by [[Ray Staff]] using the original analog tapes, and brings the original artwork in a gatefold cover, and an audiophile record vinyl in 180 grams.<ref>http://www.purepleasurerecords.com/product_info.php?products_id=488&osCsid=0g77gi87bgpt09db1h3kq5ntj6</ref>

| title7 = Time and Love
| length7 = 4:24

| title8 = The Man Who Sends Me Home
| length8 = 2:52

| title9 = Sweet Lovin' Baby
| length9 = 3:55

| title10 = Captain Saint Lucifer
| length10 = 3:17

| title11 = New York Tendaberry
| length11 = 5:33
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = 2002 reissue bonus tracks

| title12 = Save the Country
| note12 = Single version) (Mono, recorded July 1968 in Los Angeles, produced by [[Bones Howe]]
| length12 = 2:26

| title13 = In the Country Way
| note13 = recorded May 18, 1971 in Nashville, produced by Richard Chiaro
| length13 = 2:10
}}

==Personnel==
*Laura Nyro – piano, vocals, arrangements
*[[Jimmie Haskell]] – conductor, orchestral arrangements
* [[Gary Chester]] – drums<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.angelfire.com/music5/garychester/disc.html |title = The Official Gary Chester Website – Discography}}</ref>
*[[Roy Halee]] – producer, engineer
*[[David Geffen|David L. Geffen]] – management and friend
*[[David Gahr]] – cover photography


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:English-language albums]]

Latest revision as of 03:39, 15 June 2024

New York Tendaberry
Studio album by
Laura Nyro
ReleasedSeptember 24, 1969 (1969-09-24)
RecordedSeptember 1968–July 1969 in New York City
GenrePop[1]
Length46:15
LabelColumbia
Producer
Laura Nyro chronology
Eli and the Thirteenth Confession
(1968) 		New York Tendaberry
(1969) 		Christmas and the Beads of Sweat
(1970)
Singles from New York Tendaberry
  1. "Time and Love"/"The Man Who Sends Me Home"
    Released: October 1969 (1969-10)
  2. "Save the Country"/"New York Tendaberry"
    Released: January 1970 (1970-01)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic link

New York Tendaberry is the third album by New York City-born singer, songwriter and pianist Laura Nyro. It was released in the autumn of 1969, on Columbia Records, some eighteen months after its predecessor, Eli and the Thirteenth Confession. It was helmed by her, with the assistance of producer and engineer Roy Halee. The cover photograph was taken by David Gahr.[citation needed]

New York Tendaberry is also considered to be the second in a trilogy of classic original Nyro records, with Eli and Christmas and the Beads of Sweat on either side. They are all considered musically and thematically similar, although New York Tendaberry is the most intense and stark.[citation needed]

In 1969, Nyro was one of the most popular pop songwriters, and various groups including the 5th Dimension, Three Dog Night, and Blood, Sweat & Tears had enjoyed hits with her compositions. Thanks to the strong word of mouth trailing her work, New York Tendaberry became her most commercially successful record, peaking at #32 on the Billboard 200, formerly known as the Pop Albums chart.[citation needed]

The 5th Dimension reached US #27 in the Pop Singles chart (the Billboard Hot 100) with their version of "Save the Country", while artists including Barbra Streisand recorded "Time and Love".[citation needed]

In 2003, the album was included in Mojo's Collection book of the best albums of all time, and the reissued version was voted among the Best Albums of 2002 in Uncut magazine.[citation needed]

Overview

[edit]

New York Tendaberry is strongly influenced by Nyro's hometown, New York City.

Nyro sings of lovers and romances in a notably darker tone than on her previous album Eli and the Thirteenth Confession.

Musically, New York Tendaberry is far more intimate than any other Nyro album. Multi-layered instrumentation is less than on previous efforts as some songs were built around her voice and piano, though the use of strings and classical instrumentation is notable.

Nyro guided co-producer and engineer Roy Halee using color metaphors. She could not understand musical notation, and used other analogies to communicate what she wanted.

The album also uses sound effects such as the gunshot on "Mercy on Broadway" and the twinkling sky in "New York Tendaberry". Alongside Nyro's piano is a jazz band, an orchestra, and a rock band, though they are used more sparingly than on her previous two releases.

The album was released after a year of night-time recording sessions, and is considered by most to be Nyro's artistic highpoint.[citation needed]

Reissues

[edit]

The Legacy imprint of Columbia Records reissued the album in remastered and expanded format during the summer of 2002 alongside similar reissues of Eli and the Thirteenth Confession and Gonna Take a Miracle.

The reissue featured the previously unreleased song "In the Country Way," recorded by Nyro in 1971; as well as the mono single version of "Save the Country", which was recorded in the summer of 1968, in an attempt to give Nyro her first chart hit. This attempt backfired, and she stuck to her solo piano renditions for the New York Tendaberry album.

The accompanying booklet features photographs, lyrics and recording details, as well as new liner notes by David Fricke and a back-cover reminiscence from Suzanne Vega. The reissued version was voted among Uncut magazine's Best Albums of 2002.

Pure Pleasure Records added the album to their catalog in 2008. The remastering was made by Ray Staff using the original analog tapes, and brings the original artwork in a gatefold cover, and an audiophile record vinyl in 180 grams.[2]

Track listing

[edit]

All tracks are written by Laura Nyro

Side one
No.TitleLength
1."You Don't Love Me When I Cry"4:24
2."Captain for Dark Mornings"4:38
3."Tom Cat Goodbye"5:32
4."Mercy on Broadway"2:18
5."Save the Country"4:36
Side two
No.TitleLength
6."Gibsom Street"4:47
7."Time and Love"4:24
8."The Man Who Sends Me Home"2:52
9."Sweet Lovin' Baby"3:55
10."Captain Saint Lucifer"3:17
11."New York Tendaberry"5:33
2002 reissue bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
12."Save the Country" (Single version) (Mono, recorded July 1968 in Los Angeles, produced by Bones Howe)2:26
13."In the Country Way" (recorded May 18, 1971 in Nashville, produced by Richard Chiaro)2:10

Personnel

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Larkin, Colin (1999). All-Time Top 1000 Albums. Virgin Books. p. 130. ISBN 0-7535-0354-9. Archived from the original on October 8, 2021.
  2. ^ "Pure Pleasure Records". Archived from the original on 2012-04-02. Retrieved 2011-09-13.
  3. ^ "The Official Gary Chester Website – Discography".
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