{"product_id":"nyro-laura-christmas-the-beads-of-sweat","title":"Nyro, Laura - Christmas \u0026 The Beads Of Sweat","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in 1970, 'Christmas \u0026amp; The Beads Of Sweat' is the fourth studio album from Laura Nyro \u0026amp; one of the defining records of her remarkable early career. Blending soul, R\u0026amp;B, jazz, gospel \u0026amp; singer-songwriter influences, it captures Nyro at the height of her powers as a songwriter, pianist \u0026amp; vocalist. The album's two sides have distinct musical identities. The first five tracks feature the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, bringing a deep Southern soul feel to songs including \"Brown Earth\", \"Been On A Train\" \u0026amp; Nyro's soulful interpretation of Gerry Goffin \u0026amp; Carole King's \"Up On The Roof\". The second side moves into more expansive \u0026amp; spiritual territory, with Alice Coltrane on harp \u0026amp; an all-star cast that includes Duane Allman, Cornell Dupree, Chuck Rainey \u0026amp; Ralph MacDonald. Produced by Arif Mardin \u0026amp; Felix Cavaliere, 'Christmas \u0026amp; The Beads Of Sweat' followed the acclaimed 'Eli \u0026amp; The Thirteenth Confession' \u0026amp; 'New York Tendaberry', completing a remarkable run of albums that established Nyro as one of the most distinctive \u0026amp; adventurous American songwriters of her generation. From the driving \"Brown Earth\" \u0026amp; \"Beads Of Sweat\" to the expansive \"Map To The Treasure\" \u0026amp; the deeply personal \"Christmas In My Soul\", this is a rich \u0026amp; emotionally charged album that remains a cornerstone of Laura Nyro's catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown Earth (04:11)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen I Was a Freeport \u0026amp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou Were the Main Drag (02:46)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackpatch (03:35)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeen on a Train (05:52)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp on the Roof (03:15)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpstairs By a Chinese Lamp (05:34)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMap to the Treasure (08:09)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeads of Sweat (04:44)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristmas in My Soul (07:04)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinyl LP, 140 gram.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Madfish Records Imp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50538708336778,"sku":null,"price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/4955\/9434\/files\/6646604-d14a466edd6e41e3883618c7e4596d0b.jpg?v=1792638525","url":"https:\/\/afkbooksandrecords.com\/products\/nyro-laura-christmas-the-beads-of-sweat","provider":"AFK Books \u0026 Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}