Take some time for yourself and savor the flavor of The Originals' version of this soul classic (1970) -- "The Bells." The harmony is delicious and rich. You'll absolutely hear the bells. There will be moments when you'll even think about another song - Wildflower - ("let her cry/ For she's a lady/ Let her dream...). This is pure soul.
Then, listen to a version done by the writer, Laura Nyro. She is outstanding. She was so prolific. She wrote for Barbara Streisand, The 5th Dimension, Patti LaBelle, Three Dog Night, Asford and Simpson, and countless other artists. Every song was a hit. When Laura sings and plays her piano (that's right...HER piano), she fills an auditorium with so much pure, unbridled passion and delicacy that it becomes a church, or a holy shrine. When I listen to her, sometimes (this is a secret) I catch myself tearing up over some woman whom I've never met. The term "musician" is, by itself, inadequate -- "Magician" is more like it.
Listen here. Listen to two versions of "The Bells". One after the next. The first one is fabulous -- but I'll confess (amen) that it is really just a teaser, an appetizer for the second.
-DZ http://radiodazz.blogspot.com/
Here you are:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BtyxQj2NMM&feature=related
And Now: Laura and Patti Labelle's Version.
-- There might actually be angels after all, kids. Please don't watch the rather explicit and frightfully tasteless video though. Close your eyes and just listen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RC_Z56rtdRw&feature=related
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