Eli's Comin'

Laura Nyro

About Eli's Comin'

"Eli's Comin' " is a song written and recorded in 1967 by American singer-songwriter and pianist Laura Nyro. The song was first released in 1968 as the sixth song of Nyro's album, Eli and the Thirteenth Confession.


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Eli's comin'
Eli's comin'
Whoa you better hide your heart
Your lovin heart
Eli's a comin and the cards say
Broken heart
Oh broken heart
Eli's comin'
Hide your heart girl
Eli's comin'
Hide your heart girl
Eli's a comin'
Better hide girl
Eli's a comin'
Better hide your heart
Your heart
Eli's comin'
Hide your heart
You better better hide your heart
Eli's comin' 
Better walk walk
But you'll never get away 
From the burn and the heartache
I walked to apollo and the bay
And everywhere I go
Eli's a comin'
Eli's a comin'
Eli's a comin' 
And he's comin' to get me mama
I'm down on my knees
Eli's comin'
Hide it girl
Eli's a comin'
Better hide girl
Eli's a comin'
Better hide your heart
Your heart
Eli's comin'
Hide your heart
You better better hide your heart
Eli's comin' 
Better walk
Cry but he's never gonna follow
I cried at the corners of the square
And everywhere I go
Eli's a comin'
Eli's a comin'
Eli's a comin' 
And he comin' to get me mama
I'm down on my knees
I'm down on my knees
Oh no no no
Hide it
Hide it
Hide it
Hide it
Hide it
Hide it
Hide it
Eli's comin' 
Better hide your heart girl

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Laura Nyro

Laura Nyro /ˈnɪəroʊ/ NEAR-oh[citation needed] (October 18, 1947 – April 8, 1997) was an American songwriter, singer, and pianist. She achieved critical acclaim with her own recordings, particularly the albums Eli and the Thirteenth Confession (1968) and New York Tendaberry (1969), and had commercial success with artists such as Barbra Streisand and The 5th Dimension recording her songs. Her style was a hybrid of Brill Building-style New York pop, jazz, gospel, rhythm and blues, show tunes, rock and soul. more »

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11 facts about this song

Songwriter
The song "Eli's Comin'" was written by Laura Nyro herself, an accomplished songwriter and pianist.
Release Date
Laura Nyro released Eli's Comin' in her 1968 album, "Eli and The Thirteenth Confession."
Song Interpretation
Though the lyrics suggest an approaching love interest, some listeners interpret Eli as a danger or a worrying figure, providing an intriguing twist to the surface-level love song genre.
Multiple Genres
The song is an amalgamation of several genres, such as pop, soul, gospel, jazz, and R&B, demonstrating the artist’s diverse musical influences.
Cover Version
In the same year of its release, the song was covered by the band "Three Dog Night" and it went on to reach #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1969.
Eli's Comin'" Live Performances
Despite its success, the song was reportedly not performed live by Laura Nyro for several years due to the personal emotional impact it had on her.
Lyrical Theme
It is interesting to note that the lyric "Eli's comin', hide your heart, girl" is a recurring theme in numerous songs by Laura Nyro, showcasing her effective use of melodic motifs.
Inspiration
Laura Nyro was inspired by diverse musicians like John Coltrane, Billie Holiday, and The Shirelles, and her eclectic taste is reflected in the musical arrangement of "Eli’s Comin’."
Cultural Impact
The song 'Eli’s Comin’ ' has had a lasting cultural impact, being used in several TV shows and movies over the years, including The Skeleton Key (2005) and Gilmore Girls (2007).
Legacy
The song has been praised for Nyro's powerful vocals and its blending of disparate music genres, underlining why Laura Nyro is such an influential figure in pop music history.
Posthumous Recognition
Laura Nyro was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012, reinforcing the cultural significance of her music, including hits like "Eli's Comin'."

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