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

Origin
"Eli's Comin'" was a song written and released by Laura Nyro in 1968 and included in the album "Eli and The Thirteenth Confession."
Popularized Version
It was later popularized by the band "Three Dog Night". Their version reached #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1969.
Lyrics Interpretation
The song is largely interpreted to be about a womanizer named Eli and the warning to a woman who may unknowingly fall for him.
Musical Composition
The music of "Eli's Comin'" is characterized by its dramatic shifts in tempo and dynamics, coupled with Nyro's distinctive mix of pop, soul, and jazz influences.
Collaborations
"Eli's Comin'" is one of the songs where Laura Nyro collaborated with studio musicians like guitarist Hugh McCracken and bassist Chuck Rainey.
Awards and Recognition
Even though the song didn't land on the charts for Laura Nyro, her album, "Eli and The Thirteenth Confession" is recognized as one of the top 100 albums of all time by Rolling Stone magazine.
Release Information
The song was released as a single in November 1967. The B-side of the single was "Thelonious Monk."
Television's Use
This song also had its influence in popular culture, it was featured in an episode of the TV show "Sports Night" named after the song.
Cover versions
Beyond Three Dog Night, the song was covered by various artists including Johnny Mathis, Cass Elliot, and Diane Schuur.
Inspirational Role
The song is seen as an inspiration for many other female songwriters due to its lyrical complexities and emotional depth.
Musical Legacy
"Eli's Comin'" remains one of Laura Nyro's most enduring compositions. It continues to be discovered by new generations of fans and performers.

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