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Eli's Comin'
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Wikipedia article
"'Eli's Comin'" is a song written and recorded in 1967 by American singer-songwriter and pianist Laura Nyro.Kort, Michele (2002). "Eli's Comin'". Soul Picnic: The Music and Passion of Laura Nyro. St. Martin's Press. pp. 57. . The song was first released in 1968 on Nyro's album, 'Eli and the Thirteenth Confession'.[http://www.allmusic.com/album/r14320 'Eli and the Thirteenth Confession'] Retrieved February 18, 2015
Other versions
*The song was recorded by Three Dog Night in 1969,[http://www.secondhandsongs.com/performance/51558 "Eli's Coming" by Three Dog Night] Retrieved February 18, 2015 on their 1969 albums 'Suitable for Framing' (for which see note on piano outro) and 'Captured Live at the Forum'. Their studio version reached number 10 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100[http://musicvf.com/song.php?title=Eli%27s+Coming+by+Three+Dog+Night&id=45994 Three Dog Night, "Eli's Coming" Chart Position] Retrieved February 18, 2015 and number 4 in Canada's RPM Magazine charts.
*Don Ellis released a version in 1969 on his album 'The New Don Ellis Band Goes Underground'.
*The Friends of Distinction released a version in 1969 on their album 'Grazin'.
*Honey Ltd. released a version in 1969 as a single on the LHI label.
*Maynard Ferguson released a version in 1970 on his album 'M.F. Horn'.
*Affinity released a version in 1970 as a single (also included in later pressings of their self-titled album).
*The 5th Dimension released a version on their 1971 album 'Live!!'
*The Nylons played the song on their 1991 album '4 On The Floor - Live In Concert'.
In popular culture
*'Eli's Comin' was featured in an episode of the TV series 'Sports Night'.
References
Category:1967 songs
Category:1968 singles
Category:Songs written by Laura Nyro
Category:Laura Nyro songs
Category:Three Dog Night songs
Category:CBS Records singles
Category:Columbia Records singles
Category:Dunhill Records singles
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