Eli's Comin
Laura Nyro
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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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Written by: LAURA NYRO
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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."
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Popularized VersionIt was later popularized by the band "Three Dog Night". Their version reached #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1969.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe song is largely interpreted to be about a womanizer named Eli and the warning to a woman who may unknowingly fall for him.
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Musical CompositionThe 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.
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Collaborations"Eli's Comin'" is one of the songs where Laura Nyro collaborated with studio musicians like guitarist Hugh McCracken and bassist Chuck Rainey.
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Awards and RecognitionEven 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.
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Release InformationThe song was released as a single in November 1967. The B-side of the single was "Thelonious Monk."
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Television's UseThis song also had its influence in popular culture, it was featured in an episode of the TV show "Sports Night" named after the song.
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Cover versionsBeyond Three Dog Night, the song was covered by various artists including Johnny Mathis, Cass Elliot, and Diane Schuur.
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Inspirational RoleThe song is seen as an inspiration for many other female songwriters due to its lyrical complexities and emotional depth.
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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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