Stoney End
Laura Nyro
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I was born from love And my poor mother worked the mines I was raised on the Good Book Jesus Till I read between the lines Now I don't believe I want to see the morning Going down the Stoney End I never wanted to go Down the Stoney End Mama let me start all over Cradle me, Mama, cradle me again I can still remember him With love light in his eyes But the light flickered out and parted As the sun began to rise Now I don't believe I want to see the morning Going down the Stoney End I never wanted to go Down the Stoney End Mama let me start all over Cradle me, mama, cradle me again (Cradle me, mama, cradle me again Mama, cradle me again...) Never mind the forecast 'Cause the sky has lost control 'Cause the furry and the broken thunders Come to match my raging soul Now I don't believe I want to see the morning Going down the Stoney End I never wanted to go Down the Stoney End Mama let me start all over Cradle me, mama, cradle me again Going down the Stoney End...
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Written by: LAURA NYRO
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14 facts about this song
Song Origin"Stoney End" is a song written by American songwriter Laura Nyro. It was first recorded by Peter, Paul and Mary in 1966.
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Streisand's VersionThe song was popularized by Barbra Streisand, who released her version as a single in 1970. It was considered a significant departure from her earlier work, which was primarily in the pop standards and show tunes genres.
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Chart SuccessStreisand's version of "Stoney End" reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent two weeks at the top of the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
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Reinvention of StreisandThis was the song that helped Streisand move into the world of contemporary pop music.
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Album Title"Stoney End" is also the title of Streisand's twelfth studio album, which was released in 1971. The album was a commercial hit, peaking at number 10 on the Billboard 200.
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Laura Nyro's InfluenceNyro, who wrote "Stoney End," was a significant influence on a generation of female singer-songwriters, including Joni Mitchell and Carole King.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics deal with a woman who feels that she has lost her path in life and wishes to return to a simpler time and place.
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Musical Style"Stoney End" features a distinctive piano part and dramatic vocal performance from Streisand.
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Grammy NominationThe song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1972.
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Cover versions"Stoney End" has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Linda Ronstadt, Joan Baez, and Diana Ross.
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Song ProductionThe producer for Streisand's version of "Stoney End" was Richard Perry, who was known for his successful collaborations with artists like Ringo Starr and Harry Nilsson.
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Other CollaborationsNyro's "Stoney End" wasn’t the only song Streisand covered from her. She also recorded Nyro’s "Time and Love" and "Hands Off the Man (Flim Flam Man)".
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Personal InterpretationStreisand admitted that she didn't understand the lyrics of the song but liked its up-tempo beat. She later credited the song for changing the direction of her musical career.
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Live PerformancesStreisand performed "Stoney End" in a medley with other hits during her 2006 and 2007 North American tours.
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