Laura Nyro- Hear My Song -19 CDs !

[jazzkrow]

Although certainly for completists only, it appears this box set of 19 CDs covers her entire career, and includes many live sets. 

I have always been a big fan of hers, and it would be great to have her entire output in one box, but at the current price (well over $200), it would be a tough purchase. 

But, maybe down the road at a more reasonable used price, it would be very tempting. 

I have only her early material, and would appreciate comments on her releases past the mid-70s...

[jazzbo]

I have never been a fan. . .  but that does not at all seem an "unreasonable" price for a 19 cd set (220-230 that I have seen).

Edited 7 hours ago by jazzbo

[jazzkrow]

4 minutes ago, jazzbo said:

I have never been a fan. . .  but that does not at all seem an "unreasonable" price for a 19 cd set.

That's probably true, however I wonder how many of the 19 CDs are worthwhile, and probably each of her hits are reprised at least 10 times over the 19 CDs?

I can't imagine any of our board members would have this box set?

[felser]

I don't and won't, though I own the majority of what's on it.  As far as I know, I own all of her "regular" issue (studio and live) CD's, so I can't justify the money for the delta.  But count me as a lifelong big fan.

[romualdo]

4 hours ago, jazzbo said:

I have never been a fan. . .  but that does not at all seem an "unreasonable" price for a 19 cd set (220-230 that I have seen).

almost double that price in australian$ (405 via Amazon) - our $ is currently tanking. Looks tempting as I only have her early output  (first 5 or 6 LPs) on vinyl picked up many years ago. Hugely influential musician IMHO - one of my fav vocalists

[jazzbo]

Double that price is a lot! She's never done anything for me, but I know she's important. I wish they could price these things so that those who really really want them didn't have to hesitate or get a loan or hold up a shop to have one.

[JSngry]

7 minutes ago, jazzbo said:

She's never done anything for me...

You know what she did for me? She fixed me up a great big mess of collard greens. 

At least that's who she said she was. I should have asked for ID, but DAMN then greens smelled good.

[jazzkrow]

4 hours ago, felser said:

I don't and won't, though I own the majority of what's on it.  As far as I know, I own all of her "regular" issue (studio and live) CD's, so I can't justify the money for the delta.  But count me as a lifelong big fan.

John,

I don't have any of her live material. Can you comment on the live sessions from Fillmore East, as well as the Bottom Line, if you have those sessions??

Thanks