25. In 1964, when she was only 17, Laura Nyro sold her first song to Peter, Paul and Mary. 'And When I Die' became a hit when another band recorded it in 1968. What's the band in question?
From Quiz Songs of Laura Nyro
Answer:
Blood, Sweat & Tears
'And when I die, and when I'm gone
There'll be one child born
In this world to carry on, to carry on...'
A song a cousin had complained was 'morbid' proved to be Laura's big break. On the basis of Peter, Paul and Mary's recording the song, Verve Folkways signed her and produced her first album 'More Than a New Discovery' in 1967. In 1968, Blood, Sweat & Tears covered it, and Laura would show up to the sessions armed with pizza and advice. Her musical blend of jazz, gospel, rock and blues was perfect for their sound and the song hit the number two spot in 1969.