Lady Coryell

Album: Lady Coryell (1969)
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • Larry Coryell's debut album was recorded in 1968, the same year he married his first wife, Julie Nathanson. Running to around six and a half minutes, the eponymous, instrumental title track is named after and inspired by her.

    Julie was more than just an inspiration on Larry's second album: she co-wrote the tracks "Ah Wuv Ooh" and "No One Really Knows," and also appeared on the cover. In 1975, she became his manager. >>
    Suggestion credit:
    Alexander Baron - London, England
  • The album was released in 1969, the year Coryell turned 26. By that time, he had done time in Chico Hamilton's band and made the cover of Downbeat. Originally a blues guitarist, he moved to jazz and became known for incorporating rock and other styles into his compositions; the Lady Coryell album is one of his more experimental. "It came at a time when I didn't know where I wanted to go," he said. Coryell also played with Miles Davis and Herbie Mann.

Comments

Be the first to comment...

Editor's Picks

Jon Foreman of Switchfoot

Jon Foreman of SwitchfootSongwriter Interviews

Switchfoot's frontman and main songwriter on what inspires the songs and how he got the freedom to say exactly what he means.

Adele

AdeleFact or Fiction

Despite her reticent personality, Adele's life and music are filled with intrigue. See if you can spot the true tales.

Lori McKenna

Lori McKennaSongwriter Interviews

Lori's songs have been recorded by Faith Hill and Sara Evans. She's performed on the CMAs and on Oprah. She also has five kids.

Donnie Iris (Ah! Leah!, The Rapper)

Donnie Iris (Ah! Leah!, The Rapper)Songwriter Interviews

Before "Rap" was a form of music, it was something guys did to pick up girls in nightclubs. Donnie talks about "The Rapper" and reveals the identity of Leah.

Dave Edmunds

Dave EdmundsSongwriter Interviews

A renowned guitarist and rock revivalist, Dave took "I Hear You Knocking" to the top of the UK charts and was the first to record Elvis Costello's "Girls Talk."

Andy McClusky of OMD

Andy McClusky of OMDSongwriter Interviews

Known in America for the hit "If You Leave," OMD is a huge influence on modern electronic music.