And When I Die

"And When I Die" is a song written by American singer and songwriter Laura Nyro.

Nyro released her own version on her debut album More Than a New Discovery in February 1967.

The song is best known for the next version, recorded by the jazz-rock group Blood, Sweat & Tears in late 1969.

[3] She sold the song to folk group Peter, Paul and Mary for $5,000,[4] who recorded it for their sixth studio album The Peter, Paul and Mary Album.

The song appeared on the self-titled second album by Blood, Sweat & Tears.