Nicolette Larson (July 17, 1952 – December 16, 1997) was an American singer… Read Full Bio ↴Nicolette Larson (July 17, 1952 – December 16, 1997) was an American singer best known for her cover version of Neil Young's "Lotta Love", which peaked at #8 on Billboard Magazine's Hot 100 chart in February 1979.
She sang backing vocals on the Van Halen song "Could This Be Magic?" and on Neil Young's recording of Ian Tyson's folk classic "Four Strong Winds".
Born in Helena, Montana, Larson got her start singing with Hoyt Axton's band and Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen. She worked as a session vocalist for Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Michael McDonald, Willie Nelson, Jimmy Buffett, Neil Young, Christopher Cross, Little Feat, Mary Kay Place, The Dirt Band, The Beach Boys and The Doobie Brothers. In 1979, she was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best New Artist. She also had a minor role in the 1988 film Twins.
In December 1997, she died in Los Angeles from complications arising from a cerebral edema at the age of 45. She was survived by her husband Russell Kunkel and her daughter Elsie May Larson-Kunkel (born 1990), who has also found some entertainment experience.
Larson is buried in Forest Lawn - Hollywood Hills Cemetery in Los Angeles.
She sang backing vocals on the Van Halen song "Could This Be Magic?" and on Neil Young's recording of Ian Tyson's folk classic "Four Strong Winds".
Born in Helena, Montana, Larson got her start singing with Hoyt Axton's band and Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen. She worked as a session vocalist for Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Michael McDonald, Willie Nelson, Jimmy Buffett, Neil Young, Christopher Cross, Little Feat, Mary Kay Place, The Dirt Band, The Beach Boys and The Doobie Brothers. In 1979, she was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best New Artist. She also had a minor role in the 1988 film Twins.
In December 1997, she died in Los Angeles from complications arising from a cerebral edema at the age of 45. She was survived by her husband Russell Kunkel and her daughter Elsie May Larson-Kunkel (born 1990), who has also found some entertainment experience.
Larson is buried in Forest Lawn - Hollywood Hills Cemetery in Los Angeles.
One Bright Star
Nicolette Larson Lyrics
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Bryan White Long, long ago In a world dark and cold A night so…
Paul Weller I only want you, I only want you You're the one…
Vince Gill Long, long ago In a world dark and cold Night so still,…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Nicolette Larson:
Angels Rejoiced A house not a home was a picture Satan painted For…
Appalachian Lullaby Well, I love my baby, Sweet and fair: You've got the sky…
Baby Don't You Do It Baby don't you do it, don't do it Don't break my…
Back In My Arms All day long i hear my telephone ring Friends callin' givin'…
Breaking Too Many Hearts And when you see him Standin' 'cross the room Yes they worry…
Can't Get Away From You Everywhere I go, been with you there before Why does it…
Come Early Mornin' I've been walking, walking in the moonlight Tripping in the …
Daddy Hey, listen To my story 'bout a gal named Daisy May Lazy…
Dancin' Jones I know a lady Shady Sadie′s got a dancin' Jones Everytinme s…
Fallen I can't believe it You're a dream comin' true And I can't…
Fool Me Again Here I am making life I'm over you when I know I…
French Waltz Well there won't be no stars Coming out in the sky Tonight…
Give a Little Take a chance What have you got to lose? It's better that…
I Bid You Goodnight Lay down my sweet baby, Lay down and take your rest Won't…
I Only Want to Be With You I don't know what it is that makes me love…
Irish Lullaby Sleep o babe for the red bee hums The silent twilights…
Isn't It Alway Love I went out for a walk last night The stars were…
Just In The Nick Of Time There was a time I was driftin' along It was easy…
Last In Love Blues outside my door I don't even know if it's raining But…
Let Me Go Love Feat. Michael Mcdonald You got that look in your eyes Somet…
Lotta Love It's gonna take a lotta love To change the way things…
Mexican Divorce Down below El Paso lies Juarez Mexico is different Like th…
Nathan Jones You packed your bags as I recall And you walked slowly…
Oh Bear Oh bear, oh bear Oh, where can you be? Oh bear, oh…
Ooo-Eee Ooh-eee i've been around the world a bit But you're the…
Radioland Ooo-eee I've been around the world a bit But you're the bes…
Rhumba Girl Well I'm the same old girl that I used to…
rio de janeiro blues The clouds come creepin' and you Got me weepin' this morning…
Rocking My Baby To Sleep Rockin My Baby On the Treetop When the Wind Blows The cr…
Starlight Starbright baby i am here baby i am here never thought that in…
That's How You Know When Love's Right It only takes the slightest touch from you to send…
The Moment I Saw You the moment I saw you I wanted to hold you…
This Christmas Day There′ll be stars this Christmas But they won't shine quite …
Trouble When you're alone with me I know that this could…
Welcome To The World It's the same old story Yes it's nothing new, Just a gift…
When You Come Around Day after day hoping for a word from you Only to…
You Send Me Darling, you send me I know you send me Darling, you send…
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@angelabarents466
Love her version of this: warm, emmbracing; sorry she left us and glad we have her voice ( It"s Gonna Take a Lotta) to remind us of this.And thanks to Vince Gill for writing it.
@Heartboy1031
So Beautiful!
@mrstacyj9496
Thank you for sharing. Ms Larson had such a lovely expressive talent. I love this song
@charlenegodbee7763
This is a rare gem.
@NAMDOG54
thanks so much for posting this beautiful song.......... I have this on my computer, one of my favorite songs by Nicolette.....
@richardrandall3921
Didn't even know she did this song. Thanks for posting. Great.
@donnalynn4176
My favorite Christmas song