The Marble Index

was the second solo album by Nico,
who was mentored by Jim Morrison 
to start writing her own songs and mine
her own life to find her own voice.
It worked, through the harmonium
being out of tune but in tune with her voice
and lyrics that nobody else could write
her voice and artistry remain as clear today
as it did when John Cale recorded her,
fifty three years ago this year.
Listen to the album here.