Laurie Ann Freelove
July 23, 1956 - January 22, 2017

"I just learned. Saddened.. Two Nice Girls, all three.. then four.. were and always shall be bright lights in my life in Austin, so long ago. Peace, comfort, heavenly music eternal, for your loved ones, Laurie.. thank you for your time here"

"Rest in peace and love forever Laurie. First heard your beautiful song Arms of a Dream on night time radio in England in the early 1990's. That song has given me so much pleasure and comfort for years. Smells like truth is a very special album."

"In the early 90's a friend of mine played 'Arms of a Dream' for me and the song just blew me away. Such breathtaking beauty, it is still one of my favorite songs ever. Thank you for the music."

"Laurie and I were 'more than friends' for several years when we both lived in MD, many years ago. I was very sad to read of her death. Although we did not keep in touch it still feels like such a loss."

"As it's been months since I heard from Laurie, I've just looked her up on Google and then found this. Devastated. Laurie and I got to know each other in the early 2000s when I first heard her beautiful song "Arms of a dream" on a complilation album. It stood out like no other. I found her emailaddress online and was able to contact her. What a warm and generous person she was! We swapped CD's and talked to each other for years by email. Ever since her personal health issues things got worse and we lost contact. Still don't know why it was so hard to keep track of her. I've missed her a lot these past few years and I'm sure going to miss her a whole lot more now that she's gone. Rest in peace, wonderfully talented person. Love from your old friend in Belgium. Tim."

"My name is David Garza - i knew Laurie and her amazing music in Austin in early 90s...her voice and presence were a huge gift to all who heard her..her kindness and unique way of art will remain with me throughout my life...i just heard of her passing through Gemma Wilson who made such lovely harmonies with her...prayers to her family & the Two Nice Girls sisterhood - Thanks to Cactus Cafe for hosting her- a piece of our hearts are with sweet Laurie forever."

"I just heard, and I feel so sad. Laurie was such a light; such an amazing person. I sang with her for about four years, and it was an absolute joy. She will be truly missed. I send her love to wherever she has travelled to, and I hope to sing with you again someday"

"Once upon a time, Laurie and I used to cross paths when we went to get our hair cut. Austin was slacking then and Two Nice Girls were making lots of music. It was a good time to live in Austin. R.I.P. Laurie."

"I cant believe this news.. I am in the studio in Glasgow, Scotland and Boo Hewerdine told me that Laurie had gone. She allowed me to sing on her song and she introduced me to Boo who has been my work collegue for 23yrs now. Dear Laurie, I didnt see you after that moment but I never forgot your generosity and music. Get me on the guest list in heaven dear Laurie. love EDDI READER XXXXXXX"

"There are so many memories. OConnell St in Dublin at 2 AM coming back from recording. A review in the NY Times you couldnt buy! Song to The Siren, Larry Monroe. The beautiful walls in the house i had to sell.... Rest in peace, sweet one."

"I signed Laurie to my Ensign record label around 1990. We had a fun creative time making her LP, 'Smells like truth'. I was, and remain extremely proud of that LP. Laurie was not a natural solo performer at that time, and struggled with the demands expected for the 'paths to success'. We never had a cross word, and I remember her fondly as super creative, with a unique sound, and brilliant songwriting skills. My sincerest condolences to her family and loved ones. Nigel Grainge"

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"Was honored to have Laurie play my cable show years ago. She was so kind & what an amazing talent. Will miss her."