my blood sweat and tears The band's third No. 2 hit in a row is another of their most well-known songs. The track, No. 5 on our list of the Top 10 Blood, Sweat & Tears Songs, was written by singer/songwriter Laura Nyro, and was first recorded by Peter, Paul and Mary in 1966.. blood sweat and tears first album blood sweat and tears band Blood, Sweat and Tears: David Clayton-Thomas: 9780143175995..