On January 23, 2024, Melanie Anne Safka-Schekeryk aka Melanie Safka died aged 76. She was musician (guitar), singer and songwriter, one of the Woodstock Festival stars. Her best known songs are “What Have They Done to My Song Ma” and “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)”. Melanie released 28 studio and 13 live albums.
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Melanie: Candles in the Rain
In April 1970, “Buddah” label released “Candles in the Rain”, the third Melanie album. It was recorded in 1970, and was produced by Peter Schekeryk.
Personnel:
- Melanie – vocals, guitars
- Alan Parker- guitars
- Alan Hawkshaw- keyboards, organ
- Edwin Hawkins- keyboards, piano
- Harold McNair- fiddle, flute
- Herbie Flowers- bass
- Barry Morgan- drums
- Rico Reyes – congas, percussion
- John Abbott, Lee Holdridge- arrangements
Track listing:
All tracks by Melanie Safka except where noted.
- Candles in the Rain
- Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)
- Carolina in My Mind – James Taylor
- Citiest People
- What Have They Done to My Song Ma
- Alexander Beetle – Melanie Safka, A. Milne
- The Good Guys
- Lovin’ Baby Girl
- Ruby Tuesday – Mick Jagger, Keith Richards
- Leftover Wine
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