RIP Melanie, you will be greatly missed. Thank you for all the beautiful music you gave us

She used to play on the steps of Low Library. We never had any idea that she would be, or wanted to be, a known singer. We thought she'd be another David Peel, a local (and sometimes neighborhood....) performer. Boy, were we wrong. And when she did "Candle In The Rain", wow. Huge hit internationally. We were all really proud of her. Those were very, very different times. Anybody today know of a hit-making performer who has played themselves from the streets to international fame? Without any media boosting TV show behind them? Didn't think so.

RIP Beautiful person ... I'm so sad you are no longer in this world with us .... but your music will remain thankfully xx

Rest In Peace Beautiful One - Your voice so powerful and breaking with raw emotion. I'm overcome listening to this track today.

Lovely! A favorite of my younger years... RIP beautiful Melanie!

Oh, those were the days indeed. Those of us that were there are now old, yet we have beautiful memories.

Melanie an unsung hero of the beautiful times past. My late fathers secret pleasure. We even had one of her songs at his funeral.

Hard to process that Melanie has now also passed away and that her generation of artists is slowly dying out. RIP Melanie😢

Put Melanie in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame posthumously. It's an unbelievable shame that she wasn't inducted in her lifetime. Such a generational icon and talent! RIP beautiful soul. Cheers\=/\=/

A beautiful person singing Beautiful People. Loved her from the beginning even though I was a kid.

🕯Rest in peace, Mel.🕯 You made a musical impression on our age. Tough to do, in a fickle industry where women were stigmatized & often dismissed. Thanks for songs that will always remind us all of what seemed like simpler times. ♡

Oh my. RIP sweet lady. This is the song that hooked me in HS before Woodstock. Thanks to WMMR in Philly for that.

Saw her live in Bournemouth UK in the mid seventies. Just her and her guitar. Lovely evening and she finished with this song.. Yes, you were a beautiful person, and the sun is now setting on that wonderful generation of artists some of us were so lucky to see and hear.

Melanie is one artist that is refreshing and fun, authentic. Her songs make people smile.

I think she is the queen of the beautiful people you never hear this song,such a shame a wonderful sentiment can't seem to be achieved except very rarely

Rest in peace Melanie, and thank you for the music.

Such a true voice and a wonderful songwriter. She makes me feel good.

What a face; what a spirit!! OMGosh, just an absolute one-off. I had such a crush on her back in the day-I was 12 when Woodstock happened, and I became aware of her around that time. Lay Down always brings tears to my eyes. So much has been lost, so it’s real soul medicine to be able to see these videos.❤❤

Her face, her smile, her voice! Those were the reasons why I had a crush on her back in the 70`s. Even after so many years there's still something I feel I can't explain.

I had this on a tape. This exact version of “beautiful people”. It was 1985 and I listened to this while traveling in Asia. It’s 2021 and the world could use this song right now in the world. Melanie is quite a talent. 🦋

My heart melts every time I hear this Beautiful Woman.

I'm 65 now but it was this song that brought me so much joy. To be told that I was one of these beautiful people, when I never felt it. 45 years later, almost 46 years and we're still going strong

Melanie's music is SOOO relevant again right now!

"Beautiful people..., we got so much in common, I go the same direction that you do". Yes Melanie, you did but you lead the way and we are all grateful for that. You were and have always been a pure, inspirational, straight from the heart musician and that my girl is as good as it gets.

Thank you for being a shining light in my adolescence. Flower power for ever!

You are a sweet and talented soul...When I was a teenager I learned your songs on my guitar. And now we are grandmothers together. And our beautiful grand daughters carry the flame. Many blessings and thank you for the beauty you have brought into this world.

R.i.p thank you for the beautful music

My first singel,and she made me believe the world was good.And I still believe that.

You are a beautiful person Melanie, with one of the most unique voices of all time.

i wasn't born when this song came out when i was in my early teens i bought the album woodstock and i enjoyed the album but this song beautiful people stood out im now 49 and the words of this song ring true thank you Melanie for your beautiful music

that voice is so beautiful it brings tears

Beautifully done by such a beautiful soulful singer and pretty woman.

Dear Melanie, this is one of my all-time favorite songs! Greetings from Mexico, beautiful people!

Melanie, I loved you, and so did everyone else......, you were so Beautiful, Then and now.

I was lucky enough to see Melanie at the Isle of White Festival 1970, she was the only one prepared to follow the Who, it was very early in the morning, just beautiful. Mind you she was followed by Sly and the Family Stone which certainly woke a lot of people. wonderful days, but missed Hendrix had to get back to work( you did in those days, no sickies!!)

THIS is the Melanie we all love and remember! Such an in-depth, thoughtfully archived video journal of our Woodstock beauty that few of us have ever seen before - or, for that matter - knew of its existence! How delightfully refreshing it is to see this 'new' footage of Melanie and Peter together from their earlier days of music! I was 17 years old back then, but discovered Melanie through her classics, "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" and "Beautiful People." I have loved her music and innocence ever since!

My new favorite version of Beautiful People.

R.I.P. Melanie...................

'Look what they've done to my song, ma.' and 'We were so close, there was no room--we bled inside each other's wounds...' Wonderful stuff Melanie. Thank you!!

I just sigh everytime I see Melanie smile when she sings and how beautiful she is inside and out. She makes me cry.

This song is wonderful. The lyrics, his voice played very well, nice color, even the fender bass and the arrangements, also the voice with reverb just before the end, with an particular effect that I would like to understand how it was made. It's a great song

Aww. You were such a lovely lass. So honest, and sweet. You haven't lost that Melanie. Thanks for sharing the video, uncut.

Melanie, worlds of thank yous to you for being yourself and for bringing such beauty to this world.

Melanie has touched my heart for sooooo many years and still does. Thank you Melanie for your songs and for your beautiful and tender personality!

Sung from her heart , with all honesty , grew up with her , before tv , with my mum , it was her voice , and still performing , amazing , really amazing ! She came to Derby to perform all her songs , me and my sister had been begging her ! Melanie was brilliant , obviously , made Mum , big sis and somehow me cry ! After doing Woodstock in 69 , so young , overcoming difficulties , and coming to derby to a small audience , shows her love of people , and her love of singing , and making joy ! I and my sister will forever be grateful , Like my Mum , who sadly passed away soon after this great event , she was so contented , never seen Mum so happy !

So cute.. and professional getting it right from the start..my all time favourite female vocalist...lovely voice.

R.i.p Melanie 😢

It's 2020 and this is the first time I've put a face to this haunting beautiful voice I have played in my head these many decades since she first came out with the song. I'm glad I stumbled over this in KZfaq.

Me regreso a mis 16 años, estupenda canción y y maravillosa voz. Hoy tengo 69 peto al oírla me recuerdo de tantas cosas que tenía olvidadas, pues no la había vuelto a escuchar. .

Incredible footage. Thanks for sharing

Melanie i remember riding in my dad's 65 Pontiac in Surrey British Columbia, in the very early 70's,and candles in the rain came on the am radio.i loved it,even as a young boy it blew me away! You are a great singer that radiates joy!thanks for posting this!

I Been A Fan Since 1972 At The Age Of 12 I Love This Version Of Beautiful People When I Heard You Sing This At Woodstock All I Could Think Of Is All The Beautiful People She Must Have Around Her Great Video Thank You MELANIE

RIP at 76 1-23-24 ❤❤❤❤❤

Some people become famous because they sign contracts with the "right" people. Others become famous because they have an unique and extraordinary talent on offer for humanity. I'm pretty sure Melanie falls into the last category.

Amazingly beautiful song. Beautiful person singing it too. How we need this kind of integrity now.

What a precious, talented lady!

INCREDIBLE footage! This song always summed up what I thought Woodstock was ALL about! And beautiful Melanie, with this tune and Lay Down(Candles in the...), have always touched me so deeply. It's almost how I have seen life since I was a child. Thank you Melanie!

your words your voice put the most beautiful peaceful quiver through my body.

This song had a big effect on me when i was 18, and very messed up. I love seeing this footage, beautiful Melanie. x

One of my many favourites and so lovely to see it being recorded. Love you Melanie and I play all your songs to the Grandchildren xxx

That Smile and your voice are both beautiful. Very very talented thanks for the music. I was two in 69 but love the music of the time.

Descobri essa canção quando tinha 16 anos. Já se vão mais de 30 anos. Lembro que assisti no cinema o documentário sobre Woodstock. A apresentação de Melanie ficou na minha alma. Depois, economizei dinheiro durante muito tempo pra comprar os discos. E chorei muito ouvindo Beautiful People. Grato, Melanie. Grato, KZfaq

I just love this so much! Always a big fan of Melanie. She was like a precious jewel we got to experience and try on whenever we wished. What a tender beautiful unique gift. I feel so fortunate to have experienced her music in my time.. And always

Beautiful person and song. R.I.P.

Your songs always brought tears of joy back then as it does today ..... Haven't heard this in years 😌❤️

Just totally love this video. What a beautiful person she is all the way through. So much fun listening to her fantastic voice.

This song makes me cry ❤

An amazing beautiful voice. I remember these songs of the 60's and 70's as a teen. Now, my 18 year old daughter is listening to your music. I will hear her singing your songs while doing homework.

This is the best! Thank you for posting this vintage Melanie mini-doc.

Can still remember Melanie at the troubadour in Hollywood 1971

Rest in peace. Charming.

So much heart energy in both song and voice. Lovely

RIP Melanie.

I just subscribed to Melanie Safka ! Thank you so much for allowing me to do that. Really puts a smile on my face and in my heart. Dear Ms. Melanie Safka . . . Thank you so very. . . . P.S. I've been in love with you since about 1970. I'll try not to be annoying. Cheers!!:^D

I loved this it makes me want to be a better person,I have loved Melanie since before Woodstock we come from the same neighborhood,Astoria Queens N.Y!

I love the strings behind the vocals she is indeed a treasure in the times that were simple and love was less complicated.. Woodstock a chance a farmer gave for peace beautiful gift of land 4 a cause peace love ☮ and hope. ❤💙💜.

4 years old, couldn't hear it enough. The first Voice I heard as an instrument.

This may very well be her best song.

You will never die Melanie , you were destined to live forever in beautiful people ❤

Rip from radio Caroline xx

I am still listening, it’s been over 50 years since I found you. And I still you and your music. There still is nothing better.

GREAT song ...such a great AURA..pure LOVE is radiating! Thanks a lot!!!

So beautiful a voice, spirit and person. I absolutley love it she was right her voice didn’t need fiddling with the rawness is perfect

Beautiful Melanie, rest in peace

Love her voice and what a beautiful woman

So great - love this full voice in a happy mood.

Melanie... did she ever know how we love her and her songs? Her songs (and mostly her lovely voice) will last in my hears for ever...

Great Song

It was a fantastic time when this cat recorded this beautiful song.

I've just discovered Melanie's music last week. Love it! This video is great. Love to see the process of making the recording.

I love this beautiful soul! She is the " salt of the earth"...she never became egotistical or shameful. I bought he " 45" witch had the hit " Brand New Key"..It was around 1974 , I was 12.:) 🙂🙂🙂Have a Nice Day Melanie.

Please know that your voice rings true to the younger generations who discover the music of their parents. God bless you!

Melanie is awesome, so glad that I found her KZfaq channel. I've loved and followed her since the sixties! Have I given my age away? Keep up the great work Melanie

Peace Melanie, so long sweet soul & thanks for the beautiful music & those smiles

As natural .talented and beautiful as it could be thats Melanie Safka.1969.still have original 45 of this beauty

Melanie's songs make me smile out loud. I played through all her songbooks over and over as a kid, even got a perm when Ballroom Streets came out ... (Mine looked like crap). At 57, I still run through Candles in the Rain/Lay Down in the shower (turning off the water to not waste, of course :) Glad to hear and see the more recent videos, too. You're a fine wine, Melanie, a fine wine!

Pete Townsend wrote movingly about this phenomenon in his '67 song "Pictures of Lily", but I believe we luckily still have Melanie in the flesh, residing in TN. You go, girl!

Thanks! this video is gold! i wish you upload the live in woodstock version

I keep finding these songs that I forgot she had recorded. It's sort of like walking in a meadow after a summer rain rain when the sun comes out and starts warming up the world and drying out the grass and wildflowers.

Her voice was not over the track enough AND then, I heard the reverb. Can’t sing with reverb! She was right on both times. Love her contributions, what a boon to the ‘70s.