MELANIE Look What They've Done To My Song, Ma ('71)

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Melanie - Official Page of Melanie Safka

8 жыл бұрын

And 44 years later, with Miley Cyrus: • MELANIE & MILEY CYRUS ...
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@TonyGPizza 4 ай бұрын

Some people say you did all right for a girl. Farewell, Melanie.

@maureenmcdermott7293 4 ай бұрын

Jesus..this is so poignant and beautiful.

@reuireuiop0 4 ай бұрын

Just got here after watching the Happy Hippie backyard duet with Miley Cyrus _watch before saying yikes!_ Proves it all.

@Mysteri759 4 ай бұрын

She'll be missed by all those who loved her music and those who are new to the sounds of folk. :( RIP Melanie Safka

@PhilFeedback 4 ай бұрын

I Just got word that she has passed away. Rest In Peace Melanie, you were one of a kind 😢

@cynthianaylor9514 4 ай бұрын

We of our generation have lost so many singers/songwriters it's scary.

@valeriehartman3705 4 ай бұрын

So sad... My husband went to high school with Melanie. She gave a concert and would always walk with a guitar on her back. As for me, being French born and now living on Melanie's territory in New Jersey, this is with this song we remember Melanie, for the French line "ils ont changé ma chanson." RIP and thank you.

@williamschlenger1518 4 ай бұрын

Long Branch H.S. so long ago .

@MrStlbill 4 ай бұрын

Saddened by this loss. The world lost an amazing talent and icon of an era.

@theshermer 4 ай бұрын

😢 Rest in peace Melanie

@marcdevibray8242 4 ай бұрын

Elle est super craquante quand elle prononce ces quelques mots en français avec son accent américain. C'était une grande artiste. Nul doute qu'elle charme dès à présent les anges avec sa voix et sa guitare.

@reincemuhammats6463 4 ай бұрын

RIP, dear lady. May our loving God have mercy on your soul.

@Triggerzombie677 4 ай бұрын

Just now found out Melanie has passed away at 76. Gonna miss you. Sing with the angels now.

@burkhardraum1956 4 ай бұрын

Yes, rip Melanie. One of the best songs now with other angels 😇😢🇩🇪🎉

@tripjet999 Ай бұрын

The California Angels?

@SuperKevin57 Жыл бұрын

One person,one guitar, one microphone.Raw talent. Beautiful voice.Beautiful person

@walendxweg 6 ай бұрын

Quelle histoire 🧩👍♦️🖐️

@christophermarek8459 4 ай бұрын

Yeah, no drummer, no bassist, just her and her guitar. I think this song begs for a harmonica part. But this version is perfect.

@jasmineb7106 3 ай бұрын

And no auto tune 😢😢😢

@johnkozy2436 3 ай бұрын

Exactly

@johnkozy2436 3 ай бұрын

Wish I was french

@joecollie4314 9 ай бұрын

I believe she was one of the most underrated performers of her time. I always loved her voice.

@sjefhendrickx2257 17 сағат бұрын

Come on with that underrated! You do not hav a clue

@gregsmith5744 4 ай бұрын

Sad. This woman was so talented and I've read she had a heart as big as could be. The music world lost a big name today. RIP MELANIE

@mera3006 4 ай бұрын

The Founding Mother of the Woodstock Generation. Thank you for your music. Thank you for the memories. R.I.P beautiful Lady!

@snickers525 4 ай бұрын

Another piece of the 60's/early 70's gone. RIP 1/23/2024

@daveshep 4 ай бұрын

RIP Melanie, the sweetest voice of the early 70s.

@SimonTimoney-74 4 ай бұрын

No..definitely not..Jaquie MCshee of Pentangle had the purest female voice ever.

@outdoormaniac9951 4 ай бұрын

Loved her and her voice since 1969. God, where did the years go? RIP beautiful woman. May we all see you again one day.

@PattyHiggins-rn6nu 4 ай бұрын

RIP BEAUTIFUL LADY, ❤️ PATTY!

@soxfan801 4 ай бұрын

Farewell Melanie, thank you for the music.

@philhall5268 4 ай бұрын

Rest in peace, you beautiful woman.

@jarlathmurphy5419 3 жыл бұрын

She doesn't get the praise that she deserves.

@wolfgangproductions7402 3 жыл бұрын

I agree I have been playing this song since my Pomeranian Wolfgang died …….

@91Kingscrib84 4 ай бұрын

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. ♡

@genericman6648 4 ай бұрын

Dismissed and stigmatized like white straight males are today? And don't play stupid.

@KittyGrizGriz 4 ай бұрын

@@genericman6648What a dimwit, response. Zip. IT!

@KittyGrizGriz 4 ай бұрын

Well said! Thank you! Love Melanie’s music-voice-interpretation, she’ll be missed… 🕊️🕯️🕊️🕯️❤

@EdMorrissey 4 ай бұрын

RIP, and thank you for all the joy.

@royx6762 Жыл бұрын

Loved her music when it was new. Fifty years later I still do.

@markrichards6863 Жыл бұрын

She's one of a kind.

@akasaT0dd Жыл бұрын

There’s something about music from this era, it just holds it own no matter what. People won’t talk about 99% of todays music in 50 years time as it’s all repetitive and over produced and ultimately disposable.

@bavros1998 Жыл бұрын

Same with me. Love from Europe.

@johnsterling6919 10 ай бұрын

Same here.

@melushqa 2 жыл бұрын

I am a 22 years old girl from Turkey / İstanbul. I found an old record of her , named '' The Very Best of Melanie '' , in an old second-hand book store. I was interested because the girl on the cover ( Melanie Safka) was very beautiful and we have the same NAME ! :) I brought it to home and played it right away. This is just pure talent and the voice of an angel...You are a perfect artist Melanie Safka. Thank you for joining my life 💕💕💕

@bryanhurst3391 2 жыл бұрын

Keep that record sweetheart! USA loves you!!!

@tomsullivan1189 2 жыл бұрын

She was great...still is...your lucky to have that book...ask her to sign it...

@john-iy3tr 2 жыл бұрын

Good for you happy days I found her because they play her on adds on TV in England

@ulrichwill496 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Switzerland. ❤️🇨🇭

@lylediehl7623 2 жыл бұрын

You were blessed to have found her album, as she had the voice of an angel!

@TheMultialdo2009 4 ай бұрын

One of the most underrated musicians of the rock era...a lovely lady with a distinct voice...a lovely wife and mother...so many songs...rest in peace Melanie!!!

@ulrichwill496 3 ай бұрын

Yesss!!❤❤❤❤🇨🇭

@tonycostanzo4276 Ай бұрын

underrated are you kidding

@derekbeauchamp2409 4 ай бұрын

Just found out that Melanie has died, something made me to go and play her songs, then I saw R.I.P. OMG, I can’t believe she’s died. Loved her since the early 70s. You were one off the best. R.I.P. beautiful Lady. ❤️

@ulrichwill496 3 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤🇨🇭

@yvonnehemlick9504 4 ай бұрын

Ms Melanie has passed away. Condolences to her family. A great talent.

@gunvaldmkilli9131 4 ай бұрын

I`ve been loving her music for more than 50 years..This is sad news!she sang about beautiful people and she sure was one of them!Goodbay...Love from Norway.

@romaadco 4 ай бұрын

Same. So very sad!

@johnyeates2156 4 ай бұрын

I'm age 76 same as Melanie . She never "sold out", neither have I. I feel privileged to have loved her music and her way of living. For my part, once a hippy always a hippy ❤

@rooky55 4 ай бұрын

Me too. We will die but the music will live on.

@marypiver4040 11 күн бұрын

Love to hear Melanie and Stevie Nicks 2gether!!!😊😊😊

@mickyboyakari1502 4 ай бұрын

May she rest in peace. She was a talented artist.

@smilanesi98 8 ай бұрын

Melanie never had the big ego that some new entertainers had back then. Never drew attention to herself. She just went out and played.

@flowergirl7498 4 ай бұрын

Loved this song as a kid and haven't heard it in a while. Brings me back. Rest in paradise, dance and sing with the stars. ❤

@danieloconnell9475 4 жыл бұрын

She had that earthy voice and also a real aura of presence. Also, she was gorgeous.

@williamroberts1693 3 жыл бұрын

@Levi Langershank THUMBS DOWN.

@petertaylor3600 3 жыл бұрын

Everybody is/was when they're that age. If she's still alive, she'll be a granny with all that entails. Life is so unfair!

@robertcameron5200 3 жыл бұрын

yes janis joplin, had a raspy voice, am 70 and love this song,

@GarthGoldberg 3 жыл бұрын

She had two really memorable songs and performances. That's more than most people ever accomplish.

@waiata216 2 жыл бұрын

your sister is gorgeous she likes me

@PlanetAriom 4 ай бұрын

One of my favourite vocalists ever. Bless her. May she rest in Peace & condolences to her loved ones. ❤

@artmakesascene 4 ай бұрын

Rest in Peace, Melanie Safka - always a class act~

@lindadunlop2049 4 ай бұрын

Melanie sang songs that I grew up listening to and enjoyed immensely. RIP Melanie.

@chuckandjenbridges721 3 жыл бұрын

real talent, no overdubs, autotune, anything but Melanie singing beautifully with her guitar!

@travis8665 2 жыл бұрын

Why do people say no autotune? How would you know? All voices need pitch correction. Her last few notes were a little off but she is pretty. Gorgeous. I dint care about her singing. Im happy to just look at her.

@stanby2712 2 жыл бұрын

There was no auto tune in 1971; the digital technology didn’t exist. The sound came from the set up ( the ubiquitous “ sound check”). How do I know? Because I was just out of a technical apprenticeship with Marconi in Chelmsford and working as a sound technician for the BBC; my first job.

@jamesslick4790 Жыл бұрын

@@travis8665 They say "no autotune" because "Autotune" was introduced in 1996. The keen observer will note that 1971 was a few years BEFORE 1996. 🤦‍♂️P.S. As YOU said: "Her last few notes were a little off..." THAT is THE POINT, it's a natural, non "processed" recording. PS: Fun Fact; She looks just like my mother. Although my mother would be 10 years older. (1937 vs 1947). So I'm actually here for the music, LOL.

@jamesslick4790 Жыл бұрын

@@stanby2712 Correct! This was filmed a QUARTER of a CENTURY before "Autotune" was released. LOL.

@jofus3604 Жыл бұрын

@@travis8665 Real people, real music...... No artificial ignorance....

@kenneth1726 4 ай бұрын

If u can keep from crying, u r made of stone. Melanie, sweet princess, rip 1/24/24

@PhilFeedback 4 ай бұрын

I Just got word that she has passed away. Rest In Peace Melanie, you were one of a kind 😢

@meya3226 4 ай бұрын

RIP Dear Melanie ♥

@Maafff10 4 ай бұрын

Auf Wiedersehen Ruby Tuesday 🕯 Ich werde dich immer noch vermissen 😢

@billyoung8118 7 ай бұрын

I work at a large Commercial Insurance Agency. Last year there was a contest and whoever won got to choose the music that played over the PA system. Basically they got to pick which station. Our C.O.O. won and he picked a really esoteric station that plays a lot of unusual stuff. This song played today and brought back all kinds of memories from my childhood.

@tomcornett 4 ай бұрын

Rest in peace sweet soul. You gave us smiles and tears as we sang your songs with you.❤🙏🎶

@MichaelFinBarrMurphy 4 ай бұрын

R.I.P. Melanie You WILL Always Be Remembered.

@TonyWeaving 4 ай бұрын

I was born on March 23rd 1963 so I am now 60 years old I remember listening to Melanie on the radio when I was a little boy. I loved her songs. I had no idea that Melanie had left us. I only heard it through Johnny Walkers sounds of the Seventies programme yesterday afternoon 4th February. I was gutted and admit I had a tear in my eye. Go Bless You Melanie and may you rest in Eternal Peace.xxxx

@miked7304 4 ай бұрын

It's not a good idea to disclose your birth date on social media.

@yurilytviak9066 2 ай бұрын

Happy 61st b day….

@lesabooth5243 2 ай бұрын

Me too . Boy does this song bring me back in time.

@kevind4850 4 ай бұрын

Be a candle and shine bright for others. Thank you for the memories.

@tjdime 4 ай бұрын

Was half crazy till Melanie let me know it wasn't me or her, it was those in power... ...miss those days, now, miss you too Melanie...guess I'll hear you singing in the wind blowing in the trees...

@mustangsally5144 Жыл бұрын

This goes out to my precious Mom who passed away the other day. She always held me up and backed me. She loved all four of her kids so much and would have done anything for us. I couldn't have found a better mom if I tried. I already miss you so much. So sorry you couldn't be here today. I know St Patricks always been your favorite day of the year. You were never a beer drinking so guess I'm gonna have to find me some Irish Whiskey and will take a shot for both of us to celebrate life and our family heritage. All of my love to you. Please always stay close to me, I still need you in my life so much. Both my Mom and my best friend always. We taught each other so much but you taught me so much more than anyone else. Thank you for introducing me to the best of music. It's helped carry me through life and hopefully it will help carry me through these last remaining years of my life. It's going to be so hard without you here with me but I'll try. I love you so much Mommy. This song has always made me think of you so from me to you, hope you are still listening. ❤❤❤

@wildbill5670 2 жыл бұрын

I was 19 when this song came out. She was such a child of the earth. You couldn't help but love her. God bless all that were there then and are listening now.

@ethanhunt7979 2 жыл бұрын

I'm almost 19 in June. And I wish I could've seen her then. I wish I could've seen those days. I'm not the kid to say I was born in the wrong time because of the hate that saying gets. But then elder people say it's sad my generation will never see or feel what life really was like. How it was to live. Be young wild and free. But I really wish I could've felt the way life was. Living more free. No phones. No computers. School wasn't online. The government was more for the people by the people. And not for the government by the government like today. 40-60 cents for a gallon of gas. Seems pretty good to me. People saw you as your appearance. Not some online status that you're know as by people you don't even know. Being able to walk around and not care what people see you as. Because everyone was different. And themselves. Not trying to be someone else.

@walterenslin9807 2 жыл бұрын

I WAS ALSO 19 CRAZY WE WERE LISTENING TO THE SAME MUSIC, I WAS FIGHTING A WAR AT THAT AGE I'M SURE YOU WERE TOO HOWEVER MANY YEARS HAVE PASSED I'M MUCH WISER NOW BUT THE SONG IS STIL THE SAME - GREAT

@davidp3196 2 жыл бұрын

I was only six years old when the song came out. But my sisters were teenagers! So my childhood was a flower childhood

@wirefreez Жыл бұрын

Also 19 in 1971 - and listening to Melanie again brings back all the wonderful times of that era.

@mikivanduyn9630 Жыл бұрын

saw her last night in Hengelo the netherlands... even talked to her...

@chrisi2166 4 ай бұрын

Rest in peace sweetheart. God bless you. Thank you for the music.

@laurieconlon2132 4 ай бұрын

Loved Melanie since I was in h.s...I saw her at the bottom line in NYC and just knew that if I had a baby girl, her name would be Melanie💜💜💜my beautiful Melanie is now 31 and I have been so blessed!🩷🩷🩷

@user-ep9nf8rd1l 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful story! Thanks so much for sharing this!

@jeanshanahan6111 4 ай бұрын

Rest in Peace beautiful woman with the big big heart!!! Best voice!!! This is my most favorite of all your songs for the very words It was the only thing I could do half right and it turned out all wrong Ma. I thank you!! I sure cried when I read the news. Your memory will indeed be a blessing!!

@gregturner_awod 2 жыл бұрын

This was my favourite song in 1970/71. I’d spent years of being sexually abused by Catholic Brothers and a Priest at a NSW Australian boarding school and under the dreadful pressure of a Mum who had Narcissistic Personality Disorder. I made the decision to leave Australia for a Government job in Australian administered Papua New Guinea. Melanie’s song voiced words that spoke to how my life (not song) had been wrecked and gave me inspiration that I could make “everything alright”. I did. It took many years, study and professionally qualified, before I reached happiness., Lived around the World but happily back in Australia now. In my 70’s now and still listening still listening to and loving Melonie’s songs! Thanks Melonie!

@markwilliamwestonwilson1503 2 жыл бұрын

Alll I can say is you beat the bastards you are a hero , others gave in and did not survive I really mean all the best to you xxxx

@jiveturkey9993 2 жыл бұрын

Those were not Catholics. That was a Viper's den of Satan worshipers. Satan worshippers love inhabiting righteous places and doing their evil bidding.

@gregturner_awod 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. They’re all dead now but I’m not and yes, I beat the trauma they inflicted on me, am happy, but not a hero, just a lucky survivor.

@jiveturkey9993 2 жыл бұрын

@@gregturner_awod glad those evil demons are dead. Glad you survived and made a good life for yourself.

@quilview 2 жыл бұрын

The best revenge is living well ~

@KittyGrizGriz 4 ай бұрын

R.I.P. Melanie, sweet-beautiful songbird, thanks for the music 🥀🕊️🎶

@Leefstrong 4 ай бұрын

May she rest in peace.

@barbaracarpenter9870 4 ай бұрын

Thank God we have clips like this! I'm sure that she's singing loud and proud in the heavenly choir😇

@mosquito7459 4 ай бұрын

Elle est décédée le 23 Janvier à l'âge de 76 ans cette année, RIP Mélanie 😔

@marieintranuovo3808 4 ай бұрын

My favorite of her songs❤❤❤❤

@klang1966 4 ай бұрын

R.I.P. Melanie, from woodstock to heaven!

@Lolabelle59 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Melanie. Rest and sing in peace. 😇

@QuantumMechanic_88 4 ай бұрын

Bye bye sweetie . You are sorely missed . Lefty in New Mexico.

@wallergrosu7298 4 ай бұрын

Rest In Peace, Melanie and thank you.

@patrickhogan7367 Жыл бұрын

Had almost forgotten she was one of my favorites.

@Mike-yg8ig 3 жыл бұрын

God she was great. Her vibrato is insane.

@LillyBunnyBoo Жыл бұрын

I love her and her voice - so gorgeous, lush, and strong - but that vibrato isn’t my jam. I know some folks just have the rapid-fire kind…but my ear doesn’t care for it. Also don’t like super-slow vibrato ala Callas. LOL sorry…it’s literally just personal taste. 😁

@Magnetron33 4 ай бұрын

The cutest singer ever How could anybody not love her?

@kevinwalsh4652 4 ай бұрын

Find a French pop singer, Alizee in her prime, the song is Jen Ai Marre, she's dancing while singing in all black with two guitar players, quite possibly the prettiest woman I ever saw.

@Magnetron33 4 ай бұрын

@@kevinwalsh4652 I will try to find it. Thank you

@rhbcpa007 Жыл бұрын

I was in NY in 2002 chaperoning my sons choir and saw that she was performing at a quaint distant club called The Turning Point. I had the other chaps cover for me and paid a cabby over $100 to drive through NY, then Jersey through the woods until we arrived to find out a bus took the same route for $4. I met Melanie and enjoyed her fantastic performance. What a voice!

@colleenposadas8415 10 ай бұрын

cool story. Well worth the 100$

@MMNYCCPA 2 ай бұрын

you were in Piermont, NY. you got off of the Tapanzee, turned left on the main road, then made another left down a hill on some small road that faced the Hudson River. I saw Melanie perform at the Turning Point many times. She was always with her husband Peter and son Beau. She didn't seek fame or fortune, but she left at her mark with everyone she met. I remember one night a fan yelled out to sing "Angel of the Morning" and she said that it was Juice Newton's song. not hers and she sang it anyway. How many shows have you attended where you could talk to the talent and they respond back to you with kindness??

@deancaron988 4 ай бұрын

One beautiful voice of Woodstock.

@Jaquableu 2 жыл бұрын

I love the warble in her voice. Always did. I was 11 in 71'

@thomasthom6583 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Julia

@gerrynicol3951 Жыл бұрын

You must be the same age as myself..

@cathyortiz1280 Жыл бұрын

Yes, great vibrato! We're the same age.

@didzee002 Жыл бұрын

Same Same

@colleenposadas8415 10 ай бұрын

me too. born in 60

@salspataro9389 4 жыл бұрын

A breath of fresh air on a Rainy Sunday in the Days of the Coronavirus...

@tufur08 4 жыл бұрын

she sang this to protest the media men at the time. Today AOC would have carried it off in a green mold tinged bag.

@jamesdolan4042 4 жыл бұрын

Good for you Sai, she sings beautifully with that husky voice. On the other hand, ithe song saddens me as I am reminded of the passing of time.

@morphorhetenor1390 4 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@philippemetois6491 4 жыл бұрын

god bless this fucking world

@mcarp555 3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesdolan4042 It makes me cry every time for just those reasons.

@ScottDaddyMac 4 ай бұрын

RIP, dear lady. I loved your music.

@chrisbradley1192 4 жыл бұрын

Look what they've done to The World, Ma.

@mikewhite9818 4 жыл бұрын

Chris Bradley Democrats are really destructive.

@chrisbradley1192 4 жыл бұрын

@@mikewhite9818 Hmmm.... let me ponder that one for a moment Mike. Yep, that meets all the criteria of a fatuous comment.

@mikewhite9818 4 жыл бұрын

Chris Bradley It is not silly it is truth. Democrats are very destructive. Just look at how much better we are today under Trump in spite of all the lies from Democrats. They have become bat shit crazy.

@dianneys4887 4 жыл бұрын

@@mikewhite9818 Sure... Blame the Democrats. 🤯🤣😂🤣

@sbearly 4 жыл бұрын

@Mrs T Right. That's the problem - plastic bags. If we could just make them go away. Why I think Republicans and Democrats would love each other again. Muslims and Christians - they'd be dancing partners. Rich and poor people would share the same neighborhoods. Men and women would see eye to eye on every issue.

@sw9618 4 ай бұрын

RIP Melanie, thank you for the music

@leesacartwright3155 4 ай бұрын

RIP Melanie thankyou for your wonderful music 🎵

@BG4NYC608 4 ай бұрын

RIP Melanie. Always loved your voice

@rosemaryconnell9159 8 жыл бұрын

Timeless and beautiful. 'If the people are buying tears, then I'll be rich someday'. Thanks Melanie x

@brandonsaloy5635 4 жыл бұрын

Devastating.

@mikeymc3094 4 жыл бұрын

Rosemary Connell It doesn’t matter what mood u mite be in whenever u hear this u just start singin along dont ya.? I can’t speak a word of french but my tune sounds right so that’ll do

@petermclaughlin8533 4 жыл бұрын

@MrLeiduowen 4 жыл бұрын

@@mikeymc3094 French? Easy-peasy! Ils = They, ont = have, changé = changed, ma = my, chanson = song :)

@mikeymc3094 4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Leiduowen Brilliant thank u. Stay home stay safe brother

@vaughndues7253 4 ай бұрын

I just read the news, and I am sitting here crying listening to Melanie as if I might lose her if I don't. I know, though, that she will never be forgotten, and I say farewell but not goodbye. RIP dear lady.

@scottmarsh7954 9 ай бұрын

my brothers favourite song RIP Brian

@paulmichaelrichardson6582 Жыл бұрын

What a voice

@j.taylor2964 4 ай бұрын

RIP Melanie, what a great performer.

@amywill9185 Жыл бұрын

I just love her❤❤

@keithdickens1395 4 ай бұрын

R.I.P Melanie,such a beautiful voice

@user-uh4rb7gg6r 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Melanie you had a beautiful soul.

@cmbojim 4 ай бұрын

Rest in Peace. Thanks for the music.

@ageingviking5587 4 ай бұрын

RIP MELANIE 😞

@pawthecowboycorgi 4 ай бұрын

My master was a huge fan. She was connected with so many other bands in the late 60s and early 70s. She will be missed.

@mjsbitsandpieces2689 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthdat Melanie....75 years old today February 21, 2022

@corvairkid63 4 ай бұрын

We now have tears for Melanie. May she rest in peace and the perpetual light shine upon her.

@peteiswriteingnow 4 ай бұрын

One of my favorite female singers of the 70s great singer song writer, and beautiful with it, such a sad loss when i heard the sad news.

@courtneyd.3359 Жыл бұрын

This is the first I've heard this song. My boyfriend recently passed and I've been cleaning out his things. In the closet was a box of letters from his first real girlfriend in 1970, and a few written by him that were never sent - of the break up/ it won't work variety. One contained the line "Look what you've done to my song!" (Yes, I read some of the letters). That one line summed up pages of love and grief. Glad to have found it on KZfaq.

@rva 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@Divocwax Жыл бұрын

For me, a teen in the era of this song, it still is about that era. There was no dominant style. We had folk, we had rocknroll, we had jazz, and so on. No one knew where it would go. That was a special time.

@stephenriggins4946 4 ай бұрын

A beautiful girl and voice! R.I.P. baby

@edwardmartinfalcon518 4 ай бұрын

A very original, almost naive & childish voice but it fit the songs perfectly. No airs and graces or posing. Melanie was the real deal. RIP sweet lady.

@MsPokeyman 4 ай бұрын

Loved this song...RIP Melanie you will be missed.

@timsretirementjourney8323 4 жыл бұрын

I'm 68 years old and Melanie has always been one of my favorites. Beautiful lady, and beautiful voice too.

@stevious7278 3 жыл бұрын

And beautiful soul; an all round gorgeous human

@HAL-9000. 3 жыл бұрын

So true Tim

@sigridlappe1448 2 жыл бұрын

@@HAL-9000. Ich antworte in deutsch: Melanie kam in mein Leben und Herz ❤ in einer aufregenden Zeit, da war ihr Song und ihre Performance das was ich brauchte. Die Sängerin ist so authentisch.

@petercotterill5105 2 жыл бұрын

ditto - I was lucky to see her at the Royal Albert Hall in the 70s

@margaretbrintoncollinson7812 2 ай бұрын

Ditto to all this love of her music. Seeing her play at Woodstock was so special for me. Love her so much through all her years. RIP lovely lady.

@JamesNewsomeCaiLeighAnna 4 ай бұрын

One of my favorites! Sorry to hear about her passing. She left us too early.

@richdorak1547 11 ай бұрын

One of the best voices of the 70s ! That woman can sing !!!!

@garymazzeo3490 11 ай бұрын

OMG Something the Charles Manson clan would praise! She had to be on LSD with a sore throat also.This is pretty bad.

@lovewavesdriftingforever 6 ай бұрын

@@garymazzeo3490 What a miserly comment .. about a generous musical talent ?

@garymazzeo3490 6 ай бұрын

@@lovewavesdriftingforever It's the truth ,and you have no idea what is talent!

@garygoodrich7495 4 ай бұрын

I am so heartbroken to have just heard of Melanie's passing. A brilliant songwriter and singer. Your music was part of my childhood, Melanie....such great memories...rest in peace sweet angel.

@user-ep9nf8rd1l 4 ай бұрын

One of the brightest lights shining in a pretty dark and disturbing world! Rest in peace, beautiful soul and spirit! You are now back with the love of your Life and hubby Peter! Peace, dearest Melanie! You were and are the bestest of the best!😢🙏🕊️🥀✌️

@taoleping 4 ай бұрын

Saw in a Club Youngstown Ohio It's one of the best concerts I've been to back in the '80s

@debbiemeldrum8350 3 жыл бұрын

God do I miss this this kind of music. Thank you for the memory

@Pureheart_gentlesoul 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Debbie..

@philippelepeltier729 2 жыл бұрын

So do I ...

@briancorriveau5134 Жыл бұрын

Talented and beautiful.

@user-sd4yd4mt4i 4 ай бұрын

She was a candle in the wind. She'll sing with the Angels in Heaven from now on! Til we meet again. Good bye.

@drytoast1 Жыл бұрын

i first heard this song in the early 90s. i bought a cheap cd of mixed 60s 70s music from a garage i lost the cd in a move. i didn't know the artist or the song name, after countless attempts to find the song and goolge searches over 20 years I thought this would be just a vague memory. And today it pops up randomly on you tube along with her rendition of ruby Tuesday. long live the algorithm.

@davidjohnson1654 Жыл бұрын

Wow, she's so naturally beautiful! And I love her voice!!

@user-gl9jd3ih8h 4 ай бұрын

Hi Melanie. Warm greetings from Australia 🦘 Thank you for the memories. Lay Down was also a classic. You are and always will be a STAR. I hope you're well. God bless you Melanie.

@jon2849 4 ай бұрын

RIP at 76

@user-gl9jd3ih8h 4 ай бұрын

@@jon2849 thank you Jon. She died too young. How uncanny. I only just plugged into Melanie Safka last night via KZfaq. She died 24 January at 10pm. It is 25 Jan today as I write this. In any case, she was beautiful. If only we could all have that spirit. Take care and good luck. Big year for US elections in 2024. She won't miss that!

@jon2849 4 ай бұрын

@@user-gl9jd3ih8h 76 is not young. My Mom just passed away on November 8th she was 82. I'll be 58 in 4 days 1-28 I'm in WA USA