Re-posted by N.S.
She died a day ago, and her three kids announced it via social media today, though not the cause of death.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/singer-melanie-dead-woodstock-brand-new-key-1235806345/
“Lay Down” Melanie & the Edwin Hawkins Singers Live ‘70 (“Candles in the Rain”)
5,741,238 views Oct 28, 2015
“Special thanks to Harley White, Sr. who played an amazing bass, and to Edwin (piano) and the Singers. The single hit #1 on the Dutch charts soon after this. Willem Duys, the host, was the Ed Sullivan of the Netherlands.”
“Melanie Look What They’ve Done to My Song, Ma (‘71)”
“Melanie The Nickel Song ('71)”
“Brand New Key, Pair of Roller Skates” (Winter of 1971-72)
Alecwally23
8,922,270 views Jan 30, 2008
“A 8mm film done by my sister while in high school for a class project in the 70’s with music by Melanie that I transferred to tape. Location Wichita Kansas.”
That is too bad,About 4 years ago,I listened to a few clips of hers,the first time since the early 70s(I didn't like "Brand New Key" back then)and was wowed by her voice and talent.
ReplyDelete"Candles in the Rain" is an anthem.
--GRA