Melanie Born To Be/ Affectionately/ Candles In The Wind
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CD Beat Goes On Records Release date: 26/Apr/2024
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Sales Rank:
#15712 in Other Pop #19169 in Pop
Style:
Other Pop
Product No.:
2100486606
Details / Tracklist:
Disc 01
01. "In the hour"
02. "I'm back in town"
03. "Bobo's party"
04. "Mr. Tambourine man"
05. "Momma momma"
06. "I really loved Harold"
07. "Animal Crackers"
08. "Christopher Robin (is saying his prayers)"
09. "Close to it all"
10. "Merry Christmas"
11. "I'm back in town"
12. "Tuning My Guitar"
13. "Soul sister Annie"
14. "Any guy"
15. "Uptown Down"
16. "Again"
17. "Beautiful People"
18. "Johnny boy"
19. "Baby guitar"
20. "Deep Down Low"
21. "For my father"
22. "Take me home"
23. "Candles in the rain"
24. "Lay Down (Candles In The Rain)"
25. "Carolina in my mind"
26. "Citiest people"
Disc 02
01. "Look what they've done to my song, Ma"
02. "Alexander Beetle"
03. "Good guys"
04. "Lovin' baby girl"
05. "Ruby Tuesday"
06. "Leftover wine"
07. "Lay Down (Candles In The Rain)"
08. "Close to it all"
09. "Up town and down"
10. "Momma momma"
11. "The saddest thing"
12. "Beautiful People"
13. "Animal Crackers"
14. "I Don't Eat Animals"
15. "Happy birthday"
16. "Tuning My Guitar"
17. "Psychotherapy"
18. "Leftover wine"
19. "Peace Will Come (According To Plan)"
Description:
This CD edition unites three early albums by singer-songwriter Melanie - "Born To Be", "Affectionately", and "Candles In The Wind" - in one carefully curated release. The collection captures Melanie's intimate vocal style, poetic lyrics and acoustic, folk-inspired arrangements that made her a distinctive voice of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Across these albums you hear her characteristic blend of vulnerability and strength, from tender ballads to more socially conscious songs, all carried by her warm, slightly raspy voice and direct, emotional delivery. The remastered sound (where provided by the label) emphasizes the organic character of the original recordings and allows new listeners and long-time fans alike to (re)discover this formative creative period in Melanie's career.
Melanie is an American singer-songwriter who first came to prominence in the late 1960s as part of the folk and pop scene. Internationally, she is best known for songs such as "Brand New Key" and "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)", which brought her significant chart success and made her a recognizable name far beyond the folk community. Her performance at the Woodstock Festival further cemented her status as a countercultural icon with a highly personal, introspective songwriting style. Over the decades, Melanie has built a loyal fan base with her combination of melodic songwriting, lyrical depth and a voice that is instantly recognizable.
Beat Goes On Records (often abbreviated as BGO Records) is a British reissue label specializing in high-quality re-releases of classic albums, frequently presenting two or more original records on a single CD. The label is known for its careful catalog work, detailed documentation and a strong focus on preserving important recordings from the worlds of rock, folk, country and related genres. With this release, Beat Goes On Records continues its mission to keep key works of popular music history accessible, offering collectors and new listeners a well-produced and thoughtfully compiled edition of Melanie's early albums.