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RIP Wayne Kramer, guitarist with the MC5 died age 75.. Kick out the Jams brother!

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Originally posted by Frets N Worries Frets N Worries wrote:

RIP Carl Weathers! A great actor, may thoughts and prayers be with his family

I kind of hate to admit this but I think this is one of those times where I already thought the person was dead. Anyway, RIP.
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RIP Carl Weathers! A great actor, may thoughts and prayers be with his family
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Damn...he is in the new Fan Duel Super Bowl commercials with Gronk that just started airing here in the states. 
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Shocking and sad. Loved him in Predator.




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Though the biography sites have not been updated, I have heard from several sources that the great prog folk guitarist Paul Brett has passed away.  His credits as session musician are many, and he had a lengthy solo career as well as time at the helm of Paul Brett Sage.   He was also known for his guitar collections and world renowned as an acoustic guitar master, though his electric was pretty good too.  He was quite active in the last decade.  I recommend the first s/t Paul Brett Sage album and his two solo albums "Interlife" and "Eclipse"

RIP Paul and thank you




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Originally posted by Floydoid Floydoid wrote:

Originally posted by rushfan4 rushfan4 wrote:

I've made a lot of mixed CDs of more commercial/classic rock songs for when I'm driving with my girlfriend in the car, which I've added to one playlist on my iPhone that I play on shuffle when we are in the car together.  Melanie's Brand New Key is on there and it has come up a few times in the past week.  I don't think that I was familiar with it prior to when I was researching top 10 lists from the 70's and 80's to get ideas for a mixed CD and downloaded this song to add to it.  Sort of an odd song, but kind of a fun listening experience.  I'll have to check out a couple of her other songs listed here.  I don't know that I have ever heard them. 


In my opinion, Melanie's finest albums are:

'Candles in the Rain' (1970) - in particular the title track, 'What Have They Done to My Song Ma?', and her stunning cover of The Stones' 'Ruby Tuesday'

'The Good Book' (1971) - standout tracks: 'Babe Rainbow' and 'The Nickel Song'

'Gather Me' (1971) - standout tracks: 'Brand New Key', and 'Someday I'll Be a Farmer'

I'd certainly recommend you start with those three albums before delving into the rest of her 60's/70's catalogue.

I agree with your assessment. 

'Candles in the Rain' is the best place to start with Melanie for certain. One of my favorite songs of hers is from this album:



Another of her songs that I rate highly is:



A later album that deserves a listen is 'Photograph'.

I can listen to just about anything by Melanie.

A beautiful lady and a beautiful soul.

RIP Melanie.
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This live rendition just came by on my preferred radio, because, sadly, Marlena Shaw passed away last week (on January 19). I don't know her music that well, but this quite blew me away... RIP Marlena

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Originally posted by rushfan4 rushfan4 wrote:

I've made a lot of mixed CDs of more commercial/classic rock songs for when I'm driving with my girlfriend in the car, which I've added to one playlist on my iPhone that I play on shuffle when we are in the car together.  Melanie's Brand New Key is on there and it has come up a few times in the past week.  I don't think that I was familiar with it prior to when I was researching top 10 lists from the 70's and 80's to get ideas for a mixed CD and downloaded this song to add to it.  Sort of an odd song, but kind of a fun listening experience.  I'll have to check out a couple of her other songs listed here.  I don't know that I have ever heard them. 


In my opinion, Melanie's finest albums are:

'Candles in the Rain' (1970) - in particular the title track, 'What Have They Done to My Song Ma?', and her stunning cover of The Stones' 'Ruby Tuesday'

'The Good Book' (1971) - standout tracks: 'Babe Rainbow' and 'The Nickel Song'

'Gather Me' (1971) - standout tracks: 'Brand New Key', and 'Someday I'll Be a Farmer'

I'd certainly recommend you start with those three albums before delving into the rest of her 60's/70's catalogue.

Edited by Floydoid - January 26 2024 at 07:12
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I've made a lot of mixed CDs of more commercial/classic rock songs for when I'm driving with my girlfriend in the car, which I've added to one playlist on my iPhone that I play on shuffle when we are in the car together.  Melanie's Brand New Key is on there and it has come up a few times in the past week.  I don't think that I was familiar with it prior to when I was researching top 10 lists from the 70's and 80's to get ideas for a mixed CD and downloaded this song to add to it.  Sort of an odd song, but kind of a fun listening experience.  I'll have to check out a couple of her other songs listed here.  I don't know that I have ever heard them. 

Edited by rushfan4 - January 26 2024 at 06:56
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So sad hearing about Melanie - she has always been a favourite singer-songwriter of mine since my teenage years. R.I.P beautiful lady.

https://variety.com/2024/music/obituaries-people-news/melanie-dead-brand-new-key-singer-woodstock-1235886892/

Edited by Floydoid - January 26 2024 at 01:06
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Au revoir, Melanie. Loved her as a kid. "Brand New Key", "Look What They've Done to My Song, Ma" and "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" all a part of my childhood soundtrack.
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R.I.P. Melanie.Cry
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Originally posted by AFlowerKingCrimson AFlowerKingCrimson wrote:

RIP Melanie Safka (aka Melanie).  She was 76. "Lay Down (Candles in the rain)" was a very powerful song and one about her experience at Woodstock. RIP Melanie.

Very sad news. Cry Great singer, great vocals. 
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She was a lovely lady with a lovely voiceCry RIP Melanie

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RIP
Brand New Key was ubiquitous  when I was growing up.
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^ Very sad news. RIP Melanie.
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RIP Melanie Safka (aka Melanie).  She was 76. "Lay Down (Candles in the rain)" was a very powerful song and one about her experience at Woodstock. RIP Melanie.







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RIP Mary Weiss, member of the legendary 1960's girl band The Shangri-Las, aged 75.

https://themessenger.com/entertainment/lead-singer-of-1960s-girl-group-the-shangri-las-dies-at-75

Edited by Floydoid - January 24 2024 at 12:51
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