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"Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" is the second single from Melanie Safka's 1970 album Candles in the Rain. It was her breakthrough hit in the United States, climbing to number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the Cash Box Top 100. The record was ranked number 23 on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1970. It was released ...
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Sep 28, 2023 · When discussing the creation of “ (Lay Down) Candles in the Rain,” Melanie recalls how the song began forming in her mind even during the festival. The lyrics reflect the overwhelming sense of ...
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Lay Down (Candles in the Rain) by Melanie song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position
Candles in the Rain is singer Melanie's third album. Released in 1970, the album produced Melanie's first Top Ten single in North America, " Lay Down (Candles in the Rain) ", which was inspired by the crowd's reaction to her performance at Woodstock .
Lay Down (Candles in the Rain) Lyrics: Little sisters of the sun lit / Candles in the rain / Fed the world on oats and raisins / Candles in the rain / Lit the fire to the...
