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Melanie is widely known for the 1971–72 global hit "Brand New Key"; her 1970 version of the Rolling Stones' "Ruby Tuesday"; her composition "What Have They Done to My Song Ma"; and her 1970 international breakthrough hit "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)", which was inspired by her experience of performing at the 1969 Woodstock music festival.
- Brian Kachejian
- Brand New Key. Well, there was no way we could have had any other song at number one on our Top 10 Melanie Songs list. This was easily the most successful song of Melanie’s career.
- Lay Down (Candles in the Rain) As we close in on the number one spot on our top 10 Melanie songs list we turn to one of the biggest hits of her career.
- Look What They’ve Done To My Song, Ma. This is just one of those songs you can’t stop singing once you hear it. The song has a certain cabaret feel to it that just gets in your blood.
- Ruby Tuesday. Melanie made this great Rolling Stones song her own with her passionate cover of the Mick Jagger/ Keith Richards penned song. It’s not easy to take a classic song from a legendary band and apply your own twist on it that rock fans will accept.
Throughout her career, Melanie released a total of twenty-eight studio albums and fifty-nine singles. Melanie Anne Safka-Schekeryk (February 3, 1947 – January 23, 2024), known by her stage...
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- Brand New Key. The crowning jewel of Melanie’s career, “Brand New Key” claimed the number-one spot on global charts in 1971. This chart-topping success solidified Melanie’s status as a musical force, and beyond its commercial triumph, the song remains an enduring symbol of Melanie’s impact on the music industry.
- Lay Down (Candles in the Rain) A monumental hit stemming from her Woodstock experience, “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)” (1970) reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100.
- Look What They’ve Done To My Song, Ma. From the 1970 album “Candles in the Rain,” “Look What They’ve Done To My Song, Ma” resonates with its catchy cabaret feel.
- Ruby Tuesday. In a captivating rendition, Melanie made the Rolling Stones’ classic “Ruby Tuesday” her own. Released in 1970, her emotionally charged cover proves her prowess in reinterpretation, successfully infusing the iconic song with her unique style while maintaining its timeless appeal.
Apr 19, 2024 · So, I decided to take a look at the Top 10 Melanie songs from her catalog, which effectively lasted, from a commercial point of view, from 1970 to 1974. She was still recording and releasing songs in Europe well into the 2000s. But it was the early 70s when she was at her best in most people’s eyes.
