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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.
- "Candles in the Rain" (spoken word)
- March 7, 1970
- 3:49 (single), 7:39 (full)
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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
Melanie. Track 2 on Candles in the Rain. Featuring. The Edwin Hawkins Singers. Producer. Peter Schekeryk. Melanie’s iconic 1970 tribute to her experience performing in the previous year’s...
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No credit card needed. Listen to Lay Down (Candles In The Rain) - Long Version on Spotify. Melanie, The Edwin Hawkins Singers · Song · 1999.