"Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" was the second single from Melanie's 1970 album Candles in the Rain. The song proved to be her breakthrough hit in the Unite...

Yes, it's the real me and I'm so glad you've found me. I've been gathering moments ~ hope you enjoy! Love, Melanie. In tribute to Peter Schekeryk (the Record Man), creator of this 8-minute...

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 soul / Who...

"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 ...

2023年9月28日 · Melanie Safka, professionally known as Melanie, didn’t plan to attend the Woodstock Music Festival that paved the way for her breakthrough hit, “ (Lay Down) Candles in the Rain.” At that time...

Special thanks to Harley White, Sr. who played an amazing bass, and to Edwin (piano) and the Singers. The single hit #1 on the Dutch charts soon after this. Willem Duys, the host, was the Ed...

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. The cover of the Rolling Stones' 1967 song "Ruby Tuesday" reached the Top Ten in the United Kingdom.