Feb 16, 2022 · As a tribute to singer-songwriter Melanie Safka (1947-2024) on the eve of Woodstock’s 55th anniversary, Goldmine has pressed a limited-edition 7-inch vinyl record of Melanie songs. This exclusive turquoise 7-inch (33 rpm) is limited to 100 copies and contains two songs — “Close to It All” and “Momma Momma” — from Melanie’s ...

Feb 16, 2022 · All sections written by Melanie Safka except If My Heart Should Lose It's Way written by Melanie Safka and David Bruen Freedom Knows My Name written by Melanie Safka with additional lyrics by Jess Leary Song For Robert Johnson written by Mike Heron Limited Edition Release Produced By Melanie US CD released in 1997 Catalogue Number 62342

Jan 5, 2011 · I never saw it was Peter who was the story, the book. It will be Peter’s story, immigrant refugee to number one producer of Melanie, the love of his life. That crazy Peter, sometimes you can’t see it’s a story 'till it ends, the greatest love story never told. I have a lot to do, my dear ones. Please hold my hand tonight. Love, Melanie

Feb 16, 2022 · In the song, Melanie sings about critical response to her work ("they pulled my words apart and they left them for dead".) "Friends and Company" is a majestic closing track that shows she is not ready to give in to anyone ("when you break my heart, you feed my will".) Photograph should have done for Melanie what Nick of Time did for Bonnie ...

Mar 18, 2022 · Melanie briefly revived Neighbourhood Records for this release. A minor comeback of sorts as the single, 'Every Breath Of The Way' charted in the UK (her first single to do so in nine years). This is a perfectly good album - some really solid tracks and nothing too cheesy (although some might think 'Lovin' The Boy Next Door' is a bit too cute ...

Feb 16, 2022 · Maybe I Was (A Golf Ball) (Safka) Here I Am (Safka) Although released a year after 'Gather Me' - this record is vastly different. Gone is the naivete and idealism of earlier albums, Melanie sounds world weary and a little sadder on this record. And she was only 25!

Feb 16, 2022 · Close To It All (Safka) Merry Christmas (Safka) Melanie's debut album (she was just 21 years old) was produced by her husband Peter Schekeryk (who would go on to produce all of her albums). I think this record is pretty great introduction to Melanie.

Jan 24, 2024 · Back in 1969, Melanie opened for Arlo at Wollman Rink in Central Park. My friends and I for whatever reason, crawled under the stage and found ourselves in the area where the performer's trailers were. We knocked on the door of the first trailer and to our surprise, Melanie opened the door and was very cordial to us.

Feb 16, 2022 · Written-By – Melanie Safka Schekeryk* 3:31 7 Extraordinary Written-By – Melanie Safka Schekeryk* 4:57 8 I Tried To Die Young Written-By – Melanie Safka Schekeryk* 4:31 9 You Call Yourself A Writer Written-By – Melanie Safka Schekeryk* 3:54 10 Lover Of My Friend Lyrics By – M. Safka Schekeryk* Music By – Beau Jarred Schekeryk, M ...

Feb 16, 2022 · Melanie was performing in Largo, FL and several of us in the old Yahoo group decided to make it a "Melanie convention" and met up for the show. During the show, Ms. Safka excitedly talked about how they had just found out that her Christmas song, "Tonight's The Kind Of Night" would be used in an upcoming movie.