LAY DOWN Melanie & The Edwin Hawkins Singers LIVE '70 (Candles In The Rain)

Published 2015-10-28
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 Sullivan of The Netherlands.
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All Comments (21)
  • @nancydemello2974
    I'm listening in 2024! RIP Melanie! Thank you for this beautiful song to remember you by!!😢
  • @jodi10704
    She sang the hell out of that. The Edwin Hawkins Singers took it to church. Even the old geezers were caught up in it. Goosebumps, a lump in the throat and a smile. She's gone but not forgotten.
  • @beathiswon
    Just saw Melanie has just passed away at 76 years old. Terrible news. I'm old enough at 65 to remember her songs in the 1960's and 70's. What a great singer/songwriter and this vid is my favorite. My heart goes out to her family and those who know her.
  • @user-hu7en6ur9g
    Few days ago we lost the baby of woodstock Melanie. She was the voice of a generation that is slowly passing. Rest in Peace.
  • @ttgyuioo
    23 years old and she is a superstar! Awesome! Who's still listening in 2022?
  • @bobkushell4031
    If you’d only given the world one song, you couldn’t have given it a better one. Thank you, Melanie. RIP.
  • @toniatchison3678
    Today, 1/24/24, they announced this lovely lady left this world. This is my favorite song of hers. Thank you, Melanie, for the love and music you gave us over the years.
  • @851Sharon
    I am listening to this song with tears rolling down my face after reading that you are gone. The face of an angel. The voice of an angel. Now you are an angel. Thank you Melanie for the joy your music brought to the world. I raise my candle high in your honor.
  • @sixspeedsuzy
    Thank you Melanie for giving us this beautiful song. And in 2024 we need it more than ever. Sad to learn of her passing.
  • @quaich14
    Still listening in 2024 as I hear of her passing. Everyone is singing with the beautiful talented Melanie RIP
  • @lichtloper
    In memory of Melanie Safka: Let us light a candle for this beautiful singer.
  • @donaldleider7382
    I’m 67 now but at 13 years old I went to Woodstock with my two older brothers ( I still have the tickets ). I Was totally transformed by the experience. Then this song came out and I was blown away by Melanie, I still have a crush on her till this day, this was the real anthem for Woodstock!
  • "We bled inside each other's wounds." Possibly the most powerful line in the history of American music.
  • @kevind7422
    Glorious voice, heavenly spirit! True story: she had the graciousness to pick me up hitchhiking to high-school c '71, fame already in her pocket (I lived 20m away & missed my bus). Her family lived in the area. Couldn't take my eyes off her angelic face. Don't remember much of the chit-chat but that it was friendly and kind.
  • At 68 years young, I consider this the very best music era I loved Melanie and was so sad to hear of her passing. I listened /watched this video every week for several years. I will miss all of the contributions to music that Melanie gave us. Rest in peace. Love always ❤
  • @atlantisnewman1722
    She sings her guts out. The epic Edwin Hawkins Singers elevate this masterpiece.
  • @LucyLennon20
    My mother was friends w/Melanie's father. One day he was at our house in N.J. Mom said show my friend what you got today. I ran in my room and grabbed Melanie's debut album. He saw that and a big smile came on his face.
  • @Watson1
    Today is the 2nd of February 2024. And I have just heard that this angel has passed away. God I loved her. Always have. Such a joy to watch and listen to. You will be missed. Bye my angel.