It was fifty years ago today … we all sang the songs of peace
What is known as a slow burner, this album was being played everywhere during the summer of 1970. Yet, despite having the original versions of big hits covered by other artists, it still took until September to make the chart, ultimately finding its way to the top ten.
Album: Candles in the Rain
Artist: Melanie
Released: 11th April 1970
Weeks in UK Album Chart: 31
Highest Chart Position: No.5
Unfortunately, the original album is not available to stream on Spotify, but is still physically available from Amazon here. The link below is to a 1998 Greatest Hits album that has some of the tracks on it. If you want to experience the original, make up a playlist of tracks in the following order:
Candles in the Rain 1:47
Lay Down (Candles in the Rain) 3:46
Carolina on my Mind 3:45
Citiest People 3:41
What Have they Done to my Song Ma? 4:05
Alexander Beetle 3:05
The Good Guys 3:12
Lovin’ Baby Girl 4:06
Ruby Tuesday 4:38
Leftover Wine 6:14
Almost Like Being in Love 3:51
Dream Seller 3:32
