Melanie
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Melanie has featured in pre-show reels, was cited by Morrissey as a revered singer and then ultimately was covered by Morrissey on California Son.
Speaking to The Guardian (December 14, 2021), she said of Some Say (I Got Devil):
“That’s Morrissey’s favourite, he did a version of it recently,”
In 2019, Morrissey Central highlighted a tweet she made regarding the cover version:
She was the subject of a Central RIP statement in January, 2024.
Mentioned In
- World Tour 2011 Pre-show Tracks
- Morrissey's most revered singers - true-to-you.net (January 1, 2014)
- The Morrissey Covers Album - Release Information (December 5, 2018)
- California Son
- MELANIE SAFKA, RIP - Morrissey Central (January 25, 2024)
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American singer/songwriter (born February 3, 1947 in Astoria, New York as Melanie Anne Safka; died January 23, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee). In 1971, she formed her own label Neighborhood Records (2) with her husband producer Peter Schekeryk (1942-2010). They were married in 1968 and had 2 daughters Leilah And Jeordie and 1 son Beau Jarred Schekeryk. At the beginning of her career, Melanie was a follower of Meher Baba. At the age of 22, she was one of only three women who performed at Woodstock, and in 1971 Melanie became a spokesperson and did a world tour for UNICEF.
External Links
- https://www.discogs.com/artist/73811-Melanie-2
- http://www.melaniesafka.com/
- https://melaniesafka.bandcamp.com/
- http://www.facebook.com/therealmelaniesafka
- http://soundcloud.com/melanie-safka-1
- http://twitter.com/melaniesafka
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melanie_Safka
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRk3uJG-FRzn-sasozxx0kA
Wikipedia Information
Melanie Anne Safka Schekeryk (February 3, 1947 – January 23, 2024), professionally known as Melanie or Melanie Safka, was an American singer-songwriter. Melanie is widely known for the 1971–72 global hit "Brand New Key"; her 1970 version of the Rolling Stones' "Ruby Tuesday"; her composition "What Have They Done to My Song Ma"; and her 1970 international breakthrough hit "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)", which was inspired by her experience of performing at the 1969 Woodstock music festival.
Related Forum Threads
- Melanie on Morrissey’s cover - Morrissey-solo (Jul 09, 2019)
- Melanie mentions Morrissey's love for 'Some Say (I got Devil)' - Morrissey-solo (Dec 14, 2021)
- [Morrissey Central] "MELANIE SAFKA, RIP" (January 25, 2024) - Morrissey-solo (Jan 25, 2024)