Melanie - Beautiful People: The Greatest Hits of Melanie
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Artist: MelanieEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2011-03-30
Music Label: Buddha Records
Soundtracks:
- Summer of Love II
- Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)
- Ring the Living Bell
- What Have They Done to My Song, Ma
- Brand New Key
- Love to Lose Again
- Lover's Cross
- Ruby Tuesday
- The Nickel Song
- Bobo's Party
- The Good Book
- Christopher Robin
- Animal Crackers
- Psychotherapy [Live]
- Beautiful People
- Together Alone
- Leftover Wine
- Peace Will Come (According to Plan)
- I Will Get Over
Free Music Notes for Beautiful People: The Greatest Hits of Melanie
Free Music Review: wonderful songs--what can't this lady do???
Hit: 5 Stars
Beautiful People: The Greatest Hits of Melanie has some pretty awesome songs performed by Melanie (well, actually, her name is Melanie Safka) who continues to tour to this day. Her earlier years as a singer/songwriter/guitar player during the 1960s and 1970s were very productive; but as Amazon notes these tunes still sound just great. The quality of the sound is excellent and I really like that artwork.
The album starts with a fantastic number, "Summer Of Love II." Melanie sings this to perfection and that guitar work does a lot for the musical arrangement. Along with the harmonica this has a folk music flavor to it mixed with just a touch of light rock--and wow, what a great effect! "Summer Of Love II" makes a strong opening number for this CD. We also get a completely unedited "Lay Down (Candles In The Rain);" I always liked this song and it showcases Melanie as one of the best. In addition, "Look What They've Done To My Song, Ma" is absolutely beautiful even though it's not really the happiest of themes; I love this song and Melanie does great justice to this number as she delivers it without letting go of a superfluous note. "Look What They've Done To My Song, Ma" is clearly another highlight of this album.
"Brand New Key" charms me with its beauty; you may recognize this when you hear it--it's quite a good song and it has a catchy beat that will get your feet tapping along as Melanie does this one up right! "Love To Lose Again" has Melanie singing with a wonderful choir in the background--not that Melanie needed it but they sound wonderful anyway. "Lover's Cross" is very pretty; and I really like Melanie's cover of "Ruby Tuesday." What can't Melanie do?
"Nickel Song" is quite good; and listen for Melanie to outdo even herself on "Good Book. "Good Book" has a lush musical arrangement; I particularly like that piano and flute work as Melanie and the chorus sing this faultlessly. "Animal Crackers" is very well done; the piano works wonders for this tune and Melanie never skips a beat. The live track of "Psychology" is somewhat humorous and Melanie's voice is as clear as a bell--great! In addition, "Together Alone" uses the percussion brilliantly while Melanie sings this with a lot of feeling; and there's yet another gem when Melanie does "Peace Will Come (According To Plan)." "Peace Will Come (According To Plan)" has a folk music flavor to it that is very appealing and it's a tough song to forget especially in Melanie's capable hands. The CD also ends well with Melanie performing "I Will Get Over;" this strong ballad lacks nothing--it's all THAT good.
Melanie has shared so much of her exceptional talent with us--and we're better off for it. Fortunately she continues to tour and work hard to this day; and if you can catch her in concert it'll be a terrific experience! I highly recommend this album for Melanie's fans and of course it's a great starter CD for people just getting to know the artistry of this remarkably gifted woman.
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