LAY DOWN Melanie & The Edwin Hawkins Singers (Candles In The Rain) (ADHD Reaction) | 70s = LOVE

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LAY DOWN Melanie & The Edwin Hawkins Singers (Candles In The Rain)
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[@bluecolleen]

RIP to this beautiful and talented woman.

[@mm540214]

Melanie died this week, and as I was mourning her by playing KZbin videos of her performing, I found yours. Glorious! You made everything alright, you celebrate her music and talent, you made everything alright. It’s official: you are a sweetheart

[@Titan52berg]

Rest in Peace, dear Melanie! You were and shall always be, my sweet Queen of Peace and Love!

[@TangSongs]

Brilliant Melanie!

[@rghilino6734]

The definitive Woodstock experience from Melanie. Powerful. Beautiful.

[@kentclark6420]

This is such a spiritual adventure! Her best song. She had other hits as well, like 'Brand new key'. A more lighthearted tune.

[@divinelyguided6239]

I had forgotten "Brand New Key!" We used to sing that one in choir...a fun one!

[@brianwalsh3091]

RIP Dear Melanie…..the first singer songwriter i fell in love with as a kid….heartbroken tonight…

[@will-x9c]

Melanie was the prototypical flower child. A sweetheart. Things were definitely better then in every sense. Check out Oh Happy Day by the E. Hawkins Singers. By the end you'll believe in God

[@nan5167]

The Edwin Hawkins Singers' biggest hit was Oh Happy Day, number one over the world. I think you'll like it!

[@CarolynStewart-v5q]

Melanie chose The Edwin Hawkins Singers to back her up on this iconic song on her experience at Woodstock. Thanks you for finding this live performance in Amsterdam, the home town of my own mom! Your reaction is how this song makes me feel too. Rest in power and peace Melanie. You will be so missed!

[@brainsqueezereactions]

I'm glad you loved it! And more importantly the memories 😊😊😊😊

[@Newfie-zc7ug]

In my opinion , she was a SuperStar of the 70's

[@Karen-nn6kg]

Spiritualized! One of my favorite lyrics ever: We were so close, there was no room. We bled inside each other's wounds... RIP Melanie.

[@brainsqueezereactions]

💔💔💔

[@GottaDance56]

I haven't heard this in decades and never this version! Taking me to church on a Tuesday afternoon in NY! That chorus is SPECTACULAR!!

[@sukie584]

The studio version of this was with the same Edwin Hawkins Singers too. It was pretty much exactly like this.

[@tonyallen4265]

Love your intense reactions. You feel it all and express it all. Living life to the fullest. Sheer awesomeness. Welcome to the 1970s, the greatest decade for music EVER!

[@brainsqueezereactions]

60s....blew my mind....70s blowing my mind.....I mean I'm kinda scared for 80s!

[@cynergy4]

An old fave, and I am THAT old! Love Melanie! I think that the white bird is referring to the white dove, a symbol of Woodstock

[@Rhiannon011]

Just finding out Melanie has passed away. She was one of my true favorites. I have every album she ever made, which is around 30 albums. She never gave up writing, singing or her poetry, she traveled through Europe and did concerts all the time (she was very popular in Europe more than US) she continued until she passed. I'm now in tears..

[@brainsqueezereactions]

This broke my heart..... I loved this song so much!!!!!

[@Rhiannon011]

@@brainsqueezereactions Melanie was a lovely soul who sang about peace, love, compassion, understanding, relationships and life's struggles., I hope you'll delve into more of her songs. There is a song of hers titled "Do you Believe" and there is a live version of it from the Old Johnny Carson show, where it's just Melanie, her voice and her guitar. It's from one of Carson's early 70's shows, you can find it easy on youtube.. It would be lovely if you could react to that song and dedicate it to Melanie..Thanks for responding to my comment I love your style! No pretentions!!😎

[@randykiel2318]

I’m right there in grief with you. I can barely speak about it yet. Life has changed now!

[@randykiel2318]

I’m right there in grief with you. I can barely speak about it yet. Life has changed now!

[@randykiel2318]

I’m right there in grief with you. I can barely speak about it yet. Life has changed now!

[@johnhinderliter9382]

I've been a giant Melanie fan since the early 70s and your reaction was absolutely correct.

[@pilesovinyl]

AGREED! This was an absolute joy to hear from the very first time I heard it. So awesome. The Edwin Hawkins Singers just send it into the heavens!!!

[@theshowycaesarshow9257]

She was at Woodstock! Nuff said!❤

[@deoppressoli-bear2600]

Melanie was just under the threshold of superstardom.

[@DannyD714]

i'd forgotten about this one. whenever i hear the name melanie i think of "brand new key",but this one is much more serious,and the choir is amazing. thanks for bringing it back to me.

[@wilcox660]

Seeing Melanie live I must tell you that her wonderful power & personality made her shows unforgettable! An incredible talent & amazing person!

[@ontheroad5317]

This music is what Taylor Swift believes she is doing. Not even close.

[@Montyliciuos69]

TS NO TALENT

[@johnpbh]

My GOD... Melanie... I remember a brilliant New Year all the way up in Scotland and Melanie was part of the soundtrack... MORE memories... Mark you do it on every reaction.. The White Bird in the song was the white dove which was the Woodstock Logo....!!! (I cannot wait until you have to go round ALL the decades again..... HAHAHA).. Keep on rocking.

[@Troublette59]

Piano, guitar, hand clapping, and fabulous singers, and it sounds like drums. That’s all that’s needed and it sounds fantastic. Almost sounds like an organ in the background also. I was a kid when this song came out and I still listen to it.

[@mab.8798]

The best decade (I was born then!)The music of this decade inspires peace and freedom to me....Thanks for making me discover this artist.

[@francinescott7405]

I love this song, always have. So powerful. 50 yrs & it still holds up. Inspirational. Thanks Hector.

[@ltodd79]

Smiling from ear-to-ear. Always enjoyed Melanie. If you're really going to do the Edwin Hawkins Singers then you MUST react to "Oh Happy Day." A gospel choir recording discovered by a San Francisco DJ and history was made.

[@Ray1969.]

Her name was Melanie Safka and she had such a beautiful controlled voice. RIP Melanie

[@eddieyoung9397]

Tell you a little story Shortly after this song came out. My mother brought it home on A45I could never get enough of it. I'm even over the years. I'll go back to it and it just brings tears to my eyes. I love her voice. I love the music that she's done in her life. And it's saddened me to think that she died this year. January 24th 2024. She was 74 years old. What a great singer song writer. Also married to Jimi Hendrix for a little while. Who she met and said he was her protector at Woodstock. It's one hell of a music career this woman had. And she'll always be in my mind, always be in my thoughts.

[@johncollins9143]

Melanie blew his mind and the the Edwin Hawkins singers lifted him into oblivion.. awesome reaction…🔥

[@lisamathis2178]

Thank you for reacting to this joyous song❤ I listen to it often and am immediately taken to a better place. Sweet one of a kind Melanie gave us all of her heart. Sing with the angels now beautiful Melanie ❤

[@nardo1224]

I was in college, renting a room from a lady when I came across this song. It was part of a Super Hits of the 70's group of songs. Listening to in in my headphones, I CRIED. I played it over and over and over again. That was 1982.

[@sopwithpuppy]

I watch a LOT of reactors listen to new music (to them), but I have NEVER seen anyone genuinely LOVE seeing and listening to music they are unfamiliar with as much as you enjoyed this video of a truly great and underrated talent. You earned a like and a subscription my friend.

[@akgobears]

As a 60's child its always such a joy to hear the music of my era....Music today doesnt come close to being on the same page...Most of it today is all about show, back then it was all about the music and nothing more...And it was the best music that has ever been.....RIP Melanie knowing you and your music were indeed loved by all....

[@chassetterfield9559]

I think this is from Dutch TV. I went there a few times, when I worked for aerospace. Lots of the people are bilingual or speak even more languages, but particularly English. They would have British artists come over and carry out interviews, in English, with the presenter. At random points, they would break off, and translate the previous conversation into Dutch, for those who were not following.

[@katrinakent1684]

For some reason, this reminds me of Take Another Little Piece Of My Heart. Both Janis Joplin and Erma Franklin did epic versions but they’re both 60s. Wish I’d thought of them sooner!

[@myfavoritedream2149]

A an absolute stunning song that I heard as a 10 year old. And never, never, stopped loving. So glad you played this.

[@danperez8211]

LOVED your reaction....true music artistry at its best. RIP Melanie. 🙏

[@ReesesPieces634]

while mentioning Woodstock, you should check out Santana's "Soul Sacrifice" from that festival. This was before the band had an album out and nobody outside San Fran knew of them. Its a mind blower (for more than one reason). 1969 i know, but they became a big 70's band and later a 00's reconfigured band.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Wow, that really lifted my spirit. And I hadn't seen this footage before although I vaguely remember the song, and that was tremendous. She really has some pipes, doesn't she.

[@danawinsor1380]

This is the closest you can get to time travel. I felt carried back to the early 70s, complete with its ideas, dreams, attitudes, art, and of course music of that moment in time, 1970. A million words wouldn't come close to watching this video and listening to "Lay Down."

[@angelagraves865]

This had me bawling my eyes out! 💗💗💗

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

Me too

[@dkfotog]

What a great, totally unexpected swerve with this one, Mark. Good on you for ignoring the guard rails and finding gems like this.

[@brainsqueezereactions]

I like finding a few different ones 🙌🙌🙌🙌❤️

[@threekidzmom04]

I just loved Melanie in my youth and your reaction brought me to tears! Thanks

[@terriertz5134]

If you like the Edwin Hawkins singers, you should listen to the song I'll Take You There by the Staple Singers (1972). They are fantastic & soulful. They were always a gospel group, but this song transitioned them into contemporary mainstream music and the top of the billboard charts.

[@lauriebaeseman1998]

Wow this brings back beautiful memories of the 70s. The generation of love and peace. I was a 70s kid. I remember my mom and dad taking us kids with them to the music festivals. The best music ever made! The 70s! Rest in peace beautiful Melanie! We lost her January 23,2024.😢❤

[@johnhutto8270]

I Just Saw She Passed Away A Few Days Ago R.I.P Melanie what A angelic Voice.

[@janpolo799]

Your response is beautiful ❤️❤️

[@Linda-y9h]

I got the goosies on this one! Loved it Hector. ✌️❤

[@brainsqueezereactions]

Me too!!!!!!! Just such a good feeling

[@Linda-y9h]

@@brainsqueezereactions it's a love in, baby! 😁

[@glenneh57]

great to see your genuine reaction! RIP Melanie

[@RobertSmith-f3v]

Such a joy to see young folks enjoy music I and many others listened to and reveled in when the songs were actually released. I used to often ask myself, "I wonder what my next favorite song is going to be?" Melanie passed from us 2 weeks ago. Lovely person by all accounts. Clever, witty, humble, and profound musician. She is just wonderful. I love your enthusiasm. She is expressing her experience performing at Woodstock where she worried all day she would bomb only to blow every one in attendance away. Fabulous. She would have loved you!

[@barrysimmons1210]

I favor the Greatest Hits studio version for one reason only! It runs 8+ minutes, and she's singing melody and harmony lyrics together, puts chills down your spine! And from the lyrics, the Staples just drive you higher and higher! It is a complete spiritual high. In the right frame of mind- how could you not!- you can feel from your feet to your head lifting up and off the floor! Aside: I've seen more modern pictures of her, and she hasn't lost a trace of her youthful passion, plus a smile to die for! Congratulations to finding this gem!

[@MissAstorDancer]

I completely agree with you that the studio version is truly spine-tingling! But.....It's not the Staple Singers; it's the Edwin Hawkins Singers. HUGE difference.

[@barrysimmons1210]

I got up at 5A and checked that, M.A.D.; you're absolutely right! Fingers fast- brain slow. Huge difference. Ouch.@@MissAstorDancer

[@MissAstorDancer]

@@barrysimmons1210 ❣And I am a terrible know-it-all!🥱

[@barrysimmons1210]

@@MissAstorDancer Maybe you should look into a political career! (LOL)

[@MissAstorDancer]

@@barrysimmons1210 - 🙃😇 Hey, I'm a know-it-all, but not a liar and a crook! The Club would not welcome me!

[@balmpatchvideos]

Another example of the 70's music, so much variety and quality.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

Just incredible. A masterpiece performance. Fun reaction

[@DDD-dt4zc]

Hey brother if you like Edwin Hawkins you must hear their best hit Oh Happy Day..cheers 🍻

[@lynndespard8564]

Melanie was my first concert, in 7th grade. My older sister brought me.

[@antarcticorb9197]

This was a gem!

[@davideastham]

@brainsqueezereactions Don't forget that Ren also sampled Melanie on his song, Do you Believe. She was amazing. RIP to Melanie Safka.

[@gemit2000]

have watched at least 5000 of these reaction videos and this might be the best one. Jealous of the joy you can muster up. Plus the song is top ten of them all (Procol Harum in Denmark may be my #1).

[@jeffwanser5727]

A number of songs were written about the Woodstock festival in 1969. This was one of the best.

[@davestewart2359]

You should try "Ruby Tuesday" a Stones cover.... and of course "Look what they've done to my song". She was beautiful and a great singer too...

[@195511SM]

Melanie is still beautiful. Love this video clip.....particularly toward the end, when they show the really old people in the audience not knowing how to respond to the young hippie chick.

[@bluet6898]

Was a youngster when this song and her other "Brand new key" came out, became a fan of Melanie -this was one of my favorite songs, it was the beginning of the hippie era, Woodstock era it was all about peace, love and since there was also the Vietnam war it was about global peace, anti-war.

[@nicoleo8149]

That was amazing!!! I've never heard the song before this, and I generally do not like 70s music (or so I thought). You and the people recommending these songs are changing my mind. ❤

[@wendyt7958]

Always loved this song and still do!

[@miniminamanmina3715]

You needed to live this period 1955 to 1975 some of the best music ever produced ,without computers .

[@johnandert1611]

I've watched at least a half dozen great reactions to this song, but I think yours might just be my favorite. (And something that hits me in this version that isn't as apparent in the studio version is how actively the percussion drives the whole thing. Love it).

[@lazyorangehousecat9164]

This song is joy, pure, beautiful joy.

[@coryjackson6944]

Thank you for introducing us to this song 🎵! I’ve never heard this a day in my life 😮 ❤

[@brentfreeland5834]

If you are interested in the Edwin Hawkins singers check out their 1968 release called Oh Happy Day. I will admit that I am an atheist, so then with this song it's not so much what they're saying but the way they are saying it. I remember hearing it when it was released on the local pop stations. ✌️

[@paulhagger3895]

That whole album, Candles In The Rain, is great.

[@katherinedinwiddie4526]

Never heard this!! Nice one.

[@Prone2Thrill]

'Aloha Hector - just wanted to remind you that it wouldn't be the 70's without Stevie Wonder (Superstition) and Janis Joplin (Ball & Chain / Summertime which is cover song and many have) I'd throw in Jethro Tull and Joe Cocker!

[@divinelyguided6239]

Yes, yes, and yes! "Some Kind Of Wonderful" by Grand Funk Railroad would be the 🍒 on top.✌

[@karenmandeville7116]

Woodstock was huge. so many people but all there for peace, love and music.

[@danawinsor1380]

Hey, Brain Squeeze guy, I love your reactions.

[@raquelgear-dp2qf]

That was a Happening. That's what they called it. A very special moment in time. Your right. That's not what's happening now. At least not in popular music. Can you imagine a time where Sinatra, Elvis, Streisand, Janis, Bowie, Beatles, Stevie Wonder, MELANIE etc... etc were all putting out music at the same time? Yes, we are wondering what happened. Glad you get it.

[@randolacle]

Era defining song !!!! EPIC !!!!

[@divinelyguided6239]

🔥🔥🔥 Always ❤'d this one. Wonderful choice!!!

[@targetshootr]

She was the coolest back then.

[@jamescarrington5521]

Dude! As a fellow ADHD guy, I understand you, and I LOVE your energy!!

[@brainsqueezereactions]

Thank you James 🙌🍾🍾🙌

[@Dave-yq8rb]

Brilliant, some of us of that era, 1970, all had the hots for Melanie and probably touching themselves after watching this. RIP lovely Melanie 'Woodstock' Safka, always in our hearts ❤❤

[@eddieyoung9397]

Another one she does that you'll have to listen to. Is brand new key? That's a beautiful song also.

[@BobRollins-z4m]

Your right mate! Nothing like this anymore!

[@AlessandroGenTLe]

Oh man, listeing to this girl made me remember the "White rabbit" from the Jefferson Airplane. You missed that incredible piece of music history of the 67... THAT should surely be into your collection of reaction. Such and iconic sound!!! By the way, if you like this genre, get a look to Joan Baez song "Diamonds and Rust", my father, who died at 39 on Italian father's day 19-march 1985 was a real fan of her...

[@Craig-x8r]

great reaction brother....i was 11 when this hit the radio.....beautiful then.....and always

[@Karen-nn6kg]

I want to go to a festival with you! This is the BEST, most heartfelt reaction video on all of You Tube! 🥰

[@brainsqueezereactions]

Let's do it!

[@Karen-nn6kg]

@@brainsqueezereactions Okey dokey! 😁

[@jeanwyenberg2774]

We need this song right now.

[@chrismidgette2630]

I LOVE THE JOURNEY MY FRIEND

[@brainsqueezereactions]

Im so glad my friend!

[@chrisweidner4768]

"I just found s higher place." Indeed. Enjoy the geniuses of my youth.

[@leisastalnaker3790]

RIP Melanie. We lost a few days ago.❤❤❤❤

[@tonydunn3652]

Hi Hector have a great week, you’re the man.❤❤

[@brainsqueezereactions]

You're awesome too Tony!!!!!! ❤

[@jayjenkins373]

Guess what? You are a hippie in a new life. PEACE AND LOVE BROTHER!

[@SunShine-qk4rb]

Great song,great singer.she’s going to be missed terribly

[@rachelpriestley2917]

The First Lady of Woodstock. She's a legend, try her cover of Ruby Tuesday....enjoy the goosebumps. Great Reaction.

[@mojobag01]

Her 'Leftover Wine' slaughters me.

[@DanielSmith-cq7bv]

Best reaction the the best song.

[@colettewhite9196]

My twin brothers heartthrob !

[@kristaransbottom6765]

How about One Tin Soldier from Coven

[@brockmiles6597]

For me the 70's was a shadow of the 60's but there was no clear line between