MELANIE 26 minutes of bliss

When I was a young man living in England there was a series of "In Concert" TV programmes broadcast with singer / songwriters of the day including Neil Young, Cat Stevens, Joni Mitchell and of course Melanie Safka. This particular short "concert" was recorded in London on 14/7/1971 and broadcast 8/1/1972. I remember being mesmerised by Melanie's performance, and its power has not diminished over the intervening years, although sadly the "peace and love" message, so prominent in Melanie's lyrics, never really got much further than 1971, we all hoped it would after the short lived "halcyon" years of hope from 1967 - 1970. As Joni Mitchell sang in 1972 on California " Sitting in a park in Paris, France, Reading the news and it sure looks bad,
They won't give peace a chance, That was just a dream some of us had .... ". I've remastered this as best I can from the original tape I had - I hope you enjoy it. Peace!
00.00 1. Close To It All
04.05 2. Tuning My Guitar
08.27 3. The Nickel Song
12.12 4. Beautiful People
16.40 5. Look What They Done To My Song Ma
20.26 6. Peace Will Come (According To Plan)
For more Sky Vibes original content and live Melanie videos please check out my playlist at • MELANIE SAFKA

[@robertmee1701]

Just heard of Melanie's death. She meant so much to me, and her words are still so relevant today. She really was one of the beautiful people.

[@MrSpitfire911]

I'm in tears

[@GayleRose-lm3ln]

Member of her channel, got the updates.. shocked and sad, such a loss

[@paddybpaddyb9940]

Me too, just tonight I heard. She meant a lot to me.

[@LoriKasprzak-kc7xc]

I felt I was Melanie's untalented twin sister when I was young & had literally no one. 😢

[@fattyfat-fat6639]

i, too, remember Melanie. i remember coming home from Vietnam, still a boy, exhausted with the sorrow, the hopelessness of years i had not yet lived, weighing on my soul. No one understood the burden i carried for the acts of a humanity i had seen spiral into madness during the war. But then, there wuz music. The poetry of lyrics that still held hope --- even for me who seemed to have lost it somewhere in those dark jungles. iyam here, today, because i found just enough light in the music and words of poets like Melanie, to try one more day. "They" can only destroy you if you allow them to. i found that understanding via the deep diving music of late 60's, and the early 70's. --Thankx Melanie

[@birdlynn417]

Bless your heart. 💖

[@dalelittlerood5686]

Artists like Melanie kept me from putting up with the destructive absurdity of militarism and from ever being seduced by war and the foul odors of patriotic nationalism. I have always thanked God for folk music. Across the world folk music of all kinds has done more good than almost anything I can image.

[@l2string]

I'm certain you're so happy you wrote this touching post to Melanie a week before she passed. I know this would have meant as much to her as she meant to you. It's real.

[@willardhoward5141]

Wow!!!

[@willardhoward5141]

I have to agree.

[@UnforgettableClassics]

"Candles In The Rain"...that's when I discovered Melanie. I was intrigued by the album title so bought it. All these years later it's still a favourite. During those early years I saw her in concert twice, even got her autograph and like everyone here, miss her so much. Thank you for all the wonderful music, Melanie. Your race is run now, Rest In Peace. xxx

[@WendyWatersctmm]

Thank you Melanie for voicing what many of us can only dream of. Fly high beautiful.

[@brendaconner6662]

Getting over being sick and i see Sweet Lady Melanie has passed..Im remembering my childhood with her music..Play and Sing on Melanie..you will never be forgot..so many lives and hearts you touched 🎉❤😢

[@juansarabia7530]

I'd stay up late for the show in the States like many other high schoolers.

[@dalelittlerood5686]

Artists like Melanie kept me from putting up with the destructive absurdity of militarism and from ever being seduced by war and the foul odors of patriotic nationalism. I have always thanked God for folk music. Across the world folk music of all kinds has done more good than almost anything I can image.

[@3daygoaty]

That image is excellent and you got it off 50 year old video tape. The audio is great as well given Melanie's huge range in singing volume. Really prescient, like the swan song of the entire peace movement. Thank you!

[@niccoarcadia4179]

She was truly a blessing of light in a foul foul dark world.

[@jamestonguet1737]

RIP sweet angel

[@antman5474]

Wtf. C'mon Miley This girl was gold .😢

[@wailinburnin]

RIP Melanie. There was a time the Universe came together under the spell of your music, the hippiest chick of hippie chicks, you did your part to change the World ☮️

[@lyndahammond8883]

Right on, Melanie!

[@samtgodfrey]

Melanie, right here. Inside, with other friends, all help me keep the faith. Thank you, Melanie. Peace & Love

[@robertthurston2995]

Melanie is Brilliant

[@vibesinthesky]

Agreed!

[@billdurr6829]

Ty Ty Ty I would just stare at her album covers So beautiful Looking back now I see a comparison to a young Ann Wilson my all time fav

[@paulbartels6585]

Her voice brings tears to my eyes

[@tomcox22]

As a writer, singer, solo live performer, and storyteller she is one best I’ve ever heard

[@liamodriscoll3739]

MELANIE GOD GIFTED AND BEAUTIFUL MELANIE R I P AMEN ❤

[@paulpayton8238]

Always loved melanie 😊❤lol from me in England 🇬🇧

[@vibesinthesky]

Why ‘laugh out loud’ Paul?

[@Nazarfest]

Дякую за вашу працю і творчість

[@petdoe8938]

Beautiful if only

[@ericdonvil7501]

Please come back, beautiful one. Please.

[@andersolow5509]

Thanks a million for posting this loving piece of beautiful songs. Sad I lost track of her until the devastating news of her death.

[@charlesanzalone5846]

Love this

[@aromaofhope]

This is so so absolutely beautiful and special. Truly 26 minutes of bliss. It's like turning back the clock. May the dream for peace revive.

[@vibesinthesky]

Where there is music, there is hope!

[@vibesinthesky]

@Quincy Breed "Peace", which is what I alluded to in my reply to the Hippie Homesteader!

[@kurisusama5009]

Gosh I love her sooooo much!

[@gerryboudreaultboudreault2608]

Greatist pop singer in ages! Why is she not in Pop Singers Hall of Fame??

[@groovyguru5314]

I really need this today, thanks SkyVibes your awesome

[@vibesinthesky]

Groovy Guru sometimes we all need to be ‘close to it all’ - really glad if it has helped you get through a difficult day

[@groovyguru5314]

@@vibesinthesky Keep up the good work man we need you

[@muftydog]

The thing with Melanie is that her lyrics are so honest that they are almost not cool.But the thing with Melanie is that this very thing actually makes her super cool.Oh yeah,and she's also got the cutest nose ive ever seen 🙂

[@abrahanjosenerynava2741]

Ella fue parte de mí juventud que descanse en paz

[@yves-vv6uf]

26minutes of bliss, thank heaven for your soul,dear Melanie ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

[@daigwil]

Thanks for taking the care to prepare and post this performance - you can still dream of peace

[@debracottam5633]

RIP❤

[@rossa31415]

Missing her voice tonight.

[@emilyleo1435]

Love her as s

[@timsachs1736]

Melanie. Was possessed of a pow wer

[@jasonmccool4342]

Sounds like Richie Havens

[@xandehenrique2417]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@simonhough]

imagine Mad onna following this with one of her sex shows and we see just how much we have fallen

[@JamesJames-xs1ub]

Farewell to another legend from the Soundtrack of my life 💔💔🥲🥲

[@julieferrara5529]

Once in awhile God slips into this world a real prophetess singer. Melanie was just that. Light a candle for peace and pray for another like her to come.

[@colincarroll5953]

Melanie one of the great unsung heroes of the 70s but many peoples secret pleasure. Dad loved her and we played babe rainbow at his funeral. Thanks for the beautiful memories Melanie x

[@duncanpaton8227]

God made melanie safka that bit more special😎 Peace has come for a beautiful and talented songwriter who touched me so much and for that I thank her and her family😎

[@Xaxtarr_Neonraven]

It warms my heart to read all of the beautiful and respectful comments. It makes me feel a part once again with people and love. We'll always be together in music. They cant take that away from us, it's in our heart and soul. 😊🎼🎶🎵✌️❤️

[@lyndahammond8883]

So true... 💕

[@catcat1517]

The earth lost a gentle soul today. 🖤

[@multicaruana]

How good was Melanie???!! Beyond Excellent. I only regret I had lost touch with her music the last half century. This was my loss. Sad that it took her passing for me to rediscover her. The time just flew by. God bless her memory. What an incredible legacy she's left us. And she was part of my mother's musical legacy to me, because it was my mother who "discovered" her on WNEW FM in 1968. Beautiful people.

[@Nan-59]

Her voice! Never will there ever be another voice like Melanie’s ❤❤❤✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻Rest gently dear Melanie!❤

[@thomasludwig1054]

As a four year old I first heard Melanie singing "Ruby Tuesday" thanks to my older sister playing the single. Ever since Melanie's beautiful voice has been a source of bliss and comfort for me. Love you forever 💔💔💔😢

[@robom________1791]

Melanie's talent is unique, and her childlike charisma assured her successful career. Gotta love a famous musician who (it seems) wanted to make a mark, rather than seeking stardom.

[@peaceloads1368]

WAKE UP BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE LIFE IS SWEET !!!! THANK YOU MELANIE.!!!!!! YOU TOUCHED MANY HEARTS!!!!!

[@howardhales6325]

It warms me inside to see so many people feel the way I do about this fabulous performer. She might not be the biggest name, but certainly among the biggest talents. Sad for the loss, but glad for the opportunity to revisit the lady and her songs.

[@gplunk]

What a unique and compelling songstress and musician. Thank you for sharing this superb quality recording with the rest of us....

[@RandyInCT]

Within that first song ("Close To It All") it's understandable why Melanie has maintained a most loyal and devoted fan base. Beautiful concert. Beautiful woman. Beautiful People.

[@J0EYbagaDONUTS]

We need more beautiful people in this world like Melanie . R.I.P.

[@mikeb6462]

So many wonderful songs, but with Beautiful People she defined an era! The message is so simple, yet so profound.

[@AmericanPatriot-cw9xe]

The sad part of growing older is seeing those you care about and are awesome leave this world n us behind Rest in Peace Melanie .

[@Sprechmob]

Oh so early. Started to cry when I read the news. One of the best voices of Pop / Folkmusic.. So deep, so clear, so true "Peace will come..." Rest in peace. Dear Melanie. Harald

[@GLD-hopeful]

Beautiful Melanie RIP. It was so sad to hear of your leaving this week. Thank you for the beautiful music.

[@billdyke9745]

Thank you for the upload. Melanie was something special. 🇬🇧👍

[@robertflor2598]

"Someone Special"

[@GOD_BLESS_THE_BEATLES]

If there is a God (I've yet to see an ouce of proof) he is happy to a have MELANIE singing to him!

[@kitdewd329]

The voice, the artist, the poet, the soul that is Melanie dissolves whatever it is that separates me from the rest humanity.

[@Titan52berg]

For 26 minutes and 45 seconds I was one of the 'people in the front row!' I loved it! Sky Vibes, this is one magnificent video! My deep appreciation for the journey back to see our dear Melanie in her youth and in her natural setting: as a brave, lone performer yearning to share her music and to be accepted! We not only accepted her, we embraced her ... and we have never wanted to let go...

[@ILoveWomensVoices]

Bliss ... exactly the right word. I've spent recent days reminding myself of her music that I cherished in my youth. How many singer-songwriters can make you smile and weep at the same time, in every song? Who sang with so much depth, emotion, beauty, anger, love, power, courage? And with such a unique and uniquely lovable voice? Melanie, Gather Me; you are loved!

[@GuilhermeCarvalhoComposer]

Still touching and beautiful performance. Bye, Melanie.

[@TtRabe-pn2sc]

Love Melanie❤️: been to a record store in Hamburg several times just to hear you sing in Carnagie Hall (didn't have the money to buy the record then) and then you came to give a concert in Hamburg- I was there. Thank you! I have followed you as you have followed me! Through time. You have given me so much and I am so thankful❤️ Two nights ago I had the pleasure dancing with you singing 'Blowing in the wind' while rains of bombs were falling around us-it was a dream, you and I were amidst the carnage- it was a dream. But you were there-with me. Thank you,Melanie❤️ Love, Thilo, former German,now Danish citizen: you are alive in my heart and soul. Love

[@lyndahammond8883]

Bless you, baby...

[@TtRabe-pn2sc]

@@lyndahammond8883 you 🙏 must be one of the beautiful people. May you be blessed- and, thank you kindly❤️ with Melanie in our hearts❤️🕯️

[@lutherlutes7568]

Exquisite , Thank You!!!

[@northangel30leather6]

Love, love, love her. My mum used to sing Baby Day and Ruby Tuesday to me when I was little! ❤️

[@BillSchubert]

I found out about Melanie's death today and am still in tears. Thank you for this. What a voice, what a spirit.

[@willgiorno1740]

She gave us the message of LOVE ❤

[@bettygengler3393]

Rest in Heavenly Peace Melanie Safka May your spirit live on through Beautiful People like you. Love you ❤❤❤❤

[@KB-cf8gh]

RIP amazing - wonderful singer - will never forget her.

[@wojtekhappywarrior1]

Thank you so much for posting this, it really is bliss It is the most moving collection of Melanie’s songs I’ve heard. Her lyrics and her singing is so original so timeless so quirky so individual, it is a blessing. I feel enriched, I feel more human listening to

[@esportswomen]

+Sky Vibes - great work. She was special.

[@reynardine]

In those 26 minutes in January 1972, Melanie came into my life and never left.

[@vibesinthesky]

1972 was the longest year ever, as two leap seconds were added during this 366-day year, an event which has not since been repeated; fortunately Melanie has repeated many times her ability to move people with her art.

[@panamatom9804]

Such a special treasure ♥ RIP Sister Melanie, and TY for a lifetime of smiles and joyful sounds.

[@MommyMags50]

AHHHHH The sound of my teen years. I still have all her albums. So beautiful. Happy I stumbled on this. Made my day better.

[@dh083317]

Find the location, grab a shovel, plant this time capsule for all future generations. Close to it all, nickel song, peace will come. Freeze this moment in time. I would love to visit. Best job ever Sky Vibes. Thank you muchly.

[@vibesinthesky]

Already done Dave. Sign says "If humanity still exists 100 years from this day, 20th September 2018, please open, dust off your DVD player, insert disc, press play and prepare to be entertained and enlightened. Peace & Love"

[@TennesseeJed]

My eyes were especially damp the whole damned twenty six minutes!

[@MrSpitfire911]

So True !!!!!!!

[@marcsheffler9209]

Rest in peace and love. Yes you are a beautiful people too.

[@juansarabia7530]

She brought a pretty voice, music, face, and messages to folk and Rock.

[@michaelboguski4743]

We Hold On Still to Hope for Peace, somehow... Burning Fuel and Waging War, but Still there's Hope... Melanie Leads Us Onward... There's Still Time!

[@terenceduffy996]

A sad passing of a wonderful human and talented entertainer. RIP Melanie.

[@mosesgarner2404]

rip Melanie. Such a powerful voice.

[@merylparks1584]

Thank you for your music Just loved you & your voice RIP

[@jefferyparris1999]

RIP, BEAUTIFUL PERSON.

[@jimmcconnell7413]

RIP . Beautiful talent, beautiful person.

[@bluebadgeumpire]

Absolutely love Melanie, from first hearing her in 1970. My friends and I would meet in an evening and play records; these would be predominantly prog rock (Wishbone Ash, Yes, ELP etc). We would each take a couple of LPs....they would NEVER play any of mine because I wanted them to hear other great singers like Melanie, Peter Hammill (VDGG) and too many to mention, ......boy, did they miss out. I lost touch with Melanie's music in the mid 70s when I got married, didn't buy much music and career etc got in the way. Now discovering her again. Not heard much of Miley Cyrus's music but the video of them duetting Look What They've Done To My Song, Ma is superb.

[@willardhoward5141]

Awesome! I love this woman!

[@visnjatroskot99]

I'm so glad I am enjoying this perfomance now. Truly a bliss. Year 2020. I was born in early 80s. We must be doing something right in our modern times when we treasure these beauties.

[@boscokitty1]

Thank you, @vibesinthesky. The openness, vulnerability, longing, pain, belief, and hope that Melonie shared with her voice and her songs helped me keep faith in my own unique being from childhood onward. Those albums were always there for me. I hope that Melanie knows how profoundly she reached people, and for always.

[@mariaauxiliadoragarciavarg5448]

She is singing with the angels

[@brianfavell5613]

I hope they're willing to sing back-up.

[@3636lk]

Such a beautiful incredible woman. Love Melanie with all my heart, one of the greatest memories from my past. Imagine now days a woman with just her guitar sounding as good as Melanie. She is one of a kind. Love love love you Melanie. Thank you Sky for your incredible videos, you keep my memories of Melanie alive.

[@vibesinthesky]

My pleasure!

[@charleshash4919]

Rest in peace & power Melanie. We will cherish your memory for your songwriting, your musicianship, & your both joyful & melancholy singing.

[@EarlyARs]

RIP, Melanie. 01/23/2024

[@Dutch779]

Peace will come, but not for Melanie and thanks for all the memories. Are you listening to the words of peace as the world erupts into chaos and war once again. Godbless Melanie. R.I.P.

[@janegriffith2369]

In a world full of people spouting hate she was and is a beacon of light

[@owenmccall632]

A good soul with an unbelievable natural talent.i especially remember Melanie fróm the 70s.fond memories from my youth when listening to this lady.r.i.p.

[@MrAlebarjr]

R.I.P. dearest Melanie ❤

[@AmpatVargheseKoshy]

rest in peace melanie

[@burtcooper612]

Amen