Melanie (Safka) - Look What They've Done To My Song, Ma

[@ronniek.436]

I will never forget you, Melanie. You really had one of the best voices I’ve ever heard ❤

[@AndriyValdensius-wi8gw]

💔💔💔💔❣️

[@elizabethstetler9808]

I will always be a hippie - turned 71 and loving every day - thanks for the memories

[@tdalaska]

My pleasure - thanks for your comment!

[@HELLOIAMSATAN]

me too only 59 but catching up to you I was a little shit when this song came out love it my sister from another mister.

[@tonychristo8393]

I'm only 63, but have a brother who's 7 yrs older than me & is/ was a huge music if the 60's/70's so I got it all!!it was an incredible & interesting time for music finding it's psychedieic, country style, hard rock, & all the progress being made in equipment, all the different minds putting out great music!!!!!!

[@rachelquinn1991]

Right there beside ya… what a fabulous ride so far……

[@irenereza8473]

U are Beautiful in every way l was al little girl growing up MEXICAN and Italian and u helped me with French

[@rosspatton8306]

Thank you. From another old Hippie who's much older now. But still have some Hippie left in me in my Heart

[@nadinemarie3811]

Rest in power Melanie. Thank you for all the great music.

[@tommyboyindy1157]

RIP Melanie. Thanks for all the good tunes.

[@skygazer6898]

A beautiful, talented lady. We wont forget you, Melanie. Thanks for uploading

[@tdalaska]

Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@ReviewsChannel-e4r]

Rest in Peace Melanie and thank you for all the joy you brought to so many. You've got a brand new key in Heaven.

[@olerenshawify]

Same thing. Never thought I would ever live this long (71). Went out there and did my thing and so grateful to still be here. Bless you all.....

[@phaedracollins6051]

Melanie and her music are still very special to us both after all these years. I remember hearing her for the first time on late night commercial radio that played underground stuff. I went and bought 'Born to Be' and that was the start of a life long love affair. Saw her live at the Isle of Wight and she was singing as the sun came up on that Sunday morning. That moment is very precious and I think it was the most magical experience I've ever had.

[@darrylwiggins4799]

As a kid in the Sixties I loved this woman's voice,never knew what she looked like until the Woodstock concert on channel 13.When I finally saw her,I was truly in love.

[@musikkunstetc.8465]

So sad to hear that Melanie passed away. My sister and I played her records a lot growing up.

[@fredsrox3177]

I turned 70 last Sunday and I am still a hippie. I love our music

[@theabah]

[@dr.OgataSerizawa]

freds rox Will be 66 in Oct(2018), and proud to still be a hippie.....the music is still mesmerizing, gives me an inner peace....maybe walking on a beach, full moon just above the horizon, a taste of the salt air on a warm breeze......tokin on a just enough Panama Red.......the frosting on the cake!-----------just my 2 cents. Live long, Fred....even though I don't know you, I have a peaceful, easy feeling that you are alright in my book. Keep on rockin brother!!! Later.

[@dr.OgataSerizawa]

billy smith Good for you, billy!!! Too bad he's a racist, womanizing, narcissistic, hyper violent, "pussy grabbing", chronic liar, draft-dodging, douchebag. Otherwise, he's an ok guy. In My Opinion.

[@miyukishijisha8540]

I was 70 last June...I hear you well!

[@reichlinsmall9765]

Happy Belated Birthday Fred! Original Hippies *ROCK*

[@78bezza]

I grew up listening to Melanie from my Mum and I still listen to her

[@m.janiscrawford818]

I grew up with this song! Have not heard or thought about it in over 40 years! Smiling, singing and kinda cryin. Thanx

[@douglaslabarbera3557]

"cryin" -- me too! It's one of the most beautiful and saddest songs ever! Look what they done to my dreams, nation, schools, my Earth ... Sing a frightening song cheerfully, because we cannot let THEM take away our joy!!

[@Sunshine-do3yv]

65. Now.......met Melanie in the village Washington Square park new York......she was warm, sweet, playing guitar and we all sang along...🎼🎶🎵🌻🌻🌹✌️✌️❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹🕊️🕊️🕊️ beautiful lady spirit soul and memories....🪻🌺🌷💐from Sunshine 🌞🌻♾️✌️

[@pablohingley2679]

❤

[@michellevincent6771]

I was born in 1980 and my mom was born in 1960 so I was blessed to have a mother and my grandparents who exposed me to a variety of music from even further back then the 60's which gave me an appreciation for the love of all music. This is the first time I've heard this song and I love it!

[@geoffreymarsh6465]

I had the great pleasure and privilege of spending a few moments with Melanie in the geodesic dome at Glastonbury Fair in 1971. She was even more beautiful than her voice. As you might imagine, this was an amazing encounter for a hippy boy from London. God bless you, Melanie, and thank you for all your time-hallowed songs, from a fellow Aquarian peace traveller.

[@mayasilliman1465]

I am 70 now and I could go back to those days in a heart beat!!!!! The best of times.

[@mikelivsey5785]

take me with you

[@larrywarshauer1127]

RIP - great song, great performer.

[@francesmc]

2020 and I am still listening to this oh Lord now look what they have done to my world Ma

[@LadyPlatinumiiys]

Frances Mc so sad what the govt. is doing to America. God bless the world bring peace through our lands. Take care in this mess. Stay safe Ma

[@georgealexander8661]

@@LadyPlatinumiiys How right you are. They say if you don't like the ones in control, vote them out. Ha, ha. What a joke! Trade one set of crooks for another! 😖😖😖😊😣😣

[@kaylove6197]

I hear you Frances Mc

[@RichardTalcott]

A forever song.....will never get old...

[@robertbright-jc3sd]

Melanie (Safka) song’s have been a part of my life since I was a kid growing up, I am glad I listened.

[@wrigleyman100]

The music of the time when I was a much younger man. Seems people my age are dropping like flies. Thank you, Melanie, for the music that contributed to many a good time. Godspeed.

[@sheilasams9515]

I was a little girl when Melanie's music came out on the radio, I loved her then and I still LOVE her, I could listen to her 24/7 and never get TIRED of her, Her voice is SPECIAL and I get chills when she sings, VERY FEW ARTISTS ARE ABLE TO DO THAT BUT SHE DOES ,KEEP ON KEEPING ON MELANIE, A FAN FOREVER ✌👍🎼🎤🙂💜❣

[@paullong6051]

Freedom used to sound like this >< Thanks

[@pymats]

Born in 1962 and can remember this classic playing on the radio

[@yvesyves5274]

Born the same year. Seems to me like the only kind of real music compared to what is called "modern" today. Maybe we're obsolete?

[@debbiebrown4420]

I was in the 4th grade when this song was a hit. I remember hearing it as a hit, too.

[@debbiebrown4420]

@@yvesyves5274 I feel obsolete sometimes. When it comes to music, I'm trapped in the 1970s.

[@kateconover1]

Melanie Safka was way ahead of her age --- bringing her guitar to 8th grade and serenading the class. We didn't know what a hippie was, but she sure was different. Beautiful voice!

[@andysmith1996]

Kate, were you at school with her or is that a story you read somewhere?

[@johnm3850]

She was one foxy chick at woodstock.

[@tapolna]

Melanie made her first public appearance at age of 4 on the radio show "Live Like A Millionaire," singing "Gimme a Little Kiss". That was in 1951. Her mother was an Italian jazz singer mother, Pauline "Polly" Altomare Safka-Bertolo.

[@sanjamatsuri]

That was Kate's dream....

[@cynthiacorcoran9389]

Kat you were at Woodstock

[@stevenferguson8605]

This song has a lot of powerful memories for many people. Mine is just when my wife and I lost our house. The removal man was playing this when we had to pack our stuff and leave. 2 months later we got in our feet and moved in to a home that we call our own now.

[@thomscott1247]

Just found your Post and i'm thinking of you and your lady and hoping everything's good now. My good friends are about to to kicked into the street and lose the Theatre that has been in their family for over 70 years. Pray for them please. Larry and Genie. Theatre 80 St Marks Place NYC.

[@snickers525]

RIP 1/23/2024. The music will always remain in our memories.

[@rainertrebbin-vf7nt]

Ruby Tuesday💔

[@kellysmith4625]

Amen

[@patsycav]

My mom loved this song when I would sing it in french...she was so proud that I was learning french in high school. She also could relate to the words in english, as they are true to life.

[@teresagallonty6405]

Loved this song back in the day. Melanie had such a wonderful raspy voice, and still does. I fell in love with her, with Brand New Key. From that day forward i was hooked on her music. She was a love guru back in the hippie days. Great memories.

[@davidshaw7476]

I woke up with this song going round in my head, but due to an illness, I have a very bad memory. To help my memory and motor actions I took up playing a ukulele, and I thought this song would be great for me to learn. It took me a while to find the right site, to find the chords, and I'll never be able to give it the full Melanie treatment, but I'm definately gonna try!

[@dbeaus]

I am 70 now and it doesn't matter much. It is inside that counts. I still get that mixed feeling of anger and frustration when I hear Candles in the Rain. She was one of a kind.

[@jeanlucdemeuse6874]

I remember her, when she came alone on stage, in the wee wee hours of the last day at the Isle Of Wight Festival 1970 with the sun rising, shinning on her face and singing Beautiful People. I never forget this magic moment.

[@fattyfat-fat6639]

My heart, my soul, were so tragically mauled when I came back from the Nam, that I would never have guessed I would live to old age. US cities were burning, what few heroes left to me had bean assassinated, and hate washed into every crevice of society. It wuz a time of unspeakable tragedy. And yet, there wuz a a wave of writers and performers that not only found their voice in expressing the delima of those days by speaking to what some of us could only feel, but solidly put the light on those tragedies. Thatz why I survived my own terrified youth.

[@mattmichniuk2727]

Remarkable story none of us should have to live through that.the home coming welcome was shamful.we all embrace those who served all enlisted were/are hero's in my book thank you sir

[@mattmichniuk2727]

Wow ,what history man ,the day of the flower child and the barrel of a gun.i have that picture,the whole thing is summed up in that picture the gun -the war the flower-the fragile psyche of the human condition.lets not get there again?

[@mattmichniuk2727]

A hero in my book is someone who does NOT shirk his responsibility, and does not ignore his conscience!

[@bubbalong7646]

Know what you mean. I came home from Vietnam in July 1969, was with L-4/11, 1st Marine Division southwest of Danang. Doing ok now, 2020, at 77 but the first few years back were real hard since I tried so hard for so long to believe in the war. Semper Fi ! Glad you made it back!

[@amandakonrad6957]

😭😭😭😭😭😢😢😢

[@sidneyhoopengardner1612]

My wife sang this as she was dying of brain cancer...Look what they did to my brain ma....still cry hearing it!

[@susannabrow3842]

Sidney Hoopengardner 💞

[@xavierruiz9878]

Beautiful...

[@schibilio]

Cancer sucks! Very sorry

[@suzie5813]

So sorry

[@johnpurser2798]

That was one hell of a woman.

[@chaytanehead]

I am 56 years old... I grew up listening to the 70's music... the sound of this great lady still resonates in my head..

[@Jjj6212]

i'm 50 and this was always a favorite and brings all my memories back.

[@Stepinup]

Same sentiment

[@frankholt4325]

I first heard this classic from Melanie on my little transistor radio in the summer of 1971. Those were the days.

[@PlacidaStaro]

I was a teen age and I overcame my sorrow with her voice and singing this song by hearth. Thank you.

[@tomwalsh9735]

Look what they done to my world Melanie. Your beautiful heart is reflected in your music. Thanks for some wonderful memories

[@BlfBlfdwb]

I loved Melanie's music, each song tells a story. She was very talented ❤️

[@Burnytwocango]

Ahhhhhh !!! The Memories, waiting endlessly for the radio stations to play my song Mom. 🎶 It's back , it's back again Ma🎶 🎶 Look, My songs on Ma🎶 We love you Melanie And that Key to your brand new pair of Roll Skates too.🙋‍♂️♥️ Absolute Wonderfull sounds Love it

[@finnpetersen1066]

She's coming to London - and I am going to see her for the first time! The first album i've ever bought was "The good book" in the early 70' - and now I'm going to see her 😀😍💕

[@THE-HammerMan]

Melanie was, and IS, great! I fell in love with her music on first hear. She's a treasure.

[@wernerpobatschnig7703]

Songs like this made my insignificant youth adventures worth remembering!It's always about the music!

[@stuartoneill2663]

I love every women singer from this era, everyone of them had a distinct voice you could recognise,..these days it's a guessing game as to who's singing they all sound the same

[@andreasobuaculla9511]

i presume you havnt listened to yoko ono,(please dont)Lennon,her screeching was and still is last i heard was only just woefull

[@CarolFremel-my4hs]

Mylie cyrus lol

[@strongangel]

Fortunately the younger gen. are bucking the trend ... Grace Vanderwaal, Billie Eilish and last - but by no means the least, even though she is the youngest, Angelina Jordan.

[@coltondacoolkid5242]

Indeed✨

[@uggabugg9]

@@andreasobuaculla9511 yeah but you know it is her within 1 second so you can cover your ears.

[@janeferraz413]

She was a very unique singer. Beautiful, In every way. Thank You ,Melanie. 😗Where ever you are. 😍

[@pspiranha]

www.melaniesafka.com/

[@bumble1612]

I loved listening to this growing up,so pleased to find it here,thanks for posting, love from Scotland.

[@philiptucci2458]

very beautiful masterpiece, Melanie is phenomenal, very gorgeous & talented, great music & memories of life

[@marleneboyd-wilson1268]

I turned 70 yesterday and still live that voice and tune. Even though I was never a hippie.

[@taxineil1]

Look what they've done to my song, ma Look what they've done to my song Well, it's the only thing that I could do half right And it's turning out all wrong, ma Look what they've done to my song Look what they've done to my brain, ma Look what they've done to my brain They picked it like a chicken bone And I think I'm half insane, ma Look what they done to my song I wish I could find a good book to live in Wish I could find a good book Will if I could find a real good book I'd never have to come out and look at What they've done to my song La da da da da da da da La da da da da da da da La da da da da da da da La da da da da da Look what they've done to my song But maybe, it'll all be all right, ma Maybe, it'll all be okay Well, if the people are buying tears I'll be rich someday, ma Look what they've done to my song Ils ont change ma chanson, ma Ils ont change ma chanson C'est la seule chose que je peuz faire Et ce n'est pas bon, ma Ils ont change ma chanson Look what they've done to my song, ma Look what they've done to my song, ma Well, they tied it up in a plastic bag Turned it upside down, ma Look what they've done to my song Ils ont change ma chanson, ma Ils ont change ma chanson C'est la seule chose que je peuz faire Et ce n'est pas bon, ma Ils ont change ma chanson Look what they've done to my song, ma Ma, look what they've done to my song It's the only thing I could do all right And they turned it upside down, oh ma Look what they've done to my song

[@nestormatos8477]

I met Melanie after her concert in Passaic NJ. My buddy Jerry Sasso opened a restaurant-hang-out in the vicinity and there she was joining us as if she was part of our little world. The music brings back a lot of memories.

[@kennypridemore5466]

They'll never be another time like the times from 1957 to 19 77 it will never be repeated 😢😢😢😢😢😢🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ 😊 the best of times of innocence

[@cmendoza9255]

My mama loved Melanie and this song.... Brand new key too. I love you Ma.... RIP

[@larrymummert5500]

I grew up loving to hear her sing .. A beautiful person inside out ...

[@williamgrant2815]

Love Melanie's voice I've not heard this for years thanks for posting it

[@rocket49]

And she is a very nice, down-to-earth person. Saw her at a small club in Orlando a few years ago and she was great.

[@stevevandien310]

Melanie is and has always been a delightful performer.

[@margaret539]

Beautiful! So glad to find it here. Forever enshrined.

[@ibman68]

this song resonates today even more today god bless her. Merci

[@jongrant5475]

when i was like 10,i listened every song she put out i even play her style, but only with the 4 basic chords.she was never drugged not even at woodstock. her mom was by her side

[@junegirl9378]

Remember this song as a kid listening to it on the radio. Loved it then and love it now. What a heartfelt artist!

[@denmunday6538]

Saw Melanie at the Rainbow, Finsbury Park in early 70s....did two encores...house lights went on...nobody walked out...house lights went out again...she did 3rd encore....wonderful...and so underrated.

[@bgpwrddy]

"Everybody sing in Austrian"....Love it...I remember when this came out...oh the memories....Thank You!

[@patsycav]

Why hasn't Melanie been to the forefront lately? You never get too old to sing your song. The voice is forever.

[@richarddean4763]

So much hope in the world back in the 70s

[@leekamp1240]

I love this gal, and her songs still have meaning, thank you

[@leekamp1240]

and she's still beautiful

[@heartbreak71]

wish the early 70's were back--MUSIC WAS WONDERFUL

[@ericamannee]

Wonderful, as a child we used to sing this song, love it!!!

[@godbluffvdgg]

Such a great upload! Thanks so much...Those of us that were in our younger days when this was released have been haunted ( good haunted) by it all our lives...Americana, pure and simple.

[@howardjdownes]

Childhood memories of hippy teachers who'd all just returned from the hippy trail to India, playing the guitar and singing in class with another brewing every variety of tea imaginable after returning from visiting Sai Baba's ashram and instructing us in meditation. The school play even used Pink Floyd albums as backing tracks. (To this day I wonder if someone sat there next to the volume switch to edit out the swearing !) Melanie sums up that entire period for me.

[@miyukishijisha8540]

She is magnificent, and takes me way back to my job in London....now 70 and still love this.

[@lucimPI]

Loved it when it first came out, love it as much today

[@名無しの権兵衛-z3c]

初めてリアルタイムで聴いた時は、楽しそうな曲、と思っていました。後に歌詞を読むと、大人社会への不満、反発、メッセージ性のある曲でした。今でも大好きな曲。

[@andrebotha2210]

What a nice refreshing song. Just love it.

[@alaiseblaise8022]

I love this, j'adore, j'aime! It feels so great, this mix of english and french. I'm saving it and will listen to it again and again.

[@andrewcrow4116]

Extraordinary voice. I love it.

[@johnj.flanagan-hymnsoffaith]

A beautiful song indeed, from an era rich in musical creativity, a renaissance of great lyrics and melody lacking today. Thank God for the oldies…they still captivate us.

[@ivansantek8420]

LOOK WHAT THEY DONE TO OUR WORLD , MA ......

[@edpoe1108]

yea, that's what I was wondering...

[@nicallez1754]

Wer hat unsere Welt so zerstört Ma 🙏

[@shawnmcculley2995]

Yeah, they over-populated it.

[@partynhouse]

@Alex Collins Like your comment but I doubt Jesus would approve it hahahahahahah

[@jackjones7504]

Look what WE DID to Our world you mean .

[@roseagaatsz8403]

Ooooh Mélanie. Saw her performance in Eindhoven. Long time ago. I always remember one of her songs beautiful people. Omg 😮 she’s Gorgeous and adorable. It’s seems like yesterday. Superbe song ! 🎶🎧🎼👀

[@chinookvalley]

I'm old and live in the country these days. What a hoot life was back in the day. All day concerts. Friends actually stood together and stood for a reason. Kids, learn a lesson: get along, laff, look after each other and Ma Nature, know that YOU can make a difference in this world, apologize when you're wrong, stand up for yourself when you're right, respect and kindness can go a long way. My personal favorite? Hug a dog!

[@timewilltell5476]

Well said. So true. Thanks for giving great advice to the younger ones. Just hope they can accept what's really real. Another old hipster....

[@Caesar1959XL]

Thanks a lot I have totaly forgotten Melani and she is fascinating singer which I have used to listen o lot

[@russellkinz7639]

Ah the memories this brings back. Great tunes Russell Kinz

[@Blackscorpion1963]

This gal was so hip back in her day! Her vocals were sublime, she was totally gorgeous looking, she was highly intelligent, and here's the best bit - she never ever took herself too seriously. That's why today's gals just so can't match her.

[@leonardturner1136]

so true

[@patricias5122]

Really, that's a stupid comment. Why today's gals just can't match her? What is the point of that comment? And who says Melanie didn't take herself seriously? Of course she did. She was a serious musician. You think you're complimenting her, but it's really an insult. Here's a clue: women musicians, including today's, take their work seriously.

[@watermark360]

keep your eyes, mind, and heart open. there is always hope.

[@marciliberti]

R.I.P..you were awesome!

[@hmackie6823]

this lady is special...beyond music

[@berlindadunbar-nye8769]

She was such the rebel yeller with an awesome voice and something to say.......I'm glad I grew up listening to her. ;-)

[@raindeerprojekt4119]

One of the the last Song writers...... Respect in the finest of degree Thank you for your key..... YOU are ahead of us all

[@raindeerprojekt4119]

Good point!!! Warren is a strong example did you "keep it in your Heart" ;D Later on My friend

[@capnbobretired]

Melanie Safka--face of an angel. Voice that belongs with a guitar and a campfire. Woodstock, Powder Ridge Rock Festival, Strawberry Fields Festival and the Ilse of Wight Festival. She was a shooting star in the late 60s through the 70s. Nobody seems to know how to make music like that anymore.

[@morningdove20]

I Love You Melanie! I feel So Grateful to have lived during, what I consider, one of the very Best Decades ever!! And I'm glad that U, I, and the rest of us here lived In it together! ☮️

[@oveidasinclair982]

I love it when she starts singing in french, I am signing right along with her.

[@lesamisdelacuisineprovenca9534]

I'm pretty sure you will like Claudine Longet interpretation....

[@billysmith5721]

Nous devons trump donald comme notre Président, pas un tas de flocons de neige hauts hillary melanie chants. les perdants de hillary semblent penser que leur monde a été conçu dans une salle de nouvelles de cnn comme une réalité. ces fonctions fuddy vieux aiment à se considérer comme nos manifestants originales. Hillary s’est trompé de son dû par le jeu du mental supérieur de donald trump

[@kali_laya]

What does the French lyrics mean?

[@legitor513]

@@kali_laya it means: look what they've done to my song It's the only thing I could do all right And they turned it upside down, oh ma

[@ripdbtpoo1441]

​@@kali_laya It's just a straight translation. I presume that the verse in German is too.

[@polarbia12]

Super stuff ... lots of memories ... good strong voice ... and. as always with Melanie, some emotion !

[@peterlatham8165]

Lovely Melanie. Miss you. X

[@groovyguru5314]

My absolute favorite version of this great great great song thank you Melanie I love you forever

[@themadcap1898]

Wow! This takes me back! Thank you! Great job!

[@tdalaska]

Thanks!

[@chikenjiwechibondo9141]

Europen history

[@ismadvm]

Cette chanson a traversé le temps depuis mon adolescence et est toujours restée dans mes favorites; :-))

[@dominichannah5182]

what a beautiful song and voice x

[@prynner]

love this... haven't heard this in decades..

[@stacyblue1980]

good books to live in...Ma... On the Road- Jack Kerouac Tortilla Flat- John Steinbeck Kadish- Allen Ginsberg The Diamond Sutra Dubliners- James Joyce Candide- Voltaire ....just a few...Ma....

[@Imagio-jw6js]

+stacyblue1980 Travels With Charlie Flowers for Alginon One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Zen and The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance

[@stacyblue1980]

Imagio1953 ahh wow... a couple of these i have not read! Thank you :) Very cool.

[@kimchambers6685]

You were doing ok until you mentioned the pedo file homo nambla member. I love the rest of your list. : )

[@fusejockey]

The Book of John in the Holy Bible

[@stacyblue1980]

@@kimchambers6685 who?? tell me who.. im interested. You mean Ginsberg? Because he w2as gay? He was just... brilliant and gay as far as I know. You better tell me something interesting. Im always on YT in my spare time. If I have nothing to do. Let me know. This is intriguing. And thank you.

[@beagle7622]

Love it and had forgotten about the song and her. She is great!!!