Melanie Safka-Tonight Show 1972 Together Alone & Interview

[@SteveBrant55]

She was so natural here... talking about the experience instead of selling herself. And Johnny was very kind and appreciative as well. So sad to think - in January 2024 - that she's gone. RIP, Melanie. 😥

[@markjo9626]

This one hurts. Such a beautiful talented person.

[@LeeFred78]

Such a beautiful young lady. The world is just a little bit darker without her gentle soul. RIP Melanie.

[@jimistheman9732]

Melanie was such a wonderful person. So genuine. The world is a lesser place with her passing.

[@meade2072]

The thing that impresses me no end is that Melanie sits center stage with nothing but a guitar and her voice and silences ever voice with the power of her performance. Any performer that sinks or swims, literally on their own, is humbling to me. Melanie may just as well be naked out there and she pulls it off every time in splendor. I wish we could do the old days over again. If even for just a little while. BTW... Johnny had a remarkable knack for reading his guests and helping them brighten up and relax a little. He was really a fantastic host. Ahhh....the good ol' days.😌 😢

[@jimistheman9732]

Yeah. Johnny has been unmatched since. But long gone, and now Melanie too.

[@avalondreaming1433]

I absolutely LOVE the dress she has on here. She was the perfect Earth Child. RIP

[@1katosan]

It just occurred to me that she’s the female version of Cat Steven’s in a way. Without the same notoriety nor the same fame but in my view she more than deserves it! Rip Melanie! I’ll miss you in this life and hope to see you in the next!!

[@twistoffate4791]

Melanie would never have consented to putting a person to death the way "Cat Stevens" did.

[@chriskroll4166]

I always looked at her like a female version of Donovan 😊

[@shelleythomas1104]

When real talent existed!!

[@rapidfirerob4]

We will always miss you, Melanie. Thanks for all the beautiful music. Fly on.

[@philjimenez2834]

R I P ....our music...our generation

[@danholm4952]

The boomers? Really? Im a late one but have nothing in common with the most privileged, hypocritical generation ever! Most voted for Reagan in 1980! What happened to you hippies? Well now as at least 60% of boomers will retire with nothing? How did that voting for Reagan and the gop and their 'trickle down' theory work out for ya?

[@whyme760]

Music had a meaning in the sixties and the seventies unlike today. Melanie is wonderful. She asked us to raise the candles high against the black sky after woodstock. And she wanted all of us to be beautiful people and for us to wear the beautiful people button to show common ground as human beings. And music today....? Lets be together....and raise the candles still higher as beautiful people.

[@cowsongs]

She is soooo much more and better then just "Brand New Key". And watch her left hand. She's got some good guitar chops as well, not just "folk chords".

[@danamason7147]

Love it ! All her music. Especally Candles in.the rain

[@bobo8741]

So sorry to hear about her passing. What a simple, beautiful, captivating performance of poetry.

[@DickyHertz]

Notice how quiet the audience was during her performance and how the set seemed so peaceful and relaxed. Those were simpler times. No need for flying logos, quick cuts, flashy special effects, or electronic noise to capture viewers with short attention spans. Instead they keep it simple to let one concentrate on the subject at hand, which provides a measure of depth and nuance that would otherwise go unnoticed and unappreciated. And Melanie was certainly worth it.

[@boggy7665]

It was expected for audiences to be quiet. Polite or wild applause, as appropriate, only when there was a break in the program. I think it was the 80s when it became usual to 'whoop' and 'whee' and applaud whenever one felt the urge. An early sign of the breakdown of society, and I'm only half kidding. They're extra-quiet here because of the two special ladies on stage. Melanie is positively captivating. The other woman is Sandy Duncan, also a sweetie.

[@garypeatling7927]

DickyHertz saw her in Albert hall you could hear a pin drop great experience

[@TheBabashee]

Boggy : I remember concerts in the early 1970s where the audiences screamed “Boogie!” through the entire performance. There were some bands where that was to be expected, like Deep Purple, but it got to the point where every show was full of downed out howling idiots. The Auditorium in Chicago wouldn’t even turn off the House lights! Its become way worse since then.

[@joegiuffridaimp-art839]

Very true....those were halcyon days compared to today

[@johnmcclintock8004]

Just a H.S. sophomore then... We who lived those simple days were very lucky... Wish all teens now could have too... They just do not understand... I'm sorry for them...

[@driloc]

Melanie AND Sandy Duncan!! Two of my five year old crushes!!! She was class, too underrated. A beauty that matches Ronstadt and a voice with as much depth as Joplin....

[@akgypsy54]

Her voice is one of the most beautiful, powerful and distinctive voices ever to be heard. Unmistakable! She could sing any song and I’d recognize her voice! That’s Melanie!!RIP Melanie 🕊️🕯️🌹♥️

[@PattieLNoah]

She's been a good friend of mine for years and yes, she really is an amazing woman!

[@andrewramsden6500]

Can you please say hello from Andrew from Adelaide South Australia ... thankyou ........

[@mikes3827]

@Pattie Noah My best friend (also a rock critic) did a late introduction of Melanie to me. Wowwwwww! Beautiful song by a beautiful young woman. VERY unique, and her style/look reminds of a bit of Linda Rondstadt and Alanis Morissette combined. But, I was REALLY blown away with how sweet a girl/young woman Melanie was in his clip. What an angel of a personality! You can tell that Carson was smitten with her, as well.

[@igorst.georgesbutler6783]

Seems Melanie was the "it girl" of 1963..., so it would appear from the interview recollection of the time they first had her on the tonight show. I probably first heard Melanie prenatally, maybe a little here and there as an infant...maybe a few times in elementary school perhaps...but what little chance she had4me2tune in...I seem2have not managed2unstick the wavelengthAAAAmoment..4210....you know, just one of those vibes you never forget but cannot place until a video like this one brings it back.

[@dennisdunne588]

She mesmerized back in the 70's when I was in HS. She's amazing. First interview I've seen with her.

[@cherylalt101]

Pattie Noah I've been listening to Melanie since I was in junior high school. I'm 63 now and am so grateful to be able to see all these tv clips, videos, and international performances that us kids in the US probably didn't get to see until KZbin. She was the original hippie chick who I looked up to as a teenager and her beautiful smile, huge voice, and sweet personality were always an inspiration to me. Still today, I'm finding new videos and be so uplifted by them. She is truly a gifted songwriter too. So Pattie, you're a lucky lady and thanks so much for sharing this video! You, Melanie and all your family and friends take care during this pandemic and stay safe! 🍀🍀😷🍀🍀

[@bobmoslow4636]

Melanie is not only a great singer/songwriter. You can just feel her Beautiful Essence/Spirit.

[@tunnelportterror]

bingo...you nailed it...she's an angel

[@user-qp9iz1hk1v]

@@tunnelportterror Perhaps literally.

[@equestrianstatue]

Dylan blew away the folk singers, but Melanie remains a unique voice in the troubadour canon. She remains true to her self, to her beliefs, a remarkable talent in a world so devalued in it's honesty,integrity and believeability.

[@ianman15]

Rest In Peace, Melanie Safka! I am raising my candle in the rain for you!

[@lawrenceschabell5740]

What a unique voice and beautiful song writer, Candles in the rain can bring you move you to tears .RIP Melanie you did great girl.❤

[@jasonlynn1017]

Melanie isn't just "the voice of a generation;" she's the voice of all generations, especially those preferring love to war, sex to violence, intensity to blandness, reason to neurosis (now psychosis), art to routine, compassion to selfishness, music to gears' whirr, laughter to bellowing, purr to condemnation, and passion to repression; Melanie is what civilization is FOR, the making of " Beautiful People;" and I drastically hope civilization will one day soon actually understand or more importantly, feel, what really matters for life and liveliness. We're running out of time. Ohhhh How some of us would trade years to be at the Woodstock, Atlanta, or Isle Wight Festivals, rather than concerts charging $5 for a bottle of water and featuring robotic music. But at least Melanie still plays and plies her song, regardless of what the fanged philistines and hybristic hucksters tried to have done to it, MA, and will be a-coming this way soon. We need Melanie. Now as much as ever.

[@user-ep9nf8rd1l]

You got that right! Thanks for sharing

[@NevadaBoss]

From a truly more gracious age...both Melanie and Johnny...man I miss the 70s..if we only knew how great an age it was . rip Melanie...'some people say she did alright for a girl...."

[@FOHguy]

Met her backstage at a show when I was 14. She was really nice to me. Had a huge crush on her by the end of the night. RIP Melanie

[@DTiM-jd1ns]

He would ask them to sit. You were IN the gold. Sounded great once out of 4 songs I've I listened too today...........(D)....

[@larryb6715]

What a wonderful and beautiful woman. Her voice and mannerisms remind me of Melanie Griffith. RIP Melanie

[@Meme-zc4cw]

Holy crap, she is so beautiful and talented. She is just stunning. I also feel like this song could have been released in 1995 and been a hit.

[@davepillette8732]

Or 2024..

[@leemitchellmusic]

Melanie had it all. Beautifully sad songs. Beautiful looking and beautifully soul. So sad to hear of her passing. Rest in peace sweet lady XXXXXXXX

[@steveoberman3126]

Such a beautiful talent! Lovely lady and great voice! RIP Melanie! Childhood memories!

[@42awww]

Johnny, what a class act! Needless to say, so is Melanie. So honest, soulful, big-hearted, and beautiful....the perfect woman in this boy's eyes!

[@winning742]

Nobody today can touch it.

[@multicaruana]

This is really amazing, how honest in every way. It's inconceivable nowadays, Melanie was awesome and I have to thank Johnny Carson for having her perform. And I ask, " how was this possible, Jesus"?

[@strangersname]

At this point Melanie was simply unstoppable, nonpareil. As a woman she was beautiful. As a singer she could express in any note or key she needed. She was stunning in every way. We're just catching up with you Melanie.

[@lendrury2771]

That's when you know that you have talent Just sitting there and strumming a guitar and singing with no enhancements and sounding great

[@lmrobinson1667]

She is the definition of a timeless legendary artist.. ❤️🎶

[@rjl727]

What a absolute blessing. A different time such a humble stunning and beautiful natural presence.lve never really heard her sing just stumbled across her on KZbin. A very spiritual and calming voice. Amazing those days are long gone what a shame.

[@rc2464]

First Mary Weiss of the Shangri-las and now Melanie - both from Queens NYC. RIP

[@curtvona4891]

Thank you for this. She was gorgeous and so talented. She will be missed.

[@Fiorelalala]

We'll grow old, we'll take care of each other I'll be your sister, your mother, your lover We'll be friends during changes of weather Let's be together on our own Let's be together alone We're believers, we've been hurt by believing Needing people, we know looking's not seeing I see needs that might be answered by forever Together on our own Let's be together alone We'll learn living, like the words of a good song We'll learn timing, balance and rhythm We'll make it music I don't want to sing it on my own Let's be together, let's be together alone Let's be together alone Repeat We'll grow old, we'll take care of each other I'll be sister, mother and lover We'll be friends I'm tired of singing it alone Let's be together alone

[@PattieLNoah]

Fiorela Caro I’ve always considered Melanie to be one of the most underrated song writers in pop music history!

[@cherylalt101]

Pattie Noah Absolutely! Her songs told stories, conveyed deep feelings, and sometimes had great drama and sometimes had great humor, and all wonderful. To hear her talk about how the agency told her she shouldn't play her guitar, wear a blue dress, and imagine all the young artists who were led into what "some professional" thought would bring commercial success reminds me of what a unique and strong personality Melanie must have had to be able to withstand the pressure that industry puts on young artists. Thank God she found her way through it all without changing.

[@saundrahillinger1951]

This song changed my life.

[@americanpatriot9865]

Wow what a beautiful girl. She’s gorgeous.

[@PattieLNoah]

Yes, she is. To this day, she’s gorgeous...

[@doriwiljt]

Such a beautiful human and a voice just as beautiful

[@guitarsandbanjos]

I always loved Melanie! The highlight of my childhood was seeing her at my older sister's college. I learned to sing many of her songs on my own guitar.

[@dappylu]

RIP Beautiful Melanie. 😪

[@charleshall9461]

I forgot about all the great talent Johnny Carson had on his show.

[@kevinvanmeter2264]

Peace to your soul, Melanie. See you in the next life.

[@jackjohnson7396]

72 was a great year to be young. I miss Carson and his crew. Of course Melanie was excellent too. Time goes by!

[@babalooey100]

She's still excellent! Performs regularly!

[@std882]

Not only 72 but the entire 70s was a great era to be a teenager. I was one. And 72 was the first time I heard of her.

[@fishhuntadventure]

except he called her Melody!?

[@Bigchet1223]

Wonderful voice. Very attractive when she was young.

[@peterfreeman1585]

Saw her interviewed several times in her later years - honest, charming, graceful, caring soul. True beauty can't be taken away by a few wrinkles and a couple of kilos(pounds) here and there. A wonderful, talented, witty, caring and beautiful person 'til the end.

[@dexterpie9531]

I met Melanie about 10 years ago. She is so nice. A really wonderful person.

[@NKBobcat]

She is a wonderful talent and an Icon of my generation. Her distinctive voice, and her deep lyrics are equalled by her beauty. She is one of those artists that only comes along once and is unparalleled by anyone.

[@wvufreak56]

Bob: So true. Back in the early 70's I listened to a friends LP of Melanie. The record featured the live version of "Leftover Wine." I was hooked from then on. Melanie's voice was so appealing with her beautiful, soulful lyrics. A true original of her generation, that we will never see again. A TRUE "Beautiful People" Woman!

[@houseofyon2784]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i16WpIV7e5aJeqs amy has been likened to melanie single out this thursday Blinded + bonus track winter www.foxlanemusic.com

[@gabrielmavrochifalos4782]

, ☦️👻👻

[@NKBobcat]

@@houseofyon2784 YES! Thank you! Sorry it took so long to reply!

[@davidjohnson1654]

Oh wow, she's so beautiful and charming and so down-to-earth! With all that success, she seems so grounded and humble. How can you not love a person like that!

[@ArtR0001]

And she hasn't changed. She is still a beautiful person.

[@beverlylawyer2286]

Rest Easy, Thanks for your songs

[@stacyclark5910]

BEAUTIFUL SONG … BEAUTIFUL LADY ❤RIP❤

[@roberta4266]

Melanie's voice is a true worldly creation, and gift to the world. Magnificent!!!

[@gotohoward]

I didn't really hear too much or nothing about her for many years. She probably lived her life somewhat out of the spotlight. Like many, I've been looking at some of her old videos. Really sweet. RIP.

[@Dan_Morrison]

R.I.P. Melanie

[@bgfd1]

RIP Melanie. So much love.

[@ciccioaporta3774]

This world is much colder , with her passing .

[@charlescarey9431]

I saw her in Central Park in the shade for a music festival. 14 years old. It was my first concert. I loved her then and I love her now I saw her twice in Orlando on church street with her two daughters seeing with her it was wonderful.

[@carpbait1918]

I remember this!! RIP Melanie thank you for your beautiful voice and the music you shared with us on earth! God Bless You!:)

[@jarodcarnarvon5198]

Sorry to hear she passed. My condolence. She had a lot of talent.

[@bluebird925]

Melanie is missed. Great singer. 🎤🎸

[@cmf1965]

The world will be a bit less peaceful, without you Melanie... :( (Did Johnny refer to her as "Melody") -just before they went to a commercial break...? If so, no worries... :) Her first appearance on the Tonight Show in 1963, would put Melanie Safka right about the age of 16 (maybe) 17...I miss Johnny too, as he made us laugh, and gave-us a peaceful easy feeling... ;)

[@Tm-wd4yk]

I have also noticed most audiences always show Melanie the up-most respect when she performs. I believe it's because she put her heart and soul in every performance, that just who she is.

[@TonyWud]

Some great insight into Johnny. He respected his audience and his guests. You can almost see her relax.

[@yackama504]

I always loved Melanie's music and I hate to admit that this is the 1st time I have actually seen her "in person." How very sweet and OH so talented she is! This song struck a chord in my heart as I'm 63 - what a lovely young woman she was in this interview. And yes, Johnny came across at his best. Thanks so much PattiLNoah for resurrecting this clip from the innards of TV land videos.

[@jlbsr1959]

talen, this is what made Johnny the best, he used talent like this and what I think we liked was he liked it as much as we did, I wish they had the second number though, awesom thank you so much

[@josephronco2138]

one of the first records I ever bought was Candles in the Rain. I've loved Melanie since that first listen to that beautiful voice

[@cookieman38111]

She has the most beautiful eyes.

[@PattieLNoah]

Yes, I agree!

[@ethanchaze1187]

PattieLNoah so am I, I just love Rose Byrne and I didn't know why, but when I first time saw Melanie I realized why, this beautiful, sad eyes. Gorgeous

[@scdevon]

cookieman38111 She has beautiful everything. Cute early 70s hippy chick.

[@Grithron2]

She was one of my earliest musical fascinations and, when I think back on it, my first (v. prepubescent) celebrity crush. And I guess my instinctual gravitation towards big-eyed women who show signs of being damaged started there (blah blah Elizabeth Fraser)

[@ericschulze5641]

Similar to Linda rondstats eyes lindas were prettier

[@k.loftin7746]

NEVER HEARD OF HER!!! Why don't I now about her? Shes AWESOME.

[@lasinmt106]

A Melanie Classic....Peace Will come in your time ..... please buy one...Beautiful Person Beautiful Melanie you are the one too.

[@Titan52berg]

I HAD THIS ALBUM!!!! No longer have the vinyl version wih all the tunes, but I do have many of them on CD... and still have the five frameable photos of Melanie that came with the "Stoneground Words" LP! What a treasure she was back then... and a cherished lady who still captures my heart with her music!

[@timsears951]

absolutely a beautiful woman RIP

[@laserduchamp8071]

Amazing.. gives full shivers.. that chorus.. the voice.. love you lots ❤❤❤

[@artmv1149]

This is a lovely song. I was only familiar with "Brand New Key" until today, after hearing of her passing. It was q favorite song of mine as a kid in the 70s. What a wonderful artrist she was. Ill be looking tinto nore of her work now. RIP great artist.

[@cengeb]

See her LIVE, her VOICE is still extraordinary, powerful.

[@johnbutler5208]

Simply beautiful.

[@peteiswriteingnow]

Always loved melanie back in the early 70s but really didn't realise what a talent she was singer songwriter you name it theres not many around like her now and she was a very stunning lady.

[@leonardclifford269]

I love her gentleness SOMETHING I AM TRYING TO MASTER as a guy I had a brutal upbringing ! So modest & humble !!!!! True beauty .

[@helenarcarvalho]

She is shy and humble though she is a stunning talent...

[@iused2BAfireman]

Love Melanie and her art. I put her albums on the turntable every now and then and looked here tonight to listen the Lay Down Candles in the Rain, as song that always inspires and radiates hope. I met Melanie when she lived in Buffalo in the 80's in a couple social settings and she was very nice, although I think she was going through a bit of a rough patch then. I trust got through those years OK.

[@cherylalt101]

iused2BAfireman Oh, she lived in Buffalo lol! I left Buffalo in 1974 for Westchester County, NY and college. I returned in 1981 for a year or so and left again for basic training and the Army about a year later. Most of my relatives are still in the Buffalo area, but I'm in Vienna, Austria now. I loved Melanie so much if I'd known she was living in Buffalo, I honestly might never have joined the military lol!

[@MichaelTaylor-rz4wm]

Melanie is incredible. So happy to have found her. i believe it is time to purchase some of her cd's

[@kadmonzohar2]

She is so sweet. I actually saw her perform...I adore her so much. What a pure spirit.

[@rubberducky6411]

Her voice is so in sync with those times,her sound brings me right back to all the memories ...a true gift from the heavens

[@sheepbaba]

So sweet and honest :) an honour to discover her tonight whilst searching for loudspeakers....

[@charlesrubio7650]

ok... time out She was on the Tonight Show 10 years prior to this appearance? She was only 18 years of age at Woodstock in '69. So that means she was only 11 years of age when she first appeared on Johnny's show! Did anybody else hear that? I went to google and could not find any mention of her on his show in '62! Even on Wikipedia. I went back to listen again. She appeared in '63. So she was around 12 years of age! Patti Noah, I see this is your channel and scrolling thru the comments a good friend of Melanie's! Do you or anybody else have any info about that appearance in '63? That is a surprise to me! Love to find out why she went on way back then. I see Johnny's first 9 years of his show was produced in New York City And Melanie was living in the area at the time.. Interesting.... Rest in Peace beautiful lady! A gift to the world... ❤

[@abelmcguire1951]

No, she was born in 1947 so the numbers don't add up!

[@Beatle849]

You and me have been checking the exact same thing. There are many episodes that the musical guests for each is not available. Also, her birthday is Feb. 3, 1947, so you are off on her age.

[@robertbecker215]

She was maybe very nervous being on the show

[@poetcomic1]

Wow! I have NEVER heard a guest with Johnny who was so MELLOW and honest. She literally won me over.

[@leewood9017]

I WAS BORN IN 1962 SO EVEN THOUGH IM IN MY 50'S I HAD NEVER HEARD OF MELANIE, I KNEW OF HER SONG LOOK WHAT THEY HAVE DONE TO MY SONG MA, I WAS ON YOU TUBE LOOKING FOR SONG'S TO DOWN LOAD TO MY I-POD AND I DECIDED TO LISTEN TO THE SONG BRAND NEW KEY, AND AFTER THAT I FELL IN LOVE WITH HER SHE'S ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE! AND YES HER BEAUTIFUL EYE'S JUST MAKE ME MELT, AND I AGREE SANDY DUNCUN LOOK'S LIKE A SCHOOLBOY IN DRAG

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

A beautiful song beautifully delivered by a beautiful soul... although in fairness I don't know Melanie well enough to fully recognise the beauty of her soul. It is a beautiful, poignant and touching song though and she is a very beautiful woman.

[@osheadkkm]

melanie is just the bestest most coolerest lady Evah!! i love her completely. like a lover in a Carole King song. because she is the beste...

[@chickadillydee]

i am grateful for a man who has passed to the living light who brought his son and i to a live show in Saratoga NY.....i was blessed by the vibrations of the sound she produced.....let peace rain on us all.......let us change ....

[@PattieLNoah]

Peter was beautiful indeed....xo

[@usmcfutball]

Freakin' Melanie! Gettin' me all teary-eyed with the lyrics of this poetic song. (sigh) Miss you sweetie...

[@Vector_Ze]

I first discovered Melanie with her 2nd LP, back in 1969 when I was in the 9th grade and I have been hooked since ... not only on her music, but on the person as well. Such a rare, genuine human being! Love you Melanie!

[@wesedwards1128]

I saw her earlier in the year at a small performance at the Berkeley Community Playhouse where I went to college. I took a rose hoping I could get it to her and I boldly walked up to the small stage and she accepted it. Lay Down has been an emotional anthem to the times and I still feel her beauty and hope when I hear it. Missed.

[@tomadkins2866]

Melanie was my pre-pubescent crush and eventually became the namesake of my sister in 1973. They have both become women who I admire greatly in 2020.

[@norms8321]

So so Beautiful inside and out. Sings from the heart . Unforgettable voice. So so genuine 🌹🌹🌹

[@ptsmith4660]

Love Melanie .. she was folk, after folk burned out ,, great 70's music ,, I have LP's.. and I keep my eye out for an LP at a yard sale .. love her ,, absolutely love her

[@laurentozzi3644]

Makes me cry. Such a pure. sweet and powerful voice. Can't believe that she is gone. But her music and voice will live on and on and on.

[@wanderliscious]

I think every person there was completely choked up... I know I am, I absolutely LOVE her!

[@bluewave7120]

The clean clear classic time's of 72 are dearly missed ❤

[@ralphhickok5889]

It couldn't have been 1963 when she was first on the Tonight show; she was only 16 and unknown then. I interviewed her in 1965, when she was a student at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. She didn't really become known until 1969. I remember seeing her when she was on with Carson for the first time; it would have been 1969 or 1970.

[@Beatle849]

I was thinking the same thing, but she seemed sure and even described the experience. In checking all the musical guests ever to appear on the tonight show ,there are many episodes listed that the musical guest info are not available.

[@tomitstube]

of course i immediately looked for the '63 video, no luck. she was so well composed and the song was amazing. why melanie isn't as popular as other female artists of that era is strange to me.