Ruby Tuesday MELANIE (writer Keith Richards) '75

I've always identified with Ruby...
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[@FreddieCuellar-p2l]

Just got word that Melanie passed away. My sister Gloria used to play this song over and over back in the 70's. Gloria passed away last year from cancer at 67. Rest in peace Gloria... rest in peace Melanie. Melanie did not need all the computers that today's "singers" need. Pure real voice!!

[@jimcoleman598]

Amen

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

My sincere condolences to you, your loved ones and family. Your sister Gloria is sorely missed, as is Melanie.

[@kristinharris6779]

My condolences. This remains my favorite version. I'm sad to hear of her passing.

[@routeoz02]

My sincere condolences also.

[@aslyswine]

❤️❤️❤️😢

[@tjvanpopta]

One voice, one guitar, no big show, no effects no flashing lights, no gimmicks ,no suggestive moves. The days when you could sit and listen to a natural singer.

[@dougporter2356]

It amazes me what we used to listen to compared to now.

[@Sbaxter1989]

I was there in spirit, and I will be again.

[@richardperkins5046]

2 guitars here.

[@martinhahn1390]

​@@richardperkins5046 Right, but that does not change the fact of the statement being absolutely true.

[@richardperkins5046]

@@martinhahn1390 No, it doesn't change. It is still great to hear real music.

[@just1mansopinion]

Put Melanie in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame posthumously. It's an unbelievable shame that she wasn't inducted in her lifetime. Such a generational icon and talent! RIP beautiful soul. Cheers\=/\=/

[@robertosborne8694]

I’ve given up on the HOF. There are too many talented artists not in it. Melanie is in my personal HOF. That’s all that matters to me. RIP to one who had both an angelic face and voice.

[@just1mansopinion]

@@robertosborne8694 I'm not sure which list is longer Robert. The list of people who should be in the HOF but aren't, or the list of people who are in and don't belong there. At any rate you're right, we know how much we loved her and how much she meant to our generation. Cheers\=/\=/

[@tonypassaretti]

@@just1mansopinion 100 % correct.

[@gotohoward]

What a star. It's not easy to take a famous song, and make it yours. Her rendition can stand alone. RIP Melanie.

[@davidbending4621]

RIP kid. She was married before she played at Woodstock, and stayed with the same bloke until he died in 2010...Very unusual in the music industry!

[@endicotttrucktractorrwolfe5568]

Yup. PRAISES TO Saint George, Melanie fought the world and won💖❤️™️🎶

[@endicotttrucktractorrwolfe5568]

MELANIE, .. .. Will be watching with her Hubby..... NOTRE DAME is Being Restored, IS Luther and The Methodist s there yet❓️

[@ainebyrne3212]

My god I’m crying .. your voice still gets me 50 years later

[@Monilikesmusik]

❣️

[@PompetusDad]

True!

[@TheJanglecrow]

Me too. Her voice has so many colors.

[@michaeln8872]

Thank God we can still be moved to tears..!

[@nicholasnicotera8050]

Still brings tears to my eyes 51 yrs later Gods blessings to you Melanie

[@dongreiert8182]

Thank goodness somebody was smart enough to film this so it will be saved for our grandkids will know what real music and pure performing is.

[@danaruggia748]

she is an american treasure

[@thomasshepard6030]

@@danaruggia748sorry she was born in a place called Stamford hill in north London UNITED KINGDOM 🇬🇧

[@babeeblues]

Something to trash about RS/Mick's perf? For me, he's generally impeccable, compelling beyond words on ballads like Wild Horses.I don't need to knock anyone to savor Melanie. Her recorded verses on this are sublime too IMO, yet the choruses chaotic, like she got different producers.

[@paul-u2y9y]

What a unique voice, i hear it and am a teenager again in those wonderful 70's .

[@charlesl6953]

Oh how I miss the 70s...

[@Jmith-su3ze]

Melanie puts incredible amounts of genuine emotion into songs. She's on a different level to most artists.

[@Jmith-su3ze]

I didn't think when I left this comment I'd be returning to express my sadness at Melanie's passing. One of the greatest voices of our time who really captured the hope and optimism of the 60s. Rest in peace Melanie. We will miss you.

[@patriciaquinn6377]

Oh yes totally agree She really represented the genuineness of that special time. Miss that Miss her. RIP. Sweet Melanie!!

[@endicotttrucktractorrwolfe5568]

HOW DID THIS Happen, iwas about 11 and we heard JONi Mitchell, Clouds, and united we stand, yes Melanie you TWO WON, Vs. The whirled of PEAs.

[@andygibbins5372]

I am 67 this birthday ( less than a fortnight away). When I first heard this lady sing this number I was blown away, I was still at school.18/04/2023 maybe 50 years later, still feel the roots of my soul and thank the talent of people like this for keeping it real THANK YOU LOVE IT.

[@LouisChaffee]

We just lost this beautiful lady with an amazing voice. Always loved her and her message.

[@mikaelam]

One of the best covers ever. She makes it her song

[@Alan.92n]

Brilliant version of a great song. Melanie puts so much emotion into all her songs, a singer who should've had much more success than she achieved. A minimal delivery, just voice and guitar, but that's all what was needed. Brilliant!

[@drewby613]

What a brilliant interpretation of that song. I feel like I understand it for the first time.👏👏❤️❤️

[@jon2849]

RIP at 76. 1-23-24

[@endicotttrucktractorrwolfe5568]

AMEN AND VIETNAM the Fighting Strength, Lynn Hampton, Benn Hoe Mash Nurse. Many THEORIES ON IF WE WON . HAVE SUPPER AT A THAI RESTAURANT. IT'S PAST NOON IN BANKOK.

[@Kermit-d-b]

Great song performed beautifully by Melanie what a voice ❤

[@donnawheeler6067]

Melanie, you were the real deal. You didn't need any flash. You had real talent.

[@paulwhitehead87]

Yes, yes and yes.

[@simoneu.nathaus7292]

SHE was the flash....😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@DanPurdy1]

A song with so much meaning with a lot more meaning from Melanie.

[@thomasshepard6030]

I was fifteen when Melanie released this song from her album candles in the rain 1970 written by Keith Richards I still play it today 2024 this song has stayed with me my whole life

[@lizcarlile5170]

The power, emotion and raw energy that Melanie puts into her singing leaves me breathless and tearful. Just beautiful.

[@rodolfogonzalez5833]

Me emociono al escucharla y cedo a las lágrimas...

[@chrissharratt4615]

The most beautiful girl I ever saw

[@jimzy29]

RIP Melanie. Such a beautiful voice, soul and human. Such a beautiful lady 💜💜💜

[@ja1sherwood]

Up until i heard of Melanie Safka's death, i only knew of the Rolling Stones version. Although the Rolling Stones version is good, i actually very much enjoyed this version. She was much more talented then some remembering her for "Brand New Key". Of course, people who followed her throughout her career most likely already knew this. I love this version. I just want to keep playing it. Thank you Melanie for sharing your talents and yourself in this world. May you rest in peace.

[@jamesotisjr2322]

The song was written for Marianne Faithfully, who's name was ironic.

[@TangSongs]

So love this woman and her music from the beginning when I heard Lay Down on a jukebox in Island Heights, NJ! Never stopped following her as she’s an original American icon and needs to be fully recognized for what she gave, artistically, to the world. 🎶❤️🎶❤️

[@leemitchellmusic]

Melanie always brings me to tears. There is something so deeply emotive in her sound...no matter what she sings - and she is extraordinary beautiful...XXXXXXX

[@ShikataGaNai100]

RIP - Melanie Safka, my Astoria, NYC home girl. Your music kept me going while I was in a war in Southeast Asia.

[@grahamwheelwright5031]

This is a superb performance, shades of Joplin even, yet with that unique Melanie voice.

[@chrisdevalcourt648]

I agree.

[@moonlighteternal8024]

I thought so too

[@ANDYYANKEE]

This Talented, Gorgeous Woman is still not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame???? Bullsh*t!!! Love You Melanie!!!

[@leighcecil3322]

She didn't do enough drugs...& Sleep with the right people...🤷

[@MGB18]

The R-N-R HOF has become a total joke. If you're not a scumbag liberal socialist demorat, you're not getting in.

[@eamonngee7457]

One of the best cover versions ever.

[@robyoung9968]

I’ve been re - listening to her music, I’m so happy to be reminded what she contributed to music of the time. What a lovely soul.

[@dr123hall]

Shivers and chills, a living music icon. Who ever sang Ruby T. better!? Happy 75 young lady!

[@jaygensn1]

I love her version of this song. Always have. Such emotion, such a voice. This was music.

[@AlyCook]

RIP Melanie Ruby Tuesday was a beautiful song that influenced so many including me x

[@quaich14]

I must have played this album more times than I can remember. Listening to it today Melanie"s voice transports me back to the early 70s when anything seemed possible as we smoked and drank through the night. I'm 71 now...catch your dreams before they slip away.

[@truthstillmatters59]

When I was a kid I had a huge crush on Melanie. I was mesmerized by her photo on the Gather Me album as an 11 year old boy. All these years later and I am now an old man at 60 and still think she is a beautiful woman inside and out. I don't know her personally but from what I gather by her singing, stories and demeanor she is a lovely soul. When she sings her voice brings me peace. I cannot say that about too many singers. Melanie. Joni Mitchell. Thank you Melanie, for the years of pleasure you have given me with yout voice and art. I still have my original copy of Stoneground Words on Vinyl. Time to put it on for a spin.

[@kevingrady8736]

Same here.

[@donaldsalmon7690]

Have listened to this so many times it still hurts ....the pain in this song can be felt, hauntingly beautiful just a voice and a guitar real music

[@shugmccall1]

Probably the best cover of this classic.

[@357HFC]

In my personal opinion, YES!!

[@gustavocortesmunizaga814]

More than a cover I think this is like a new song “based” on the older one … please note that she eliminated the minor chord …plays only in major chords ,making it stronger,less “nerdy”😬

[@SquareNoggin]

Goodness I love this cover so flippin much. Definitely a timeless stand out

[@TonyWeaving]

I had a tear in my eye when I heard yesterday that Melanie had left us. I was 7 years old in 1970 and just getting into music. God Bless you Melanie and may you rest in Eternal Peace Tony in Portsmouth England.

[@musettee1111]

I've always loved this version. There are no words to express how much you mean to me, Melanie! Thank you so much for the music.

[@gbm3668]

@Jeff White Get out of here

[@richardfweeler2939]

its gonna be my funeral song ...it's been my constant companion ...been a Stones and Dylan fan since I was 14 ....Melanie , blows everyone out the window with this version

[@noellpro]

WHAT a voice! WHAT a rendition! WHAT emotions! TIMELESS and a perfect MASTERPIECE!

[@Rehbock137]

For me at 69, this is the best song, sung by the best singer. Hope the young listen to her early.

[@mrpdofff]

You forgot "and has the cutest nose in Christendom"... And she still has it.

[@viktormorra8274]

We are young and we are listening

[@johnblecker4206]

I think I was dam lucky to have seen on that first evening of Woodstock three rows from the stage in light rain.

[@martinpowell9212]

I have, we all have. Ear-rape.

[@davidewen3899]

4 Sides of Melanie, such a strong voice. RIP

[@gustavocortesmunizaga814]

How can a version be so incredibly better than the original? Playing without the minor chord gives it such a strength ! This is usually the first song I play in english when I’m with friends Love you Melanie…from Chile

[@childofthe50s53]

The other brilliant version of a song is Joe Cocker singing A Little Help From My Friends which outshines the Beatles' original. I think either Lennon or McCartney said " That's how we should have done it. "

[@leonardturner1136]

Your voice with emotion makes your version real special.thks for your music

[@chrislewis-n3v]

one of the great voices

[@jon2849]

RIP at 76. 1-23-24

[@rita56bean74]

Amazing voice and woman!! Rest in the heavens, Melanie!

[@paulbayless9710]

RIP Melanie, thanks for sharing your talent.

[@jessiemeadows2925]

I'm feeling crushed. Rest in Peace sweet angel. You brought us so much comfort.

[@gaiusnj]

RIP Melanie: Your songs made a lot of people happy.

[@endicotttrucktractorrwolfe5568]

And MADE US UNDERSTAND AND GIVE HOPE TO OTHERS.

[@PremSingh-wj1nk]

Best version ever What emotion I can feel the power in her voice

[@a.j.vandermeer9040]

Rest in Peace Melanie 💖

[@SteveDeHaven]

What a beautiful and brilliant interpretation!

[@kenheller3673]

The great ones are disappearing. Melanie was so beautiful to listen to on my AM radio...77WABC

[@georgepittas7680]

I was a teen, years ago, when while listening Melanie's voice i was going...i don't know where. Falling in love with life, with her, with music, with everything. As a radio producer i never stopped playing her songs often and i will never do. I am grateful. Not only for your songs but also for the solid dignity you brought as a public figure.

[@normangale3159]

That was when it happened George; in our teens and what an experience.

[@mayasilliman1465]

We just don't have these kinds of singers anymore. Girl power in the 60's and 70's!!! I loved Melanie and her unique voice. When I'm down, these songs bring me back up. I could crawl back into this era easily.

[@greyhamlogan2255]

Named my daughter Melanie 48yrs ago because of you. "Brand new key" has a special meaning for me.

[@mrwlml]

If only the young would listen to music like this.

[@likeawhitetiger1769]

I am young and listen to this, if that makes u happy :D

[@amipatra6361]

They will if you share it with them.

[@harleygal420]

Yes. The new generation should be taught to listen & learn from the real musical talent that came out of the 60', 70's & 80's.

[@martinpowell9212]

I might listen if I had a revolver against my head; who would listen to this by choice?

[@harleygal420]

@@martinpowell9212 I'd rather not dignify this with a response but I can't help saying you are obviously clueless, or just a jerk.

[@paulrowlands9604]

RIP Beautiful Lady X

[@DavidRobinson-rj2sp]

Beautiful, just absolutely beautiful.

[@Lomedae]

This is the way to make a song your own. I know life has not always treated you right Melanie,but you are leaving a legacy of such intensely powerful performances like this that people like me can only be thankful to have been breathing the same air as such a genuine artist.

[@gregroeper2976]

I've always loved how you performed this song and made it your own Melanie.

[@JerryAndJulieMusic]

I loved this! You made it your own and killed it!!! I also loved how flawlessly you went into your falsettos👍☺💙 Julie

[@bridgei3_butterfly95]

Melanie....one of my very favorite singers. I'm impressed with her cre8tivity, talents and of course her unique singing voice!

[@lorigardilcic4976]

The lyrics the music such a sweet song about a free spirit

[@christineoglesby7705]

The greatest compliment you can give an artist is that they have covered a song and done it better than the original

[@robertthurston2995]

Never has anyone been so spellbinding I hope she's flying high and getting the accolades she richly deserved. Rest in peace beautiful Angel xx

[@billywaters.as.billythekid8498]

the most beautiful voice in the world you cant help but love it. it get right to your heart . your friend billy

[@rkkotilley358]

I swear you (melanie) are THE sweetheart of the universe...thank you for still bein with us

[@SirJohnAnthonyMillerEACA]

Rkk O'Tilley yes, Mel certainly is. My generation still has a strong voice.

[@normancurragh768]

She is absolutely BEAUTIFUL and not a bad singer either.

[@Tm-wd4yk]

After all these years there is not one day that goes by I do not listen to this. Her conviction to this song amazing me each time I listen to it. True heart and soul

[@charlesguinness9209]

RIP Melanie.

[@seanhughes1808]

Clicked on you by chance ..and all of a sudden being a small kid came back ..the music from that time that seemed to have stuck in my head all my life

[@gaiusnj]

MELANIE DOES A GREAT VERSION OF THIS SONG: SHE PUTS HER HEART INTO IT:

[@fredericstauffer2018]

Because I loved you and your songs so much that I gave my girl born in 1972 your name ! Frederic from Geneva/Switzerland

[@trishfarquhar9817]

Me too. She was born in December 1973 and a mum to three young boys.

[@nobaloneymahoney7940]

That VOICE😌 touches every atom ⚛ in my being😘

[@carmeoliveresllado4961]

Melanie beautiful voice and great song for the soul and the happyness

[@andrewbrennan7291]

Condolences to Family, friends and fans. She was a beautiful soul.

[@ranabirgahir462]

Wow LUVLI So So MOVING Songs!Saw her Performance 70s IOW AMAZING ❤❤❤❤😊😅RIP Melanie.Thank you

[@JohnDorsey]

Saw her at Rutgers University in early 70's - my first concert. Loved her ever since, especially this song!

[@Notalwaysrightbutmostly]

Sad news , too many of the stars I loved and listened to growing up are fading away ,but leaving fantastic memories.

[@debradipiazza844]

She sang without an emotional filter, raw and true. I am weeping as I listen. Goodbye, Melanie Safka. Sleep in peace and love.

[@andrewbrennan7291]

Beautiful rendition.

[@williamgray697]

Beautiful woman with an equally beautiful voice.

[@billsiviter9272]

Candles in the rain was an iconic album when I was a student in 1969, I'm 71 now and still love this track. Saw Melanie and her son at the opera house Buxton a few years ago she's still terrific.

[@shadowplay2801]

her music became a part of me. her voice just touched me in a spiritual way. always will.

[@jefft3687]

God bless all that lived then, and more so, to those still Loving life 2day.

[@PeaceandQuiet12345]

Yes.. Me too. You are amazing. Thank you for your contribution to the world.

[@robertsmith9810]

My favorite cover of this song very underrated artist

[@tonyschenk3357]

Rest easy, Melanie. You brought so much happiness into this world.

[@Deedee-ee1sg]

Aww, just heard Melanie has died age 76. R.I.P I LOVE her version of Ruby Tuesday! A truly unique voice.

[@williamsmith5288]

Loved all her works.

[@petervick4775]

I love you Melanie. This takes me back to all those years ago, as if it was yesterday. Happier times. The World was a different place then.

[@josefhanyka326]

Thank You, writer of this song. Thank You Melanie for singing this so wonderful. I love you all.

[@douglasgreen437]

Keith Richard's wrote this.

[@josefhanyka326]

@@douglasgreen437 Yes, I know 😎😍

[@hydromischrysogaster2862]

Wow always loved this, one of those occasions where the cover is better than the original. This live performance is superb.

[@davidgilmour2299]

I've always loved this song, her voice is amazing. True story, she emailed me once.

[@davebellingham1188]

RIP Melanie, you had a fantastic voice

[@daesikkim9682]

Melanie, I heard your song The Saddest Song when young and so moved by your powerful voice and the lyrics. Why, did you have to leave so early? I will be sad for a while because of you. RIP.

[@sadsack1944]

This is the best version of Ruby Tuesday by far such a strong powerful voice yet so sweet. R.I.P. Melanie, sleep in peace with the angels......

[@dh083317]

Love this take of your early interpretation of this song. Of course you've done some tinkering with this great song over the years. I love every tinker that you've done with this song over time. You are the queen of tinkering. Love the Ballroom Streets ending here. Tinker on oh mighty tinkerer!

[@aidanoflaherty9629]

Rest in peace lady You were so good So beautiful

[@Nan-59]

Dearest Melanie, you are a gift to us! I'm so thankful you got a break into music. The world is a better place with your music in it! ❤️❤️😘

[@brianbottomley7000]

gorgeous and talented

[@jamesotisjr2322]

It took me 40 years to find Melanies last name. apparently when your that good, all the other Melanies need a last name, and everybody knows you as THE Melanie.