Vicky Leandros - Lay Down (Candles in the Rain) 1973

Melanie Safka's all-time classic in the fantastic rendition by Vicky's crystal clear voice back in 1973. Enjoy!

[@Atomank68]

I'm convinced: The lady has a voice, can sing, do "covers" with a straight face, and make an good impression! She should have mad an effort to make her presence known in the US; she would have been well-received, for sure!!!

[@beadsstitcher]

In my opinion, I don't care who sings what, I just simply enjoy good music, and this is good music. EVERYBODY IS TALENTED IN THEIR OWN WAY, whether they sing their original or not. I love Vicky's music, her voice is out of this world. Thank you for sharing this.

[@nikste.]

beadsstitcher i love your opinion, this is the clear real for music

[@pierrejacquelin1976]

Vicky n'est pas seulement une fabuleuse chanteuse c'est aussi une sacrée jolie fille , une petite perle grecque . 👍🇬🇷🎼💖👏👏👏

[@MR-ck4le]

suis d accord avec vous c est dommage que l on ne la voit plus en france

[@potdog1000]

Great song, one in her long line of great songs

[@bgtra121]

Man, I love her...

[@galaxyflyer77]

I've been a big fan of Melanie Safka since the early 70's and yes, this is one of her very best, and a "signature " song for her, and was written about her personal experiences. But Vicky Leandros is such a fantastic artist, and a great interpreter of songs. so I think her version stands on its own. Even tho' I can see how it might be a bit awkward if Melanie were to do a version of "Apre`s Toi" or" L'enfant au ballon" ... So I can see both sides. Personally I like Vicky's interpretation a lot.

[@MrNickvanveen]

Wow , never heard a better version than Melanie's untill now. What a volume instead of the thin Melanie voice. Thank you!!

[@fevgo303]

Totally agree with you sir! Vicky has a much stronger, yet as smooth voice..

[@paulrodgers5559]

There's something to be said for frailty. Anyone can overdo a cover.

[@hansmeier1608]

Melanies makes some more mood with her shaky voice :-) for this song

[@DENVERTZ007]

VERY GOOD VERSION!

[@manos102003]

Love both versions! Both great!

[@ronreno5702]

Normally I don’t like cover tunes , but damn Vicky has a voice! But Melanie’s version still haunts my soul. This is very well done!!!!

[@tonymc55]

I love both!

[@p7gh94a3]

While I must admit this is a very good rendition, I do not get the chills down the spine like I do with he original version as sung by Melanie. It could be that the song was written from the soul as a very personal experience and as such, is rare to capture by others. In my opinion it is songs like this and several others from that time era that is sorely missing from today's music. Maybe the light needs to be re-lit or at least fed.

[@quieterrps]

This is a great surprise to hear Vicki had recorded this tune. It is excellent as Melanie's own original version was excellent unto itself. It's not like we're comparing Michael Bolton with Otis Redding's versions of Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay here.Vicki does a very believable and heartfelt version of the original by Melanie. Thanks for posting this!

[@beremill]

I do wonder if Melane would make as a good job of Vicky's songs as Vicky does of this classic. I can listen to both and I am plesed Vicky did this cover it all those years ago.

[@searchforserenity8058]

Isn't there a German version of this? The German version is what I remember Vicky Leandros singing. Always loved how this made the song different, yet still as amazing as when I first heard Melanie sing it.

[@mitchgigi]

Lovely thoughts

[@hogtownhenry]

Artists from the past sang beautiful music and did not rely on monster light shows, loads of dancers and costumes to do a show. They used their overwhelming talent to carry them.

[@SuperJohnnykay]

ONe thing you cant do with Vicki is criticise her!! There are just too many fans and they will run you out of town!!!(PS I like this rendition)

[@georgezimonja271]

🌹❤️

[@beremill]

more heart or throat? Vicky has a different style and I Iove both versions

[@DiaHuizinga]

@gojira202020 - what has Max Sharam to do with this song? This song was written by Melanie Safka, who was at Woodstock as you seem to know. This singer is Vicky Leandros. Why can only people sing this song who were at Woodstock? Very short sighted Gojira.

[@nikste.]

The song is better with Vicky and this is THE TRUTH.

[@jakestock009]

wtf is Max Sharram. Vicki Leandros is a undiscovered fenominon get over it

[@galaxyflyer77]

OKAY>> Ijust watched the Max Sharam version for the first time a few minutes ago...And I do think she missed the point. I think Vicky's version is far superior.....So I agree with "UncerMe"... there is no comparasin between the two.

[@popegeorgeringo]

You oppose covers if they are specific to an individual.....Should we ban " Happy Birthday " if it's sung over the phone ? Did I miss the point...or did you?

[@albgardis]

Who is Max Sharam?

[@6969uranus]

Rith WTF if Sharram & Gojira my arse! take you Woodstok and sit on it or smoke it ! Vicky Reins !

[@notarealteacher8447]

Beautiful Song and voice but a typical Greek playgerism

[@gorgeoushammer]

Not bad!! Almost as good as Melanie - almost, but not quite.

[@mohamedelaiba1981]

Bis repitita plcent !

[@1955c]

will never ever touch melanies first of all the chorus is off key the melody harmony almost there however not quite how do you even compare to the high priestess melanie who not only wrote this beautiful gospel song however blows anyone off the stage singing it as well what a joke to even compare the high priestess to vicky landros i don't think so and i'm a greek just like vicky however vicky i'm surprised you even did it i guess awesome for my one and only high priestess

[@Nofarewell]

Vicky is more refined and professional, Melanie has more heart and her instinctive, beautiful voice is more honest. Both versions are great imho.

[@martienhendriks6132]

V

[@paulrodgers5559]

nope

[@geokar]

The crisp percussion could be the sound of cocking guns. just for black ha ha s.

[@zoznack]

Doesn't compare to the original. Technically, it's "AS" good, but there's nothing there...nothing from the heart. She sounds like she's just singing the words from a piece of paper.