Melanie
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Melanie has featured in pre-show reels, was cited by Morrissey as a revered singer and then ultimately was covered by Morrissey on California Son.
Speaking to The Guardian (December 14, 2021), she said of Some Say (I Got Devil):
“That’s Morrissey’s favourite, he did a version of it recently,”
In 2019, Morrissey Central highlighted a tweet she made regarding the cover version:
She was the subject of a Central RIP statement in January, 2024.
Covered Ouija Board, Ouija Board on the Boz Boorer compilation Morrissey Reimagined (2024).
Mentioned In
- World Tour 2011 Pre-show Tracks
- Morrissey's most revered singers - true-to-you.net (January 1, 2014)
- The Morrissey Covers Album - Release Information (December 5, 2018)
- California Son
- MELANIE SAFKA, RIP - Morrissey Central (January 25, 2024)
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Discogs Information
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American singer/songwriter, born February 3, 1947 in Astoria, New York, died January 23, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. In 1971, she formed her own label Neighborhood Records (2) with her husband producer Peter Schekeryk (1942-2010). They were married in 1968 and had 2 daughters Leilah And Jeordie and 1 son Beau Jarred Schekeryk. At the beginning of her career, Melanie was a follower of Meher Baba. At the age of 22, she was one of only three women who performed at Woodstock, and in 1971 Melanie became a spokesperson and did a world tour for UNICEF.
External Links
- https://www.discogs.com/artist/73811-Melanie-2
- http://www.melaniesafka.com/
- https://melaniesafka.bandcamp.com/
- http://www.facebook.com/therealmelaniesafka
- http://soundcloud.com/melanie-safka-1
- http://twitter.com/melaniesafka
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melanie_Safka
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRk3uJG-FRzn-sasozxx0kA
Wikipedia Information
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Melanie Anne Safka Schekeryk (February 3, 1947 – January 23, 2024), professionally known as Melanie or Melanie Safka, was an American singer-songwriter. Melanie is widely known for the 1971–72 global hit "Brand New Key"; her 1970 version of the Rolling Stones' "Ruby Tuesday"; her composition "What Have They Done to My Song Ma"; and her 1970 international breakthrough hit "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)", which was inspired by her experience of performing at the 1969 Woodstock music festival.
Related Forum Threads
- Melanie on Morrissey’s cover - Morrissey-solo (Jul 09, 2019)
- Melanie mentions Morrissey's love for 'Some Say (I got Devil)' - Morrissey-solo (Dec 14, 2021)
- [Morrissey Central] "MELANIE SAFKA, RIP" (January 25, 2024) - Morrissey-solo (Jan 25, 2024)