THE VERY BEST OF MELANIE
SIDE 1
1. LAY DOWN (CANDLES IN THE RAIN)
2. WHAT HAVE THEY DONE TO MY SONG, MA?
3. SOME DAY I’LL BE A FARMER
4. CLOSE TO IT ALL
5. RUBY TUESDAY
6. CANDLES IN THE RAIN
7. GARDEN IN THE CITY
SIDE 2
8. NICKEL SONG
9. I’M BACK IN TOWN
10. BRAND NEW KEY
11. ALEXANDER BEETLE (FORGIVEN)
12. BABE RAINBOW
13. GOOD BOOK
14. RING THE LIVING BELL
Produced by Peter Schekeryk
All sections written by Melanie Safka except
Ruby Tuesday written by Jagger/Richard
Alexander Beetle (Forgiven) by Frazer-Simson, Milne
UK Compilation released in 1973 by Buddah Records 2318 080 SUPER
Re-issued 1974 as BDLP 4001.
Contains an alternative version of Alexander Beetle
COMMENTS
While this is a fairly standard compilation gathering together material from the UK Buddah label it does contain one surprise. The version of Alexander Beetle is an alternate version to the one that appeared on Candles In The Rain. This version sounds more like a demo version and is performed in a child-like voice throughout.