Melanie Safka came into my life (musically speaking) around late 1970/early 1971. She was the ultimate “flower-child” of those times, and made it quite clear on many occasions how she disliked the manipulation aspects of the music industry. Her “Tuning My Guitar” makes it quite clear that she is a free spirit and will fight manipulation …
… but this song (below) was, I think, my introduction to Melanie.
As for my daughter having the same first name? That is not entirely coincidental!
A New Direction Perhaps? 
OMG, I remember that one! I haven’t heard it in ages!
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You were very small when it was released! Little did you know what life had in store for you eh! 🙂
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Oh, definitely. I think, I actually remember the German version of the song from Daliah Lavi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3ovLVl8HCw
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Well that was interesting .. especially the 70’s fashion look! 🙂
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Yes, it was! It was fun watching that video after such a long time! Thanks for the inspiration, Colin. Have a nice Sunday! Btw. we are having 20 °C (about 70°F) right now. It is crazy but wonderful!
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Enjoy your crazy temps! No doubt they will change soon enough. 🙂
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They will again. But at least for the coming week it might stay like this 😊
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Enjoy! 🙂
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I love her voice. Good music.
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Yup! She’s special! 🙂
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I remember her. She was one of the cutest singers of the time. Natural beauty. I was just humming and singing her “Brand New Key” yesterday. It’s my go-to song for lifting spirits.
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Yes .. she was a sweetheart. She “came over” very natural didn’t she, so who couldn’t love her? 🙂
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And your daughter Melanie is a sweetheart too, you can’t help but love her. 😉
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Absolutely! She has an amazing perspective on what is really important in life.
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Indeed she does! 😊
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🙂
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I remember this so well. Nice to hear it again Colin.
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Those were the days eh! 🙂
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Oh yes indeed.
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🙂
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