As someone commented here six years ago, "If only we could heed our poets and ignore our politicians." As true now as it was 60 years ago. Or 600 years ago. Godspeed Melanie. Sing with the angels.
Cried my eyes out just now watching my lovely Melanie. I have no doubt God said to her “ I needed your unique voice here and I couldn’t wait any longer “ Goodbye Ruby Melanie!!! ❤
Although your comment is three years old, it is especially up-to-date in Europe these days with the war between Russia and Ukraine. Let's remember, Melanie's forefathers were from Ukraine.
Melanie is not only a skilled performer, but a wondrous Spirit. She has helped many a questioning Soul from the generation of Boomers, as we wrestled with the issues of Authority, Compromise, and Sharing. We are indeed Blessed to have her amongst us, as we pass through this fleeting lifetime.
She is precious. Is there anything worse than war? Yes. Tyranny. Injustice. Losing the culture your ancestors fought and died for. Beautiful music and beautiful lyrics can never substitute for courage. Without it, there will be no more beautiful music or beautiful lyrics.
What a beautiful voice, it stirs me just as it did 50 years ago. I am so glad I still have had her albums sitting on my shelf for my lifetime, and there they will remain till I can hear her no longer...
OMG. She is still a beautiful old woman. I love her so much. I roller skated to her song. I looked at what they'd done to her song. I watched her old self play with Miley. She has a beautiful soul. Yes I was alive when this was new. I'm very very lucky. I have gray hair like her.
Wow, 70s kid here, my first partners dad produced the stones song of that name. Rip Melanie, Jimmy Miller and Michael, my partner. All beautiful people.
I have always loved Melanie Safka!! I will never forget the special birthday concert she did in my hometown in FEBRUARY of 2000!! We met her and chatted with her and her son and daughter, who were both singing with her!!! What a magical time!!
The early '70's were a conflicted time. I was there. We hated the time. Things were bad then. But the music was beautiful. I have the joy of painting over bright orange paint from that era in my bathroom hall.
Dear Jonesamorim51, Melanie, Z"L Rest In Play In Perpetuity Throughout the Universe is there when the rules of time and space (or place) no longer feel like they obtain. Check out the extended version posted here at U. of Tube from her PHOTOGRAPH album of her track "Groundhog's Day...." ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-BdRwJKh6eOs.html That and Melanie's live sing-a-long with the audience at Carnegie Hall of her song "Psychotherapy" as a necessary bit of Theater of the Absurd when times or space call for more than a touch of appreciation for the Absurd..... Health and balance Hope to see ya at Melanie's stage lights in The AfterLife Warmly, Mitch Ritter\Paradigm Sifters, Code Shifters, PsalmSong Chasers Lay-Low Studios, Ore-Wa (Refuge of Atonement Seekers) Media Discussion List\LookseeInnerEarsHearHere
I've been trying to think of something profound and meaningful to say concerning Melanie's passing, but the right words just will not come. So, I will simply say Melanie, I love you and your sweet, beautiful voice. Rest in Peace.
Melanie's wonderful voice, eh? It takes you places. And this song, a personal favourite, hits me in the shivery feels - every single time. Beyond splendid!
Ich liebe diese einmalige Stimme, die Frau ist Spitze, Melanie haben wir alle geliebt und verehrt. Einmalig gut, nicht zu übertreffen, Danke Melanie !!! PS. Dazu ist Melanie eine wunderschöne Frau.
Some weeks ago some youngsters passed our house with their bluetooth speakers like every day/ weekend. Normally they listen to terrible hip hip or rap music, but that day they listened to Melanie' s "Ruby Tuesday". I couldn't believe my ears!!! :-)
OH.MY.GOD. That´s great. Natural charme, great voice, lyrics with message. Thanks for being young before computer took over. But wonderful quality - computer :)
There's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one There's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one Sometimes when I am feeling as big as the land With the velvet hill in the small of my back And my hands are playing the sand And my feet are swimming in all of the waters All of the rivers are givers to the ocean According to plan, according to man Well, sometimes when I am feeling so grand And I become the world And the world becomes a man And my song becomes a part of the river I cry out to keep me just the way I am According to plan According to man, according to plan According to man, according to plan According to plan, according to man According to plan, according to man Oh, there's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one There's a chance peace will come In my life, please buy one For sometime when we have reached the end With the velvet hill in the small of the back And our hands are clutching the sand Will our blood become a part of the river All of the rivers are givers to the ocean According to plan, according to man There's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one There's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one There's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one There's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one There's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one For sometime when we have reached the end With the velvet hill in the small of the back And our hands are clutching the sand There's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one There's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one There's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one There's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one There's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one There's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one There's a chance peace will come
I remember in high school seeing her beautiful photo on a song sheet and falling in love with her on the spot before I kinda lost my mind and my way. I think this song is what the world needs as a Comet looms in the sky and the lions of the world are looking for another sheep to devour. I love her again...forever! Her and Jewel. She must be the daughter of Jesus Himself. And I'm glad to be her brother. She is Jesus. and I"m HIs messenger. HElp us Lord to save the world. How can love die? How can peace die? The Lord said, "all who follow Me..." Who value life and live in peace shall rise again. Anyone who hears this song no longer has an excuse not to be real. --Herald I love you Melanie and I'm sorry to have missed you. The world hid you from us because the world was not worthy of you. And because the world feared you. As they should fear God. Have mercy on us Lord, for all we have done in the shadows...
LOVELY SONG: Sometimes when I am feelin' as big as the land With the velvet hill in the small of my back And my hands are playin' the sand And my feet are swimmin' in all of the waters All of the rivers are givers to the ocean According to plan, according to man Well, sometimes when I am feelin' so grand And I become the world And the world becomes a man And my song becomes a part of the river I cry out to keep me just the way I am According to plan Oh, there's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one There's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one For sometime when we have reached the end With the velvet hill in the small of her back And our hands are clutchin' the sand Will our blood become a part of the river? All of the rivers are givers to the ocean According to plan, according to man There's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one There's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one There's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one Oh, for there's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one There's a chance peace will come In my life, please buy one For sometime when we have reached the end With the velvet hill in the small of her back And our hands are clutchin' the sand Will our blood become a part of the river? All of the rivers are givers to the ocean According to plan, according to man There's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one There's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one There's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one There's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one There's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one…..
Please Buy One! There's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one There's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one Sometimes when I am feelin' as big as the land With the velvet hill in the small of my back And my hands are playin' the sand And my feet are swimmin' in all of the waters All of the rivers are givers to the ocean According to plan, according to man Well, sometimes when I am feelin' so grand And I become the world And the world becomes a man And my song becomes a part of the river I cry out to keep me just the way I am According to plan According to man, according to plan According to man, according to man According to plan, according to man According to plan, according to man Oh, there's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one There's a chance peace will come In my life, please buy one For sometime when we have reached the end With the velvet hill in the small of her back And our hands are clutchin' the sand Will our blood become a part of the river? All of the rivers are givers to the ocean According to plan, according to man There's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one There's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one There's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one There's a chance peace will come In your life, please buy one