2. Melanie: Midwest Auckland emo four piece Melanie released their full length album 42 Losers in May 2020 and have been playing a fine selection of gigs and house parties since
1. Born on the 3rd February 1947 in Astoria, New York deceased 23rd January 2024, Melanie made her first recording, "Gimme a Little Kiss", when she was five.
She first found chart success in Europe. Her 1969 song "Bobo's Party" reached number one in France. Later that year she had a hit in the Netherlands with "Beautiful People" before performing at Woodstock. Apparently, she was inspired to write "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" by the audience lighting candles during her set; the song became a hit in both Europe and the USA. Her biggest hit in the USA was "Brand New Key", also known as "The Roller Skate Song". She has been awarded three gold albums.
Three of Melanie's compositions were hits for The New Seekers: "Look What They've Done to My Song Ma", "Beautiful People", and "The Nickel Song".
With one exception her albums have been produced by her husband, Peter Schekeryk. Her three children - Leilah, Jeordie and Beau-Jarred -are also musicians. Beau-Jarred is a guitarist and accompanies his mother on The 2003 Australian hip-hop track "The Nosebleed Section" by The Hilltop Hoods sampled Melanie's "People in the Front Row".
In 2004 Melanie released Paled by Dimmer Light, which is co-produced by Peter and Beau-Jarred Schekeryk.
In 2010 the last album co- produced by her now late husband Peter Schekeryj and their son Beau Jarred Schekeryk was released: Ever Since You Never Heard Of Me
Melanie, who became the voice of an era in one magical instant onstage at Woodstock, has been putting the pieces in order.
Pieces of a career, scattered by the winds of experience and assembled again by the force of love into the most personal and brilliant moments of her musical journey.
Melanie is poised to enlighten new generations about what it means to sing with both passion and eloquence, to write at once with intelligence and emotion, and to inspire through song… and nobody does this better than Melanie.
Others learned this that night at Woodstock, where as a New York kid barely known outside of the coffeehouse circuit in Greenwich Village, she sang her song "Beautiful People" and inspired the first panorama of candles and cigarette lighters ever raised at a concert event. That, in turn, moved the young singer to write "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain"), which sold more than one million copies in 1970 and
prompted Billboard, Cashbox, Melody Maker, Record World, and Bravo to anoint her
as female vocalist of the year. Her single "Brand New Key," an infectious romp about
freedom and roller skates, topped the charts in 1971.
And so her story began.
With guitar in hand and a talent that combined amazing vocal equipment, disarming
humor, and a vibrant engagement with life, she was booked as the first solo pop/rock
artist ever to appear from the Royal Albert Hall to Carnegie Hall, the Metropolitan
Opera House, and later opened the New Metropolitan Opera House in New York, the
Sydney Opera House, and in the General Assembly of the United Nations, where she
was invited to perform on many occasions as delegates greeted her performances
with standing ovations.
The top television hosts of all time -- Ed Sullivan, Johnny Carson, and Dick Cavett --
battled to book her. (After her stunning performance on his show, Sullivan goggled
that he had not seen such a "dedicated and responsive audience since ElvisPresley.")
Accolades rolled in, from critics ("Melanie's cult has long been famous, but it's a cult
that's responding to something genuine and powerful -- which is maybe another way
of saying that this writer counts himself as part of the cult too," wrote John Rockwell
in The New York Times) as well as peers ("Melanie," insisted jazz piano virtuoso
Roger Kellaway, "is extraordinary to the point that she could be sitting in front of us in
this room and sing something like 'Momma Momma' right to us, and it would just go
right through your entire being.")
In the years that followed Melanie continued to record, continued to tour.
UNICEF made her its spokesperson; Jimi Hendrix's father introduced her to the
multitude assembled for the twentieth anniversary of Woodstock. Her records
continued to sell -- more than eighty million to date. She's had her songs covered by
singers as diverse as Cher, Dolly Parton, and Macy Gray. She's raised a family, won
an Emmy, opened a restaurant, written a musical about Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity
Jane…
She has, in short, lived a rare life. But all of it was just a prelude to what's about to
come.
"For the first time, I'm not afraid to voice exactly what I feel. I used to feel that I didn't
want to say too much, but now I can say anything. I feel like a person who's never
been heard. Maybe people think they've heard me, but they never really have. I'm a
new artist who is having so much fun with my voice -- a person shouldn't be allowed
to have so much fun. I'm the woman I wanted to be when I was sixteen and going for
Edith Piaf. It's me -- I'm back."
(Written by Robert L. Doerschuk)
MY BEST FRIEND
Melanie Lyrics
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I'm not even tryin to hide it anymore
Had everything I wanted
Now nothing brings me happiness as pure
There've been dark days where I've tried to push it away
Nothing really feels like home
Take care of others but put yourself first
You know it doesn't make much sense when u try and put it in a verse
No one's every really prepared for anything in their life
It's the mindset that helps you through
No one has the answers, not even the experts
And that's what's tearing me up inside
The world was such a friendly place
I felt at peace, gifted, wholesome, blessed
But now every morning
It's a struggle to be my best
I really feel defeated
And have so many questions
Why me
I had finally made it
Built up that confidence
I felt free
I am letting this get me down a few days here and there
But I'll only come out stronger
When you're ready to be done
Yeah I'm gonna run
No one will see me coming
And nothing will stop me then
There are no instructions written for this life
No one's every really prepared for anything in their life
It's the mindset that helps you through
No one has the answers, not even the experts
And that's what's tearing me up inside
The world was such a friendly place
I felt at peace, gifted, wholesome, blessed
But now every morning
It's a struggle to be my best
There are others who are much less fortunate than I
And they're all truly in my prayers
Just wish I would've been to able to show the world what I'm capable of
Never will I ever complain about all those things I love
anymore
There are no instructions written for this life
No one's every fully prepared for anything
In their life
But we can help each other get through
No one has the answers, not even the experts
And that's what's tearing us up inside
But still every morning
We gotta wake up and try
Yeah I hope that you try,
You know I'm gonna try
To be my best
In the song "My Best Friend" by Melanie, the lyrics convey a deep sense of pain and struggle that the singer is experiencing. With heartfelt honesty, the lyrics reveal the internal turmoil and emotional turmoil that the singer is going through, showcasing how they are no longer trying to conceal their pain. The lyrics touch upon the emptiness that success and material possessions have failed to fill, suggesting that true happiness and contentment are elusive.
The singer reflects on the past when they felt fulfilled and at peace, contrasting it with the current feelings of defeat and uncertainty. They express a sense of confusion and questioning about why they are facing these challenges, despite having built confidence and freedom. The lyrics depict a journey of self-discovery and resilience, acknowledging the struggle to maintain a positive mindset and find answers in a world that can feel unfriendly and bewildering.
Through the recurring theme of lacking instructions for life and the acknowledgment that even experts don't have all the answers, the singer grapples with the complexities of existence. Despite the struggles and uncharted territory they face, there is a sense of determination and hope to come out stronger and overcome obstacles. The lyrics convey a message of solidarity and empathy towards others facing adversity, emphasizing the importance of supporting each other through challenging times.
Ultimately, the song "My Best Friend" encapsulates a raw and introspective exploration of navigating through pain, uncertainty, and the quest for personal growth. It speaks to the universal experience of facing struggles and setbacks, while also highlighting the resilience and strength that can be found within oneself and through connections with others. The singer's journey towards self-acceptance and perseverance resonates with listeners, offering a poignant reflection on the complexities of life and the importance of resilience and hope in the face of adversity.
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Written by: Melanie Muma
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Its Cytriq
My favorite songs in the k12 albulm in order
1) Teachers pet
2)orange juice
3)lunchbox friends
4)the principal
5)strawberry shortcake
6)detention
7) drama club
8) show and tell
9)class fight
10)wheels on the bus
11)nurses office
12)highschool sweethearts
13) recess
14) fire drill
jujjunie
Lyrics: Oh-oh no, oh-oh no
Oh-oh no, oh-oh no
You said, "Hey, girl, will you sit with me?
Table in the back of Cafeteria C?
We can be friends if you want to be
But only 'til the clock hits three
After lunch, we can walk to class
Talk about the boys that we want to smash
Talk about ways to get a little more cash
After that I'll ignore your ass", oh
The hassle, the fighting, they all want a bite of me
Photos, more photos and gossip 'bout hoes that they don't know
Oh, they talk shit though
I don't want no lunchbox friends, no
I want someone who understands, oh, oh, no
Come to my house, let's die together
Friendship that would last forever, no
No lunchbox friends, no, oh, no
No lunchbox friends
Come to my house, let's die together
Friendship that would last forever, no
No lunchbox friends, no
No lunchbox friends
Come to my, come to my
Friendship that would last forever
They want a fat ass in the brand new jeans
Want a baby in the back with the man of their dreams
That isn't the life for me
I don't look like a fucking damn Barbie
Throw it on TV, people have high expectations of me
Wanna be my best friend, then judge me
If I smoke a little weed, makes no fucking sense to me
The hassle, the fighting, they all want a bite of me
Photos, more photos and gossip 'bout hoes that they don't know
Oh, they talk shit though
I don't want no lunchbox friends, no
I want someone who understands, oh, oh, no
Come to my house, let's die together
Friendship that would last forever, no
No lunchbox friends, no, oh
No lunchbox friends
Come to my house, let's die together
Friendship that would last forever
No, no, no, no
Come to my house, let's die together
Friendship that would last forever
No lunchbox friends, no
No lunchbox friends
Come to my, come to my
Friendship that would last forever, no
No, no, no
Come to my, come to my
Friendship that would last forever
No lunchbox friends, no, oh
No lunchbox friends
Come to my, come to my
Friendship that would last forever
Divinity
Apologies for the slight errors in the video. We are aware of this, thank you. Once again, apologies. You can find the missing lyrics in the description.
Neymar Leyma
@bingus wym she did not say anything had or did she make another comment other than best song in the album
Swoosh
@Nope gal damn make your own then
Swoosh
I thought my eyes were tricking me lol dw abt it 🧜🏾♂️💃🏾😊
•Itz Guacamole•
@hi what did they say
Ren Manalang
its ok :)
JRMSU - SARITA, LALAIN
I can’t forget the way that guy looks at melanie while she was dancing🥰🥰💜💜
Midnight da bunny
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Marek Wrona
that was Ben <3