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)
Moments
Melanie Lyrics
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Don’t have to do this on your own
Together we are strong
We don’t need anyone
No matter what they say, the time has come
I’m ready now to start a new beginning
With all our hopes and all our dreams
From the moment you believe
I know they think that I’m no good for you
But we both know that they’re wrong
Together we can fight, show everyone we’re right
I don’t care what they say, our time has come
I’m ready now to start a new beginning
With all our hopes and all our dreams
And I know the stars will shine for you and for me
From the moment you believe
When you believe there’s nothing you can’t overcome
When you believe the earth is brighter than the sun
I believe
When you believe there's nothing you can't overcome
I believe
I’m ready now to start a new beginning
With all our hopes and all our dreams
And I know the stars will shine for you and for me
From the moment you believe
The song "Moments" by Melanie is an uplifting and inspiring tune that encourages listeners to face their fears and pursue their dreams with the support of others. The lyrics highlight the importance of not feeling isolated and alone in one's struggles and the empowering feeling of having someone by your side as you go through life. The song encourages listeners to believe in themselves and have faith in their own abilities, as well as taking a stand against those who doubt and underestimate them.
The opening verse, "Time to face what you are hiding from, don’t have to do this on your own, together we are strong, we don’t need anyone," is a call to action that urges listeners to confront their fears and uncertainties with the knowledge that they are not alone. The next lines, "No matter what they say, the time has come, I’m ready now to start a new beginning," introduce the theme of overcoming criticism and starting anew, regardless of what others may think. The chorus repeats the message that we can achieve our dreams and overcome obstacles when we believe in ourselves and our potential. The line "When you believe there's nothing you can't overcome" is repeated twice, emphasizing the song's overall message of strength, courage, and hope.
Overall, "Moments" encourages listeners to be confident and believe in themselves, while also recognizing the importance of having a supportive community around them. The song is an anthem for anyone struggling with self-doubt or uncertainty, reminding us that we have the power to overcome any obstacle when we believe in ourselves and lean on others for support.
Line by Line Meaning
Time to face what you are hiding from
It is time for you to confront what you have been avoiding.
Don’t have to do this on your own
You do not have to face it alone.
Together we are strong
When we work together, we can overcome any obstacle.
We don’t need anyone
We do not need anyone who will hold us back.
No matter what they say, the time has come
Regardless of what others may say, we are ready to move forward.
I’m ready now to start a new beginning
I am prepared to begin anew.
With all our hopes and all our dreams
Our aspirations motivate us to move forward.
And I know the stars will shine for you and for me
The universe will reward us for our efforts.
From the moment you believe
Our success begins with belief.
I know they think that I’m no good for you
Others believe that I am a negative influence on you.
But we both know that they’re wrong
However, we are confident that their beliefs are incorrect.
Together we can fight, show everyone we’re right
Together, we can prove them wrong and achieve our goals.
I don’t care what they say, our time has come
I do not care about their opinions, it is time for us to succeed.
When you believe there’s nothing you can’t overcome
Belief in oneself helps one overcome any obstacle.
When you believe the earth is brighter than the sun
The future holds endless possibilities and everything is bright.
I believe
I have faith in our ability to succeed.
When you believe there's nothing you can't overcome
Belief in oneself is the key to success.
I’m ready now to start a new beginning
We are ready to start fresh and reach our goals.
With all our hopes and all our dreams
Our hopes and dreams are the foundation of our motivation.
And I know the stars will shine for you and for me
Our hard work and dedication will pay off in the end.
From the moment you believe
Our belief in ourselves will guide us toward success.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PETER VETTESE, MELANIE CHISHOLM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@starqngel
It’s so sad that Timothy is trying to ruin her.. Melanie does not deserve it, she’s a great person. Melanie Martinez’s music got me through a lot.
@juicycouture9672
Stop talking about it, Melanie's trying to forget it, and it's already blown over!
@momosrose6739
Nope timthony is cancel
@haleigh5892
@Gacha Bleach this comment is from a year ago when the drama was happening lol
@amberisphantrash3977
@Gacha Bleach This comment was made when the drama was fresh and was still happening and therefore it was a releavant comment at the time.
@croissant._.7611
@Bored Bleach bruh this comment was posted a year ago...
@armygirl6276
Oml. Melanie seems like she would be a very great friend...I wanna chat with her one day...
@ash.1429
Me to!
@rarelotus
Same
@Sillyrichies
Me too