A GUIDE TO THE RECORDINGS OF MELANIE SAFKA
As there are numerous compilations that include tracks such as Brand New Key,
I mostly include here recordings that cannot usually be found elsewhere.
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WOODSTOCK TWO
Original 2LP SET released by Cotillian SD 2-400 CD released by Atlantic Records 7567-81981-2
Includes two songs by Melanie recorded at the original Woodstock Festival in 1969. MY BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE Both songs written by Melanie Safka |
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MIKE HERON'S REPUTATION Original Album issued in 1975 on Neighborhood Records (NBH 80637) Cd released 1996 Unique Gravity Records
Melanie provides backing vocals on Track 3, EVIE, which is produced by Peter Schekeryk. Peter also produces Track 9, MEANWHILE THE RAIN, and though the CD states that Melanie also provides backing vocals on this song, this is not stated on the original album. Both songs written by Mike Heron |
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NYON FOLK FESTIVAL 1979 Various Artists 2LP Set released 1979 in France (Cat Music CAT 1004/5) and Switzerland (Paleo Records GAD 0791/2)
Recorded live in July 1979 at the 4th Nyon Folk Festival in Switzerland
Includes 2 tracks by Melanie RUNNING AFTER LOVE |
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PASSENGER Inkenbrandt LP released 1982 by Blanche Records BL 6179
Produced and directed by Peter Schekeryk
Melanie duets on NO TIME FOR TALK and NO TIME FOR TALK (Reprise) Written by Christopher Cross
Inkenbrandt also include their version of RUNNING AFTER LOVE |
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DREAM OF ERIN Timmy Flaherty CD released 1994 by Spirit Records
Includes a duet with Melanie, ONE DREAM OF YOU written by Melanie, a song that first appeared on SEVENTH WAVE as LOVER’s LULLABY
Timmy also includes a version of LIFE WILL NOT GO AWAY also written by Melanie.
Track and album available as a digital download. |
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BARBARELLA BUTTERFLY Pop In Wonderland CD released 1995 by Creastars Europe/BMG 74321 280252
Melanie duets on BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE (4:38)
This is an extended version of the single released by Pop In Wonderland/Melanie and is different to the version on Old Bitch Warrior. |
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I AM (NOTHING) CD released 1996 by Venture Entertainment
Not quite a guest appearance but Ke includes a version of LAY DOWN which uses excerpts from the original Buddah version. |
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HAPPY HOLIDAY Sommer '99 Various Artists CD released 1999 by LASERLIGHT DIGITAL
Includes BRAND NEW KEY (Rasta version) |
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COUNTRY ROADS Volume 1 Various Artists CRO 26001
Includes RUBY TUESDAY |
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HYACINTHS AND THISTLES CD released 2000 by MERGE RECORDS MRG185
Melanie sings |
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GREATEST LOVE BALLADS (3CDs) Various Artists CD Released 2002 by DISKY Communications MP 79195
Melanie sings TIME AFTER TIME* Written by C. Lauper and R. Hyman *Previously unreleased
Also includes DO YOU REALLY WANT TO HURT ME DUST IN THE WIND |
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THE CALLING Hilltop Hoods CD released 2003 on OBESE RECORDS OBR17
This Australian Hip-Hop group use samples from People In The Front Row on the track THE NOSEBLEED SECTION (3:59) Produced by Suffa for Suffering City Productions Scratches by DJ Debris |
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WOODSTOCK 40 Various Artists 6CD Boxed Set released August 2009 RHINO 8122798597
Features three songs written by Melanie and recorded at the original Woodstock Festival in 1969. MOMMA, MOMMA* BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE BIRTHDAY OF THE SUN
*Previously unreleased |
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TAKING WOODSTOCK (OST) Various Artists CD released September 2009 RHINO 8122798508
Features BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE (Live)
Song originally released on the album LEFTOVER WINE |
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GLASTONBURY FAYRE Various Artists Digital Album Released 8th December 2010 © 2010 Smith & Co
Features PEACE WILL COME (Live)
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REALITY Jessica Frech Album released March 2010
Includes TRIED TO DIE YOUNG written by Melanie, featuring Melanie on vocals .
Jessica also includes a version of BRAND NEW KEY.
Track and album available as a digital download. |
