Sybil Skelton wrote:
> This prompted me to pull out the old Melanie albums to refresh my memory.
> The "Candles in the Rain" album does have the opening chant and poem leading
> into the song. I don't listen to the old vinyl much as my turntable is
> getting rickety, but I was inspired to put this one on and listen. Good
> point about the AIDS connection.
And it is still powerful when Melanie sings this live. She is a great
storyteller and I see her live as often as I can. When I was singing with Mason
Dixon many moons ago, we did Ohio then blended it into Candles In the Rain in 3
part chant harmony. Bowled over the audience every time.
Jerry
np: New Order: Blue Monday
