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Title: Hi Ho The Derry Oh
Review: Melanie is one of those musicians who wasn't particularly popular even when she was popular, if you know what I mean.There were three magic moments for Melanie, and they are all here in fine remastered condition."Lay Down (Candles In The Rain)" is as captivating today as it was more than 30 years ago, vibrating between the soaring Edwin Hawkins Singers and the mumbling/shouting witch act Melanie never created again."What Have They Done To My Song, Ma?" was a quirky little thing, much like "Those Were The Days," which came out about the same time."Brand New Key," another novelty, but somehow sexy and catchy. I have a personal attachment to it, and the upper register parts are some of the best singing Melanie ever recorded.And then there's the rest of this CD. I suppose there are people who like this kind of wandering, meandering, clumsy songwriting--but I've never been one of them.
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