Candles in the Rain

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Candles in the Rain
Studio album by Melanie
Released	1970
Genre	Pop
Label	Buddah Records
Producer(s)	Peter Schekeryk
Professional reviews
All Music Guide (4/5) link
Melanie chronology
Affectionately (1969)	Candles In The Rain (1970)	Leftover Wine (1970)

Candles in the Rain is singer Melanie's third album, released in 1970. The album produced Melanie's first Top Ten single in North America, "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)," which was inspired by the fans reaction to her performance at Woodstock. The cover of The Rolling Stones' 1967 song "Ruby Tuesday" reached the Top Ten in the United Kingdom.

The album has been re-issued on CD with bonus tracks; "Almost Like Being in Love" and "Dream Seller". Some versions of the album substitute "Alexander Beetle" for "Close To It All".

[edit] Track listing

1. "Candles in the Rain"
2. "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" (accompanied by the Edwin Hawkins Singers)
3. "Carolina in My Mind" (written by James Taylor)
4. "Citiest People"
5. "What Have They Done to My Song, Ma"
6. "Alexander Beetle"
7. "The Good Guys"
8. "Lovin' Baby Girl"
9. "Ruby Tuesday" (written by Mick Jagger/Keith Richards)
10. "Leftover Wine"

• All songs by Melanie Safka; except where noted.

[edit] Charts

Album Charts Peak position U.S Charts 17 U.K. Album Charts 5 Singles Charts Title Peak position U.S. Cash Box Charts "Lay Down" 3 U.S Billboard Hot 100 "Lay Down" 6 U.S. Cash Box Charts "Ruby Tuesday" 34 U.S Billboard Hot 100 "Ruby Tuesday" 52 U.K. Chart "Ruby Tuesday" 9 U.K. Chart "What Have They Done to My Song, Ma" 39