Saturday, May 13, 2023

Ring the Living Bell - Melanie

Ring the Living Bell - Melanie
5:04
Gather Me, 1971
Written by Melanie Safka

A modern gospel, complete with choir and shout-outs in the background.  I've always appreciated Melanie for more than "Brand New Key," and I dig her uneven, girl-next-door voice.  This one goes on a little too long with an extended fade our repeating just two lines, but she infused the whole thing with so much naive hippie spirit that this time I don't mind.  We need a little gusto these days.

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