The RIP thread - Progressive Rock Music Forum

R.I.P Annie Nightingale, long serving BBC Radio music presenter. Passed away aged 83.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67955757

'We're going to need a bigger swear jar.'

Yeah she was on Radio One at the start of the 1970's (when I was discovering rock & prog music), initially as a prog DJ, but always championing new artistic talent, or inspiring other women to become DJ's or music journalists.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Nightingale

Edited by Floydoid - January 12 2024 at 13:59

'We're going to need a bigger swear jar.'

Outside of music, and the arts in general, but a difficult one to hear about.

RIP Shawn Barber

His father was from Kincardine, a town 1-1/2 hrs NW from where I live. Affectionately called Kinkerdink by most locals.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/sports/canadian-record-holder-world-champion-pole-vaulter-shawn-barber-dead-at-29/ar-AA1ncbYl?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=84bed0e0f6a64df4b02606c7c6956195&ei=18

Edited by JD - January 18 2024 at 16:19

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RIP Mary Weiss, member of the legendary 1960's girl band The Shangri-Las, aged 75.

https://themessenger.com/entertainment/lead-singer-of-1960s-girl-group-the-shangri-las-dies-at-75

Edited by Floydoid - January 24 2024 at 12:51

'We're going to need a bigger swear jar.'

^ Very sad news. RIP Melanie.

She was a lovely lady with a lovely voice Cry

RIP Melanie

R.I.P. Melanie.

So sad hearing about Melanie - she has always been a favourite singer-songwriter of mine since my teenage years. R.I.P beautiful lady.

https://variety.com/2024/music/obituaries-people-news/melanie-dead-brand-new-key-singer-woodstock-1235886892/

Edited by Floydoid - January 26 2024 at 01:06

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rushfan4 wrote:

I've made a lot of mixed CDs of more commercial/classic rock songs for when I'm driving with my girlfriend in the car, which I've added to one playlist on my iPhone that I play on shuffle when we are in the car together. Melanie's Brand New Key is on there and it has come up a few times in the past week. I don't think that I was familiar with it prior to when I was researching top 10 lists from the 70's and 80's to get ideas for a mixed CD and downloaded this song to add to it. Sort of an odd song, but kind of a fun listening experience. I'll have to check out a couple of her other songs listed here. I don't know that I have ever heard them.

In my opinion, Melanie's finest albums are:

'Candles in the Rain' (1970) - in particular the title track, 'What Have They Done to My Song Ma?', and her stunning cover of The Stones' 'Ruby Tuesday'

'The Good Book' (1971) - standout tracks: 'Babe Rainbow' and 'The Nickel Song'

'Gather Me' (1971) - standout tracks: 'Brand New Key', and 'Someday I'll Be a Farmer'

I'd certainly recommend you start with those three albums before delving into the rest of her 60's/70's catalogue.

Edited by Floydoid - January 26 2024 at 07:12

'We're going to need a bigger swear jar.'

Floydoid wrote:

rushfan4 wrote:

I've made a lot of mixed CDs of more commercial/classic rock songs for when I'm driving with my girlfriend in the car, which I've added to one playlist on my iPhone that I play on shuffle when we are in the car together. Melanie's Brand New Key is on there and it has come up a few times in the past week. I don't think that I was familiar with it prior to when I was researching top 10 lists from the 70's and 80's to get ideas for a mixed CD and downloaded this song to add to it. Sort of an odd song, but kind of a fun listening experience. I'll have to check out a couple of her other songs listed here. I don't know that I have ever heard them.

In my opinion, Melanie's finest albums are:

'Candles in the Rain' (1970) - in particular the title track, 'What Have They Done to My Song Ma?', and her stunning cover of The Stones' 'Ruby Tuesday'

'The Good Book' (1971) - standout tracks: 'Babe Rainbow' and 'The Nickel Song'

'Gather Me' (1971) - standout tracks: 'Brand New Key', and 'Someday I'll Be a Farmer'

I'd certainly recommend you start with those three albums before delving into the rest of her 60's/70's catalogue.

I agree with your assessment.

'Candles in the Rain' is the best place to start with Melanie for certain. One of my favorite songs of hers is from this album:

Another of her songs that I rate highly is:

A later album that deserves a listen is 'Photograph'.

I can listen to just about anything by Melanie.

A beautiful lady and a beautiful soul.

RIP Melanie.

I should have been a pair of ragged claws
Scuttling across the floors of uncertain seas