Candles in the Rain
Sep 1970 Candles in the Rain Buddah 2318-009 (UK) Highest chart position 5 (US) BDS 5060 Highest Chart Position 17
Producer: Peter Schekeryk; Engineers: Robin Thompson (Wessex), Fred Catero (Catero), Bruce Staple (Allegro); Assistant: Tony Page (Wessex)
Recorded: Wessex Studios, London (3, 7, 8, 10) ; Catero Studios, San Francisco (2); Allegro Studios, New York (1, 4, 5, 6, 9)
1 Candles in the Rain (Safka) Melanie Safka vocal, guitar
2 Lay Down (Candles in the Rain ) (Safka) Melanie Safka vocal; Peter Schekeryk director; John Abbott arranger; Edwin Hawkins Singers vocals; Edwin Hawkins piano; Rico Reyes conga
3 Carolina in My Mind (Taylor) Melanie Safka vocal, guitar; Peter Schekeryk director; Alan Parker lead guitar; Barry Morgan drums; Alan Hawkshaw organ; Herbie Flowers bass; Harold McNair flute
4 Citiest People (Safka) Melanie Safka vocal; Peter Schekeryk director; Lee Holdridge strings arranger
5 What Have They Done to My Song Ma (Safka) Melanie Safka vocal; Peter Schekeryk director; John Abbott conductor
6 Close to it All (Safka) Melanie Safka vocal, guitar; Artie Ripp director; Roger Kellaway arranger
7 The Good Guys (Safka) Melanie Safka vocal, guitar; Peter Schekeryk director; Alan Parker lead guitar; Barry Morgan drums; Alan Hawkshaw organ; Herbie Flowers bass; Harold McNair flute
8 Lovin’ Baby Girl (Safka) Melanie Safka vocal, guitar; Peter Schekeryk director; Alan Parker lead guitar; Barry Morgan drums; Alan Hawkshaw organ; Herbie Flowers bass; Harold McNair flute
9 Ruby Tuesday (Jagger, Richards) Melanie Safka vocal; Peter Schekeryk director; Lee Holdridge arranger
10 Leftover Wine (Safka) Melanie Safka vocal, guitar; Peter Schekeryk director; Alan Parker lead guitar; Barry Morgan drums; Alan Hawkshaw organ; Herbie Flowers bass; Harold McNair flute
Design/Photography : Bob Cato
