Before she captivated the world with her distinctive voice and became a defining figure of the late 1960s folk-rock scene, Melanie was a teenager honing her craft in New York. There Should Have Been A Rainbow - The NY Folk Sessions 1963-1965 offers a rare and intimate glimpse into those formative years, featuring studio recordings captured a full five years before her debut album, with the earliest sessions recorded when she was just 16 years old.
This collection is a remarkable document of a young artist already in full command of her gifts, delivering the traditional folk songs that made up her early live repertoire with the melodic fragility and fiery passion that would later make her a superstar. Accompanied by insightful liner notes and rare photos, this release is an essential piece of music history for fans and anyone who appreciates the roots of American folk music.
- Format: Vinyl
- Color Vinyl
- Label: Cleopatra
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 01/02/2026
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TRACKS
A1. There Should Have Been A Rainbow
A2. Barbara Allen
A3. Gypsy Rover
A4. Geordie
A5. I Never Will Marry
A6. Silver Dagger
A7. All My Trials
B1. Twa Brothers
B2. The Mermaid
B3. Matty Groves
B4. Mary Hamilton
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