“Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)” (Melanie)
Today’s classic song of the day is “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)” by Melanie. Released in March of 1970, this single peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #3 on the Cash Box Top 100. “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)” was written by the singer (full name: Melanie Safka) and recorded with the Edwin Hawkins Singers,…