Rare studio recordings of the beloved American folk icon Melanie performing the songs that made up her early live repertoire!

This unique snapshot captures Melanie in the studio 5 years prior to her debut album, and a mere 16 years old at the time of the earliest recordings featured here, displaying all the melodic fragility and fiery passion that made her a superstar in the years that followed!

Includes insightful liner notes and rare photos!

Tracklist:

1. There Should Have Been A Rainbow
2. Barbara Allen
3. Gypsy Rover
4. Geordie
5. I Never Will Marry
6. Long Black Veil
7. Silver Dagger
8. If I Go
9. All My Trials
10. Twa Brothers
11. There Is No Better
12. The Mermaid
13. Songs of Love
14. What Have They Done To The Rain
15. Matty Groves
16. Summertime Love
17. Puff, The Magic Dragon (Version 2)
18. La Bamba
19. Mary Hamilton

UPC: 889466695711
Label: Cleopatra Records
Release Date: 1.2.26
Format: New Vinyl Record