Roots of Melanie
The artists and genres Melanie came out of — one hop back on the influence tree.
Phil Ochsartist
Joan Baezartist
Judy Collinsartist
Buffy Sainte-Marieartist
Laura Nyroartist
Joni Mitchellartist
Nicoartist
Marianne Faithfullartist
Woody Guthrieartist
Redmanartist
Milk Inc.artist
Chip Taylorartist
The Incredible String Bandartist
Edwin Hawkinsartist
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrowartist"Will You Love Me Tomorrow" is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. It was first recorded in 1960 by the Shirelles for their album Tonight's the Night; released as a single that November, it became the first song by a girl group to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It has since been recorded by many other artists, including King on her 1971 album Tapestry.
The Edwin Hawkins SingersartistEdwin Reuben Hawkins was an American gospel musician, pianist, vocalist, choir master, composer, and arranger. He was one of the originators of the urban contemporary gospel sound. As the leader of the Edwin Hawkins Singers, he was probably best known for his 1968 arrangement of "Oh Happy Day", which was included on the "Songs of the Century" list. In 1970, the Edwin Hawkins Singers made a second foray into the charts, backing folk singer Melanie on "Lay Down ".