By Peter Maddern
Given her history, she was surprisingly nervous for this, so she told us, her first Australian concert for 37 years. But while the long flowing blonde hair and the youthful face of her generation have somewhat dissipated, the Melanie of hope, love and fun was strong as ever at the Playhouse last night.
Taking us through a mix of current and past favourites, Ms Safka certainly warmed to her task and by the end she had her aging audience reliving their youth; standing, singing along and applauding as if they too had returned to being faces of the future.
Rather than just roll out the hits, Beautiful People, Brand New Key and Lay Down included, the audience were also treated to some insights as songs were sometimes compiled before us, aided and abetted by her four piece backing band which including her doting and obedient son, Beau.
While many artists try out different styles as their careers progress, Melanie’s newer work was almost indistinguishable in form and vibe as her famous stuff and the whole built in momentum, including an impromptu Alexander Beatle.
Yes, a trip down memory lane but also ninety minutes of the kind of fresh, innocent and melodic folk singing that current music almost totally lacks.
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