Melanie & Jan Akkerman: There Should Have Been A Rainbow - The Ny Folk Sessions 1963-1965 - VINYL

Title: There Should Have Been A Rainbow - The Ny Folk Sessions 1963-1965
Artist: Melanie & Jan Akkerman
Label: Cleopatra Records
Product Type: VINYL LP
UPC: 889466695711
Genre: Folk
Release Date: 2026-01-02
Number of Discs: 1
Additional Details: LIMITED EDITION

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!

Tracks:
1.1 There Should Have Been A Rainbow
1.2 Barbara Allen
1.3 Gypsy Rover
1.4 Geordie
1.5 I Never Will Marry
1.6 Long Black Veil
1.7 Silver Dagger
1.8 If I Go
1.9 All My Trials
1.10 Twa Brothers
1.11 There Is No Better
1.12 The Mermaid
1.13 Songs of Love
1.14 What Have They Done To The Rain
1.15 Matty Groves
1.16 Summertime Love
1.17 Puff, The Magic Dragon (Version 2)
1.18 La Bamba
1.19 Mary Hamilton