What event inspired the song "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)"?
A concert in San Francisco
Her experience of performing at the 1969 Woodstock music festival
A protest rally in Washington D.C.
Her childhood memories
Answer
"Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" is a song inspired by Melanie Safka's experience at the Woodstock music festival in 1969. The festival was marked by heavy rainfall, which prompted Safka to perform with candles instead of stage lights. The song's lyrics reflect her emotional response to the event and the power of music to bring people together in challenging circumstances.
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