Killing Me Softly (Cover Tune)

[annemaree]

Elvis sang this beautiful song also!

[Mellomel]

@annemaree. Are you serious? I will have to look that up!!! You guys have made me an Elvis-adore-er...and I would love to hear his take on it. I am just adoring you today as well Annemaree. You have stopped by my channel and spent time with me ...like a true friend. :) I am so glad that our paths have crossed and that I have a .good friend like you to run into here and there. Thanks for showing me so much love this weekend

[annemaree]

Truly beautiful cover Mel for this wonderful song....your music is pure music for the soul!!!!!

God Bless you always

[skgagnier]

smooth soulful bass work. definitely favorite this :)

[Mellomel]

@skgagnier Thank you so much my friend. How did you run into this by the way?

[skgagnier]

@Mellomel : Hi Mel,

I can't remember how I found you. I was just arbitrarily surfing Bass stuff, 70's and 80's stuff. I came across the title "Killing Me Softly (Cover Tune)" so I clicked on it. It was sooo cool. I clicked on your site. Cool stuff there. I plan on visiting again. Definitley a fan :)

[Mellomel]

@skgagnier Man...that is awesome! YOu are pumping me up for doing more stuff. I had already set in my mind that I love doing these covers....but when someone passes by that really is appreciating it, it is totally a pay~back . Well, I hope to see you again....I did stop by to see you and your daughter's vids....that was great bro.....I hope to see you guys do more as well. YOu girl has a great tone....tell her I said so! Chat soon!

[FantasiesRreal]

Beautiful music and video by a beautiful soul... You really outdid yourself Mel.. this my friend made my Friday come to a good close.. thank you..

[Mellomel]

Thank you so much Carlene.....just like in the good ole days....when you would come by and see videos at LV. I am so glad we can stay in touch and remain friends.

[FantasiesRreal]

me too Mell.. Im here now and Wets's world.. and I want to put this video on Wets world.. do you mind.. I added it to my facebook account and told folkes where to find you and your creative soul.. hope you don't mind and yes we will def keep in touch more.. have a beautiful day my friend... Carlene

[chappahx]

This is awesome bro. Your music continues to inspire me. Thanks!

Gideon

[tribehenry]

Beautiful cover of a beautiful song, thanks.

[Mellomel]

Thank you my friend!!

[PaisleyPlace]

One word: Beautiful.

[Mellomel]

Ah....thanks so much Mom!!! Whatever labor of love I have for making these videos comes back in the comments such as yours, or the wonderful people I meet...such as yourself!!! Thanks so much!

[soulriter]

Mello Mel! Your stuff is beautiful. But I always knew that.

[Mellomel]

Man....is that you WHL? Sheesh! We got some catching up to do....and I know that as well!!!! Thanks for stopping by my brotha! and you are right on that right there...you have always suported my playin....long before there was a YouTube, or this technology, even before we grew up to be adults. That's simply amazing that we go back that far. Wow! Chat soon with ya i will!

[Featherflow]

Again, so beautiful. I read the description first which made it very moving indeed :(

[Mellomel]

Thanks so much FF....I luv ya so much.

[InsatiableBlonde]

My Folk, Smooth and Easy Playlist....

I do love this song.

Warmest,

Morgan

[MrJackGrayson]

I had a little extra time today and wanted to listen to some of the videos of my fabulous subscribers. This was a wonderful instrumental of a great song. Hahaha! I too grew up in the South and remember my fair share of paddlings. Corporal punishment is still allowed in some schools throughout the South but it is becoming more unpopular and less practiced...thankfully. I have added this video to my AMAZING INSTRUMENTALS playlist. This was an easy 5 stars my friend!

Peace!!

[veronicaownsyou]

now that was amazing. the video and the music

[melmusiclife12]

MEL ONE WORD!! BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[thankful56]

Killing softly, yes...this dying to self...and living for Christ...yes Christ must increase, I must decrease...in humility for Him to be seen and live...in me:) Mel, your family is precious. I know so little, but learning some by watching past videos and songs. Your wife, your daughter so beautiful to see...and again the free dance...how lovely. I hope and pray she continues to dance freely for always. In His love, Carol.

[HellenicMagic]

Oh! one of my favorites! You "kill us so softly" with this amazing video! Congrats mate!

[aholdout2]

Very, very nice to listen to. Beautiful. Love it!

[Mellomel]

Thanks holdout! There's going to be more from where that came from....hope to see you around!!!!

[tictocfilms]

so soulfull. Beautiful.

[Mellomel]

Thank you soo soo~soul much!!! Lol. Hope to see you again sometime.

[ahoneybum]

Sorry Roberta :-/ Mello, you ROCKED this one too!!! you have a Beautiful Lady there, tell Miss Missy I said "HEY" Give her a great big hug for me :))

And keep on keepin' on. Missy, I'll see you in a few on "So ya' think you can dance".. Promise? :))

[Mellomel]

I will tell that to Missy! Ha ha!!!YOu are so positive! I hope that does come true! I hope you are feeling good as well.!!!!

[fiddler32]

Your video is beautiful.

[soulfreakwoman]

hello is this you playing verry nice hope to see more off you

[Mellomel]

I have to admit...I think this was my best work. I don't know if I ever will beat this one. !!!! Thanks my Soulfreakin Woman! He he he!!!

[thyzira]

i'am inpresed by youre playing

[Mellomel]

So glad you are checking this stuff out! You are impressing me just by that!

[lemonostiftis]

yup, this is a so tender cover of a beloved classic. i enjoyed your great editing at the video as well *****

[Mellomel]

I like the way you described that lemomosstftis, especially since I'm a sensitive kind of guy! He he he. Lol. Thanks so much for stoopping by my friend. I will see you around.

[amazongift]

Fantastic bass playing 5 again

[Mellomel]

Thanks so much Mel. You are experiencing half the awe I was in when viewing your work! Lol.

[Twirretwarre]

Wow, Mel, how great you send this one!!!

It is all in the name,... Mel, hihi!

Your friend Roeleke :-)

[Twirretwarre]

My voice is no Roberta, but I really love this song, and sing this with you, my dear friend.... maybe some day...hihi!

Roeleke :-)

[Mellomel]

yes...one day! I would love to work with you my dear friend!!! OXOXOX

[fingercheese]

This song ....I first heard it when I was about 10 yrs old....back in 77....it moved me...it changed me....it inspired me to be more....Awesome bass work/play.....dig it....subbed and I will eventually see them all....you have alot....Peace...

[Sonnie55]

I am enjoying seeing this side of you. It is quite moving and very soulful. Yeah, another "Sonnie catch up night." ;-] Seeing the girls (your girls) in the back seems symbolic of how deeply a part of you they are. Beautiful. Thanks

[Mellomel]

You have always been of the receptive type Sonnie! At the same time, I am enjoying my new brotherhood I have with you. trust me...I will be checking on you daily! I realized that i hadn't spoke with you in between the sketch videos and this series musical vibes I am feeling at this present time. Thanx for sharing your views. You are so on it homie~dog! :)

[candybabe8]

Aww That was so beautiful and calming..=] Missyy looks like shes grown a bit too! still lookin as beautiful as always:D.. Your video skills has gone really really good! seems like u still keepin it up mello:D luvv yaa xx

[Mellomel]

I am so glad you dropped in..and still check on your mello_man. I am so glad that we go way back...and have been good friends for some time. You are great to have Candy_mommas!

[candybabe8]

I know we goo wayy back here Melo my friend=D But me dont do videos anymore, bt oh well ima still keep watchin XD.. been a long time now and ur still stayin real!! luv yaa mello xx

[Mellomel]

Love ya still too babes! :)

[attijoy]

Fantastic! Really like it.

[Lillemy1]

LOVELY! :)

Hilde

[FrenchConcrete]

Nice job, Bro.

[cookysnook]

I have always loved this song!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW what a great job! SO fantastic!!!

[spricket24]

very beautiful and what a great job! (((HUGS))) Karen

[Mellomel]

Wow....Karen? Is that you me dear? You know it is always nice to see your vids and especially nice for you to come by one of my productions. Don't be no stranger~Spricket! :)

[gigibranch]

this is so peaceful and mellow..i am glad i tuned into you tonight...music strikes a nostalgia..lovely vid..peace love and real hugs

[GirlSpoken4]

So very soothing to listen to when you have an aching heart. Thank you my friend...this is truly a gift for us all.

[MacBraveheart]

Hey my sweet man- LOVED Missy in this. I love it when Brigid sings it and plays in on the piano and adored hearing you play it too. SUCH a powerful song. Keep it up! McBness

[annspade]

Beautiful video, Mel! 1:27, 1:32, 1:50... awesome. I love this song and love that you kept it instrumental. +5

And might I add you look smashing, dahling! :)

[Mellomel]

Oh My Goodness....say~it~isn't~so? Sheesh....I get so caught up with managing all the little particulars here until I realize I hadn't spoke with the folks I grew up with in a long time! I am making a note to get over there and catch up on everything AS. Thanks for stopping by and being a gentle reminder! Oh....I am more glad than you for keeping it instrumental. Although I know you were talking from an artistic standpoint...did you think I had an option to "sing?" ME SING? Not! Lol. Luv ya A.S>

[rashb]

Man I just throw stuff in a video and put it out. In contrast each shot in a Mellomel vid is carefully crafted and beautifully shot. I should return to this way of doing things. Seriously I may hire you for a special project one day or as an advisor. It's a project I've been wanting to do for years.

[Mellomel]

Man RB....You have been busy being out of sight! I too have been running around. It always sounds as thoug you are talking about someone else! I don't know if "everything" is crafted...but I do know I love loosing rest over doing this stuff...just as you do. TTYL Homie!

[cultivatedobsidian]

Beautiful!

[Mellomel]

Love ya Monica...my friend....:)

[hrumphga]

Man,this is one of my ALL-time fav songs!! Sad/sweet...And still you manage to bring MM style and joy! Quite a trick. And of course both your ladies bringin' even more beauty to it. Gorgeous photography! I regret the violence committed while Ms. Flack was singin', but don't hold it against her. You continue to amaze. And the eloquence of the quote at the beginning just got me. I only hope my friends know the same is true with me, and that includes y'all! The very best 6+ minutes of my day.

[batatakley]

Mel... WoW I am not only loving your music, and your spirit, and your Missy, and your energy, and your Dog... I am loving your artistic view to make videoS!. Let´s keep adding!! Love ya bro!

[Mellomel]

Thanx so much Val....looking forward to working with you homegurl!!!!

[batatakley]

YOu got it... brain and soul is in motion to find the best idea for us!!!

[justjoknow]

That was smooth my brother, love the sound and video. I see my sister-in-law is getting in the act also.

[Mellomel]

I only have one brother in law....This can't be.....no.....I need a trick question to be answered! Hmmm. What color is / was your Durango?

[bgirl90]

Aww Bayster hearts you Bro in law! :o)

[Mellomel]

Aww...my Bayster! You know this video is about you!

[bgirl90]

Aww Mel Man! Your so sweet! :o)

[Xelanderthomas]

When click on "more comments" and it shows you those 3 pictures (icons) at the top. The 3rd one could be your CD cover.

[MamboDogFaceOne]

Good eye, and absolutely correct! I want that CD!

[Mellomel]

Wasn't that eye~opening? Sheesh! Well, I better get on it! I hear ya Momz!!

[phaedress]

Xelander: are you old enough to remember LPs? They used to have three photos and I thing the three-picture set looks liiet that. I find it hard to pick among them, but I think I would rather go with the middle one.

[Mellomel]

Phae Phae...I know we talked about independanly thinking and all, but sometimes...for the good of the whole, you have to think inside the box. The one in the middle makes my head look "big" for the CD cover. My head needs not to be any bigger than that which I was actually born with. I will reconsider your selection again later...but for now, I am going with the pulled out shot for the cover. :)

[Mellomel]

Wow! I can see it...therefore, I will have it! Thanx for bringing this to my attention. It really did look like I had completed a project which I had completely forgotten about!! Lol.

[mikma]

NIIIIIIIIICE...MIKMA WAS HERE

[Mellomel]

Ooh...Mikma was here...getting killed softly as well! Lol.

[kiambas]

♥ ♥

[Mellomel]

Oooh hearts! That's a good thing! :) Missin you K!

[MamboDogFaceOne]

Ah, Mel, Mel, Mellll... I love this song so much! I used to sing it back when I still had a voice - it spoke to me of the yearning of youth, love beyond grasp for the music and the musician, the fragile rapport of same...

How that woman could POSSIBLY bust your bottom in the presence of Ms. Flack is *way* beyond me!!

Missy is awesome in this, tell her I adore her, and once again, you have taken over my channel page!

[Mellomel]

Ha ha ha.....loved hearing al that Momz! Never knnew this song touched so many...in so many different ways! It's kind of a borrowed glory from another that's suddenly mines. I wish this was my song!!! Love ya Momz!

[MamboDogFaceOne]

No, the glory is NOT borrowed! You made it your own! That's it, gotta go sleep now. zzzzzzzz...

(Love ya back!)

[Mellomel]

Wow....great point! You win on that. Shootin it to ya momz! You know how we do!

[phaedress]

I actually hate this song, but love your quitar...and the visuals, of course.

[Mellomel]

I hated it...and everything else that went wrong the first day I heard it. But for the seasoned sense I had aquired for a certain spanish flavor....it began to satify my needs. Easy chord progression / sad song vibe...it was an easy digest. But for the word "killing" to be in any sentence, or title connotes wierdness.

[MamboDogFaceOne]

I've loved it and hated it at different times.

[phaedress]

It's kinda growing on me now, in this version, with all you fine people to chat with.

It's..I knoW!!

It's a virtual launch party.

[MamboDogFaceOne]

Yes! Mel, are you paying attention here!

Phae, it may be easier to love without the lyrics? although I love Roberta Flack's voice.

[phaedress]

No. Never easier.

You see, there was a guy. His quitar had twelve strings. His eyes were blue-green, smiling but troubled. He was so tall

that I had to rise uo on my tippy-toes to...

...when he left he took an enormous chunk of my heart with him, and the only way I keep from crying over it is by avoiding certain things.

[MamboDogFaceOne]

Ah. Yes. That one. I do understand.

[Mellomel]

I knew there had to have been a particular reason to hate a naturally beautiful song. This song is the attempted avoidance of a not~so~happy chapter from the past. He was that tall ey? blue green eyes too? Wow! You long for yesterday.

[phaedress]

Launch parties are more fun than diet clinics, Mell. :)

As for "longing for yesterday", non non NON!

My today is plenty fine, thanks, but many girls have one such as this in their past.

[Mellomel]

You guys cr4ack me up Momz....as much as you and phae eat olives together....yuo guys chat at my "Launch Party" as if you haven't heard from each other in months.Just wait until you guuys meet in person!!!!!!

[NJLILI]

Son This was so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes. Bravo!

[Mellomel]

I am so happy you have come back...and saw the fam once again! I will be keeping tabs on ya...as per usual! :)

[amjPeace]

The band I sang with used to do this song. It was in 1976, I think, or maybe '75. What a beautiful video!

[Mellomel]

Wow! I am starting to believe in it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts annie! And where have you been Home gurl! I better go check on you!!!! :)

[Haynes1994]

Mel, this was so beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[Mellomel]

This song is describing the likes of you Holly, my friend (Hugs)!

[VioletKitty411]

Such a great rendition of a great song.  I love the shot of MelloMissy and her shadow. It does strike a chord in me as well. 5 stars !

****

[Mellomel]

When you get the chance i would like to hear how this strikes your chord VK...seeing that you are not old enough to have been around when this song was tearing my behind....softly! :)

[Heidiscope]

Yes i've always liked this song too, now i like just the music playing also- you made it your own, which i love. (hugs)

[Mellomel]

I loved hearing that from ya Heidie. Wow...I tell you what Heidie... Well...I didn't follow exactly the pattern of the original, but if you ever thought this was in a good key for you, I would love to send you the mp3 (minus the lead tracks) and have you sing on it...perhaps even as a response. I would love to see you make this your own as well. If not this one...one of these mutually appreciated songs we both know!

[phaedress]

mwhah! mwah!

love you too...and nice job, thought a lot of the credit for the charm in this video goes to the two lovely ladies you're using as models.

[Mellomel]

You are always the one to look out for these two lady's....making sure they get their's. Wow Phae...you were almost right there with them... giving us the idea to use candles. Gmmmm. Yes Phae , thanks for that! And yes...Lynn will verify that I almost burned the house down by forgetting about the candle. I credit you with that as well.

[phaedress]

Lol!

I womdered when I saw the candle bits. The shot at 1:50 of Missy is priceless.

[Mellomel]

Yes Phae...you wondered right. This is why it wpould be YOUR insurance to cover any mishaps with these wonderful candles over here. Just follow the paper trail! Lol.

[phaedress]

Paper trail?

Shall I describe for you the relative combustibility of, say bricks and paper?

Let us not wish such things...this is a lovely video.

[Mellomel]

Ha ha....I stand corrected AGAIN! But least I am use to this. :)

[Mellomel]

I love it when I push a "Phae~button" and get some "Phaeness" from your chops! "Combustibility of bricks and paper!" Ha ha ha....classic Phae! Luvage is sent your way.

[Mellomel]

Right when i was thinking of putting brother Jeff's face (hrumpga)in it....I was soo going to ask you could I put your candle scene in there as well. But...I have already deleted your pics....and had to change plans anyways. Your shots were priceless!!! You priceless model you

[phaedress]

oh gosh.

My heart just skipped a beat. I would have so enjoyed being juxtaposed with your little angel.

In my dreams, she smells nice. Kinda like popsicles, the outdoors, ang girly-spice-mud mysteries all in one.

(sap alert!)

Thanks for sharing your daughter with those of us who are childless. It means a lot.

[Mellomel]

It is a sort of "sharing " that naturally happens. I don't want to give away the details...but the next one is going to take you back to some of her early stages. It's amazing how in these productions you can slip in 7 year old video clips just as easily as the one shot seven minutes ago. I think you and the others that have known Missy will enjoy seeing "Mini~Missy!" :)

[phaedress]

Mini~Missy! LOL You just better hope she forgives you when she grows up.

[MamboDogFaceOne]

Oh, phae, if I can find it, I will read you a poem I wrote for my daughter, about "tracking muddy footprints through my clean kitchen dreams".

[phaedress]

That sounds lovely.

[phaedress]

Does this mean we all get to spank you now Mell?

[Mellomel]

Ha ha ha ha!!!!! I was rushing out just now...and was going to reply to these comments later, but yours...not yours Phae! He he he! You made me run out the door laughing!!!! Out loud even! Lol.

[MamboDogFaceOne]

I get dibs on the BIG paddle!

[phaedress]

oh MY!

[Mellomel]

Oh now Momz...this needs to stop!!! you put away that paddle! STOP THE VIOLENCE!!!! Lynn will attest that the only paddle activity around here will be during our quality time / date night! Anything else...will be considered violence...and must be dealt with....Lol

[MamboDogFaceOne]

Oh my gosh Mel, I think that's a teensy bit more than Momz wants to know ... OK, OK, no violence. I see your past experiences have made you, um, have made you ... no, I give up! :))

[phaedress]

fundamentally shy?

[Mellomel]

Shy fundamentally!

[MamboDogFaceOne]

No, actually fundamentally pacifist. But I did get a kick out of the image of paddling Mel, in a momma kind of way, just for his teasing nature!

[Mellomel]

I just had a mental flash of this happening as you were mentioning it. The picture is not nice at all!!!!! In the picture Momz...I was fetching you a chair in order for you to even come close to Paddling me. and please explain  to me Momz....explain how is it feasable for you to paddle me, your son, in a momma kind of way when Lynn calls me "big daddy?" Lol.

[MamboDogFaceOne]

"Different strokes for different folks" I'm sure!! LOL!

[Mellomel]

And my other regular name is big daddy! Do you think you will ever catch the wave....and call me big daddy....or at least daddy? Ey Momz?

[Mellomel]

Ha ha ha....now whae have you ever giving up on anything Momz?

[MamboDogFaceOne]

Um, well ... I may not give up, but I can be such a procrastinator!

[alnewberry]

What a wonderful rendition.

[Mellomel]

Glad you liked Al! Man Al! We got's to do something together!  We will have to figure out something! And soon!

[000dgtlkttn000]

Absolutely beautiful! I've always loved this song, this is great :0)

[Mellomel]

Wow...you know this song like that too ey? Thanks so much for stopping here to check it NXX!

[tnvincesanity]

you the man the mello mel..

[Mellomel]

Thanks so much...Hope you come back to check stuff in the futer as well my friend!

[gleegirloz]

Ah Mel, what can I say.....beautiful,soulful,subl­ime as always!I know you dont have to always be in each others pocket to be a friend and I proud to count you amongst mine!Poor little tush,..if you went to school when I did this was common and accepted practise everywhere,Thank God those days are gone :)

[Mellomel]

So Glad to hear that Glee! Hate to think I was the only one getting it! :) Thanks for the visit as well.:)

[Elzothequack]

Awesome! This makes me want to get up and go do something good for someone.

[Mellomel]

Ha ha ha...wow! That's great. Didn't think it was going to inspire outside of the virtual...He he he! TTYL E!

[maryann712]

this is one of my all time favorite songs :) LOVED IT!!!!!

[Mellomel]

So glad to hear that Maryann. I am starting to feel that I can trust my taste in song selections. I hope I can pick more of your fav's in the future! I hope I then can play them...Lol.

[patman2112]

Just brilliant work all around! beyond 5 stars for sure

[Mellomel]

You know I always appreciate hearing your comments Pat! You know your stuff...so hearing this from you is more than excellent.

[bluewing04]

Well done thanks for posting.*****

[Mellomel]

Thank you so much Bluewing. Hope you come back in the future for other stuff!

[SSGLuceyGirl]

Absolutely wonderful, we love you guys Ton of hugs Mel

[Mellomel]

You and your family are so loved as well. TTYL Mel!!!

[Xelanderthomas]

Makes sense to me for you to do this, since you are always killing me softly anways. ;)

[MamboDogFaceOne]

Xel, it always makes me smile to see you here! Isn't this man the most awesome of musicians? I miss your rants - I have to go check and make sure I haven't missed one!

[Mellomel]

Ha ha!!!Lol. I didn't think of the similarities between the lyrics of this song and what I try to do. I just know I love this song dearly. In this context, I plan to slay you and the other several times over! :) I agree with Momz; having you come out to these shows is smile~worthy! I too need to see which videos of yours have been missed. Lynn hasn't missed any...I can assure you! Lol.

[TheDiamondFactory]

Great tune! Hope you're doing well.

[Mellomel]

Let me just say to you D.D. that I have enjoyed your vids for some time. So it is an honor for you to come over for this here. This is two for two....hope you check out the future stuff as well. Fam is great BTW! THX!