_{Melanie, ‘Bitter Bad’ ad via Billboard April 07, 1973}

Melanie’s “Bitter Bad” released in early 1973 and made its way to #36 on the US Hot 100. The song was written by Melanie and produced by Peter Schekeryk. As far as I can gather after some internet sleuthing, the studio version of “Bitter Bad” did not appear on an LP at the time. A live version did appear on 1973’s Melanie at Carnegie Hall.

Have a listen to the tune below. It’s a short, sweet slice of pop and a personal favorite from Melanie’s catalog of classics.

MELANIE ‘BITTER BAD’ (1973)

Previously on Classic 70s Ads: Aretha Franklin, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ (1971)

More Melanie: Daily 70s Ad: Melanie, ‘#1 Female Vocalist’ (1971)