Melanie (singer)
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| Birth name | Melanie Anne Safka |
| Born | February 3, 1947 Queens, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | January 23, 2024 (aged 76) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1960s–2024 |
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| Website | melaniesafkamusic |
Melanie Anne Safka Schekeryk (February 3, 1947 – January 23, 2024), professionally known as Melanie or Melanie Safka, was an American singer-songwriter.[1][2]
Melanie is widely known for the 1971–72 global hit "Brand New Key", her 1970 version of the Rolling Stones' "Ruby Tuesday", her composition "What Have They Done to My Song Ma", and her 1970 international breakthrough hit "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)", which was inspired by her experience of performing at the 1969 Woodstock music festival.[3][4]
- ^ Strong, Martin C. (2000). The Great Rock Discography (5th ed.). Edinburgh: Mojo Books. pp. 635–637. ISBN 1-84195-017-3.
- ^ Keepnews, Peter (January 25, 2024). "Melanie, Singer Who Made a Solo Splash at Woodstock, Dies at 76". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "'Brand New Key' – Melanie". Super Seventies RockSite. Retrieved April 16, 2012.
- ^ "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)". Super Seventies RockSite. Retrieved April 16, 2012.