Melanie (singer)
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Melanie Anne Safka Schekeryk (February 3, 1947 – January 23, 2024), professionally known as Melanie or Melanie Safka, was an American singer-songwriter.[1][2]
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Birth name | Melanie Anne Safka |
Born | (1947-02-03)February 3, 1947 Queens, New York City, U.S. |
Died | January 23, 2024(2024-01-23) (aged 76) |
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Years active | 1967–2024 |
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Website | melaniesafka |
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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]