Melanie (singer)

Melanie
Melanie
	Melanie in 1975
Background information
Birth name	Melanie Anne Safka
Born	February 3, 1947; Queens, New York City, U.S.
Died	January 23, 2024 (aged 76)
Genres	Folk; pop; country;
Occupations	Singer; songwriter; musician;
Instruments	Vocals; acoustic guitar;
Years active	1960s–2024
Labels	Buddah Records; Neighborhood Records; Atlantic;
Website	melaniesafka.com

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.

[The_Great_Rock_Discography-1] Strong, Martin C. (2000). The Great Rock Discography (5th ed.). Edinburgh: Mojo Books. pp. 635–637. ISBN 1-84195-017-3.

[2] 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.

[3] "'Brand New Key' – Melanie". Super Seventies RockSite. Retrieved April 16, 2012.

[4] "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)". Super Seventies RockSite. Retrieved April 16, 2012.

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Melanie (singer)

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