Melanie (singer)

Melanie
Melanie in 1975
Melanie in 1975
Background information
Birth nameMelanie Anne Safka
Born(1947-02-03)February 3, 1947
Queens, New York City, U.S.
DiedJanuary 23, 2024(2024-01-23) (aged 76)
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • acoustic guitar
Years active1960s–2024
Labels
Websitemelaniesafka.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]

  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.