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Melanie

Born
Feb 3, 1947 · Aged 76
Died
Jan 23, 2024
Place of birth
Queens, New York USA
Gender
Female
Movie credits
5
TV credits
6
Also known as (7)
  • Melanie Anne Safka-Schekeryk
  • Melanie Safka
  • ميلانى
  • メラニー・ソフィカ
  • Мелани
  • Мелани Сафка
  • Мелани Энн Сафка-Шекерик

Biography

Melanie Anne Safka-Schekeryk (February 3, 1947 – January 23, 2024), professionally known as Melanie or Melanie Safka, was an American singer-songwriter. She 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