Melanie

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

Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

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The Ed Sullivan Show

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One to One: John & Yoko

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The Merv Griffin Show

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Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation

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The Mike Douglas Show

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The Johnny Cash Show

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The Brady Bunch Hour

Trollywood

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Melanie - Live in the Netherlands 2022

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