Melanie

Melanie Anne Safka-Schekeryk (born February 3, 1947) is an American singer-songwriter.[1] Known professionally as Melanie, she is best known for her hits "Brand New Key", "Ruby Tuesday", "What Have They Done to My Song, Ma", and her song about performing at the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival, "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)".

Her father, Frederick M. Safka (1924–2009), was of Ukrainian ethnic background, and her mother, jazz singer Pauline "Polly" Altomare (1926–2003), was of Italian heritage.

Read more about Melanie at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melanie_Safka

References

• Keepnews, Peter. (24 January 2024). “Melanie, Singer Who Made a Solo Splash at Woodstock, Dies at 76. Just 22 when she charmed the festival crowd, she went on to enjoy success with songs like “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)” and “Brand New Key.”” < nytimes.com > Accessed 24 January 2024.
• https://www.melaniesafka.com/
• https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0577376/bio/
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• Asbury Park Press, March 5, 1964, Page 22. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/asbury-park-press-melanie-safka/... : accessed January 24, 2024), clip page for Melanie Safka
• Asbury Park Press, October 17, 1976, Page 49. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/asbury-park-press-melanie-and-he... : accessed January 24, 2024), clip page for Melanie and her mom
• Tampa Bay Times, February 12, 2018, Page A7. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/tampa-bay-times-melanie-safka-sc... : accessed January 24, 2024), clip page for Melanie Safka-Schekeryk
• LP Discography < link >
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• https://www.pinterest.com/rainnwolf/melanie/