Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1947-02-03
- Died
- 2024-01-23
- Works
- 38
Top works
- Glass Thorns - Elsewhens
- Epic
- The golden key
- Fire raiser
- Glass Thorns - Elsewhens (Book Two)
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Film & TV
Acting · Queens, New York USA
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…
Known for
- Power to the People: John & Yoko Live in NYC — Self2026
- One to One: John & Yoko — Self (archive footage)2025
- Melanie - Live in the Netherlands 2022 — Self2022
- Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation — Self2013
- Trollywood — Herself2004
- The Brady Bunch Hour1977
- The Johnny Cash Show — Self1969
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson — Self1962
- The Merv Griffin Show — Self1962
- The Mike Douglas Show — Self1961
via TMDB
Listeners · Last.fm
- Listeners
- 378,719
- Total plays
- 3,358,798
Tags
folksinger-songwriterfemale vocalists60spop
1. Melanie Ann Safka-Schekeryk (b. 1947, d. 2024; known professionally as Melanie) was a U.S. singer-songwriter. 2. Melanie: Midwest Auckland emo four piece Melanie released their full length album 42 Losers in May 2020 and have been playing a fine selection of gigs and house parties since 1. Born on the 3rd February 1947 in Astoria, New York deceased 23rd January 2024, Melanie made her first recording, "Gimme a Little Kiss", when she was five. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Melanie">R
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Key facts
- Born
- Melanie Anne Safka , ( 1947-02-03 ) February 3, 1947, Queens , New York City, U.S.
- Died
- January 23, 2024 (2024-01-23) (aged 76), Nashville, Tennessee , U.S.
- Genres
- Folk pop country
- Occupations
- Singer songwriter musician
- Instruments
- Vocals acoustic guitar
- Years active
- 1960s–2024
- Labels
- Buddah Neighborhood Atlantic
- Website
- melaniesafkamusic .com
via Wikipedia infobox
Key dates
- Born
- 3 February 1947
- Died
- 23 January 2024
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Melanie
- Gender
- female
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Queens
- Place of death
- Nashville
- Occupation
- guitarist
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Award
- Primetime Emmy Award
- Participant in
- Woodstock Festival
Article
Melanie Anne Safka-Schekeryk (February 3, 1947 – January 23, 2024), professionally known as Melanie or Melanie Safka, was an American singer-songwriter.
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.
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