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Melanie

Acting

Personal Info

gender

Female

birthday

February 3, 1947

died

January 23, 2024

place of birth

Queens, New York USA

also known as

Melanie Anne Safka-Schekeryk · Melanie Safka · ميلانى · メラニー・ソフィカ

total credits

3 movies

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

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