Melanie Anne Safka-Schekeryk (February 3, 1947 – January 23, 2024), professionally known as Melanie or Melanie Safka, was an American singer-songwriter. [1][2]

Jan 25, 2024 · "Brand New Key" and "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" songstress Melanie has died at the age of 76, her three children confirmed.

Jan 24, 2024 · Melanie, the singer who performed at Woodstock in 1969 and had major pop hits with “Brand New Key” and “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)” in the early ’70s, died Tuesday at age 76.

With her sweet, captivating voice, quirky yet insightful songwriting and bubbly, upbeat, free-spirited hippie persona, pop and folk singer/songwriter Melanie totally epitomized the whole "flower power" …

Jan 23, 2024 · Melanie was a folk singer and songwriter who had major hits in the 1970s with “Brand New Key” and “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain),” and she was one of three women who performed …

Jan 26, 2026 · “POSSESSION” marks Melanie Martinez’s debut single after the release of PORTALS in 2023. As previously revealed by the artist in 2025, HADES will be her first-ever double album

Jan 25, 2024 · Melanie, the Woodstock performer best known for the hit "Brand New Key," died on Tuesday, announced her three children. She was 76.