 Publicity photo of singer, songwriter, and musician Melanie Safka. Image by William Morris Agency (management), via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Leilah And JeordieMelanie (singer) Melanie (singer) American musician (1947–2024) Melanie Anne Safka Schekeryk (February 3, 1947 – January 23, 2024), professionally known as Melanie or Melanie Safka, was an American singer-songwriter.[1][2] Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Melanie Melanie in 1975 Background information Birth name Melanie Anne Safka Born (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 Records Neighborhood Records Atlantic Website melaniesafkamusic.com Close 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",… (Source: Wikipedia)
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