Biography
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.
Filmography
all 11
self 8
TV Shows 6
Movies 5
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Trollywood (2004)
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Composer
All the Right Noises (1970)
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GenderFemale
Birthday1947-02-03
Deathday2024-01-23 (76 years old)
Birth NameMelanie Anne Safka
Birth PlaceQueens, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsMelanie Anne Safka-Schekeryk, Melanie Safka, ميلانى, メラニー・ソフィカ, Мелани, Мелани Сафка, Мелани Энн Сафка-Шекерик
AwardsPrimetime Emmy Award
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