Melanie Safka

About Melanie Safka

She performed at Woodstock and is most known for her biggest American hit,"Brand New Key". Her hallmark song,"Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)", was inspired by her experience there.

Melanie Anne Safka-Schekeryk, known as Melanie or Melanie Safka, is an American singer and songwriter. She is known for her 1971-72 hit "Brand New Key" worldwide, her cover of "Ruby Tuesday", "What Have They Done to My Song Ma" and her 1970 international hit "Lay Down". .

Genres	Folk, pop, country
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Years active	1967–present
Labels	Buddah Records, Neighborhood Records, Atlantic Records
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, musician
Birth name	Melanie Anne Safka
Born	February 03, 1947
Origin	Astoria, Queens, New York

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Trivia

She was initially signed to Columbia Records with whom she released two singles. She then released her acclaimed debut album through Buddah Records.

Melanie Safka before fame

She made her public singing debut at the age of four on the radio show Live Like a Millionaire. While studying acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, she began singing in folk clubs.

Achievement of Melanie Safka

She started her career with Columbia Records, where she had two singles released. Her critically acclaimed debut album was later released by Buddah Records.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

Undisclosed

Melanie Safka family life

She was born in Astoria, Queens, New York to a Ukrainian father and an Italian mother.

Associations of Melanie Safka

Paul Thomas Anderson's film Boogie Nights featured her song"Brand New Key".

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