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Melanie
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
Known For
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962
TV
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
1961
TV
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
1962
TV
The Ed Sullivan Show
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1948
TV
The Johnny Cash Show
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1969
TV
The Brady Bunch Hour
1977
Film
One to One: John & Yoko
Self (archive footage)
2025
Film
Power to the People: John & Yoko Live in NYC
Self
2026
Film
Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation
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2013
Film
Melanie - Live in the Netherlands 2022
Self
2022
Film
Trollywood
Herself
2004
Filmography
2026FilmPower to the People: John & Yoko Live in NYCas Self2025FilmOne to One: John & Yokoas Self (archive footage)2022FilmMelanie - Live in the Netherlands 2022as Self2013FilmGreenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generationas Self2004FilmTrollywoodas Herself1977TVThe Brady Bunch Hour1969TVThe Johnny Cash Showas Self1962TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self1962TVThe Merv Griffin Showas Self1961TVThe Mike Douglas Showas Self1948TVThe Ed Sullivan Showas Self