Melanie Safka obituary: Folk singer thrown into fame at Woodstock
The song What Have They Done to My Song Ma became one of her trademark pieces, and inspired numerous cover versions
Stay updated with breaking news from Peter Schekeryk. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
The song What Have They Done to My Song Ma became one of her trademark pieces, and inspired numerous cover versions
Folk singer Melanie, in one of her final interviews, recalls her Woodstock breakout, in 1969, and how Joan Baez came to her rescue.
Melanie’s sing-song pop smash “Brand New Key” seems innocuous today, but when it was released in 1971, it was considered fairly risqué. A deep dive.
Melanie, a singer-songwriter behind 1970s hits including “Brand New Key,” has died. Melanie's publicist tells The Associated Press that she died Tuesday. She was 76. Born Melanie Safka, the singer
American singer who became a star at the Woodstock festival and had a string of hits including Brand New Key and Ruby Tuesday