"Woodstock Performer and 'Brand New Key' Singer Melanie Dies at 76"

Melanie, the singer-songwriter known for hits like "Brand New Key" and her performance at Woodstock, has passed away at the age of 76 in central Tennessee. Born Melanie Safka, she rose through the New York folk scene and gained fame with her unique voice and popular songs. Her 1971 hit "Brand New Key" topped charts in the U.S. and other countries, and she also had hits like "Look What They’ve Done to My Song Ma" and "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)." Melanie's legacy as a singer-songwriter and performer will be remembered by her fans and the music industry.