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

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"Woodstock Performer and 'Brand New Key' Singer Melanie Dies at 76"
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Melanie, the singer-songwriter known for hits like "Brand New Key" and "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)," has passed away at 76. Rising through the New York folk scene, she performed at Woodstock and had a series of 1970s hits. Melanie, born Melanie Safka, leaves behind a musical legacy that includes enduring cultural phenomena and a devoted following.

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