"Woodstock Performer Melanie, Singer of 'Brand New Key,' Passes Away at 76"
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Melanie Safka, the folk singer who rose to fame with her performance at Woodstock in 1969 and went on to produce a string of hits in the 1970s, has passed away at the age of 76. Known for songs like "Brand New Key" and "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)," she was a gentle hippie goddess to the counterculture, singing about peace and community. Despite her success, she chose to prioritize family over stardom and continued to make music occasionally throughout her life.
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