"Woodstock Singer Melanie, Known for 'Brand New Key,' Passes Away at 76"
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Melanie Safka, the singer known for her performance at Woodstock and hits like "Brand New Key" and "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)," has passed away at the age of 76. Her children confirmed her death and asked fans to remember her by lighting a candle. Melanie was working on an album of cover songs titled "Second Hand Smoke" and her label expressed deep sorrow at her loss, vowing to honor her legacy.
- Melanie, Woodstock artist and 'Brand New Key' singer, dead at 76 New York Post
- Melanie, Singer Who Performed at Woodstock and Topped Charts With ‘Brand New Key,’ Dies at 76 Variety
- Melanie Dies: ‘Brand New Key’ Singer-Songwriter, Woodstock Favorite Was 76 Deadline
- Melanie Safka, Singer on 'Brand New Key,' Dead at 76 TMZ
- Melanie, Singer Who Made a Solo Splash at Woodstock, Dies at 76 The New York Times
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