The Life & Death of MELANIE

Join us as we embark on a journey through the remarkable life and musical legacy of Melanie Safka. From her early days as a budding talent to her meteoric rise to fame with chart-topping hits like "Brand New Key" and "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)," Melanie's story is one of passion, perseverance, and artistic innovation.

[robertthurston]

The light went out the day this lady left us.

[alkholos]

It seems like I've loved Melanie forever. She was a bit younger than me, and I'm saddened that I didn't go first. Though Linda Ronstadt made the song, "Long, Long Time" her own, it didn't touch me as deeply as Melanie's version - it ripped my heart out, it's so powerful, which I recommend to all. Melanie was the ideal hippie chick, brilliant and beautiful. RIP, beloved.

[philipnorris]

Melanie was my celebrity crush back in the day, and I was very sad when she died.

[beverlyledbetter]

Love to hear her sing. Love her song "Lay Down"!✌️

[uconner]

❤❤what a lovely person and a kind one at that ..such a. Talent...RIP dear heart

[DeidreL]

6.02am in Melbourne and l am right here to learn about Melanie! She had such an emotional voice and was such a beauty. And she was funny! I loved the reworking of Brand New Key into Combine Harvester, she wasn’t afraid to take the mickey out of herself. I loved her style too. Only halfway through as l write this, you’ve really captured her spirit. Thank you!🤗

[darrylbuckett]

Glad you mentioned her album "Photograph", her finest album by far, it's the one I play the most. Cheers

[ferociousgumby]

She was beautiful in a classic '60s way.

[pinkpyjamas-eyrw]

A beautiful soul now in God's Peace. x

[BazzyPredPop]

I didn’t realise she had died 😔 the good book ❤️awesome lady

[lacollaros]

The first time I heard the song Brand New Key was on American Top 40 with Casey Kasem.

[robbpowell]

Her version of Ruby Tuesday is the GOAT.

[Barbarra]

She was born Melanie Safka, Schekeryk came after she married Peter Peter Schekeryk.

[goittoog]

I don't want to look on her death, I cherish her life and music.

[aminahmed]

What a fantastic video have a wonderful day also I have a stomach flu ❤❤❤❤❤❤🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢😊