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Melanie, singer-songwriter who topped the charts with Brand New Key, dies at 76 | Music

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[ad_1] Melanie Safka, the American singer-songwriter known as Melanie who had a global hit with Brand New Key, has died aged 76. Her children Leilah, Jeordie and Beau Jarred announced her death on social media, describing her as “one of the most talented, strong and passionate women of the time and every word she wrote, … Read more

‘Brand New Key’ singer Melanie, who played Woodstock, dies at 76

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[ad_1] Melanie, the husky-voiced singer-songwriter who was one of the surprise stars of the Woodstock music festival in 1969 and two years later had a No. 1 single with the disarmingly childlike “Brand New Key,” died Tuesday. She was 76 years old. His death was announced on social media by his children, Leilah, Jeordie and … Read more