R.I.P. Melanie

[Blaster]

Melanie Safka dead at 76.

Melanie, Beloved Woodstock Performer and âBrand New Keyâ Singer, Dies at 76

Melanie Safka was a prolific singer-songwriter and one of only three solo female performers at the original 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair

pitchfork.com

 

[Blaster]

 

[Blaster]

 

[Blaster]

My dad saw her perform at Woodstock and was a big fan.

 

[sparky]

ah gee, everyone i liked back in the 'day' is leavin......~S~

 

[Blaster]

ah gee, everyone i liked back in the 'day' is leavin......~S~

You were lucky to be part of a generation that had great music.

 

[Mikeoxenormous]

ah gee, everyone i liked back in the 'day' is leavin......~S~

When ever a Marxist/ Demofascist get in power, the life expectancy falls drastically. I guess in Joe Bidumb's America, there isnt much to live for..

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/04/07/1091398423/u-s-life-expectancy-falls-for-2nd-year-in-a-row

 

[Freedomisneverfree]

You were lucky to be part of a generation that had great music.

Love it." Well I gotta brand new pair of roller skates ,you gotta brand new key. "

Loved the other song you posted too

 

[sparky]

You were lucky to be part of a generation that had great music.

thx Blaster

and yeah, it was a trip

she could belt it out, even in later years...



~S~

 

[sparky]

~S~

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

76

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American folk singer Melanie has died at 76. Best known for her song "Brand New Key," she said the first big break of her career was playing at Woodstock in 1969.

Folk singer Melanie, known for 'Brand New Key' and Woodstock ... …​

www.npr.org/2024/01/25/1226958319/folk-singer-melanie-known-for-brand-ne

 

[Blaster]

 

[1srelluc]

LOL.....I remember I bought "Brand New Key" (on .45rpm) for .10 cents in a Tower Records store's bargain rack back in the early 70s....I played the shit out of it.

 

[Blaster]

Many folks think her recording of "Brand New Key" had to do with sex. She claimed that it didn't.

 

[skye]

She had a beautiful voice, very special.

RIP Melanie