Women of Rock Oral History Project Podcast
Personal and professional histories of women-identified rock musicians in their own words.
Women of Rock Oral History Project Podcast
S2 E4 P1 Melanie Safka
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Women of Rock Oral History Project
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Season 2
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Episode 4
Melanie (or Melanie Safka), is an American singer-songwriter. She is best known for the 1971-72 global hit "Brand New Key", her cover of "Ruby Tuesday", her composition "What Have They Done to My Song Ma", and her 1970 international breakthrough hit "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" (inspired by her experience of performing at the 1969 Woodstock music festival).