Melanie, who scored hits with “Brand New Key” and “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" and performed at Woodstock in 1969, has died, her children Lelilah, Jeordie and Beau Jarred announced. She was 76.
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. MELANIE: (Singing) Beautiful people, ...