以热门歌曲《Brand New Key》和《Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)》而闻名的创作型歌手 Melanie 去世，享年 76 岁。 Singer-songwriter Melanie, known for hits "Brand New Key" and "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)," passed away at age 76.

著名民间音乐家梅兰妮·萨夫卡去世，享年 76 岁。 Melanie Safka, a renowned folk musician, has passed away at the age of 76. 她最出名的是她的热门歌曲《Brand New Key》。 She was best known for her hit song Brand New Key. 她的唱片公司 Cleopatra Records 向她致敬。 Her label, Cleopatra Records, paid tribute to her. 梅兰妮的孩子莱拉 (Leilah)、杰奥迪 (Jeordie) 和博·贾里德 (Beau Jarred) 在 Facebook 上发布了联合悼文，表达了他们的心碎和对梅兰妮感情的感激之情。 Melanie's children, Leilah, Jeordie, and Beau Jarred, released a joint tribute on Facebook, expressing their heartbreak and gratitude for her affection. 死因尚未公布。 No cause of death has been announced.