Singer Melanie, who charmed the ’70s with her songs “Brand New Key” and “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain),” has died. She was 76. News of the singer’s death came from a post on her official Facebook ...

Melanie, the witty, gentle-voiced singer-songwriter who rose to fame with her crowd-pleasing performance at Woodstock in 1969 and had two major hit singles – “Brand New Key” and “Lay Down (Candles in ...

"Candles in the Rain," singer-songwriter Melanie's third album released in 1970, is one of her best and most popular. The song "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" has Melanie's appealingly from-the-heart ...

Just 22 when she charmed the festival crowd, she went on to enjoy success with songs like “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)” and “Brand New Key.” By Alex Williams and Peter Keepnews Melanie, the ...

The singer's other songs included "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)." She was recently working on her 32nd album, featuring covers. By Kimberly Nordyke Managing Editor, Digital Singer Melanie, who ...

Melanie, the chart-topping folk singer of “Brand New Key” and “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)” who performed at the Woodstock festival in 1969, died on Tuesday. She was 76. Billy James, the singer’s ...