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Melanie (Melanie Ann Safka) was born on 3 February, 1947 in Queens, New York, USA, is a soundtrack,actress,composer. Discover Melanie's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?

Popular As Melanie Ann Safka
Occupation soundtrack,actress,composer
Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 3 February, 1947
Birthday 3 February
Birthplace Queens, New York, USA
Nationality United States

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Melanie Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Melanie's Husband?

Her husband is Peter Schekeryk (31 December 1968 - 22 November 2010) ( his death) ( 3 children)

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Husband Peter Schekeryk (31 December 1968 - 22 November 2010) ( his death) ( 3 children)
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Melanie Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Melanie worth at the age of 77 years old? Melanie’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. She is from United States. We have estimated Melanie's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1947

She was born Melanie Anne Safka on February 3, 1947, in Queens, New York, and grew up in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens. She made her first public appearance at age four, singing "Gimme a Little Kiss" on the radio show "Live Like A Millionaire.

1960

With her sweet, captivating voice, quirky yet insightful songwriting and bubbly, upbeat, free-spirited hippie persona, pop and folk singer/songwriter Melanie totally epitomized the whole "flower power" counterculture of the 1960s and 1970s.

1967

" She began singing in Greenwich Village folk clubs while attending New York's American Academy of Dramatic Arts and initially signed to Columbia Records in 1967. Her debut single, "Beautiful People", was a flop in America but a hit in the Netherlands. Melanie subsequently left Columbia Records and signed with Buddah Records.

1969

Her song "Bobo's Party" was a #1 hit in France in 1969.

Melanie also sang "Birthday of the Sun" at the Woodstock music festival in 1969.

1970

In 1970 she had a Top 10 hit with "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain). " A powerful cover of The Rolling Stones' "Ruby Tuesday", and "Peace Will Come (According to Plan)" likewise did well.

1971

In 1971 she scored her greatest smash success with the cute, catchy and funny "Brand New Key"; the song peaked at #1 on the Billboard charts for three weeks, sold over three million copies, was featured on the soundtrack of the film Boogie Nights (1997) and has been covered by such artists as Deana Carter, Cher, Rasputina and The Dollyrots (the British comedy folk group The Wurzels had a 1976 #1 UK hit with a parody version of "Brand New Key" called "Combine Harvester". ) The follow-up songs "Ring the Living Bell" and "The Nickel Song" were also successful.

1972

Melanie was awarded Billboard's #1 Top Female Vocalist in 1972.

1973

She had her last Top 40 hit with "Bitter Bad" in 1973.