Happy birthday! Melanie Safka turns 78 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on February 3, 2025

The iconic and legendary singer turns 78 on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025.

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Melanie Safka is celebrating her 78th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed singers of her generation.

Popular singer-songwriter Melanie Safka (Brand New Key, Ruby Tuesday, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 78th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Safka, a cultural icon

Born Melanie Anne Safka-Schekeryk in Astoria on February 3, 1947, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Safka's not just a great singer, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Melanie hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Melanie Safka as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 78.

Happy Birthday, Melanie, you're the best!