Melanie (b. 1947) passed away a week ago. I'd already planned a post for her birthday, which is today, so I thought I'd save the obit and let this one, regrettably, do double duty. Melanie Safka was born in Astoria, Queens and raised by her single mom, jazz singer Polly Altomare, in seaside Long Branch, […]
SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:06AM on February 3, 2024