Her long list of achievements boasts a number of firsts including the first female performer to have three Top 40 hits concurrently with Brand New Key, The Nickel Song and Ring the Living Bell and the first commercial artist to perform on the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall stage. Melanie’s last Melbourne appearance saw two shows extended into 12 sold out concerts at the Dallas Brooks Hall in 1977.
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