Sandy Denny (6 January 1947 - 21 April 1978), born Alexandra Elene MacLean Denny, was an English singer and songwriter. She is best known for her involvement with the British folk rock movement, including two spells as a member of Fairport Convention, as well as her duet with Robert Plant on Led Zeppelin's 4th album in 1971 - the song "The Battle of Evermore".