December 1971 – a song popular in this month – Brand New Key by Melanie
This simple song about a young girl who gets a brand new pair of roller skates was written by Melanie in 15 minutes.
Interesting facts about Brand New Key & Melanie
She intended it to be a lighthearted novelty to perform in between her more intense material. However it proved to be her most successful song.
Melanie’s search for enlightenment inspired her to go on a 27 day fast, during which she drank nothing but distilled water. Coming off the fast, she was eating transitional food when she felt the urge to get a McDonald’s hamburger. On the way back to her house, she started to write the song.
In 1976 the English West Country comic folk band The Wurzels took their rewritten version, “Combine Harvester (Brand New Key)” to the top of the UK charts.
Olivia Newton-John recorded a dance version of this song for the 2011 movie soundtrack A Few Best Men. She also had a supporting role in the film as Barbara, the mother of the bride.
This information was provided by Songfacts.com
She had such a sweet, endearing voice and I have always loved this song. Of course being English and brought up in the countryside, The Wurzels was played at far too many school and teenage discos. Give me this version anyday! Thank you for brightening up my Sunday – your music choices have a way of whisking me back to the best of my youth (without the angst and the hang-ups, the tears and the tantrums) 🙂
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Glad you enjoy my music selections and you are taken back to youth. What can I say, I love this music! Thanks Osyth, hope you are relaxing today! 🙂
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I always loved this song growing up! Okay, still do! I even had a pair of those exact same roller skates!! Great choice Terry!! Have a beautiful day!
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This is one of those you never forget, right? I think I may have had roller skates like this at some point in my life! A beautiful day to you as well Paula! 🙂
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I remember this song very well! Thanks Terry!
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You are welcome Lynn, good song to remember – Happy Sunday! 🙂
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oh yes!
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I so loved her and her song “Lay Down..Candles in the Rain” ! 💖 But she was way more famous for this one.
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I agree, I had to go listen to it on YouTube, I had not heard that song in many years! Thanks Van for stopping by today, I appreciate it very much! 🙂
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Fun flashback. 😜
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Thanks Jodi, hope you are having a wonderful Sunday! 🙂
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I started this song and was like, I don’t think I’ve ever heard this. Then I got to the chorus – I definitely know this one!
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Yep, it is one of those songs, the chorus is unforgettable! Thanks Sarah for stopping by! 🙂
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Never heard the song (before now) but those were my skates 🙂
Turtle Hugs
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It is an interesting song for sure! Yes, I think we all had those skates at one time! Hope you have a great day turtle! 🙂
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This is so cool. I do remember this clearly ! Amazing facts ! I don’t know whether I would manage that 27 day fast though…I generally need food ! Have a lovely day.
It’s Monday here, and the weather miserable still – but we need the rain, so I won’t complain 🙂
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I am with you Lynne, no way I could go 27 days! Sorry the weather is bad, but as you said, needing the rain. Another hot one here today – will be in the 100s! A lovely day to you as well my friend! 🙂
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Always reminds me of Boogie Nights!!
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Yes, I agree! Thanks Cameron, how is life going with you my friend – all is good I hope! 🙂
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Life is busy Terry. I wish I had more time and I would read and write more. I hope all is well with you and Gary and life on the road is everything you hoped for… 😉
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Thank you Cameron, I know life is busy for you – good to see you again my friend. Hope your life is well and happy – stay in touch. 🙂
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