“BRAND NEW KEY” by MELANIE

“Brand New Key” is a song written and sung by Melanie Safka, who is commonly known as Melanie. Known for being a one hit wonder, the song’s lyrics revolve around the singer’s desire to ride on her “brand new key,” which is a metaphor for a new relationship or experience.

The song’s playful and upbeat tone, along with Melanie’s unique voice, contributed to its popularity.

On this very day, January 12th 1972, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, simply click on the provided YouTube link. From the album, “Gather Me”, here’s MELANIE with “BRAND NEW KEY”…