Melanie’s “Brand New Key” inspired many interpretations and Melanie discussed one of them. Melanie compared the controversy surrounding the song to the theory that Paul McCartney died. “Brand New Key” ...

Just 22 when she charmed the festival crowd, she went on to enjoy success with songs like “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)” and “Brand New Key.” By Alex Williams and Peter Keepnews Melanie, the ...

"I've got a brand new pair of roller skates/ You've got a brand-new key." 50 years ago,Melanie Safka — who rose to fame simply as "Melanie" — released the irresistibly catchy "Brand New Key," which ...

Melanie Safka-- otherwise just known as "Melanie" -- has died ... according to her team. The sad news came courtesy of the singer's PR firm, which announced her death on Tuesday -- but which didn't ...