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'Brand New Key' by Melanie was banned by some radio stations over perceived innuendo

Many major artists wear a radio ban as a badge of honor — with acts like The Beatles, The Sex Pistols, Billie Holiday, or Madonna happily accepting less airplay as recognition for their politicial, ...
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How 'Brand New Key' Became a No. 1 Hit Despite Being Banned by Radio Stations

In 1971, a lighthearted soft rock song with an unforgettable melody became one of the year's biggest hits. But, not everyone embraced it. "Brand New Key," performed by Melanie, climbed to No. 1 on the ...
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Melanie, singer who performed at Woodstock and topped charts with ‘Brand New Key,’ dies at 76

Melanie, the singer who performed at Woodstock in 1969 and had major pop hits with “Brand New Key” and “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)” in the early ’70s, died Tuesday at age 76. News of the death ...
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1971 Folk Song, Written in 15 Minutes in New Jersey, Is Still a Beloved Hit 55 Years Later

The simplest songs are often the best. They get in your head and stay there for life. Such is the case with Melanie’s wonderfully quirky 1971 hit “Brand New Key,” an irresistibly catchy little song ...