The playful folk-pop hit became a chart-topping sensation, even as some radio stations refused to play it.

The chart-topper was banned across the United States over sexual lyrics, but the musician claimed a bicycle accident (as well as a burger) was her inspiration.

Melanie, the folk-pop singer and songwriter who delivered a standout performance at Woodstock as a relative unknown in 1969 and went on to score hits with "Brand New Key" and "Lay Down (Candles in the ...

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 ...