no, not janis joplin, melanie. the song is called "brand new key" but most folks just know it as "the rollerskate song"
Janis Joplin never recorded "Brand New Key." This song was written by Melanie Safka, and released in 1971, nearly a year after Janis Joplin died.
no she recorded "as tears go by" One of the best-known versions of Ruby Tuesday was by Melanie Safka in 1970. There is a version doing the rounds on the internet shown as a Marianne Faithfull version, but it is the Melanie version. The confusion probably stems from Marianne's involvement with the Stones. - Snegom: I have heard a live version. Marianne Faithfull singing Ruby Tuesday with the London Symphony Orchestra. It sund like the 70's.
Melanie Chilsholm, was in the Spice Girls and did Vocals.
sporty spice Melanie Jayne Chisholm one of the Spice Girls
Melanie Safka was born on February 3, 1947.
Melanie Safka was born on February 3, 1947.
Melanie Safka is a folk singer and songwriter whose stage name is Melanie. She was born Melanie Anne Safka on February 3, 1947. She grew up in Queens, New York.
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Melanie Safka
The song was titled "Brand New Key" and it was written by folk singer Melanie Safka-Schekeryk in 1971. It was also known as "The Rollerskate Song."
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Song Melanie Safka - Brand New Key
Melanie Safka wrote and performed the song in the early 70's.
Melanie Safka wrote and sang 'Brand New Key.' Other people have covered it such as Katharine McPhee, and the Dollyrots.
I think it's Crystal Bowersox from last season's American Idol. If I'm not mistaken, she sang that song one week on Idol. "Brand New Key" is the title. It was a pop song in the early 70's by artist Melanie Safka. Also known as "The Rollerskate Song"