Podcasts about Brand New Key

Send us a textWelcome to Guess the Year! This is an interactive, competitive podcast series where you will be able to play along and compete against your fellow listeners. Here is how the scoring works:10 points: Get the year dead on!7 points: 1-2 years off4 points: 3-5 years off1 point: 6-10 years offGuesses can be emailed to drandrewmay@gmail.com or texted using the link at the top of the show notes (please leave your name).I will read your scores out before the next episode, along with the scores of your fellow listeners! Please email your guesses to Andrew no later than 12pm EST on the day the next episode posts if you want them read out on the episode (e.g., if an episode releases on Monday, then I need your guesses by 12pm EST on Wednesday; if an episode releases on Friday, then I need your guesses by 12 pm EST on Monday). Note: If you don't get your scores in on time, they will still be added to the overall scores I am keeping. So they will count for the final scores - in other words, you can catch up if you get behind, you just won't have your scores read out on the released episode. All I need is your guesses (e.g., Song 1 - 19xx, Song 2 - 20xx, Song 3 - 19xx, etc.). Please be honest with your guesses! Best of luck!!The answers to today's ten songs can be found below. If you are playing along, don't scroll down until you have made your guesses. .....Have you made your guesses yet? If so, you can scroll down and look at the answers......Okay, answers coming. Don't peek if you haven't made your guesses yet!.....Intro song: Bell Bottom Blues by Derek & the Dominos (1970)Song 1: Loving You by Bobby Caldwell (1982)Song 2: Brand New Key by Melanie (1971)Song 3: Letter From an Occupant by The New Pornographers (2000)Song 4: What You Won't Do For Love by Bobby Caldwell (1978)Song 5: Brazil by DeClan McKenna (2015)Song 6: Pink Cadillac by Bruce Springsteen (1984)Song 7: Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Tears For Fears (1985)Song 8: Graduation (Friends Forever) by Vitamin C (1999)Song 9: Canopee by Polo & Pan (2016)Song 10: Get Down On It by Kool & the Gang (1981)

James and Steve finally get to sample delicious beers from Two Mile Brewing in Leadville, Colorado, with brewer Sean Terrill - including his Mash Your Luck challenge.

Josh's Guests: Chris Slade - drummer For Tom Jones, Manfred Mann Earth Band, AC/DC, Asia, The Firm (Part 2) Tom Rush - folk singer His 1968 Album Circle Game included songs by Joni Mitchell, Jackson Brown, James Taylor before any of these major talents had recorded an album (Part 3) Melanie - Billboards Female Artist Of The Year 1972 Played at Woodstock, wrote the hit song Lay Down (Candles In The Rain), topped the charts with Brand New Key, fasted at Bernard Jensens ranch. (Part 1) find us at: www.HeresToYourHealthWithJoshuaLane.com  

Avant-garde singer-songwriter and musician Azalia Snail joins Rob in the TRGMH studio to discuss an artist near and dear to her heart - Melanie Safka aka Melanie - and some of her greatest hits: "But maybe it'll all be alright, ma Maybe it'll all be okay Well, if the people are buying tears I'll be rich someday, ma Look what they done to my song..." Songs discussed in this episode: California Dreamin' - Melanie; Take Away His Power, Expert Outlier, Zap You Of That Hate - Azalia Snail; Oh Happy Day - The Edwin Hawkins Singers; Lay Down (Candles In The Rain) - Melanie; Look What They've Done To My Song - The New Seekers; What Have They Done To My Song, Ma, Brand New Key, Ruby Tuesday, The Nickel Song, Bobo's Party, Good Book, Christopher Robin, Animal Crackers, Psychotherapy (Live), Beautiful People, Leftover Wine, Peace Will Come (According To Plan), People In The Front Row - Melanie; Becomes Clear To Them - Azalia Snail; Sign In The Window (Bob Dylan cover) - Melanie

Theo tells the story of Queens folk singer-songwriter Melanie's whimsically controversial 1971 chart-topper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Brand New Key" gal has left the building. We loved her.

This week Jeff pays tribute to a singer who was a huge part of the 1960's and 1970's musics scene. She was loved all over the world. "She is widely known for the 1971–72 global hit "Brand New Key"; her 1970 version of "Ruby Tuesday", which was originally written and recorded by the Rolling Stones; her composition "What Have They Done to My Song Ma"; and her 1970 international breakthrough hit "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" (inspired by her experience of performing at the 1969 Woodstockmusic festival).[3][4"]" (Wikipedia citation) Lets remember Melanie and raise our coffee cups to a wonderful singer. Enjoy this cup of coffee with Mary B's 5th son.-IF YOU LIKE THIS WEEKS EPISODE HELP US GROW THIS PODCAST BY RATING, SUBSCRIBE, AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @MARYBS5THSON. FINALLY, PLEASE SHARE THIS PODCAST WITH THOSE YOU LOVE TO HELP US CONTINUE TO CREATE CONTENT FOR YOU TO ENJOY EVERY SUNDAY MORNING OR ANYTIME! 

Today on America in the Morning Trump Calls Out Senate's Border Bill Negotiations over a potential Senate border package has hit another snag. This time, it's former President Donald Trump. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Alabama's Nitrogen Eeecution A first of its kind execution was carried out in Alabama. C orrespondent Clayton Neville reports the Death Row inmate was declared dead 22 minutes after the execution began.     Trump Takes The Stand  Former President Donald Trump took the stand and very briefly testified in the defamation trial against him filed by a former columnist in New York. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     RNC's Plan For Trump The Republican National Committee says they could make a formal declaration about Donald Trump's candidacy next week, despite only one primary and one caucus so far being held. Lisa Dwyer has the story.    Business News  Despite a better-than-expected economic report, layoffs this week alone have crushed jobs in the tech sector. Here's CNBC's Jessica Ettinger with Friday business.         Desert Deaths Investigated  Six people have been found dead in a remote area of the Mojave Desert. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.     Man Found Guilty In Road Rage Death A Southern California man was convicted of murder Thursday in the road rage shooting death of a 6-year-old boy who was killed after his mother made an obscene gesture to another driver.      Iraq Wants US Pullout The U.S. and Iraq expect to start formal talks soon on winding down the mission of the American-led coalition formed to fight the Islamic State group. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     Murder Charges For State Trooper Over Traffic Stop  More is being learned about the incident involving a Minnesota state trooper who has been charged with murder in the shooting of a motorist who allegedly tried to drive off during a traffic stop. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.   Russian Plane Crash Investigation A Russian news agency says flight recorders have been found from a plane that Russia says crashed with several dozen Ukrainian prisoners of war on board, an incident the Kremlin is blaming on Ukraine. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.     Parents Of School Shooter On Trial  Prosecutors are telling a Michigan jury that the mother of a then-15-year-old high school shooter who murdered four of his classmates should be found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Florida Proposing Social Media Ban The Republican House in the Florida legislature passed a bill this week that would ban anyone under 16-years-old from using social media. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    More Trouble For Fani Willis Donald Trump joined a legal bid to disqualify Fani Willis from pursuing Georgia election-fraud charges against him because of claims that she had an affair with the lead prosecutor in the case.        Navarro Sentenced To Prison Trump White House official Peter Navarro has been slapped with a prison sentence for defying a Congressional House subpoena. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     Finally   Singer Melanie, known for the song “Brand New Key,” has died in central Tennessee at the age of 76. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta has more.    There were plenty of fisticuffs in the movie Road House, and now the remake of the classic film seems to be starting a fight. Kevin Carr explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Jan. 26 at 7 a.m. CT: ATMORE, Ala. (AP) — Alabama has executed a man with nitrogen gas, putting him to death with a first-of-its-kind method that once again put the U.S. at the forefront of the debate over capital punishment. Officials said Kenneth Eugene Smith was pronounced dead at 8:25 p.m. Thursday at an Alabama prison. It marked the first time a new execution method has been used since lethal injection was introduced in 1982. The execution came after a last-minute legal battle in which Smith’s attorneys said the state was making him the test subject for an experimental execution method that could violate the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment. Smith was one of two men convicted in the 1988 murder-for-hire slaying of Elizabeth Sennett, a pastor’s wife. NEW YORK (AP) — Closing arguments are set to begin in the defamation case against Donald Trump a day after the former president left a Manhattan courtroom fuming after his 3-minute testimony gave him little time to refute a writer's sexual abuse claims. On Friday, lawyers on both sides will get to sum up their case for nine jurors who will start deliberating later in the day. The jury will decide what, if anything, Trump owes magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll. A jury last year found Trump sexually abused her in spring 1996 in the changing room of a luxury Manhattan department store. Trump denies it. MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court extended the pretrial detention of Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter who was detained on espionage charges, through March in a Friday ruling. A 32-year-old United States citizen, Gershkovich was arrested in the city of Yekaterinburg while on a reporting trip to Russia in late March 2023. He and his employer deny the allegations, and the U.S. government declared him to be wrongfully detained. Russian authorities have not provided any evidence to support the espionage charges. Gershkovich is the first American reporter to to face espionage charges in Russia since September 1986, when Nicholas Daniloff, a Moscow correspondent for U.S. News and World Report, was arrested by the KGB. LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace says King Charles III was admitted to a private hospital to undergo a “corrective procedure” for an enlarged prostate. That announcement Friday confirms a pre-planned treatment that was announced last week. The 75-year old king will be treated at the London Clinic, where the Princess of Wales is recovering after undergoing abdominal surgery. The king visited Kate at the hospital after he arrived. Charles, who acceded to the throne 16 months ago, was diagnosed with the benign condition on Jan. 17 after going for a check-up because he was experiencing symptoms. He cancelled engagements, and was urged to rest ahead of the procedure. KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia and Ukraine keep trading accusations over the crash of a Russian plane that Moscow said was carrying Ukrainian POWs, but one thing is clear: Many Ukrainians whose relatives are imprisoned in Russia are afraid this could mark the end of prisoner exchanges. Even the basic facts surrounding the crash remain unclear. Russian officials accuse Kyiv of shooting down the plane. Russia claims that 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war were on board as they headed for a prisoner swap. The Ukrainian side said it has no evidence of POWs. It has said, however, that an exchange was planned for Wednesday. Neither side has provided evidence. And relatives and loved ones are in vulnerable states, with no answers. COLUMBIA, S.C. 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The latest figures reflected the surprising durability of the world’s largest economy, marking the sixth straight quarter in which GDP has grown at an annual pace of 2% or more. Consumers drove the fourth-quarter growth. Their spending expanded at a 2.8% annual rate, for items ranging from clothing, furniture, recreational vehicles and other goods to services like hotels and restaurant meals. The GDP report also showed that despite the robust pace of growth, inflationary measures continued to ease. More Americans filed jobless benefits last week but layoffs remain at historically low levels despite elevated interest rates and a flurry of job cuts in the media and technology sectors. Applications for unemployment benefits rose to 214,000 for the week ending Jan. 20, an increase of 25,000 from the previous week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. Overall, 1.83 million Americans were collecting jobless benefits during the week that ended Jan. 13, an increase of 27,000 from the previous week. Weekly unemployment claims are viewed as representative for the number of U.S. layoffs in a given week. WASHINGTON (AP) — The maker of Robitussin is recalling several lots of cough syrup due to contamination that could pose a serious risk to people with weakened immune systems. The recall affects eight lots of Robitussin cough syrup for adults containing honey. The Food and Drug Administration posted the company’s announcement to its website Wednesday. The company says the products may contain dangerously high levels of yeast. Yeast is a natural component of honey, but the levels detected by the company were beyond allowed measurements. The recalled products were Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult cough syrups. Haleon says it has not received any reports of injury or infection linked to the products. 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Melanie, a singer-songwriter behind 1970s hits including “Brand New Key,” has died. Melanie's publicist tells The Associated Press that she died Tuesday. She was 76. Born Melanie Safka, the singer rose through the New York folk scene and was one of only three solo women to perform at Woodstock. Her hits included “Lay Down” and “Look What They've Done to My Song Ma.” But she was best known for “Brand New Key,” a song she wrote about a girl who roller skates past the house of a boy she longs for. It went to No. 1 in the U.S. and several other countries and became a cultural staple. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. 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The "Road House" remake trailer has dropped and Scott is excited. What movies should never be remade? Josh is still trying to sell Scott on watching "Love On The Spectrum". Melanie, singer of "Brand New Key" has died. This song is featured in one of Josh's favorite movie scenes. We learned that a portion of the audience is quite dumb. Did the Georgia Satellites have another song? Ivar the Micro checks in with the boys. It's wine weather in STL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Singer/songwriter Melanie, known for songs including “Brand New Key” and “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain),” died Tuesday at age 76. In July 2011, Melanie visited WGN Radio’s Steve King and Johnnie Putman in-studio for a career-spanning interview and some performances captured on video:

1/25/24 - Matt Gaetz is caught in an escalating ethics probe that could lead to expulsion, Kate Middleton's abdominal surgery seems serious given how long she'll be in the hospital, and a search is underway for 2 murder suspects who escaped from an Arkansas jail. We discuss. Ozzy Osbourne shares the celebrity who made him feel starstruck, a teen invents a gadget to help dementia patients and their families, and remembering “Brand New Key” singer, Melanie, upon the news of her death. We discuss that, too. Website - GoodDayShow.comSocial Media - @GoodDayNetworks

Singer Melanie, who had a number 1 hit in the 1970's ‘Brand New Key' and was a star of Woodstock passed away at 76.

L'auteur-compositeur-interprète Melanie, née Melanie Safka dans le Queens à New York, surtout connue pour avoir joué à Woodstock et pour son hit "Brand New Key", est décédée à l'âge de 76 ans. Guns N' Roses a publié la nouvelle vidéo de "The General", un titre sorti en décembre 2023, réalisée par Dan Potter du studio londonien Creative Works, particularité : elle a été générée par l'intelligence artificielle. Bruce Dickinson a partagé un court métrage musical d'horreur pour "Rain On The Graves", le deuxième single de son prochain album solo ‘'The Mandrake Project''. Kirk Hammett, de Metallica, et Gibson ont annoncé une guitare signature Les Paul Custom 1989, à l'époque de ‘'And Justice for All'' et du ‘'Black Album'' dernier modèle signé dans le cadre du partenariat dans sa finition Ebony "blacked-out". David Lee Roth a tenu des propos peu élogieux à l'égard de Wolfgang Van Halen, suggérant que sa carrière était uniquement le fruit de son association avec son père, Eddie. Sir Elton John a annoncé la publication d'un nouveau livre retraçant sa tournée d'adieu de cinq ans, intitulé ‘'Farewell Yellow Brick Road : Memories of My Life on Tour''. Mots-Clés : club, folk, Greenwich Village, succès, Ruby Tuesday, Rolling Stones, label, Neighborhood Records, vidéo, séquences, live, communiqué de presse, animation, IA, futuriste, poème, Auguries of Innocence, William Blake, Dieu, campagne, cimetière, démon, manche, technicien, matériel, metal, coulisses, Allentown, Pennsylvanie, Stockholm, Suède, chapitre, voyage, sketch, monologue, Michael Anthony, basse, videur, groupies, comptables, groupe. --- Classic 21 vous informe des dernières actualités du rock, en Belgique et partout ailleurs. Le Journal du Rock, chaque jour à 7h30 et 18h30. Merci pour votre écoute Pour écouter Classic 21 à tout moment : www.rtbf.be/classic21 Retrouvez tous les contenus de la RTBF sur notre plateforme Auvio.be Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.

SING AND DANCE ALONG  !  This is just the Instrumental !"Brand New Key" : Written and released by "Melanie" ( Melanie Safka ) 1971Producer Renee plays her version on Piano + GuitarHere are the Lyrics:I rode my bicycle past your window last nightI roller-skated to your door at daylightIt almost seems like you're avoiding meI'm OK alone but you got something I needWell ... I  got a brand new pair of roller-skates You  got a brand new keyI think that we should  get together and try em out  to seeI been looking around a whileyou  got something for meWell I got a brand new pair of roller-skates You  got a brand new key ...I ride my bike I roller skate don't drive no carI don't go too fast but I go pretty farFor somebody who don't drive I been all around the worldSome people say I done all right for a girlOh yea, yea, yea, yea, yea, yea, yea, yea Oh yea, yea, yea , Oh yea, yea, yea....... .....I asked your Mother if you were at homeShe said yes, but you weren't aloneAww sometimes I think that you're avoiding meI'm OK alone but you got something I needWell ... I  got a brand new pair of roller-skates You  got a brand new keyI think that we should get together and try em out to seeLa la la la la la la dah la  la la  la dee dah dah I got a brand new pair of roller-skates You  got a brand new key ...http://PinkieThePigPodcast.com

Tuesday's Tune !Pinkie Sings "Brand New Key"Written and released by "Melanie" ( Melanie Safka ) 1971Producer Renee: Vocal/Piano/Guitarhttp://PinkieThePigPodcast.com

GGACP celebrates the birthday of comedian, writer and star of "Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist," Jonathan Katz (born December 1st) by revisiting one of their funniest (and strangest) interviews in the podcast's history. In this episode, Jonathan joins Gilbert and Frank for a chaotic conversation about TV westerns, David Mamet movies, "casual" nudity, Charles Atlas ads and "The Mike Douglas Show" -- among other vital topics. Also, Jon befriends Garry Shandling, pens a pilot for Peter Falk, prank calls a dating service and covers Melanie's "Brand New Key." PLUS: Thelma Todd! Fernando Lamas! Buster Crabbe peddles girdles! Al Pacino comes to dinner! The return of Larry Ragland! And Gilbert sings the theme from "Branded"!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we catch up with a couple ol' timers. First up is 80s heartland rocker Henry Lee Summer. In the late 80s, Henry scored a couple big hits with "Wish I Had a Girl" and "Hey Baby" and cut a memorable image with his giant mullet and tight jeans. Times got tough for Henry there for a while - drug addiction, arrests, bankruptcy, divorce etc - but he's working his way back with a new album. Then we hear from Melanie of Woodstock and "Brand New Key" fame. Melanie's still at it and tours frequently (but doesn't make any money off "Key" which is shocking) and has a new album called The Magic Bus which is a radio station visit she made back in 1972. She tells the complete story of Woodstock and more. Enjoy!  www.henryleesummer.com www.melaniesafka.com

This week we have a look at the 1998 film PRACTICAL MAGIC. This is Episode #413! Special guests this episode include Jamie Bahr of the bands Danger*Cakes and Brand New Key and Adam Foshko of games Diablo and Call of Duty.Practical Magic is a 1998 American fantasy romantic drama film based on the 1995 novel of the same name by Alice Hoffman. The film was directed by Griffin Dunne and stars Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Stockard Channing, Dianne Wiest, Aidan Quinn, and Goran Višnjić.Bullock and Kidman play sisters Sally and Gillian Owens, descended from a long line of witches. Raised by their aunts after their parents' death from a family curse, the sisters were taught the uses of practical magic as they grew up. As adults, Sally and Gillian must use their magic to destroy an evil spirit before it kills them.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4268760/advertisement

Josh's guests Bill Taubner - Bona Fide Masks How to use KN95 masks and why the KN95 masks are used by the United States Military, The United States Senate and House of Representatives and hospitals in the United States and Canada Melanie - Singer/songwriter speaks about fasting and writing Brand New Key after fasting 27 days on water with Bernard Jensen Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD Why family meals are so important   find us at: www.HeresToYourHealthWithJoshuaLane.com

You've been looking around awhile, we've got something for you — another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts as they conclude the Summer of Symbolism with their review of the 1971 hit, “Brand New Key” by singer/songwriter, Melanie. In this episode, we'll tighten up our skates and discuss stalking options for non-drivers, ice cream truck-powered music festivals, and OPS (Other People's Shoes). So, ride by the house (night or day) — we should get together and listen to this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. You can't avoid it. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Twitter (@Story_Song), Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast). THE STORY SONG PODCAST is a member of the Pantheon Podcast Network. “Brand New Key” by Melanie (from the album Gather Me) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOLIE ROOT, researcher, CARLSON Improving Brain function using EPA and DHA from Fish Oil. What the research tells us. MELANIE, singer/songwriter, BILLBOARD'S No 1 Top Female Vocalist 1972 fasting with Bernard Jensen, writing BRAND NEW KEY, appearing on stage with Dylan John Lennon TED PARKER, educator, GREEN VIBRANCE using U.T. VIBRANCE for a healthy urinary tract, what the science says

Josh's Guests: Jolie Root - researcher, Carlson Improving Brain function using EPA and DHA from Fish Oil. What the research tells us. Melanie - Singer/songwriter Billboard's No. 1 Top Female Vocalist 1972. Fasting with Bernard Jensen, writing Brand New Key, appearing on stage with Bob Dylan & John Lennon Ted Parker - educator, Green Vibrance Using U.T. Vibrance for a healthy urinary tract, what the science says find us at: www.HeresToYourHealthWithJoshuaLane.com  

Josh's guests:  Karen Masterson Koch - founder, ALOE LIFE Using ALOE LIFE aloe vera to keep your pets healthy. What to look for in a quality aloe vera Melanie - Billboard's No. 1 Top Female Vocalist 1972 Brand New Key, Beautiful People, Lay Down (Candles In The Rain), Look What Have They've Done To My Song, Ma, Nickel Song Teresa Yang, DDS - author, Nothing But The Tooth/An Insider's Guide To Dental Health Good Dental Care from earliest to elder years find us at: www.HeresToYourHealthWithJoshuaLane.com  

Let's get this out of the way right now: Melanie is technically a two hit wonder and an influential singer-songwriter powerhouse whose songs have been covered by some of the most beloved artists in music history. Despite all that, the average joe — aka all of us on this podcast — only know “Brand New Key”, the unintentionally sexual song that made a huge impression on many of us thanks to its association with a certain movie character on roller skates. This week, we couldn't avoid our guest Matt Jurcevich any longer, who has been riding his bicycle past our window just BEGGING to come on and talk about Melanie. If you like the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Email us at onehitthunderpodcast@gmail.com. Also, follow us on Instagram: onehitthunderpodcast Wanna create your own podcast? Contact us at http://www.weknowpodcasting.com for more information. Visit http://punchlion.com for Punchline tour dates, news, and merch. Sign up for more One Hit Thunder on our Patreon http://www.patreon.com/OHTPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob and Matt talk with legendary singer / songwriter MELANIE! We talk to Melanie about her experience at the original woodstock as one of only 3 solo performers.  Melanie goes into great detail about her experience; Starting with the moment she first heard of woodstock, flying for the first time in a helicopter and taking the stage in front of a massive audience (unlike anything she ever experienced). We also talk about: Her #1 song (in 1970) BRAND NEW KEY and how she came up with the idea for the song (you won't believe what it was).   Performing with Miley Cyrus (Backyard Sessions) Melanie's new album MAGIC BUS.  This is a radio interview and music from 1972.   We loved talking to Melanie and reliving many memories with her and you'll love this interview. *********** A little bit about Melanie: Melanie landed in the New York City music and radio scene in the late 1960's. Her first single Beautiful People immediately became a turntable hit. Her first tour began with an impressive 40-day run of shows at Paris' world-famous L'Olympia Theater at the personal invitation of Bruno Coquatrix. In the years to come she would entertain millions: at An Aquarian Exposition (the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival), at Carnegie Hall, and the Isle of Wight and Glastonbury music festivals, The Sydney Opera House, the South Korean DMZ, the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, the Royal Albert Hall, and other theaters, halls and beloved music clubs around the globe. Melanie launched Neighborhood Records, making her the first American woman to open a mainstream record label. She recorded over 20 chart hits and many have been re-recorded. Melanie received an Emmy after composing lyrics for the theme song of the hit television series Beauty and the Beast. “What Have They Done to My Song Ma” was re-recorded by Ray Charles with the Count Basie Band. Nina Simone delivered a remarkable rendition, as well. “(Lay Down) Candles in the Rain” was re-recorded by Mott the Hoople on their 1971 album Wildlife. Meredith Brooks and Queen Latifah later re-recorded the anthem. “Some Say (I Got Devil)" was re-recorded by Smith's frontman Morrissey. Melanie has always known her calling in life was to entertain. Audiences have welcomed her to the stage for more than fifty years, and she continues to perform today. ******** KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts.   Visit our YouTube Channel where you can see 2 video segments from this interview.  Just search "know good music". COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs used on the podcast : "Hearing the News", "Beautiful People", "Birthday of the Sun", "Brand New Key", "Look what they've done to my song, ma", and "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" used with permission from Melanie

This week's program features two artists; New York's Melanie and Aussie icon Brian Cadd. Melanie's biggest hit was Brand New Key. But she also found popularity with other songs like Look What They've Done To My Song... LEARN MORE The post Let's Remember Melanie and Brian Cadd appeared first on Yesterday Once More.

MELANIE!!! You're heard "Brand New Key", "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" and "Look What They've Done To My Song Ma" and now you can meet the writer and artist of those fantastic songs, Melanie. Her story prior to her first hit record is remarkable and you will be amazed. Just sit back and listen and visualize along with us as Melanie navigates Woodstock and her life leading up to that moment. We decided to split this long episode in to two parts it is such a great story and important historically...so here for your enjoyment is Melanie, Part I.

At the dawn of the singer/songwriter era, there was a time when the genre was dominated by men. Then, along came Melanie. With but one minor hit charting at one radio station, she took the stage at Woodstock. Just Melanie. Her guitar and 500,000 peace loving new friends, holding candles in the rain. The experience inspired Melanie's anthem, Lay Down, landing her new album in the collection of every aspiring hippy girl the world over.The hits kept coming. Ruby Tuesday, What Have They Done To My Song, Ma? And Brand New Key. Melanie was everywhere. Writing, touring and creating a soundtrack that inspired young girls to grow into women who went after their dreams.Melanie Safka has raised a family but she's never stopped making music. Her story-telling is as epic as her songs. She shares how she defied her parents' debutant dreams for her and followed her passions, how she quite accidentally met her producer/manager/husband, Peter Schekeryk, her out of body Woodstock experience, featuring a pot of tea sent over by Joan Baez, her spiritual collaboration with The Edwin Hawkins Singers,  how fasting, hallucinating and McDonald's inspired the roller skate song, Brand New Key and her recent backyard duet with super fan, Miley Cyrus.Plus Fritz and Weezy recommend I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy and A Spy Among Friends.Path Points of Interest:A Spy Among Friends - AmazonI'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdyiCarly on NetflixiCarly on NickelodeonMelanie SafkaMelanie on YoutubeMelanie on WikipediaLay Down (Candles in the Rain) with the Edwin Hawkins singersMelanie on PatreonMelanie on FacebookMelanie on TwitterMelanie with Miley CyrusSurprise Duet with Todd Rundgren at Darryl's HouseMelanie's son Beau Jarred Schekeryk Melanie's daughter Leilah Hayman Melanie's daughter Jeordie SchekerykUpcoming Signing at Chiller Theatre in Parsippany, NJ

On today's show, we have a singer best known for her appearance at the original Woodstock, the song Lay Down Candles in the Rain and of course, Brand New Key. Here she is, Melanie. Plus the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

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Straighten up and fly right!!! Kingdom Spouse Rhema Word! Take everything I present to you to God on how to proceed with your situation. This word is not for everybody! But thing's have been heating up in the spirit and there is no room for doubt. Don't give counterfeit situations the time of day bc they are out to stop your promise! You have to protect your future promises and adequately cover your future with the blood of Jesus! You have the authority! We look in scripture to 1 Corinthians 2 for serious encouragement… also with A message from the song Brand New Key! Let's get deeper so we can receive well, with no room for doubt!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hello once again everyone I'm your host Ray Shasho and welcome to another edition of Interviewing the Legends. The Dollyrots are Kelly Ogden on vocals and bass and Luis Cabezas (head) on guitar, with Justin McGrath on live drums.  Their most recent release is Down The Rabbit Hole, a 24-track collection of B-sides, rarities, and cover songs with a Dollyrots twist. The diverse collection features songs from throughout the band's 20-year history, remastered and including previously unheard tracks and alternate takes. The band recently released a new 7” limited edition pink vinyl release in partnership with indie label juggernaut Cleopatra Records. The Dollyrots transform a soft rock classic, “Alone Again (Naturally)” originally recorded in 1972 by Gilbert O'Sullivan, into a fun, fist-pumping punk rock anthem! That track is backed with an original song entitled “That's Not Even All,” which highlights the band's double threat as both arrangers and writers! The trio has hit the Billboard Heatseekers chart multiple times, been featured in movies and television, and have shared stages with some of punk's biggest names. And they are currently working on new music to be released in 2023. Please welcome lead singer/bassist/and songwriter Kelly Ogden of my new favorite group… THE DOLLYROTS to Interviewing the Legends PURCHASE THE DOLLYROTS LATEST ALBUM DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE Get Down the Rabbit Hole at your preferred music service here: https://orcd.co/downtherabbithole and AMAZON.COM   “Alone Again (Naturally)” originally recorded in 1972 by Gilbert O'Sullivan Transformed into a fun, fist-pumping punk rock anthem! The new 7” limited edition pink vinyl release in partnership with indie label juggernaut Cleopatra Records That track is backed with an original song entitled “That's Not Even All,” which highlights the band's double threat as both arrangers and writers! Stream the single: https://orcd.co/alone_again_naturally   FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE DOLLYROTS VISIT www.thedollyrots.com Official website www.facebook.com/thedollyrots Facebook www.twitter.com/thedollyrots Twitter http://instagram.com/thedollyrots Instagram   THE DOLLYROTS TOUR DATES 2022 Tue, OCT 4 Moe's Alley Santa Cruz, CA Wed, OCT 5 Goldfield Trading Post Sacramento, CA Thu, OCT 6 Ivy Room Albany, CA Fri, OCT 7 The Paramount Los Angeles, CA Sat, OCT 8 The Wayfarer Costa Mesa, CA Sun, OCT 9 Kensington Club San Diego, CA Mon, DEC 5 Riviera International Centre Torquay, United King   Discography Studio albums Album      Release Date Eat My Heart Out     September 14, 2004 Because I'm Awesome       March 13, 2007 A Little Messed Up   August 17, 2010 The Dollyrots    September 18, 2012 Barefoot and Pregnant      February 18, 2014 Love Songs, Werewolves, & Zombies February 25, 2014 Family Vacation: Live in Los Angeles        March 11, 2016 Whiplash Splash       March 24, 2017 Daydream Explosion         July 12, 2019 Down The Rabbit Hole released 21 January 2022   Extended plays Feed Me Pet Me (2003) Love and Revolt (2006) The Dollyrots vs. Bowling for Soup Arrested Youth (2011) A Dollyrots Christmas EP (2014) Mama's Gonna Knock You Out (2016)   Singles Official Singles "Kick Me to the Curb" (2004) "New College" (2004) "Because I'm Awesome" (August 27, 2007) "Brand New Key" (2007) "My Best Friend's Hot" (April 15, 2008) "California Beach Boy" (2010) "Santa Baby" (2010) "Rollercoaster" (April 26, 2011) "Playing with Fire" 2011 "Hyperactive" (2013) "Satellite" (2013) "Twist Me To The Left" (2013) "Get Weird" (2014) "Come and Get It" (2014) "Save Me" (2016) "Dance Like A Maniac" (2017) "Babbling Idiot" (2017) "Just Because I'm Blonde" (2017) "Get Radical" (2018) "Everything" (2019) "Make Me Hot" (2020) "Easy" (2021) “Alone Again (Naturally)” (2022) “That's Not Even All” (2022)   Other Singles "Promised Call" 2005 "Watch Me Go (Kissed Me, Killed Me)" 2007 "Messed Up Christmas" (2010) "Because I'm Santa" (Christmas cover of "Because I'm Awesome) (2012) "I Saw Mommy Biting Santa Claus" (2013) "Let's Turkey Trot" (2014) "Run Run Rudolph" (2015) "All I Want for Christmas" 2016 "Last Christmas" (2017) " Fairytale of New York" (2019)   Support us!

On this show, I spoke with the ‘Awesome' Kelly Ogden of The Dollyrots. Her bandmate Luis Cabeza was with us in spirit. Their infectious brand of indie pop/punk rock has covered the gamut from fun, in your face, rock n' roll jams like “Everything”, “Because I'm Awesome” and “Brand New Key” to touching and unexpected covers like “Earth Angel” by The Penguins and Little Eva's “Turkey Trot”. Just yesterday they embarked on their 'Down the Rabbit Hole' US tour which kicks off on July 14th in New Jersey at The Saint and wraps on October 9th in San Diego at the Kensington Club. I'm super stoked to have ‘em on the show. Join me in welcoming the hare-raising Dollyrots to The MOG, ‘Because, well, they really are awesome!' Feed the Scene and Rappolla Entertainment are bringing The Dollyrots to Zen West on July 21st. Click HERE for tickets!Podcast photo by Jen Rosenstein.The Dollyrots: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1TrzTUgWQlVRkoVGR0L7jy?si=2LxODtfgS3ifyPI8amJfnA#music #punk #pop #thedollyrotsSpecial thanks to: Double Groove Brewing, Vagabond Sandwich Company, Music Land Store, Heather Sipes - Baltimore Decal Gal, Black Eyed Suzie's, REB Records-MD & Caprichos Books

Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle commiserate on the awful state of the world. They also talk about the Kids in the Hall reboot, their recent trivia outings and the epic Tollywood film RRR.

Keith Hyndshaw of the Austin Drag shares stories about playing baseball growing up and rediscovering his joy for the game through sandlot. This episode was recorded at Patterson Park in Austin, TX and features the music of Brand New Key.

Quizmasters Lee and Marc are joined by Kenya for a general knowledge trivia quiz with topics including Weird State Laws, Space Travel, TV Theme Songs, African Geography, Astronomy, Sports Terms and more! Round One WEIRD STATE LAWS - Which state has their cheese regulated by state law to be "fine, highly pleasing and free from undesirable flavors and odors"? SPACE - In 2012, SpaceX sent the first commercial spacecraft named after what mythical animal to rendezvous and dock with the International Space Station? TV SHOW THEMES - "Having an Average Weekend" by the Canadian band Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet, is the theme song for what ensemble comedic television series, whose first season debuted in 1988 and sixth season debuted in 2022? CARS - Known as the Inspire in Japan, what midsize car model debuted in the U.S. market in 1976 and whose name is synonymous with "harmony"? AFRICAN GEOGRAPHY - The Horn of Africa, the fourth largest peninsula in the world, is comprised of four countries; name three of them. PRIDE FLAGS - In the LGBT community, what sexual identity is represented by a magenta, yellow, and cyan flag? Round Two CHEMICAL ELEMENTS - What poisonous chemical element, used in pesticides, herbicides and insecticides, has the atomic number 33? COMPOSERS - Which Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, known for his 1996 debut hit song "Barely Breathing", won two Tony Awards for the Broadway musical Spring Awakening? POP MUSIC - What is the mononym of the original singer-songwriter of "Brand New Key", which she shares with the first names of Scarlett O'Hara's sister-in-law/best friend friend in Gone With the Wind, the late female lead-singer of Euro-Dance duo La Bouche, and the actress who was nominated for 1988's Working Girl? AUTOMOBILES - In 1996, what became the first minivan to be named Motor Trend Magazine's Car of the Year? ASTRONOMY - What type of star is formed when the core of a massive supergiant collapses (resulting in a celestial object that has a mass greater than our sun) and inspired the name of a Nickelodeon cartoon character? The highest mountain on the African continent is Mount Kilimanjaro, with an elevation of 19,341 feet. With an elevation of 17,057 feet, what is the second highest mountain in Africa? Rate My Question BALLPARKS - Which Major League Baseball team was the last to install lights in their ballpark? Final Questions U.S. PRESIDENTS - Eight U.S. Presidents have died in office. Seven have been victim to the so-called 20-year curse, where every U.S. president elected in a year ending in -0 between 1840 and 1960 have died in office. Who is the only U.S. President to have died in office who was not elected in a year ending in -0, serving only sixteen months from 1849-1850? This former military leader was taken out by an intestinal ailment after consuming raw cherries and iced milk after the fourth of July? REGIONAL U.S. FOODS - Which U.S. state is known for its official "nosh" chislic, deep-fried cubes of seasoned red meat on toothpicks served with hot sauce, ranch or Lawry's Seasoned Salt? SPORTS TERMS - Mashie, niblick and jigger are antiquated terms from what sport? Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges June 8th, 2022 - Know Nonsense Challenge - Point Ybel Brewing Co. - 7:30 pm EDT June 9th, 2022 - Know Nonsense Trivia Challenge - Ollie's Pub Records and Beer - 7:30 pm EDT You can find out more information about that and all of our live events online at KnowNonsenseTrivia.com All of the Know Nonsense events are free to play and you can win prizes after every round. Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Gil, Tim, Tommy, Adam, Brandon Thank you, Team Captains – Kristin & Fletcher, Aaron, Matthew, David Holbrook, Mo, Lydia, Rick G, Skyler Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Elyse, Kaitlynn, Frank, Trent, Nina, Justin, Katie, Ryan, Robb, Captain Nick, Grant, Ian, Tim Gomez, Rachael, Moo, Rikki, Nabeel, Jon Lewis, Adam, Lisa, Spencer, Luc, Hank, Manu, Justin P., Cooper, Sarah, Karly, Lucas Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Mike J., Mike C., Efren, Steven, Kenya, Dallas, Issa, Paige, Allison, Kevin & Sara, Alex, Mike K., Loren, MJ, HBomb, Aaron, Laurel, FoxenV, Sarah, Edsicalz, Megan, brandon, Chris, Alec, Sai, Nathan, Tim If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support." Special Guest: Kenya Zarns.

This week we review Star Trek Prodigy S01E06 Kobayashi, as well as The Book of Boba Fett S01E02. We also announce the 2021 Spockies to the best in sci-fi and fantasy movies and TV shows.Brand New Key, pair of roller skatesNanoprobe | Memory AlphaMonoclonal antibodies10 movies we can't wait to see in 2022Ontario Movie Theaters Closing Due To Omicron SurgeA MESSAGE FROM THE GOVT OF ONTARIO - JAN 2022Jared Leto's 'Morbius' Pushes Release to Spring Amid Omicron Surge – The Hollywood ReporterMatrix Resurrections Sequels: Producer Says There's No Further Trilogy | IndieWireKeanu Reeves says no sequel planned for 'The Matrix Resurrections' - Indie88Warner and ViacomCBS Could Sell Off The CW, Pushing DC TV's Future Further Towards StreamingInside Job | Official Trailer | NetflixAlan Moore's Legendary Miracleman Run is Getting an OmnibusThe Wheel Of Time – Official Trailer | Prime VideoDoctor Who: Eve Of The Daleks | Trailer - BBCSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/spockcast-a-star-trek-discovery-picard-and-lower-decks-podcast/donations

Maartje, een jonge vrouw uit Utrecht studeert Kunstgeschiedenis en vond het tijd worden voor meer avontuur in haar leven. Met de fiets op vakantie naar Rome wekte haar belangstelling en van het een kwam het ander. Een fiets, een tent en wat tassen werden aangeschaft en met een open blik trapte ze uit de Domstad naar het zuiden. Rekening houdend met corona en de overstromingen reed zij deze zomer een route naar Basel. Je hoort in deze aflevering haar ervaringen.  Onderweg zong ze mee met Melanie, en het nummer Brand New Key hoor je dan ook.  Veel inspiratie en luisterplezier! PS: mocht je het enthousiasme van Maartje op jou zijn overslagen? Kijk eens op www.fietskriebels.com voor meer ideeën en fietsbeleving! Daar vind je ook het mailadres. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/henrik-kos/message

Melanie Safka — generally referred to by her first name only — epitomized the persona of the eternal flower child, a shy, waif-like woman whose memorable appearance at Woodstock summed up the sentiments of the time — innocent, unassuming and with songs that resonated with the optimism of the age. Her work shared that sweet sensibility, as reflected in songs such as “Beautiful People,” “Brand New Key,” “Peace Will Come,” and “What Have They Done to My Song, Ma,” among the many.Now celebrating the 50th anniversary reissue of her landmark album Gather Me, as well  as the half century reissue of her classic song “Brand New Key,” Melanie shares her story with "My Backstage Pass" as she looks back on a career that spawned well over 40 albums, some of which were released on her own record label, Neighborhood Records. That in itself was was an unheard of accomplishment at the time, one that came about as the result of her decision to defy her record company, ensure ownership of her material and make the music that she wanted to create. Learn more about Melanie Safka online at https://www.melaniesafka.com and tune in for a fascinating interview with the legend herself on "My Backstage Pass" Host Lee Zimmerman is a freelance music writer whose articles have appeared in several leading music industry publications. A former promotions representative for ABC and Capital Records and director of communications for various CBS - affiliated television stations. Lee, who currently lives in East Tennessee, recently authored "Americana Music - Voices, Visionaries & Pioneers of an Honest Sound" which is now available on Amazon and other outlets. You can contact Lee at lezim@bellsouth.netCohost/Producer Billy Hubbard is a Tennessee based Americana Singer/Songwriter and former Regional Director of A&R for a Grammy winning company, as well as a music and podcast producer. Billy is also the venue developer and booking manager of The Station in East TN. As an artist Billy is endorsed by Godin's Simon & Patrick Guitars. You can find Billy Hubbard online at http://www.BillyHubbard.com  

This week we kick off a look at the Candyman films with the 2021 film CANDYMAN. And this week we have a special guest! Lead Singer, slap bassist for Austin's Rockabilly Riot Grrrl band, Danger*Cakes, and upright bassist for the Queergrass/Americana outfit, Brand New Key, Jamie Bahr is also the Executive Director of the non-profit organization, Girls Rock Austin, empowering girls, trans and non-binary youth through music education and mentorship.

#604 - Paula Nelson Paula Nelson is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour! I'm very pleased to be welcoming this woman. Paula Nelson is as real as they come. For fans of the Sirius XM radio channel "Willie's Roadhouse," you hear her as one of the prominent lovable and personable radio hosts. She's also on the Outlaw Country Channel. Paula Nelson is also a soulful singer. As a recording artist, she's released a number of albums. Last year she interpreted some great songs. You can look up the singles "The Reason and the Rhyme," "To Be Alone with You," and "Brand New Key." She's also written songs, which she has recorded herself as well as other artists. Paula Nelson has shared the stage and recorded with people like Ray Wylie Hubbard and her father Willie Nelson. Check out Paula Nelson, singer, songwriter, recording artist and disc jockey... right here on The Paul Leslie Hour! The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

Melanie Anne Safka-Schekeryk, professionally known as Melanie or Melanie Safka, is an American singer-songwriter. She is best known for the 1971–72 global hit "Brand New Key", her cover of "Ruby Tuesday", her composition "What Have They Done to My Song Ma", and her 1970 international breakthrough hit "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" (inspired by her experience of performing at the 1969 Woodstock music festival).In the 1960s, Melanie started performing at The Inkwell, a coffee house in the West End section of Long Branch, New Jersey. After high school, her parents insisted that she go to college, so she studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, where she began singing in the folk clubs of Greenwich Village, such as The Bitter End and signed her first recording contract.Initially signed to Columbia Records in the United States, Melanie released two singles on the label. Subsequently, she signed with Buddah Records and first found chart success in Europe in 1969 with "Bobo's Party" which reached No. 1 in France. Melanie's popularity in Europe resulted in performances on European television programs, such as Beat-Club in West Germany. Her debut album received positive reviews from Billboard, which heralded her voice as "wise beyond her years. Her non-conformist approach to the selections on this LP make her a new talent to be reckoned with."Later in 1969, Melanie had a hit in the Netherlands with "Beautiful People". She was one of only three solo women who performed at the Woodstock Festival in 1969 and the inspiration for her first hit song, "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)", apparently arose from the Woodstock audience lighting candles during her set (although most of the "candles" were actually matches or lighters). The recording became a hit in Europe, Australia, Canada, and the United States in 1970. The B-side of the single featured Melanie's spoken-word track "Candles in the Rain". "Lay Down" became Melanie's first top ten hit in America, peaking at No. 6 on the Billboard singles chart and achieving worldwide success. Later hits included "Peace Will Come (According To Plan)" and a cover of the Rolling Stones' "Ruby Tuesday".In 1970, Melanie was the only artist to ignore the court injunction banning the Powder Ridge Rock Festival scheduled to be held on July 31, August 1 and 2, 1970. She played for the crowd on a homemade stage powered by Mister Softee trucks. Shortly following this performance, she played at the Strawberry Fields Festival held from August 7 to 9, 1970, at Mosport Park, Ontario. She also performed at the Isle of Wight Festival held between August 26 and 30, 1970, at Afton Down, where she was introduced by Keith Moon and received four standing ovations (she also appeared at the 2010 Isle of Wight festival). She was also the artist who sang to herald in the summer solstice at Glastonbury Fayre (later the Glastonbury Festival) in England, in June 1971. She performed again at Glastonbury in 2011, the 40th anniversary of the original festival.Melanie left Buddah Records when they insisted that she produce albums on demand. In 1971, she formed her own label, Neighborhood Records, with Peter Schekeryk who was also her producer and husband. She had her biggest American hit on the Neighborhood label, the novelty-sounding 1972 number one "Brand New Key" (often referred to as "The Roller Skate Song"). "Brand New Key" sold over three million copies worldwide and was featured in the 1997 movie Boogie Nights. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kirk Buchner and Andrea Tessmann look at Melanie's lone #1 Hit, "Brand New Key".

Episode #557 of On Screen & Beyond has singer/songwriter, Emmy winner Melanie as our guest! Melanie performed at the original Woodstock festival and gave us the hit songs "Ruby Tuesday", "Lay Down (Candles In the Rain", 'What Have They Done To My Song Ma", "Brand New Key" and so many others! Melanie shares her memories of Woodstock, several of her songs and we also talk about her live-streamed concert on Saturday, June 26, 2021. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/on-screen-and-beyond/message

Melanie (or Melanie Safka), is an American singer-songwriter.  She is best known for the 1971-72 global hit "Brand New Key", her cover of "Ruby Tuesday", her composition "What Have They Done to My Song Ma", and her 1970 international breakthrough hit "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" (inspired by her experience of performing at the 1969 Woodstock music festival).

Melanie (or Melanie Safka), is an American singer-songwriter. She is best known for the 1971-72 global hit "Brand New Key", her cover of "Ruby Tuesday", her composition "What Have They Done to My Song Ma", and her 1970 international breakthrough hit "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" (inspired by her experience of performing at the 1969 Woodstock music festival).

All over the South, trans people are fighting to make their homes welcome for all. Even when finding home, or even finding a place to stay, hasn’t always been easy. With Aurora Higgs (Richmond, VA), Jay Corprew (Virginia Beach, VA), Toni-Michelle Williams (Atlanta, GA), Kya Concepcion (Marietta, GA), and Mariah Moore (New Orleans, LA). ----------- Cassius Adair is the lead producer. Myrl Beam is the senior project scholar and producer. Rachel Mattson is the managing producer. Myra Billund-Phibbs is the production assistant. Lars Mackenzie is our digital designer. Eliza Edwards did additional transcription for the show. Sound design is by Sam Leeds with Ariana Martinez. Musical direction is by Homoground. You heard music by Brand New Key, Delish Da Goddess, Special Interest, khx05, Mama Duke, and data data data. You also heard protest tape from Richmond-based radio reporter Mallory Noe-Payne of RADIO IQ. And go check out the artist féi hernandez, who designed our podcast logo; they have a great new book of poetry out called hood criatura. Special thanks to LaVelle Ridley, Kai Minosh Pyle, one anonymous reviewer, and Tuck Woodstock. Thanks also to Mara Lazer and Cookie Woolner for additional scene tape. And finally, thank you to everyone who supported us over the last few months; we really appreciate your feedback and generosity. The Transcripts podcast is a project of the Tretter Transgender Oral History Project, which is based at the University of Minnesota Libraries. Major funding for this episode came from Virginia Humanities.

On this episode of the It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST, we talk with legendary singer-songwriter MELANIE. With worldwide hits to her credit such as “Brand New Key”, “What Have They Done To My Song, Ma”, and “Lay Down (Candles In The Rain)", this natural-born storyteller shares insight into her career with anecdotes about performing at Woodstock, surviving music industry backstabbing, the day Clive Davis made her cry.... and we finally discover what's behind the meaning of “I've got a brand new pair of roller-skates, you've got a brand new key”. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • For more on Melanie visit https://www.melaniesafka.com/ • Instagram - @melanieannsafka Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ° Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ° Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast

Legendary folk singer Melanie Safka (aka Melanie) talks performing at Woodstock, Isle of Wight, Glastonbury, Strawberry Fields, and the infamous Powder Ridge Rock Festival. She spills details on performing with the Edwin Hawkins Singers, Ruby Tuesday, and how her song Brand New Key, once banned on commercial radio, ended up in the soundtrack to Boogie Nights. she also her talks her Emmy win for Beauty and The Beast. Finally, she talks about her Lifetime Achievement Award nomination in advance of the International Folk Music Awards. Subscribe to Endeavours on Apple, Spotify, Deezer or wherever you get podcasts. Social @EndeavoursRadio --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dan-mcpeake/message

Melanie. Melanie Anne Safka-Schekeryk (born February 3, 1947), professionally known as Melanie or Melanie Safka, is an American singer-songwriter. She is best known for the 1971-72 global hit "Brand New Key", her cover of "Ruby Tuesday", her composition "What Have They Done to My Song Ma", and her 1970 international breakthrough hit "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" (inspired by her experience of performing at the 1969 Woodstock music festival).She will be performing a live stream concert on; SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 2021 AT 3pm CST. Melanie – In Concert!https://www.facebook.com/events/340082417061967 The Douglas Coleman Show now offers audio and video promotional packages for music artists as well as video promotional packages for authors. Please see our website for complete details. http://douglascolemanshow.comIf you have a comment about this episode or any other, please click the link below.https://ratethispodcast.com/douglascolemanshow

Melanie. Melanie Anne Safka-Schekeryk (born February 3, 1947), professionally known as Melanie or Melanie Safka, is an American singer-songwriter. She is best known for the 1971-72 global hit "Brand New Key", her cover of "Ruby Tuesday", her composition "What Have They Done to My Song Ma", and her 1970 international breakthrough hit "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" (inspired by her experience of performing at the 1969 Woodstock music festival).She will be performing a live stream concert on; SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 2021 AT 3pm CST. Melanie – In Concert!https://www.facebook.com/events/340082417061967 The Douglas Coleman Show now offers audio and video promotional packages for music artists as well as video promotional packages for authors. Please see our website for complete details. http://douglascolemanshow.comIf you have a comment about this episode or any other, please click the link below.https://ratethispodcast.com/douglascolemanshow

Melanie is a ICON and she is so fabulous. She has been in the music industry for a long time. She definitely knows the entertainment world. Melanie landed in the New York City music and radio scene in the late 1960's. Her first single, Beautiful People immediately became a turntable hit. Her first tour began with an impressive 40-day run of shows at Paris'world-famous L'Olympia Theater at the invitation of Bruno Coquatrix. In the years to come, she would entertain millions: at an Aquarian Exposition (the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival), at Carnegie Hall, the Isle of Wight and Glastonbury music festivals, the Sydney Opera House, the South Korean DMZ, the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, the Royal Albert Hall, and many many more theatres, halls, and beloved music clubs around the globe. Melanie launched Neighborhood Records, making her the first american woman to open a mainstream record label, she has recorded over 20 chart hits and many have been re-recorded. Melanie received an Emmy after composing lyrics for the theme song of the hit television series Beauty and the Beast. “What Have They Done To My Song Ma” was re-recorded by Ray Charles with the Count Basie Band. Nina Simone delivered a remarkable rendition as well. “(Lay Down) Candles in the Rain” was re-recorded by Mott the Hoople on their 1971 album Wildlife. Meredith Brooks and Queen Latifah later recorded the anthem. “Some Say (I Got Devil)”was re- recorded by Smith's frontman Morrissey. These are only a few of the many performers who have re-recorded Melanie's works. She has always known her calling in life was to entertain. Audiences have welcomed her to the stage for more than fifty years, and she continues to perform today. FOLK MUSIC ICON NOMINATED FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD It is 1 am on Saturday August 16th, 1969 and Melanie Safka, a folk singer at the tender age of 22 years old sits herself on a chair front and centre on the stage of the Woodstock Music Festival, to perform songs echoing love, beauty and freedom. Following a one-hour performance by Ravi Shankar, Melanie plays her music in front of 500,000 flower children, this would only be one precious moment in her music career. Three years and one recording contract later, Melanie Safka would ultimately record two singles that would take her into the mainstream music scene, “Lay Down (Candles In The Rain)”, which would reach number six on Billboard and “Brand New Key”, which would become number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and become an international bestselling single reaching No. 1 in Canada and Australia and No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart. Who knew that over 50 years later, Melanie's trademark of success and songs would still be relevant and vital to society, she certainly could never have imagined that! Roll forward to 2021 and Ms. Safka's journey continues. The influential singer-songwriter's legacy now moves forward as she has been nominated for a Lifetime Achievement Award given by Folk Alliance International in conjunction with the 2021 International Folk Music Awards. Influential and inspiring, this Award will be given to one individual with competition stemming from key influencers both living and those in legacy. The award, voted on by members of the Folk Alliance International is given and recognized by folk music industry leaders, legends, unsung heroes, and rising talent. Although the award has not been won as of yet, the sheer magnitude of being nominated is a testament to Melanie's longevity and success as a singer-songwriter. More information about Melanie can be found at the following: • Website: http://www.melaniesafka.com/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealmelaniesafka/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CF5EEn7JdQP/?igshid=wbiuck74zr1o • Article 27 Music: http://www.r27songs.net/ To request an interview with Melanie Safka, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedg

Beth and Amy cover "Brand New Key" by Melanie. Listen to the song first before Amy & Beth ruin it for you.Email us at amyandbetharesorry@gmail.comVisit us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/sorryiruinedthatsong?igshid=1cqqhy050qg8qVisit us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/sorry_songListen to our Spotify Playlist here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/54l9HgisgexlcxDvLT0NMQ?si=hExxbU84R_Sc17LO577o-A

On this episode, Bill talks with singer/songwriter Melanie. Melanie performed at Woodstock in 1969. She was chosen as Billboard's Number One Top Female Vocalist (award) for 1972. She is best known for her songs "Brand New Key", "Ruby Tuesday", "What Have They Done To My Song Ma" and "Lay Down (Candles In The Rain).

On this episode, Bill talks with singer/songwriter Melanie. Melanie performed at Woodstock in 1969. She was chosen as Billboard's Number One Top Female Vocalist (award) for 1972. She is best known for her songs "Brand New Key", "Ruby Tuesday", "What Have They Done To My Song Ma" and "Lay Down (Candles In The Rain).

On this episode, Bill talks with singer/songwriter Melanie. Melanie performed at Woodstock in 1969. She was chosen as Billboard's Number One Top Female Vocalist (award) for 1972. She is best known for her songs "Brand New Key", "Ruby Tuesday", "What Have They Done To My Song Ma" and "Lay Down (Candles In The Rain).

On this episode, Bill talks with singer/songwriter Melanie. Melanie performed at Woodstock in 1969. She was chosen as Billboard's Number One Top Female Vocalist (award) for 1972. She is best known for her songs "Brand New Key", "Ruby Tuesday", "What Have They Done To My Song Ma" and "Lay Down (Candles In The Rain).

Leilah is the daughter of legendary , Woodstock’s , “Melanie” , (Brand New Key) etc.. She has been performing and touring on the road since she was 8 years old. Receiving a music publishing deal Leilah, landed in Nashville with her family .She continues to write and create music . Leilah also works with up and coming singer songwriters/artists helping them perfect their craft. Anything from writing to stage performance, set up and more. Leilah enjoys being able to work with others on their creative journey and process. Leilah is also a published children’s book author and continues to write with inspiration from her 3 children.

On the finale episode of season 1, Ryan and Sam take music suggestions for the most bizarre music fans can think of: 1. Binge and Purge by Clutch 2. A Young Girl's World by Daughn Gibson 3. Chromatic Aberration by Native Construct 4. Waking the Witch by Kate Bush 5. Bladecatcher by Mastodon 6. Brand New Key by Melanie Safka 7. Pillow Talking by Lil Dicky 8. Togetherness by Fischerspooner 9. Bathtime in Clerkenwell by The Real Tuesday Weld 10. 100 Miles by Skinbone 11. Beer Barrel Polka 12. Uproar by Lil Wayne 13. Acoustic version of Hey Ya by Obadiah Parker 14. Molly Cyrus by Stitches 15. Kitty by Presidents of the USA 16. The Games: Memory Song by Meredith Monk 17. Hatebeak - Bird Seeds of Vengeance 18. Da Da Da - Trio 19. Release the Kraken by Ninja Sex Party 20. Indy Kidz - Cage The Elephant 21. Hand of God by Jon Bellion 22. Peter the Meter Reader by Mari Wilson 23. My Pal Foot Foot by The Shaggs 24. Gooey by Glass Animals

I didn't archive last weeks episode cuz I revealed something I'm working on too soon (listen live folks). This episode opens wit a crank call to a possible car repair scam and closes with a creep version of "Brand New Key". In between we tackled serious and silly subjects and I really really love this episode of Art Star Scene radio on Radio Free Brooklyn!!! Many thanks to co-hosts Kathryn Dunn and Juno Tempest and our guests Will Hasty and Eli Raston for being open and bringing fun!!!

Topics: Shirley Anita Chisholm, H. Rap Brown, Diana Ross, Al Green, Superfly, Sanford & Son, & Fat Albert. (Bonus Artist: hidingtobefound)   1.    1972 - A Transitional Year, New Directions, Politics and Pimpin   2.    News snapshots   3.    Nixon wins reelection   4.    Watergate: 5 dudes arrested for breaking into the DNC headquarters   5.    Vietnam War: year 17 of 19   6.    Deaths: 641 down from 2357 in 1971   7.    June29 - SCOTUS rules death penalty unconstitutional   8.    Economic snapshots   9.    Black unemployment is 9.9%. highest since great depression.   10.    31% black families headed by women   11.    Minimum wage:    12.    Sports snapshots   13.    Super Bowl: Dallas def. Miami   14.    World Series: Oakland A's def. Cincinnati (4-3)   15.    NBA Championship: LA Lakers def. New York   16.    Science snapshots   17.    CAT scanning, compact disks, electronic mail, and Prozac are developed.   18.    Apollo XVII, the last manned moon landing to date   19.    Entertainment snapshots   20.    Time Inc. drops HBO, the first pay cable network.   21.    Atari breaks out Pong, the first arcade video game. (home version in 1974)   22.    Women dominate the Grammy Awards, grabbing the big 4. Carole King won Record, Album and Song of the Year, while Carly Simon won Best New Artist.   23.    Music (top selling albums): #3. Fragile by Yes, #2. American Pie by Don McLean, #1. Harvest by Neil Young / just an fyi, #13. Led Zeppelin IV   24.    Movies (top grossing): #3. What's up Doc, #2. The Poseidon Adventure, #1. The Godfather   25.    Television: #3. Hawaii Five-O, #2. Sanford and Son*, #1. All in the Family   26.    Black snapshots   27.    Mahalia Jackson and Jackie Robinson pass away   28.    NYC graffiti breaks out. it's one of the 4 pillars of hip-hop   29.    MJ (@14) goes solo: hits w/ Ben   30.    Cicely Tyson (@48) stars in Sounder: Box office hit. Proving that the black audience will take, a non 'super black' exploitation movie seriously.   31.    QUESTION: What pops out for you?   32.    Socio-political (1st major shift to a new direction, political power)   33.    Shirley Anita Chisholm, (@ 47): politician, educator, and author of "Unbought and Unbossed! -1970 autobiographies.   34.    in 1972, she became the first black person EVER to run for POTUS AND the first woman to run for the Democrats.   35.    Already, in 1968, she was the first black woman elected to Congress.   36.    Her campaign was underfunded, dismissed as a symbolic, & basically ignored by the power structure.   37.    And she was not instantly a heroine for black people.   38.    Of course, black male colleagues showed little love: "When I ran for the Congress, when I ran for president, I met more discrimination as a woman than for being black. Men are men.... They think I am trying to take power from them. The black man must step     39.    forward, but that doesn't mean the black woman must step back."   40.    QUESTION: Is this the real reason more black women haven't run? (only other black woman was Carol Moseley Braun from Il in 2004)   41.    About her legacy, she said, “I want to be remembered as a woman … who dared to be a catalyst of change.” (Obama?)   42.    Famous Quotes:   43.    "Tremendous amounts of talent are lost to our society just because that talent wears a skirt."   44.    "The emotional, sexual, and psychological stereotyping of females begins when the doctor says, 'It's a girl'."   45.    "In the end, anti-black, anti-female, and all forms of discrimination are equivalent to the same thing - anti-humanism."   46.    Conclusion: In our lifetime we saw THE MOST successful path for black advancement. Politics. Only 36 years from Shirley to Obama.   47.    Shirley Chisholm was an underappreciated legend and icon.   48.    Other Comments?   49.    Meanwhile...the Black Power Movement is falling apart! (2nd major shift)   50.    1971-1972 the Panthers split into different camps. Huey vs Eldrigdge   51.    They went "Hatfield vs McCoy" and started retaliatory assassinations.   52.    H. Rap Brown (@ 29), is the latest high-profile BPM figure to fall.   53.    Others include: Angela Davis, Assata Shakur, Elaine Brown, Eldridge Cleaver, Fred Hampton, Huey P. Newton, Stokely Carmichael, and Bobby Seale   54.    H Rap Brown sentenced for an attack on a New York City bar?!?!   55.    Currently serving a life sentence for murder after shooting of two Sheriff's deputies in 2000.   56.    He was known for taking over SNCC after Stokely and his autobiography, Die Nigger Die!   57.    Probably most famous for saying, "violence is as American as cherry pie” -and- "If America don't come around, we're gonna burn it down."   58.    QUESTION: Was the decline of the BPM more internal (reliance on the gun and violence), external (black people lost interest) -OR- did black people choose to go the "integration" route?   59.    Conclusion: The BPM had a great message: Pride, Self-reliance, and education. But, I think they were too extreme.   60.    Other Comments:   61.    Music: 1972 Top Singles   #1 Roberta Flack    The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face #2 Gilbert O’Sullivan    Alone Again (Naturally) #3 Don McLean    American Pie #4 Nilsson    Without You #5 Sammy Davis Jr.    Candy Man #6 Joe Tex    I Gotcha #7 Bill Withers    Lean On Me #8 Mac Davis    Baby Don’t Get Hooked On Me #9 Melanie    Brand New Key #10 Wayne Newton    Daddy Dont You Walk So Fast #11 Al Green    Let’s Stay Together #12 Looking Glass    Brandy (You’re A Fine Girl) #13 Chi-Lites    Oh Girl #14 Gallery    Nice To Be With You #15 Chuck Berry    My Ding-A-Ling #16 Luther Ingram    If Loving You Is Wrong I Don’t Want To Be Right #17 Neil Young    Heart Of Gold #18 Stylistics    Betcha By Golly, Wow #19 Staple Singers    I’ll Take You There #20 Michael Jackson    Ben #21 Robert John    The Lion Sleeps Tonight #22 Billy Preston    Outa-space #23 War    Slippin’ Into Darkness #24 Hollies    Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress) #25 Mouth and MacNeal    How Do You Do #26 Neil Diamond    Song Sung Blue #27 America    A Horse With No Name #28 Hot Butter    Popcorn #29 Main Ingredient    Everybody Plays The Fool #30 Climax    Precious And Few   62.    Vote: Best Single, __________________________________   63.    1972 Albums   64.    Jan - There's a Riot Going' On - Sly & the Family Stone   65.    Jan - Black Moses - Isaac Hayes   66.    Mar - Solid Rock - The Temptations   67.    Mar - Let's Stay Together - Al Green   68.    May - First Take - Roberta Flack   69.    Jun - A Lonely Man - The Chi-Lites   70.    Jul - Still Bill - Bill Withers   71.    Oct - Super Fly Soundtrack - Curtis Mayfield   72.    Nov - All Directions - The Temptations   73.    Dec - I'm Still In Love With You - Al Green   74.    Vote: Best Album, __________________________________   75.    Key Artist - Diana Ross (@28): Singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Born and raised in Detroit.   76.    Became famous as the lead singer the Supremes, the best charting girl group in history. With twelve number-one hit singles. ("Where Did Our Love Go", "Baby Love", "Come See About Me", "Stop! In the Name of Love", "You Can't Hurry Love", "You Keep Me     77.    Hangin' On", "Love Child", and "Someday We'll Be Together", etc...)   78.    The movie dream girls was inspired by the group   79.    She also did a few big films: Lady Sings the Blues, Mahogany, The Wiz, etc...   80.    Question: Here's my problem with The Boss. Mary Wilson was the heart and soul of the Supremes. Florence Ballard was the best singer. Diana was what?   81.    Conclusion: The Supremes were deliberately glamorous, because Gordy wanted all of Motown to be crossover artists. Beyonce has real game, I'm not convinced Diana wasn't just hyped up.    82.    Other Comments:   83.    Key Artist - Al Green (@26): singer, songwriter and record produce. Born in AR, grew up in Michigan, discovered in Memphis.   84.    Kicked out of the house when his very religious daddy caught him listening to Jackie Wilson.   85.    Quote: "I also listened to Mahalia Jackson, all the great gospel singers. But the most important music to me was those hip-shaking’ boys: Wilson Pickett and Elvis Presley. I just loved Elvis Presley. Whatever he got, I went out and bought."   86.    Started out in 1967, flashed in 1971 with the album, "Al Green Gets Next to You", PEAKED in 1972 with 2 albums - "Let's Stay Together" & "I'm Still in Love with You", and capped 1973 with the lp "Call Me", a critically acclaimed "Masterpiece!"   87.    Basically, everything we love about Al was dropped in that 3-year window.   88.    1974 he was born again   89.    Soon after that his "girlfriend" dumped boiling grits on him in the bathtub before shooting and killing herself. (with his gun!?)   90.    By 1976, he was ready to go gospel.   91.    His longtime producer, Willie Mitchell (the guy who discovered him and crafted his music), passed on doing gospel music. (Bounced check story)   92.    1977, he dropped "The Belle Album", his 12th. Rolling Stone magazine said, "We may someday look back on The Belle Album as Al Green’s best"   93.    Question: Just an observation really. This is the 3rd major shift in 1972. Al didn't make political or activist music. Some said he was the last great "Soul Man". In 1971 Marvin asked, what's going on. During 1972, in the middle of war protests, Watergate, an     94.    election, civil rights protests, the Panthers shooting up the streets, Al Green made LOVE ok again.   95.    Other Comments:   96.    Vote: Key Artists, ________________________________   97.    Movies   98.    Lady Sings the Blues: Based on Lady Sings the Blues by Billie Holiday   99.    Starring: Diana Ross (@28), Billy Dee Williams (@35), Richard Pryor (@32)   100.    Blacula: important because it was a successful black horror film   101.    Buck and the Preacher: important for casting blacks as leads in a western and was the first film Sidney Poitier directed   102.    Super Fly: 4th Major shift (The streets are talking)   103.    Priest is done with the clothes, the cars, the drugs, the money, and the white women.   104.    But, his partner, Eddie isn’t.   105.    Quote (Eddie talking to Priest): "You're gonna give all this up? 8-Track Stereo, color T.V. in every room, and can snort a half a piece of dope everyday? That's the American Dream, nigga! Well, ain't it? Ain't it?"   106.    Curtis Mayfield (@30) wrote and produced the AMAZING soundtrack.   107.    Starring: Ron O’Neal (@35), Carl Lee (@46), Sheila Frazier (@24)   108.    At the time of its release, lots of black folks didn't like what Super Fly was representing.   109.    Quote from the Hollywood NAACP branch: “we must insist that our children are not exposed to a steady diet of so-called black movies that glorify black males as pimps, dope pushers, gangsters, and super males.”   110.    The filmmakers (White producer / black director) say they wanted to show the negative and empty aspects of the drug subculture.   111.    Regardless, Super Fly landed BIG TIME with the "post-Civil Rights" generation.   112.    They thought Eddie spoke the gospel.   113.    Quote (Eddie talking to Priest): " I know it's a rotten game, but it's the only one The Man left us to play. That's the stone, cold truth."   114.    Question: Ultimately, what is the legacy of Superfly?   115.    Conclusion: I really enjoyed the movie. However, it blatantly dismissed the BPM, and spoke directly to the criminal elements in the black community. This movie, along with the "Urban" writers, Donald Goines and Iceberg Slim, helped spawn a generation     116.    of criminals. That can't be a good thing.   117.    Other comments:   118.    Vote: Key movie, ____________________________________   119.    Television   120.    Jan - Sanford and Son debuts on NBC (6 seasons)   121.    Groundbreaking: 1st "Black" cast sit-com on the air...at least 2yrs before: That's My Mama ('74), Good Times ('74), The Jeffersons ('75), and What's Happening!!('76)   122.    Theme music by Quincy Jones (@39)   123.    Starring: Redd Foxx (@50), and Demond Wilson (@26)   124.    Foxx was born in St. Louis, raised in Chicago, and ran the streets with pre-Muslim Malcolm X back in the day.   125.    He came up performing raunchy comedy and developed a cult following in the 50's and 60's.   126.    In 1970 he flashed in the comedy movie "Cotton Comes to Harlem" and the producer of All in the Family hit him up.   127.    Question: Is Lamont crazy? Quote: "MLK left black people hooked on economic dependence and Sanford and Son taught entrepreneurship"   128.    Conclusion: Undeniably funny. Redd had the respect and help from some of the best young comics in the business, black and white. Classic!   129.    Other Comments:   130.    Sep - Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (8 seasons)   131.    Fat Albert first popped up in 1967 during Cosby's stand-up comedy routine "Buck Buck,"   132.    Starring: Bill Cosby (@35)   133.    Born and raised in Philly. High school drop-out. Got his G.E.D. and went to Temple Univ. on a scholarship. While bartending, he discovered his comedy talent.   134.    He dropped out of college and mastered crossover comedy in the early sixties.   135.    In 1965 he broke out in the hit tv series I-Spy and by 1970 he was America's top Black comic.   136.    He went back to college in 1970 and got involved with PBS and the Electric Company.   137.    During this time, he cooked up "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids"   138.    It was based on his childhood friends and every show had an educational lesson in it.   139.    A lot of times the crew would end the show playing a song in the neighborhood junkyard.   140.    Question: Frankly, did the sex scandal undermine his whole career?   141.    Conclusion: I used to really like Bill.   142.    Other comments:   143.    Vote: Television, ___________________________________   144.    Vote: 1972 Biggest Shadow, __________________________

A batch of Supertunes from the 70s... 1) Ma Belle Amie by The Tea Set 2) Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan 3) I Can Help by Billy Swan 4) Couldn't Get It Right by Climax Blues Band 5) Jeans On by David Dundas 6) Hot Child In the City by Nick Gilder 7) Fox on the Run by Sweet 8) Brand New Key by Melanie 9) Clap for the Wolfman by The Guess Who 10) Heard It In a Love Song by Marshall Tucker Band 11) Right Down the Line by Gerry Rafferty 12) Breakfast In America by Supertramp

Join us this week as we welcome Garage Rock-Country, Americana, Singer-Songwriter and Actress, Ariana Hodes. For most hopeful young actresses, it’s a long, hard stretch of highway between Concord, New Hampshire and Beverly Hills, but Ariana Hodes made the journey seem easy. Born into a musical family, performing has always been in her blood. She was always around show business and started performing in community theater plays and musicals when she was around 13. It wasn’t long before Hollywood started taking notice and this dark haired beauty began to rack up an impressive list of stage and screen credits, but Ariana wanted more. In early 2014, she decided it was time to spread her wings and return to her musical roots. With mentoring and guidance from old family friend, Mike Borchetta, and his wife, Martha, Ariana entered a recording studio. Her first single, a soulful, bouncy cover of Melanie’s seventies mega hit “Brand New Key”. Ariana recently released her new EP "Last Night's Makeup" and is available at digital outlets now. In a nutshell, she’s a multi-talented singer/songwriter/dancer with Shakespearean theater training who plays guitar, piano, loves animals, sports and the Beatles. In other words, Ariana Hodes is a force to be reckoned with. We will talk to Ariana Hodes about her upcoming schedule, get a behind their scenes look at her music, feature her latest songs, and ask her to share her message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Ariana Hodes at http://www.arianahodes.com/ and spread the word. Fans are welcome to call in and speak live with her during the show (718) 766-4193. As always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Be sure to join us, 7/24/2016 at 4 PM EDT! Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Today, Matt welcomes the lead singer and bassist for The Dollyrots, Kelly Ogden. The Dollyrots' newest album is a live album called Family Vacation: Live From Los Angeles, released alongside a DVD of the same name! The album is essentially a live greatest hits of the band's 16-year long career. Hear Kelly and Matt chat about how the band has evolved over the years and where it's headed in the future. She chats about her life as a rock n' roll mom, and how that's affected her writing, touring, and especially scheduling. She also chats about why the band decided to release a live album instead of a new LP, why they included the cover of "Brand New Key", and what that song meant to Kelly specifically. Continue reading

The Dollyrots discuss coming from a small town in Florida and moving to L.A.; being parents and working musicians; the new DIY funding of today's music; the support of the arts and culture by countries like Canada, Norway, and Sweden; their genre of music which is "1950s rock meets late-70s Brit punk"; doing a cover of "Brand New Key"; and breaking a guitar while on tour. [...]

The Dollyrots discuss coming from a small town in Florida and moving to L.A.; being parents and working musicians; the new DIY funding of today's music; the support of the arts and culture by countries like Canada, Norway, and Sweden; their genre of music which is "1950s rock meets late-70s Brit punk"; doing a cover of "Brand New Key"; and breaking a guitar while on tour. [...]

The Dollyrots discuss coming from a small town in Florida and moving to L.A.; being parents and working musicians; the new DIY funding of today's music; the support of the arts and culture by countries like Canada, Norway, and Sweden; their genre of music which is "1950s rock meets late-70s Brit punk"; doing a cover of "Brand New Key"; and breaking a guitar while on tour. [...]

Here's to the beginning of spring and, hopefully (fingers crossed!), we're not jynxing ourselves. Playlist Opening: "Swallow Wind"/Al Stewart Set 1: "Almost Summer"/The Apers "April Come She Will"/Simon & Garfunkel "Hotel Yorba"/The White Stripes "Brand New Key"/Melanie "Solsbury Hill"/Peter Gabriel "Season Cycle"/XTC Set 2: "Pleasant Valley Sunday (Single Version)"/The Monkees "Some Rainy Sunday"/Juliana Hatfield "Mayflies"/Wussy "Love Goes Home to Paris in the Spring"/The Magnetic Fields "Sunshine (Go Away Today)"/Jonathan Edwards "Then Came the Last Days of May"/Blue Öyster Cult "The Middle of Starting Over"/Sabrina Carpenter Set 3: "Waitin' on a Sunny Day"/Bruce Springsteen "Spring"/Ned's Atomic Dustbin "Catch the Wind"/Donovan with Joan Baez "It's Rainy"/The 5,6,7,8's "April Skies"/The Jesus and Mary Chain "My Girl"/The Temptations Set 4: "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?"/Creedence Clearwater Revival "Get Out My Girl"/Jet Boys "Mayfair"/Nick Drake "May Queen"/Liz Phair "This Wind"/The Tallest Man on Earth "The Sunnyside of the Street"/The Pogues "The Wind and the Rain"/Meat Puppets Set 5: "King of Carrot Flowers Part 1"/Neutral Milk Hotel "Maybe Sparrow"/Neko Case "Field of Flowers"/Sixpence None the Richer "Birdhouse in Your Soul"/They Might Be Giants "Mayfly"/Belle & Sebastian Closing: "The Rainbow Connection"/Kermit the Frog

Best known for her signature songs, "Brand New Key" and the anthemic "Lay Down (Candles In The Rain)", Melanie got her big break at the original Woodstock festival. To say she was performing 'without a net' would be putting it midly, but our lady pulled it off spectacularly. In this interview, we talk about her Woodstock experience, as well as the stories behind her hit songs and her musical career, which began when she went to the wrong Brill Building audition studio!

Host Mary E. focuses this NEW weekly episode on the Midwest. Her team of reporters are MERmaids. This week we welcome regular MERmaid, Diane Blanchette, Michael Urbano,  Pop singer/songwriter Leilah talks with Diane and Mary about her new music Video "Only You." Leilah is the daughter Melanie, "Brand New Key" and Woodstock fame. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_-pwmfSro4 This week we talk with Stephen Gill of Indiana Youth Institute about his work with the IYI.  Stephen Gill NW Indiana Field RepresentativeThe Indiana Youth Institute (219) 314-9516  www.iyi.org     The MERmaid team will cover the news, music, pop culture, and of course, the MIDWEST! 

Going on a long car trip in mixed company, and want to make everyone uncomfortable? Pop this tape into the deck and see who gets the joke! 1. Bolero, Ravel (music bed) 2. "Candid Photography" Pt.1, Monty Python. 3. I'm a King Bee, Muddy Waters. 4. Slow Hand, The Pointer Sisters. 5. "Candid Photography" Pt.2, Monty Python. 6. Sledgehammer, Peter Gabriel. 7. I Didn't Like It The First Time, Julia Lee. 8. My Big Ten Inch, Bull Moose Jackson. 9. Relax, Frankie Goes to Hollywood. 10. "Candid Photography" Pt.3, Monty Python. 11. New Rubbin' on the Darned Old Thing, Oscar's Chicago Swingers and Lovin' Sam Theard. 12. Brand New Key, Melanie. 13. Turning Japanese, The Vapors. 14. My Ding-A-Ling, Chuck Berry. 15. "Candid Photography" Pt.4, Monty Python. 16. Summer of '60, Bryan Adams. 17. Pink Cadillac, Bruce Springsteen. 18. Don't Come To Soon, Julia Lee. 19. Must Get Mine In Front, Irene Scruggs. 20. "Candid Photography" Pt.5, Monty Python.

ROCKIN' ACOUSTIC CIRCUS are building quite a buzz in the world of bluegrass and have quickly become one of Oklahoma's hottest up-and-coming bands. They are turning heads with an over-flowing talent pool and musicianship beyond their years. Comprised of four teens � (one a female cellist) and a musical veteran, this ensemble is wowing crowds and critics alike. Quickly morphing from a popular regional favorite into a group with nationally recognized aspirations, the band was recently named as one of eleven "Artist to Watch in 2011" and selected as a 2011 IBMA Official Showcase Artist. RAC's newest CD is 'Lonestar Lullabye.' KJ DENHERT is a unique artist, singer, guitarist and songwriter who calls her music Urban Folk and Jazz. KJ, born Karen Jeannne to parents from the island of Grenada, was the first US citizen born to a small family. Her special blend of urban folk & jazz has earned her four Independent Music Award nominations and in '09, she was named as one of Jazz.com's top female vocalists. This New York City artist has just released her ninth release aptly titled Album No.9, with nine songs including her remarkable version of Deep Purple's "Smoke On The Water."

On this episode, Bill talks with singer/songwriter Melanie. Melanie performed at Woodstock in 1969. She was chosen as Billboard's Number One Top Female Vocalist (award) for 1972. She is best known for her songs "Brand New Key", "Ruby Tuesday", "What Have They Done To My Song Ma" and "Lay Down (Candles In The Rain).Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/1-on-1-with-bill-alexander/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode, Bill talks with singer/songwriter Melanie. Melanie performed at Woodstock in 1969.  She was chosen as Billboard's Number One Top Female Vocalist (award) for 1972. She is best known for her songs "Brand New Key", "Ruby Tuesday", "What Have They Done To My Song Ma" and "Lay Down (Candles In The Rain). Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/online-with-bill/donations