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Joy, in fact, might be the key to Melanie. Like the girl in the "Red Shoes" ballet who couldn't stop dancing even when her feet gave out, it might not be possible for Melanie to stop singing even if her voice did collapse. There is such a vital warmth and such aggressiveness to her singing that, even though she's not in the same league with either Laura Nyro or Carole King as a songwriter, there is a joyous response in the ears of her listeners. Melanie is fun to have around, and this new album is her best to date. The song is sung from the viewpoint of a girl with roller skates trying to attract the attention of a boy.

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Melanie's version is heard playing over the closing credits of the 2nd episode of the 2020 miniseries The Stand, right after Randall Flagg gives Lloyd Henreid a stone that transforms into a key, and frees him from prison. The song also connects Heather Graham's portrayal of Rita Blakemoor to her role as Rollergirl in Boogie Nights. Top 100 Hits of 1972/Top 100 Songs of 1972". musicoutfitters.com. Archived from the original on 2017-04-27 . Retrieved 2015-03-10. During the 16th season of American Idol, contestant Maddie Poppe performed the song during the Top 24 elimination round. [25] Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19thed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p.327. ISBN 1-904994-10-5. Gather Me, the first release on the label founded by Melanie and husband Schekeryk, was a winning effort that housed "Brand New Key" and the equally wonderful "Ring the Living Bell." ****

Wow, I was really good! Isn’t it crazy, it took this long? Is this the best gift person can ever get, to find out after all this time? Now yes, it might’ve been better if I could’ve known while it was all going on. But I’m here now and I get it! I now see why you my dear ones are here it wasn’t just because you felt sorry for me (someone actually said that) or because I reminded you of something or someone you loved.

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Theme song of the podcast "Wife of the Party" hosted by LeeAnn Kreischer, popular comedian Bert Kreischer's wife. [22] Movies [ edit ] Refusal to conform … Melanie performing at London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall in 2007. Photograph: Brigitte Engl/Redferns