Novelty pop song "Brand New Key" by folk singer Melanie reached Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in December 1971 and January 1972. Taken from Melanie's album Gather Me, it was also known as "The Rollerskate Song" due to its chorus.
Tune in today at 6pm to hear the Top 6 songs in Cleveland this week in 1972:
6. Have You Seen Her – Chi-Lites
5. Got To Be There – Michael Jackson
4. Old Fashioned Love Song – Three Dog Night
3. Family Affair – Sly & The Family Stone
2. American Pie – Don McLean
1. Brand New Key - Melanie
