This 1971 folk song that was written in 15 minutes is still a big hit 55 years later – do you remember it?

The 1970s saw a major resurgence of folk music. It was the decade of hippies, inspired by the Woodstock festival, filled with peace and love and happiness.

Championed by musicians like John Denver and Neil Young, folk music in the ’70s shifted from overtly political protest anthems to a more personal singer-songwriter movement. More than a half century after this hit folk song made waves, it is still quite popular.

“Brand New Key” was written by the folk singer Melanie Safka in just 15 minutes.

Melanie Safka performs on stage, guitar in hand, leaning into the microphone mid-song.

Melanie was born and raised in New York

Melanie was born “Melanie…

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