I loved the original, named our daughter after Melanie because unique name and this upbeat song and,..... I LOVE this FREAKIN' version!!! Go Dollyrots go! New FAN in ME! "For what it's worth", oh, that was Neil Young, he did Punk well too!! Joanie Jett & Go-Gos influence should get you far!!
RIP Melanie. This is a fitting tribute. I've seen y'all a couple of times with Bowling For Soup, this version really pays homage to Melanie and I like to think she loved it.
+RetroidGaming the whole show was amazing I'm going to see Lacey in June and I managed to meet bowling for soup too. It was a great night. I got Chris's guitar pick 😄
I like this rendition of this old classic. I remember that in the 70's the original by Melanie sold 3 million copies - and it was pulled from the airwaves because they thought that it was too explicit! Imagine how many it would have sold had it not been pulled. Finding this video has turned me on to the Dollyrots - I have a feeling that I am in for some very good music.
Congratulations, Dollyrots. You took an old classic and made it new again; and what luck, a pretty singer who hits all the right notes. Do you realize how rare that is these days?
I agree with you. Its a hard task to do as well. I sometimes cover a song by someone and I sometimes I can have a hard time adding ideas without deviating from the song too much. Two songs I've covered I am particularly proud of how I did them was "Science Fiction/ Double Feature" by Richard O'Brien and recently "Sylvia's Mother" by Dr. Hook. in which I kept very close to the originals but originality does shine through. I still gotta record them to hear them myself. When she got to the harder section and added grit to her voice she did a very good job of not sounding too strained especially at the "For someone who don't drive" part which is I believe when the chord changes to C. And doing that when changing to a C is not real easy when she compresses her voice to hit it, she basically went the other way and dropped her voice down instead of hitting the higher C she hits later in the chorus. It was very calculated in that if she had hit the higher C she would not have had a higher C to hit on the chorus. And sort of speaking the first two words of that section was a nice touch as well. Yes I am an over analytical person lol.
The most courageous thing an artist or band can do is make a cover that can become their own with a few twists. Kudos for the Dollyrots for taking Brand New Key and making it totally rockable! My girlfriend has got all of her younger friends loving them not even knowing the song is an oldie.
Hell of a good job! Loved the original song and always thought it could be remade many different ways. This way you did I wouldn't change a thing. Great job
As someone who remembers the original when it came out, I like this one just as well. It is just a different take on it. I think it is every bit as good as the original.
I met all these guys a year ago when me and my brother wen to see them last year. She is so nice in person, she has a baby voice. haha and i got the guitarist pick. They are really good live.
i'm 55 and had the original version of this song on vinyl way back when and i still love the tune to this day. i'm also a goth / metalhead / punkrocker alternadude and this cover version was totally bad ass!
I saw them the other night they were at Bowling For Soup's gig! They were amazing! Their first ever Uk tour. When she speaks her voice is soo squeaky, and the guy is REALLY hot!
My daughter and I dance to this 7 times in a row every time :)
I think this remake ROCKS - she nails it!! I completely love it!!
Id love to see it live.
A good old song just got a whole lot better...excellent job by the Dollyrots...
I love hearing her sing in that high octave.
Love this cover - sounds like them without losing the song.
I loved the original, named our daughter after Melanie because unique name and this upbeat song and,..... I LOVE this FREAKIN' version!!! Go Dollyrots go! New FAN in ME! "For what it's worth", oh, that was Neil Young, he did Punk well too!! Joanie Jett & Go-Gos influence should get you far!!
RIP Melanie. This is a fitting tribute. I've seen y'all a couple of times with Bowling For Soup, this version really pays homage to Melanie and I like to think she loved it.
I've fell in love the dollyrots since I seen them live on Tuesday and met them. Kelly is so cute!
+Dean Malthouse i was there too :D
+RetroidGaming the whole show was amazing I'm going to see Lacey in June and I managed to meet bowling for soup too. It was a great night. I got Chris's guitar pick 😄
+RetroidGaming their accents are amazing
Kelly is cuteness personified!
no wonder they all are friends w bfs.... both are such cute bands!!!😁😁👍👍🌸🌸
I like this rendition of this old classic. I remember that in the 70's the original by Melanie sold 3 million copies - and it was pulled from the airwaves because they thought that it was too explicit! Imagine how many it would have sold had it not been pulled. Finding this video has turned me on to the Dollyrots - I have a feeling that I am in for some very good music.
Melanie wanted some guy to put his key inside her rollerskate. BTW, the first concert I ever went to was Melanie in Chicago.
The Heart of rock n' roll still beats in the Dollyrots!
Ah, I remember discovering this band back in 2011 and just loving her voice.
I have recently had my attention drawn to this song. This is by far the best coverage of it. the original naturally paved the way for it, but WOW.
Agreed
great song!
i love this song so much lol..
my teacher introduced me to this song..its great!
its kida sorta funny lol!
You still LISTEN to them over 10 years later?
Congratulations, Dollyrots.
You took an old classic and made it new again; and what luck, a pretty singer who hits all the right notes. Do you realize how rare that is these days?
I remember singing along to this as my dad played it in the car when I was really little. I loved it then and I still do. :)
she respected the signature of the original in the vocals, and guitar, but gave it a new punch in the rest of it
oh yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
I agree with you. Its a hard task to do as well. I sometimes cover a song by someone and I sometimes I can have a hard time adding ideas without deviating from the song too much. Two songs I've covered I am particularly proud of how I did them was "Science Fiction/ Double Feature" by Richard O'Brien and recently "Sylvia's Mother" by Dr. Hook. in which I kept very close to the originals but originality does shine through. I still gotta record them to hear them myself.
When she got to the harder section and added grit to her voice she did a very good job of not sounding too strained especially at the "For someone who don't drive" part which is I believe when the chord changes to C. And doing that when changing to a C is not real easy when she compresses her voice to hit it, she basically went the other way and dropped her voice down instead of hitting the higher C she hits later in the chorus. It was very calculated in that if she had hit the higher C she would not have had a higher C to hit on the chorus. And sort of speaking the first two words of that section was a nice touch as well.
Yes I am an over analytical person lol.
...and also very good drum choreo. Respekt to the Dollyrots.
This version is excellent!!
I love this song. They did a good job.
This is probably the best remake of this song...the original will always be my gold but I really liked this version🤘
I saw her in concert as a young kid..MY OLDEST SISTER TOOK ME that was over 5 DECADES AGO !!! lol
@@terasasanders8155 I seen she still tours with her kids in the band👍
I've been looking everywhere for this version!!! I love this!!
Love it! ♥ from South Africa
Saw them with The Buzzcocks last night in DC... KICK ASS!
WOW!!!!! GREAT!!!!
omg there so awsome..
I know them personallyy...
there really nice.
this is brilliant ! love it
what an awesome cover! love it
Puts me in a great frame of mind!
The most courageous thing an artist or band can do is make a cover that can become their own with a few twists. Kudos for the Dollyrots for taking Brand New Key and making it totally rockable! My girlfriend has got all of her younger friends loving them not even knowing the song is an oldie.
It is so different from the original, yet its just like it, how is this possible lol....I LOVE THIS :)
A great update on an old song, that improves it by leaps and bounds!
Most excellent cover.
Fun! I love the snare sound. Great guitar tone.
Saw these guys with Bowling for Soup in 2010, and seeing them together again in the UK tonight on the 2012 tour. Can't wait for it!
I LOVE THIS COVER!
Always loved this song then and now
Hell of a good job! Loved the original song and always thought it could be remade many different ways. This way you did I wouldn't change a thing. Great job
Blackheart Records has another winner!! Great cover.
Awesome Video...Awesome Song.
I love it. Great cover!
i want a cd from this band they are awesome!!!!
Love this one. Fun with a big capital F!
Looking forward now to seeing the band live in Belfast this year.
Rots Rock.
As someone who remembers the original when it came out, I like this one just as well. It is just a different take on it. I think it is every bit as good as the original.
this song is amazing live!
Wow - you are amazing!! Great remake of such a classic - fresh! Fun!
that eye roll at 23. I'm in love!
Wow, this is a great cover!
Great video - loved it.
Saw this band last night when they opened for the Buzzcocks; Dollyrots put on a very cool show.
totally love this tune....thanks.....
Hey, I love it!!! A great version!!!! Best wishes to the band...
Whenever I need to feel better, I slap this track on! Such a killer band and rad people! ❤
You guys are a great band, love this version!
oooh! I love this song!
this song=awesome sauce
Well, I love it!
Ohh jeez, i love love love this!!!!(:
Sweet cover! I think it kicks ass! Love it.
Very cool cover. Think I will be listening to more of her .
Awesome performance and great song 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤩🤩🤩🤩
Love them!
I met all these guys a year ago when me and my brother wen to see them last year. She is so nice in person, she has a baby voice. haha and i got the guitarist pick. They are really good live.
Even better live the Dollyrots rock!!!
So great live😊
I agree with you, love it when its done right!!
I love that you found this , Rob!! Too perfect!! I love singing this with you!! ;)
love both versions.
Great remake sounds good
Wow...I love this band.
luvs it!
their awsome!
~God bless ^^
Just fell in love with the guitarist.
love this band.
Love it!
i'm 55 and had the original version of this song on vinyl way back when and i still love the tune to this day. i'm also a goth / metalhead / punkrocker alternadude and this cover version was totally bad ass!
Brilliant !!!
:) love this song.
great!!......Keep on Going !! i love the girl!!
Not normally one for covers, especially classics... but this one is pretty amazing.
I am going to get out my skates now...
Great cover!
"Some say I've done alright for a girl. "I should say amen to that.
Originally written in ..what 1970?....what has changed? It's a shame. See Ledbetter case in the SCOTUS. It is a pathetic shame.
This song is really good! And she is really cute!
wow this version is awesome.
This version is my favorite. Makes you feel hyper
this is great! Go OFF!
like this version good job guys
love this
great job great band rls
Soundtrack to my life
Outstanding ty..\m/
I love what happened when these guys performed this in the uk. Ooarrr!
I love those shows!
This is a great remake version!
this is pure genius \m/ \m/
Booaaahhh! GREAT!!!
Plz release the official audio! This is so good!!
I was totally amazed that this song was on Raising Hope. rollerskating mawmaw was awesome.
her voice fits the song very well :)
Great stuff!
Very nice cover arrangement for this old ditty.
I saw them the other night they were at Bowling For Soup's gig! They were amazing! Their first ever Uk tour. When she speaks her voice is soo squeaky, and the guy is REALLY hot!
This totally rocks!
Great Video
Girls in a Coma l9ve it!🎉❤🎉❤