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The song "Combine Harvester (Brand New Key)" by The Wurzels topped the charts 50 years ago.

Kentisbeare, Devon

Who
The Wurzels, Pete Budd, John Miles, Dolly Parton, Rod Stewart
What
The song "Combine Harvester (Brand New Key)" by The Wurzels topped the charts 50 years ago.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:27:29 GMT · 2h 1m ago
Where
Kentisbeare, Devon ·
Why
The song's success was predicted by sound engineers as an "everyman's song" and was a parody of Melanie's "Brand New Key."
The Frontline Impact

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This anniversary highlights the enduring cultural impact of a novelty song that defied expectations by reaching number one, affecting the band members' daily lives and securing their place in music history.

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    The Wurzels' song "Combine Harvester (Brand New Key)" topped the charts 50 years ago, becoming one of the most unlikely Number Ones of 1976.
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    The Wurzels' song "Combine Harvester (Brand New Key)" topped the charts 50 years ago, beating artists like Wings, Dolly Parton, and Rod Stewart.
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