Writer Alan Parker mentioned that his involvement in the film sparked his interest in filmmaking and influenced his work on Bugsy Malone.

Initially embarrassed by the attention, Melody eventually returns Daniel’s feelings, and the couple announces to their parents that they want to get married—not in the future, but right away.

Puttnam suggested that Parker write a love story involving children and mentioned that he had the rights to use seven Bee Gees songs.

[2] Mark Lester (Daniel Latimer) and Jack Wild (Ornshaw) had previously appeared together in the 1968 musical film adaptation of Oliver!.

Writer/Director Andrew Birkin recommended Tracy Hyde for the role of Melody Perkins to director Waris Hussein after screening and auditioning over 100 girls.

[5] John Daly of Hemdale remarked, "Provided one is very businesslike and keeps a careful eye on costs and the market, there is no reason why one can't make excellent profits from films.

Parker handled some second-unit direction for the film, including the montage sequences of the schoolchildren during break-time and on sports day.

[3] The film's soundtrack featured songs by the Bee Gees, including "In the Morning," "Melody Fair," "Give Your Best," and the hit singles "To Love Somebody" and "First of May."

"[11] Puttnam said "I always think of it [the film] as the Jules et Jim of the nappy set" adding "for a long time afterwards it was a cheque from Melody that kept Sandy [Lieberson his business partner] and me going.

Wes Anderson acknowledged that his film Moonrise Kingdom was inspired by “Melody.”[4]Seagram and Hemdale provided finance on Puttnam's next movie, The Pied Piper (1972).