Melting Pot
Blue Mink
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Take a pinch of white man Wrap him up in black skin Add a touch of blue blood And a little bitty bit of red Indian boy Oh like a Curly Latin kinkies Oh Lordy, Lordy, mixed with yellow Chinkees, yeah You know you lump it all together And you got a recipe for a get along scene Oh what a beautiful dream If it could only come true, you know, you know What we need is a great big melting pot Big enough enough enough to take The world and all its got And keep it stirring for a hundred years or more And turn out coffee coloured people by the score Rabbis and the friars Vishnus and the gurus We got the Beatles or the Sun God Well it really doesn't matter what religion you choose And be thankful little Mrs. Graceful You know that livin' could be tasteful We should all get together in a lovin machine I think I'll call up the queen It' s only fair that she knows, you know, you know What we need is a great big melting pot Big enough enough enough to take The world and all its got And keep it stirring for a hundred years or more And turn out coffee coloured people by the score
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Written by: ROGER FREDERICK COOK, ROGER JOHN REGINALD GREENAWAY
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10 facts about this song
Melting Pot" Release"Melting Pot" was released in November 1969 as the debut single by the pop group Blue Mink.
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Song ContentThe song's lyrics speak about a world where everyone merges into one color, promoting cultural and racial harmony.
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Song Writers"Melting Pot" was written by Blue Mink's lead vocalist Roger Cook and long-term songwriter partner Roger Greenaway.
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Chart PositionThe song reached number 3 in the UK Singles Chart and remained in the top 50 for a total of 13 weeks.
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Blue Mink BandBlue Mink, the band that sang "Melting Pot," was a British six-piece group that existed from 1969 to 1974.
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Notable CoversThe song has been covered by various artists, including The Beautiful South for their 1990 album "Choke".
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ControversyDespite its positive message of racial harmony, some critics argue the song carries a controversial implication towards racial erasure, which may not be as inclusive as initially intended.
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Famous SampleThe intro from the song is famously sampled in the song "Back to My Roots" by RuPaul.
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Album Appearance"Melting Pot" was included in Blue Mink's debut album "Real Mink", released in 1969.
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Extra Trivial FactIn a comedic context, the song was used in an episode of the British comedy program 'The Vicar of Dibley', in which the lead character mistakenly buys a chocolate fountain instead of a "melting pot".
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