A-side "Melting Pot" Released 1969 Label Philips | B-side "Blue Mink" Genre Rock | |
Writer(s) Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway | ||
"Melting Pot" is the 1969 debut single from UK pop group Blue Mink. The song peaked at number three in the UK Singles chart in the first week of 1970, and also reached Number 11 in Ireland. While the song has assimilationist undertones, it is generally considered a plea for racial harmony.
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The song was the opening track on the group's 1969 debut album, also titled Melting Pot.
The song was written by Blue Mink's lead singer Roger Cook and long time songwriter partner Roger Greenaway.
Track listings
- "Melting Pot" (Roger Cook/Roger Greenaway)
- "Blue Mink" (Alan Parker)
- "Melting Pot" (Roger Cook/Roger Greenaway)
- "But Not Forever"
- "Melting Pot"
- "Gimme Reggae"
When the Cat's Away version
In 1988 "Melting Pot" was covered by New Zealand female vocal group and covers band When the Cat's Away.
Their version peaked at number one in the New Zealand charts, and charted for 15 weeks. The single was certified gold.
Music video
The group released a low-budget, self-produced music video, directed by photographer Kerry Brown. The video features the group performing with a band in a white room, footage of people of different ethnic groups around Auckland, and cats.
Track listings
- "Melting Pot" (Roger Cook/Roger Greenaway)
- "Fire" (Bruce Springsteen)
Charts
"Melting Pot" peaked at number one in December 1988 and charted through to early 1989. It was one of three songs by New Zealand artists to reach number one in 1988.