Come Away Melinda - Harry Belafonte

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About Come Away Melinda

"Come Away Melinda" is a song written by Fred Hellerman and Fran Minkoff. An anti-war song, its first release was by Harry Belafonte in May 1963, shortly after it had been performed by The Weavers at their concert earlier that month which was later issued as the album Reunion At Carnegie Hall, 1963. The song was subsequently recorded by many other singers.

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Harry Belafonte

Harold George "Harry" Belafonte, Jr. (born March 1, 1927) is an American singer, songwriter, actor and social activist. He was dubbed the "King of Calypso" for popularizing the Caribbean musical style with an international audience in the 1950s. Belafonte is perhaps best known for singing "The Banana Boat Song", with its signature lyric "Day-O". Throughout his career he has been an advocate for civil rights and humanitarian causes and was a vocal critic of the policies of the George W. Bush Administration. more »

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Genre-Classification "Come Away Melinda" by Harry Belafonte falls under the Folk, World, & Country genre of music.

Release Date The song "Come Away Melinda" was released in 1963, extending Harry Belafonte's decades-long music career.

Album Classification The song is a part of the "Streets I Have Walked" album, which was the twelfth studio album by Harry Belafonte.

Producer Credit The song "Come Away Melinda" was produced by Bob Bollard.

Song Subject "Come Away Melinda" is set in the aftermath of a war, with a young girl Melinda asking her father about the reason and consequences of war.

Popular Cover Version This track became more famous in its later versions by artists like Uriah Heep and Bobbie Gentry.

Songwriters The song was written by Fred Hellerman and Fran Minkoff.

Chorus Melody The melody of the chorus of "Come Away Melinda" was borrowed in a following song called "Timothy" by the Buoys.

Harry Belafonte's Background Belafonte, a Jamaican-American singer, is known for his hits like "Banana Boat Song (Day-O)" and his activism work along with his contribution to folk, pop and world music.

Purpose of the Song "Come Away Melinda" is often referred to as an anti-war song due to its powerful lyrics that question the purpose and aftermath of war.

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