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"'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. The song was subsequently recorded by many other singers.

Recordings



The song was first released by Harry Belafonte in May 1963, as the closing track on his album 'Streets I Have Walked'.[https://secondhandsongs.com/performance/42840 "Come Away Melinda", 'SecondhandSongs.com']. Retrieved 15 March 2017 It had been performed by The Weavers (including Hellerman) at their 15th anniversary concerts on May 2 and 3, 1963, which were issued later that year as 'Reunion At Carnegie Hall, 1963'.[https://secondhandsongs.com/release/83966 "Come Away Melinda", The Weavers, 'SecondhandSongs.com']. Retrieved 15 March 2017

Later recordings include those by Judy Collins ('Judy Collins 3'), Theodore Bikel ('A Folksinger's Choice'), Tim Rose ('Tim Rose'), Bobbie Gentry ('Local Gentry'), Uriah Heep ('...Very 'Eavy ...Very 'Umble'), Velvett Fogg ('Velvett Fogg'), UFO ('UFO 1'), Kenny Rankin ('Mind-Dusters'), The Big 3 ('Live at the Recording Studio'), John_Miles_(musician), Cat's Eyes, and L.Stadt.

In the UK it was a number 47 hit for female singer Barry St. John in 1965.

References



Category:The Weavers songs

Category:Harry Belafonte songs

Category:Judy Collins songs

Category:Bobbie Gentry songs

Category:Uriah Heep (band) songs

Category:1963 songs

Category:Songs written by Fred Hellerman

Category:Anti-war songs

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