Melissa
Gregg Allman, Jackson Browne
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Crossroads, seem to come and go, yeah. The gypsy flies from coast to coast, Knowing many, loving none, Bearing sorrow, having fun. But, back home he'll always run, To sweet Melissa. Mmmm-hmmm. Freight train, each car looks the same, all the same. And no one knows the gypsy's name, And no one hears his lonely sighs, There are no blankets where he lies. Lord, in his deepest dreams the gypsy flies, With sweet Melissa. Mmmm-hmmm. Again, the mornin's come. Again, he's on the run. A sunbeam's shinin through his hair. Fear not to have a care. Well, pick up your gear and gypsy roll on. Roll on. Crossroads, will you ever let him go? Lord, Lord. Or will you hide the dead man's ghost? Or will he lie, beneath the clay? Or will his spirit float away? But, I know that he won't stay, Without Melissa. Yes, I know that he won't stay, yeah, Without Melissa. Lord, Lord, it's all the same. Mmmmm-hmmmmm.
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Written by: STEPHEN ALAIMO, GREGG ALLMAN
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song inspiration"Melissa" was inspired by a woman Gregg Allman saw in a grocery store, but the song was only partially completed at the time.
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Production StoryGregg Allman finally finished the song after the death of his brother, Duane Allman, and included it in the 1972 album "Eat a Peach".
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Real EncounterGregg Allman initially named the song "Delilah", but didn't feel the name was right. While in a club, he heard a mother call her daughter Melissa, and knew immediately that's what he wanted to name the song.
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Songwriting FactUnlike many of the Allman Brothers Band's songs, which are lengthy instrumentals, "Melissa" is a short and concise tune with a clear melody.
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Album Success"Eat a Peach," the album on which "Melissa" appears, reached No. 4 on the Billboard charts and was certified gold in less than a year.
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Song Popularity"Melissa" is one of the Allman Brothers Band's most popular songs, often played on the radio, and consistently in high demand at concerts.
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Tribute Significance"Melissa" is significant as it’s one of the first songs Gregg Allman worked on after the death of his brother Duane, making it an emotional tribute to his late sibling.
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Lyrics InterpretationIn the song, Melissa represents an ideal or fantasy, where Gregg sings about leaving the rock 'n' roll life behind for a more stable existence.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered "Melissa", including country artist Eric Church, offering a testament to the song's wide appeal.
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Music Genre"Melissa" by the Allman Brothers Band is classified under the genre of Southern rock. The song features the straightforward emotional songwriting and the slide guitar that are characteristic of the genre.
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