In its day, it was seen as a celebration of multiculturalism and racial harmony. But when a BBC DJ played Blue Mink’s 1969 hit Melting Pot he admitted beforehand its lyrics might now be seen as inappropriate BBC Three Counties Radio presenter Iain Lee warned listeners: ‘I think it might be a little bit racist now.’ Spot the difference: BBC Three Counties Radio presenter Iain Lee (left) played a 1969 hit which included a reference to 'yellow Chinkies' - the same song once sung by fictional gaffe-prone DJ Alan Partridge (right) But less than half a minute into the song, after hearing the words ‘yellow Chinkees’ he stopped the track and apologised, adding: ‘At least we know you cannot play that song any more. It’s a different world.’
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BBC Three Counties host Iain Lee played Blue Mink's hit Melting Pot
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No3 song called mixing of races a 'get along scene' and 'beautiful dream'
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But the word 'Chinkees' prompted awkwardness - and later an apology
Good intentions: Pop act @placeholder (pictured) said racial integration was a 'beautiful dream'