Melina by Camilo Sesto

The story of “Melina” by Camilo Sesto is about his friendship with Greek actress and activist Melina Mercouri, Sesto wrote and recorded the song “Melina” in 1975 to honor Mercouri, who was a close friend of his. The song is in a traditional Greek style but sung in Spanish. Sesto said he wanted to pay tribute to Mercouri's talent and that many people named their daughters Melina after the song. .