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Melanie

Born To Be

Born To Be

UPC: 664140502420

Format: CD

Release Date: Jun 07, 2016

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Recording information: Allegro Sound Studios.
Director: Artie Ripp.
Arranger: Roger Kellaway.
Born to Be, Melanie Safka's 1969 debut, is an intriguing curate's egg. Neither Melanie, nor her producer-husband Peter Schekeryk, seem sure exactly where her strengths lie, so she is cast in a number of roles: Piaf-imitating chanteuse ("In the Hour"), soul-searching, angst-heavy troubadour ("Momma Momma"), giggling novelty figure ("Animal Crackers") and children's entertainer ("Christopher Robin Is Saying His Prayers"). Stranger still, half the time the experiment works; the small ensemble, led by her own enthusiastic (if thoroughly inexpert) guitar playing creates an arty, coffeehouse ambience in which Melanie's idiot-savant act flourishes. But the less said about her attack at "Merry Christmas" the better. ~ Charles Donovan

Tracks:

1 - In the Hour
2 - I'm Back in Town
3 - Bobo's Party
4 - Mr. Tambourine Man
5 - Momma Momma
6 - I Really Loved Harold
7 - Animal Crackers
8 - Christopher Robin
9 - Close to It All
10 - Merry Christmas