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Born to Be is the singer Melanie's debut album, released on Buddah Records in 1968.

Born to Be
Studio album by Melanie
Released	November 1968
Recorded	1968
Studio	Allegro Sound Studios, New York City
Genre	Pop rock, folk rock
Label	Buddah
Producer	Peter Schekeryk
Melanie chronology
Born to Be (1968) Affectionately Melanie (1969)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]
Rolling Stone	(negative) [2]

Following Melanie's success at the Woodstock Festival in 1969 Buddha repackaged and reissued the album as My First Album.[3]

Track listing

All songs written by Melanie Safka except where noted.

1. "In the Hour"
2. "I'm Back in Town"
3. "Bobo's Party"
4. "Mr. Tambourine Man" (Bob Dylan)
5. "Momma, Momma"
6. "I Really Loved Harold"
7. "Animal Crackers"
8. "Christopher Robin Is Saying His Prayers"
9. "Close to It All"
10. "Merry Christmas"

Personnel

• Melanie - guitar, vocals
• Roger Kellaway – arranger

Technical

• Peter Schekeryk – producer
• Bruce Staple – engineer
• Artie Ripp - director

References

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