Tag Archives: November 1968

Melanie: Born To Be

In November 1968, “Buddah” label released “Born to Be”, the debut Melanie album. It was recorded in 1968, at “Allegro Sound Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Peter Schekeryk.

Personnel:

  • Melanie – guitar, vocals
  • Roger Kellaway– arrangements
  • Bruce Staple – engineer
  • Mozelle Thompson – illustrations, design
  • Artie Ripp- director

Track listing:

All tracks by Melanie Safka except where noted.

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

The Electric Prunes: Release Of An Oath

In November 1968, “Reprise” label released “Release of an Oath”, the fourth Electric Prunes (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1968, and was produced by David Hassinger.

Personnel:

  • Howard Roberts, Lou Morrell – guitar
  • Don Randi – keyboards
  • Carol Kaye – bass
  • Earl Palmer – drums
  • Ed Thrasher – art direction
  • Sid Avery – photography
  • Julias Newman – liner notes

Track listing:

All tracks by David Axelrod.

  1. Kol Nidre
  2. Holy Are You
  3. General Confessional
  4. Individual Confessional
  5. Our Father, Our King
  6. The Adoration
  7. Closing Hymn