Mélanie (album)

Mélanie is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Melanie Safka, released in 1969. It is also known as Affectionately Melanie. The album features a mix of original songs and covers, showcasing Melanie's distinctive folk-pop style and powerful vocals. Key tracks include "Beautiful People," a song that became an anthem for the counter-culture movement, and "Animal Crackers." The album was a commercial success, helping to establish Melanie as a prominent figure in the folk and pop music scene of the late 1960s and early 1970s. It is considered a significant work in her discography and a reflection of the social and political climate of the time.