The Mamas & the Papas were an American vocal group of the 1960s. The band members were John Phillips (1935-2001),Denny Doherty (1941-2007),Michelle Phillips (born 1944),Cass Elliot (1941-1974)
The group recorded and performed from 1965 to 1968 with a short reunion in 1971, releasing five albums and 11 Top 40 hit singles.
They have sold nearly 100 million records worldwide.Their signature sound was based on four-part male/female vocal harmonies arranged by John Phillips.
The Mamas and the Papas were inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2000 and the Hit Parade Hall of Fame in 2009.
"California Dreamin'" was first released in 1965 and quickly peaked at number 4 in the US, while in the UK, it peaked at number 23. It was re-released in the UK and peaked at number nine in 1997.
The song is #89 in Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The lyrics of the song are about a man in a cold winter landscape longing for the warmth of California.
Some high profile artists who have covered this song include R.E.M., The Beach Boys, America (two versions),José Feliciano (B-side on his 1968 hit single Light My Fire), The Carpenters, the Four Tops, Bobby Womack, The Seekers, George Benson, Raquel Welch, Papas.
The Beach Boys recorded a second version of "California Dreamin'" in 1986 for their greatest hits compilation Made in U.S.A.. It was produced by Terry Melcher and featured Roger McGuinn from The Byrds on 12-string guitar and John Phillips on saxophone.
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