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New York, United States (1965 – 1968, 1971 – 1972)
The Mamas & the Papas (credited as The Mama’s and the Papa’s on the debut album cover) were a leading vocal group of the 1960s. They were one of the few american groups to maintain widespread success during the british invasion. The group recorded and performed from 1965 to 1968; releasing five albums and charting ten hit singles; while relatively a short time in the realm of popular music, some group members have pointed to their short time in the spotlight as a reason why they still have loyal fans today.
Denny Doherty, Cass Elliot, John Phillips, and Michelle Phillips formed the group after previous folk groups (The Mugwumps, The New Journeymen) failed. The foursome hit it big immediately after forming The Mamas & the Papas with “California Dreamin’,” still their most recognizable and enduring song. (The group’s early history is amusingly chronicled in the song “Creeque Alley”.)
The name of the band was inspired by a daytime television talk show. Before the group recorded their debut album If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears, the band was known for a short time as “The Magic Circle.” Wanting an easier name to remember, they were sitting around their house (which all four band members initially shared) brainstorming on a new name. Someone switched on the TV and a talk show was on with a Hells Angel. The first thing they heard was: “Now hold on there, Hoss. Some people call our women cheap, but we just call them our Mamas.
Denny Doherty, Cass Elliot, John Phillips, and Michelle Phillips formed the group after previous folk groups (The Mugwumps, The New Journeymen) failed. The foursome hit it big immediately after forming The Mamas & the Papas with “California Dreamin’,” still their most recognizable and enduring song. (The group’s early history is amusingly chronicled in the song “Creeque Alley”.)
The name of the band was inspired by a daytime television talk show. Before the group recorded their debut album If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears, the band was known for a short time as “The Magic Circle.” Wanting an easier name to remember, they were sitting around their house (which all four band members initially shared) brainstorming on a new name. Someone switched on the TV and a talk show was on with a Hells Angel. The first thing they heard was: “Now hold on there, Hoss. Some people call our women cheap, but we just call them our Mamas.
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Dedicated To The One I Love
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I Call Your Name
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Creeque Alley
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Words Of Love
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Do You Wanna Dance
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Dancing In The Street
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Straight Shooter
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Spanish Harlem
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Look Through My Window
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My Girl
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MarcelaLSD wrote:
amo!
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Ronaldo_Beat_It wrote:
...And the sky is gray!
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wscibski wrote:
stunning!
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lmbj wrote:
all the leaves are brown
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obsoletebrains wrote:
i'd be safe and warm if i was in LA.
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SNAKE_ADRIAN wrote:
great band =D
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vamp88 wrote:
the best everrrr \o
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PatrykDaPole wrote:
California Dreamin' was just awsome in californication :D
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mayomayomayo wrote:
<3 lovely....
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NariiEffBaybee wrote:
California` Dreamin` on a winterest day! ROFL
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Retro_Saiyan wrote:
I don't care about the members private lives. All that matters is the music, which is excellent.
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slpoascte wrote:
<3
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seattletaylor wrote:
gotta love the classics.
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Trossles wrote:
I'm not saying his daughter's a liar, but doesn't anyone else think it's fishy that she came out with this whole story after her father was already dead? She got all of this publicity from her allegations which made her book a bestseller. It just seems a little fishy. No one can prove her wrong, but the only proof she has is her word. Plus she was fucking HIGH as a kite for ten years. Just saying...
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GetMeOuttaHere wrote:
Please do me a favor and vote for this picture from Mama Cass's lastfm profile.. http://www.last.fm/music/Cass+Elliot/+images/37482647 thank you. I will make you all a cup of tea.
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fi_moon wrote:
classic : )
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zucchin wrote:
it's ok because hollywood is pro-abuse, damn mind-controlling reptoids
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hannahflorence wrote:
People just totally get off on other people's drama. Oh, society...
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Zed-Leppelin wrote:
yeah indeed, sex drugs and rock&roll.. but a freakin' incest? seriously.
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AlannaGabrielle wrote:
I wonder if she could still listen to their music. I feel so bad for her. I can never listen to them the same again. It's so sad.
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