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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. 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 in New York after previous folk groups (The Mugwumps, The New Journeymen) failed. The foursome hit it big immediately after forming The Mamas & the Papas withCalifornia 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 in New York 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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kylede2011 wrote:
What a brilliant group. So much talent. So little time. The vocal arrangements are genius. Bravo.
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Ceolp wrote:
california dreamim' all day, every day!
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EduRocker12 wrote:
Banda chata! só California Dreamin' Mesmo que salva. ABBA>>>>>Mamas & The Papas entretanto devo adimitir que essa Michelle Phillips é muitoooo GOSTOSA!Meu Deus do céu..eu com ela lá decada de 60 depois uma seção de LSD a faria ter mais de 300 orgasmos
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Filip_Euler wrote:
You gonna try to kill me, but I prefer Beach Boys version of "California Dreamin'", and Michael Buble's "Dream a little dream..." Just a matter of taste...
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Wiracocha wrote:
Legendary!
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netoerhard wrote:
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SashaLennon wrote:
California Dreamin' ^^^
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overforkover wrote:
Dream a little dream of me
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Ariues wrote:
quite honestly i think i need somethin else like california dreaming!
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Ariues wrote:
How many people were in the group?
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tokyotits wrote:
It's an acquired taste, I guess. Most people get stuck at "California Dreamin'", but I listened to them during a good deal of my childhood, and I love them.
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BrunnaRafaela wrote:
California Dreamin'
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heartbreakdown wrote:
Cass Elliot ♥
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kluk_jako_buk wrote:
California Dreamin' is wonderful, I need to check some of their albums...
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iamnotmaria wrote:
love them [12] warm sound, magic voice
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iamholgerczukay wrote:
Very few bands hold a "one hit wonder" status with me. Most bands, I go beyond the hit and find something I like better. I... don't care for this band. I LOVE California Dreamin', there is something very mystical about it, I expected more of the same from these guys. I was really disappointed by everything else I've heard thus far. Sorry for being a troll, I'll go away.
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Luckaxs wrote:
The best group from 60's ever... Love them!
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Allan_Allen wrote:
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weakly wrote:
love them [12]
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I_am_Curran wrote:
INCEST FOR THE WIN!
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