The Mamas & the Papas

The Mamas & the Papas

The Mamas & the Papas were an influential folk rock and psychedelic pop music group from the 60's. Their songs "California Dreamin'" and "Monday, Monday" are staples on classic rock and oldies radio.

Fast Facts

Origin: The Maritimes, Canada
Group comprised of Denny Doherty, Cass Elliot, John Phillips, and Michelle Phillips
Years Active: 1965–1968, 1971–1972
Discography
Record Label: Dunhill
Actress Bijou Phillips is the daughter of John Phillips

Early Years

Originally called The Magic Circle, the renamed band signed with Dunhill Records in 1965 and quickly released a series of singles, the second of which was "California Dreamin'". The success of this single led to their top-selling debut album If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears in 1966. The album peaked at #4 in the United States. Michelle Phillips was kicked out of the group in 1966 after it was discovered that she was cheating on her husband and band leader John Phillips with singer Denny Doherty.

Break-up and Solo Careers

The band split in 1968 and the remaining members embarked on solo projects with mixed success. They reunited briefly in 1971 to fulfill a contractual obligation and broke up for good in 1972. Mama Cass Elliot died of a heart attack in 1974 (and did not, in fact, choke on a ham sandwich. John Phillips released John, The Wolf King of L.A. in 1969, and Doherty argued that it would have been The Mamas & the Papas greatest album, had they recorded it as a band.

Categories

Music | Entertainment | Pop Music | Psychedelic

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The Mahalo Top 7

DennyDoherty.com: Dream A Little Dream, the nearly true story of The Mamas and The Papas
Wikipedia: The Mamas & the Papas
Vocal Group Hall of Fame Foundation: The Mamas & the Papas
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum: The Mamas & the Papas
Biography: The Mamas & the Papas
Album Reviews: The Mamas & the Papas
Video: "Monday Monday" (Time: 2:51)

The Mamas & the Papas News and Gossip

Google News: The Mamas & the Papas
CBC.ca: "Doherty, Canadian singer in the Mamas and the Papas, dies" (2007)
Billboard: Plans Moving Ahead On Mamas And The Papas Film (2007)
NPR: California Dreamin' (2002)
Rolling Stone: Papa John Phillips Dies (2001)
CNN.com: John Phillips Dies (2001)
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Mamas and the Papas (1998)

The Mamas & the Papas Music and MP3s

The Mamas & the Papas Photos

Cass Elliot Official Site: The Mamas & the Papas Years
Denny Doherty Official Site: The Mamas & the Papas Photos
Google Image Search: The Mamas & the Papas
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The Mamas & the Papas Videos

YouTube & Google Video Search: The Mamas & the Papas
YouTube: "California Dreamin" (Time: 2:37)
YouTube: "Creeque Alley" (Time: 3:11)
YouTube: "Dancing In The Street" (Time: 4:26)
YouTube: "Nowhere Man" (Time: 1:15)
YouTube: "Sing For Your Supper" (Time: 2:46)
YouTube: "Glad To Be Unhappy" (Time: 1:41)
YouTube: "I Saw Her Again" (Time: 3:15)
YouTube: "Dream a Little Dream of Me" (Time: 2:16)
YouTube: "Words Of Love" (Time: 2:11)

The Mamas & the Papas Lyrics, Tabs and Chords

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The Mamas & the Papas Profiles

The Mamas & the Papas Biographies, Articles, and Blogs

Allmusic: The Mamas & the Papas Biography
Rolling Stone: The Mamas & the Papas Biography
Billboard: The Mamas & the Papas
Creeque Alley: The story of The Mamas & the Papas
Just Jo: California Dreamin' by The Mamas & the Papas

The Mamas & the Papas Merchandise

WolfGangsVault: The Mamas & the Papas Vintage Merchandise
Amazon.com: Music and DVDs
eBay: The Mamas & the Papas Memorabilia
CD Universe: The Mamas & the Papas Music
AllPosters.com: The Mamas & the Papas Posters

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