Best Mamas and the Papas songs

"California Dreamin'" is an indisputable classic, but they had so many great songs. I am partial to "Dancing Bear", which I find very haunting, and more downbeat than a lot of their other tracks. "No Salt on Her Tail" is another honorable mention.

"California Dreamin'" is an indisputable classic, but they had so many great songs. I am partial to "Dancing Bear", which I find very haunting, and more downbeat than a lot of their other tracks. "No Salt on Her Tail" is another honorable mention.

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by Anonymousreply 14November 11, 2022 8:20 PM

I know they hated it - the People Like Us album, but I have a soft spot for Pearl and the title track.

by Anonymousreply 1November 11, 2022 7:40 PM

I also love Lady Genevieve

by Anonymousreply 2November 11, 2022 7:41 PM

I always loved this one...

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by Anonymousreply 3November 11, 2022 7:42 PM

Midnight Voyage has always been one of my favorites.

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by Anonymousreply 4November 11, 2022 7:44 PM

It's a shame that Brian Wilson wasn't given a crack at producing them circa 1966-67.

Songs like this one, with the Mamas and Papas harmonies... seems like a great match.

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by Anonymousreply 5November 11, 2022 7:45 PM

Michelle gets short shrift from a lot of people, often deemed a whorish bimbo who existed in the group for the sole purpose of being the "pretty face", but she did contribute a lot vocally, mainly supporting roles. I think her voice was lovely. She had an ethereal, light soprano voice that was easy on the ears. She couldn't sing like Cass (most people can't), but most of their songs wouldn't be the same without her. I always enjoyed the few occasions where she got to showcase it.

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by Anonymousreply 6November 11, 2022 7:46 PM

Creeque Alley Hands down.

by Anonymousreply 7November 11, 2022 7:48 PM

Love this remix of "People Like Us" which brings Cass' vocals forward!

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by Anonymousreply 8November 11, 2022 7:50 PM

I Saw Her Again Last Night

by Anonymousreply 9November 11, 2022 7:50 PM

Twelve Thirty (Young Girls are Coming to the Canyon)

The unofficial Manson Family song!

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by Anonymousreply 10November 11, 2022 8:07 PM

I love "Safe in my Garden" It starts off so sweet, and then "BOOM" all 4 voices come at you. 4 different, distinct voices, Michelle perfect soprano voice counter-balancing Cass's "voice of the ages"( my mom called her voice that). Their 4-person harmony was perfect.

by Anonymousreply 13November 11, 2022 8:15 PM

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