Greatest Hits Pop Music : The Best Of The Mamas And The Papas

The Best Of The Mamas And The Papas

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  1. California Dreamin
  2. Monday, Monday
  3. I Saw Her Again
  4. Words Of Love
  5. Dedicated To The One I Love
  6. Creeque Alley
  7. Dream A Little Dream Of Me
  8. It s Getting Better - Mama Cass
  9. Make Your Own Kind Of Music - Mama Cass
  10. Look Through My Window
  11. Twelve Thirty (Young Girls Are Coming To The Canyon)
  12. Glad To Be Unhappy
  13. Straight Shooter
  14. For The Love Of Ivy
  15. Do You Wanna Dance
  16. Go Where You Wanna Go
  17. Somebody Groovy
  18. Shooting Star
  19. People Like Us
  20. I Can Dream Can t I - Cass Elliot

The Mamas and the Papas blazed across the 60s folk-rock scene, scoring nine Top 40 hits in less than two years. So bright was their brief run that it earned them a berth in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This set shows at least some of the reason why--there s the era-defining hit California Dreamin , plus other triumphs such as Monday, Monday, Words of Love, Dedicated to the One I Love, and the autobiographical Creeque Alley. --Daniel Durchholz

RECAPTURE THE 60`s - BEING A CHILD OF THE 60`s .THE SUMMER OF LOVE ,HIPPIES WITH FLOWERS IN THERE HAIR,AND THE FIRST MAN ON THE MOON.PART OF THE SOUNDTRACK OF THOSE DAYS WAS `THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS`.THIS C.D WITH IT`S 20 TRACKS TAKES YOU BACK TO THOSE GLORIOUS DAYS. ALL THERE WELL KNOWN SONGS ARE HERE.TOGETHER WITH INTERESTING INNER SLEEVE NOTES.IF YOU HAVE`NT GOT AN ALBUM OF THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS IN YOUR COLLECTION I RECOMMEND YOU GET THIS.PUT THIS C.D ON AND CLOSE YOUR EYE`S , YOUR ALMOST BACK TO THOSE DAYS.IT`S ENOUGH TO MAKE YOU RUSH OUT TO BUY TIE DIED TEA SHIRTS,BEADS AND FLARED TROUSERS, BUT FIRST GET THIS REALLY COOL C.D.

All the essentials including Mama Cass solos - The Mamas and Papas were formed after the break-up of a little-known short-lived group called the Mugwumps. Other members of that group formed the Lovin spoonful. This compilation contains all the essential hits of the Mamas and Papas while they were together. The classic Mamas and Papas songs are all here including California Dreaming, Go where you wanna go, Monday Monday, I saw her again, Words of love and Creeque alley. These are classic slices of sixties folk-rock, some of which at least you must be already familiar with. Also in this collection are their great covers including Dedicated to the one I love (Shirelles) Do you wanna dance, which was originally an American hit for Bobby Freeman but later became a British hit for Cliff Richard and an American hit for the Beach Boys. Dream a little dream of me was over forty years old when the Mamas and Papas recorded it - this song was actually the first Mama Cass solo recording though the group was still united at this stage. Some of these covers were also hits for the Mamas and Papas. You can also hear Mama Cass singing It s getting better, Make your own kind of music and other songs recorded after the break-up.If you just want a single CD of Mamas and Papas music, this is a good one to choose. If you are thinking that a single CD may not be enough, I recommend the double CD, Singles plus.

I can dream, can t I? - This indeed is probably the best selection of The Mamas And The Papas . It was thoroughly enjoyable listening. Mamas Cass sings beautifully those lyrics Dream A Little Dream Of Me and I Can Dream Can t I and so can I. It s such a pity that she s lost to us and at such an early age too.

Classic American pop - Cass, Michelle, Denny, and John together led the Mamas and Papas into the rock n roll hall of fame. And, deservedly so!!Cass s voice soars. I close my eyes and float among the clouds when she sings. Mama Cass s voice is legendary. These songs are classics.

California Dreamin for a day in the new millenium - Oh, this one will take you back to those sunny summer days, sitting outside on the grass on campus, wearing a long granny dress and wire-rimmed spectacles (hey, those are back in style!) and sipping some wine while listening to the Mamas and the Papas on the transistor. Funny, though, this music is still appealing though nothing like it is being played today. The smooth harmonizing of the group, highlighted by the clear, flexible and gorgeous voice of the late Mama Cass is surprisingly cheerful even today. The laid-back tone is great for weekend play, whilst cleaning the house or writing checks to pay bills. It makes me nostalgic--I guess I still love the same music I played in the 60 s. Sigh.




The Best Of The Mamas And The Papas