The mamas & the papas - dedicated to the one i love

16 March 2022, 12:19 | Updated: 26 September 2023, 13:08

The Mamas and the Papas were one of the most iconic groups of the 'Flower Power' generation of the mid-to-late 1960s.

In a relatively short period of time, the group scored several big hits which have stood the test of time.

Here are all the big and important facts about the cult folk-rock band:

1. Who were the Mamas and the Papas?

   Mamas & Papas - California Dreaming

   The Mamas and the Papas were an American folk rock group, who performed from 1965 to 1968.

   They consisted of John Phillips, Denny Doherty, Cass Elliot, and Michelle Phillips.

   They were known for their tight vocal harmonies arranged by John Phillips, who was also the main songwriter, musician, and leader of the group.

   The group released a total of five albums and 17 singles over four years, and sold close to 40 million records worldwide.

2. What were their biggest songs?

   Mamas and the Papas Creeque Ally

   Their most f

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   The Mamas & the Papas (credited as The Mama's and the Papa's on the debut album cover) was a leading vocal group of the 60s from New York. The group recorded and performed from 1965 to 1968, releasing five albums and charting ten hit singles that hold up as well today as they did back in the sunshine era. While spending 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 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

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   The Mamas & the Papas

   American folk rock vocal group

   The Mamas & the Papas were an American folk rock vocal group that recorded and performed from 1965 to 1968, with a brief reunion in 1971. The group was a defining force in the music scene of the counterculture of the 1960s. Formed in New York City, the group consisted of Americans John Phillips, Cass Elliot, Michelle Phillips, and Canadian Denny Doherty. Their sound was based on vocal harmonies arranged by John Phillips^[2] – the songwriter and leader of the group – who adapted folk to the new beat style of the early 1960s.

   The Mamas & the Papas released five studio albums and 17 singles, six of which made the Billboard top 10, and has sold close to 40 million records worldwide.^[3] After their break-up in 1968, the band reunited briefly to record the album People Like Us in 1971 but split again shortly after the album was released. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 for their contributions to the music industry, and they reunited for the second and final time