AND THE PAPAS
The Mamas and the Papas---
They are one of my favorite groups from the 1960s era, and this site seeks to
give some information about them. Most everybody knows their signature
song "California Dreamin’", but the total work of the Mamas and
Papas is actually much broader and much, much more interesting than that song
alone...
| Stylistically, the overall sound of the Mamas and Papas
remains true to their folk/folk rock origins, showcasing their playful
approach to singing and their extremely imaginative harmonies. That
does not mean that they do not have any variation in their songs, however.
Indeed, their body of work includes everything from the sultry ballads
that made Mama Cass so famous to the more psychedelic tunes of their final
albums. They even covered quite a number of famous songs but changed them
drastically to reflect their own style and approach to singing---thereby
making them all their own.
Socially, the group epitomized everything that we have come to associate with the late 1960s. Their songs speak both to the social problems of the decade as well as describing the conflicting freedoms and insecurities of youth and music in their day. Indeed, the Mamas and Papas lived out the entire philosophy of the time---wild clothes, free love, recreational drugs, wanderlust, and an idealistic belief in their ability to overcome. |
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On this site, I’ve tried to compile a discography of their work as well as to
tell a little bit about the members of the group before and after the
surprisingly short Mamas and Papas phenomenon (they were only together from
1965-1968!). I’ve also included a few soundclips from my CD’s and a few
links to related sites. |
**Condolences to family and
friends of Denny Doherty who passed away January 19, 2007**
CHOOSE A SECTION:
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People Like Us: John-Michelle-Denny-Cass Individual bios and a history of the group. |
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Dedicated to the Ones They Love Liner notes and images from some of their albums. |
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John's Music Boxes The albums released by the Mamas and the Papas. |
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Do You Wanna Dance? Some sound clips from the Mamas and Papas. |
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I Saw Them Again Last
Night Selected compilation and greatest hits albums |
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Words of Love A lyrical library from their first hits to their reunion album. |
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I Wanna Be a Star A list of 45rpm singles released by the group. |
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The In Crowd Outside links about the Mamas and Papas. |
| News & Updates |
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