Medium Compact Disc
Artist Mamas & the Papas, The
Label Mca
Year 1998
Genre Folk Rock; Rock; Compilations; Classic Rock; Pop; Oldies
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Tracks
Title / Artist Length
01 California Dreamin' / The Mamas & the Papas
02 Go Where You Wanna Go / The Mamas & the Papas
03 Monday, Monday / The Mamas & the Papas
04 I Call Your Name / The Mamas & the Papas
05 Do You Wanna Dance / The Mamas & the Papas
06 I Saw Her Again / The Mamas & the Papas
07 You Baby / The Mamas & the Papas
08 Dancing Bear / The Mamas & the Papas
09 Words of Love / The Mamas & the Papas
10 No Salt on Her Tail / The Mamas & the Papas
11 Look Through My Window / The Mamas & the Papas
12 Dancing in the Street / The Mamas & the Papas
13 Dedicated to the One I Love / The Mamas & the Papas
14 Creeque Alley / The Mamas & the Papas
15 Glad to Be Unhappy / The Mamas & the Papas
16 Twist and Shout / The Mamas & the Papas
17 Twelve-Thirty (Young Girls Are Coming to the Canyon) / The Mamas & the Papas
18 My Girl / The Mamas & the Papas
19 Safe in My Garden / The Mamas & the Papas
20 Dream a Little Dream of Me / The Mamas & the Papas
Personal
Location BOX 5
Comments

The Mamas and the Papas had a sound that helped define a portion of the 1960s. Their breezy folk classics had a bit of San Francisco psychedelia woven in, and, despite the sweet harmonies, there was also a noticeably dark feel to some of their more popular work. "California Dreamin'" and "Monday, Monday" both utilized enough minors to give them a spooky edge. Greatest Hits is an essential part of any audiophile's collection, especially if they don't have the original recordings that spawned the hits. "Dedicated to the One I Love" is almost ironic for its tenderness, considering the turmoil that rumbled through the band's interrelationships. While John and Michelle Phillips and Denny Doherty were all responsible for the success of the Mamas and the Papas, listening to this collection reveals that the late great Mama Cass was not only the heart but the soul of the band. Greatest Hits closes with her "Dream a Little Dream of Me," and serves as a touching tribute to Cass Elliot's talent. --Steve Gdula