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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

Tracks - Disc 1

• California Dreamin' - The Mamas & the Papas, Phillips, John [1]
• Go Where You Wanna Go - The Mamas & the Papas, Phillips, John [1]
• Monday, Monday - The Mamas & the Papas, Phillips, John [1]
• I Call Your Name - The Mamas & the Papas, Lennon, John
• Do You Wanna Dance - The Mamas & the Papas, Freeman, Bobby
• I Saw Her Again - The Mamas & the Papas, Doherty, Denny
• You Baby - The Mamas & the Papas, Barri, Steve
• Dancing Bear - The Mamas & the Papas, Phillips, John [1]
• Words of Love - The Mamas & the Papas, Phillips, John [1]
• No Salt on Her Tail - The Mamas & the Papas, Phillips, John [1]
• Look Through My Window - The Mamas & the Papas, Phillips, John [1]
• Dancing in the Street - The Mamas & the Papas, Gaye, Marvin
• Dedicated to the One I Love - The Mamas & the Papas, Bass, Ralph
• Creeque Alley - The Mamas & the Papas, Phillips, Michelle
• Glad to Be Unhappy - The Mamas & the Papas, Hart, Lorenz
• Twist and Shout - The Mamas & the Papas, Medley, Phil
• Twelve-Thirty (Young Girls Are Coming to the Canyon) - The Mamas & the Papas, Phillips, John [1]
• My Girl - The Mamas & the Papas, Robinson, Smokey
• Safe in My Garden - The Mamas & the Papas, Phillips, John [1]

More Information

• Studio - Mca
• Publisher - Mca
• Label - Mca
• Binding - Audio CD

Format Information

• Original recording remastered

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