California Dreamin’ – Mamas & The Papas
“California Dreamin'” is a song written by John Phillips and Michelle Phillips and was first recorded by Barry McGuire. However, the best known version is by The Mamas & the Papas, who sang backup on the original version and released as a single in 1965. The song is #89 in Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The lyrics of the song express the narrator’s longing for the warmth of Los Angeles during a cold winter in New York City. What did you think of this hit song from the 1960s? Please tell us in the comment section below and remember to sign up for our free newsletter.
October 19, 2016 @ 3:15 am
I absolutely love that song. What a wonderful era for music and fantastic singers. They were so clean cut and beautifully dressed with just magnificent voices which flowed so naturally and effortlessly. The young ones of today are good but just do not have that tone in their voices that the singers of the 50’s & 60’s had. Thank you for sharing which brought back such beautiful memories. God Bless.
December 17, 2016 @ 12:33 pm
I love it!!!! Feel like I’m a senior at Dowagiac Public Schools in Dowagiac, MI
June 26, 2018 @ 11:44 am
love this I recall this song
May 17, 2020 @ 8:03 am
One of the best groups ever. Loved their music. Just felt good listening to it…..still do today!
July 7, 2022 @ 4:21 am
Reminds me of my younger days youth…. dancing to it in my mini skirt and white boots and boufant hair..with kiss curls..those were the lovely days.. lovely words/song..I can still go back into my youth though with my memories even being a lot older lucky that way..some can’t in older age.. always loved this version.. I didn’t wear much make up too wasn’t allowed to..in my teens..or stop out late had to be in for certain time or was grounded.. .lovely time the swinging sixties..