The Mamas & the Papas - Greatest Hits | 
 enlarge | Artist: The Mamas & The Papas
Label: Mca
Category: Music
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Avg. Customer Rating:  92 reviews
Sales Rank: 496
Format: Original Recording Remastered
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.5
MPN: 11740
UPC: 008811174026
EAN: 0008811174026
Release Date: March 10, 1998
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| Tracks:
| • | 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] | | • | Dream a Little Dream of Me - The Mamas & the Papas, Andre, Fabian |
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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
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 An incredible blast from the past February 1, 1999
109 out of 111 found this review helpful
Anyone who listened to top-40 radio in the 60's has to remember the first time they heard "California Dreamin'". The haunting lyrics and the tight, clear harmonies had a folkish sound that was clearly ahead of its time. When their music finally became available on CD, the textures became more apparent and the true artistic content was more clearly defined. On this disc, which was carefully remastered from the original analog tapes, the Mamas and the Papas are finally heard at their best. While there was clearly not enough room for all their great songs, all of their major hits are included, including my favorite, "I Saw Her Again"... complete with Denny's goof that became a feature of the song. The voices are clearer and lyrics more understandable, and the instrumental backup, which was somewhat unconventional in itself, is clearer as well. Being the fan that I was since the first hearing, I have to rate this 5 stars... a real winner in both music and technical quality.
Brings a lump to the throat April 30, 2001
74 out of 79 found this review helpful
I remember that when music changed from the 60s sound to disco, I heard the song "Monday Monday" being played on a radio station and I became teary eyed. Mama Cass was still alive so, it wasn't as though I was grieving for a band that could never be reassembled. Rather, I was grieving for a contemporary music style that would never be recaptured. In the sixties, there was the San Francisco sound and then, there was the more laid back sound from Southern California exemplfied by the Mamas & the Papas. Monday Monday was so evocative to me because that song epitomised this sound which was now relegated to the status of "oldies but goodies." Of course, "Monday Monday" and the equally laid back "California Dreaming" sre included on this cd, as well as the lively "Go Where You Wanna Go" (My favorite song on the cd). Another Favorite is the beautiful arrangement of the Shirelles standard "Dedicated to the One I Love" (Gosh!! weren't the Shirelles great too!!??). All in all, there are 20 well selected hits and I think you will love this collection. Now that a second band member, John Phillips, has died, it is time to revisit this group of my fond memories.
A harmonic sound all their own May 22, 2006
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
'The Mamas and the Papas' had a sound all their own, a unique kind of Southern California blend, a harmony of at times melancholy beauty. They had one great singer, Mama Cass, whose 'Dream a Little Dream of me' is perhaps the closest thing they ever produced to a really great 'solo'. Their signature song and one of the unforgettable sixties song is 'California Dreaming'. It seemed to express a certain haunting longing , the longing for a place which then represented to many Americans, California, the golden land of escape and new home.
John Phillips who like Mama Cass is no longer with us was the arranger, director who really made the 'Mamas and Papas' into such a great group.
It is strange even then their sound evoked a certain feeling of 'nostalgia' but four decades later the jump of initial joy hearing them brings is truly complemented by the sense of a world long gone.
Timeless Craftmanship January 20, 2007
There are names in music, that stand amongst the giants of their own. Great songs that eventually become classics, because they are literally a piece of artwork, audio art. The Mamas and Papas are for sure, one of those artists that can claim the title of immortal rock gods, the sweetness of Mama Cass, the wonderful harmonies and haunting lyrics are forever captured here on this greatest hits album. I can honestly say that no matter the music genre, I am a music fan, everything from Blondie-Zeppelin, if it's good, it's that simple. Mamas and the Papas have withstood the test of time and still sound amazing. Monday Monday, Dedicated to the One I love & California Dreaming are just masterpieces in audio art, and I salute them for allowing us to forever enjoy their music with their eternal gift.
Denny Doherty died earlier today, and I'm one proud Canadian, god speed Denny, they dont make them like they used too.
This is Beautiful Music! April 18, 2005
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
The Mamas and the Papas' music is something truly awe-inspiring. And most people find, when they sit down to write a review, that it's difficult to classify. Rather than shuffle it into some odd mix of a genre like "choral rock pop folk hippie jazz minstrel jump swing," it's much easier (and far more accurate) to just give it the title "beautiful music." Because that's what it is.
For a single disc compilation, Greatest Hits is absolutely packed to the brim with wonderful material that sounds great without being dated. It's an album you can just pop into the player without bothering with programming or track-skipping; you'll want to play every track. Then start it over and play every track again. It's a wonderful CD with wonderful music that'll bring you hours of enjoyment.
Highly recommended!
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