Who originally sang California Dreaming?

The Mamas and the Papas
California Dreamin’

“California Dreamin'”
Label Dunhill • RCA Victor
Songwriter(s) John Phillips, Michelle Phillips
Producer(s) Lou Adler
The Mamas and the Papas singles chronology

Who did covers of California Dreamin?

Covers of California Dreamin’ by The Mamas & the Papas

  • California Dreaming by Baby Huey (1971)
  • California Dreaming by R.E.M. (1985)
  • California Dreaming by Lee Moses (1971)
  • California Dreamin’ by Bobby Womack (1968)
  • California Dreamin’ by The Beach Boys (1986)
  • California Dreamin’ by Scala & Kolacny Brothers (2010)

Who wrote Mama and Papas songs?

John Phillips, the founder and principal songwriter of the 1960s vocal group, the Mamas and Papas, has died aged 65. He arranged their dynamic harmonies and wrote, or co-wrote, most of their best-known songs, including California Dreamin’, Monday, Monday and Creeque Alley.

Who sang California Dreamin in the 90s?

1990s Makeover: The Mamas And The Papas’ ‘California Dreamin” Revival. The Mamas and the Papas’ classic original of “California Dreamin’” stands tall among the greatest pop harmony hits.

Who played the flute solo en California dreaming?

Bud Shank
The man playing that solo, on an alto flute, is Bud Shank. Jazz fans will know him as an important part of the Cool Jazz movement. He reportedly improvised the solo on the spot, one take, but in the original recording, Barry McGuire played a harmonica.

Who wrote Monday Monday?

John PhillipsMonday, Monday / Lyricist

Who played flute in Mamas and Papas?

TUCSON, Ariz. – Bud Shank, a flutist and alto saxophonist who worked with the Mamas and the Papas and other famous acts, has died. He was 82.

Who wrote Monday, Monday?

Did Don Felder write any Eagles songs?

The first album that the Eagles released after the lineup change was Hotel California, which became a major international bestseller. Felder submitted “16 or 17 tracks” that resulted in the songs “Victim of Love” and the album’s title track, “Hotel California”.