All the Leaves Are Brown
The Mamas & the Papas · 2001
154 min · 52 tracks · folk rock
Melodic harmonies and introspective lyrics intertwine in a nostalgic blend of folk rock and pop sensibility.
Top tracks — play these first
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California Dreamin’ — This track encapsulates the longing for warmth and escape with its haunting melody and evocative lyrics about winter's chill. Its iconic status is underscored by numerous covers over the decades.
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Monday, Monday Start here — The song’s exploration of the emotional complexities of routine and fleeting moments captures the essence of 1960s counterculture while showcasing the group's tight harmonies.
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Creeque Alley — 'Creeque Alley' serves as a narrative reflection on the band’s journey, blending personal storytelling with a catchy melody, marking their unique place in music history.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- bittersweet nostalgia for summers
- dynamic journey of varied emotions
- for reflective afternoons
- soft harmonies for cozy evenings
- ideal for sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek high-energy party music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Starting Point — A compilation of hits that introduces new listeners to the band's influential sound.
- Career context
- Released in 2001, 'All the Leaves Are Brown' is a compilation album that showcases The Mamas & the Papas' influential sound during their peak years in the 1960s. At this point, the band's original lineup had disbanded, making this collection a retrospective look at their impact on the folk rock genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Byrds· Simon & Garfunkel· Buffalo Springfield
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Monday, Monday Start here 3:26
- 2 Straight Shooter 2:58
- 3 Got a Feelin’ 2:51
- 4 I Call Your Name 2:37
- 5 Do You Wanna Dance 2:58
- 6 Go Where You Wanna Go 2:28
- 7 California Dreamin’ 2:40
- 8 Spanish Harlem 3:20
- 9 Somebody Groovy 3:15
- 10 Hey Girl 2:29
- 11 You Baby 2:21
- 12 The “In” Crowd 3:15
- 13 No Salt on Her Tail 2:43
- 14 Trip, Stumble & Fall 2:40
- 15 Dancing Bear 4:10
- 16 Words of Love 2:15
- 17 My Heart Stood Still 1:43
- 18 Dancing in the Street 3:49
- 19 I Saw Her Again Last Night 3:13
- 20 Strange Young Girls 2:55
- 21 I Can’t Wait 2:44
- 22 Even If I Could 2:43
- 23 That Kind of Girl 2:37
- 24 Once Was a Time I Thought 1:01
- 25 Dedicated to the One I Love 2:58
- 26 My Girl 3:35
- 27 Creeque Alley 3:47
Disc 2
- 1 Sing for Your Supper 2:48
- 2 Twist and Shout 2:53
- 3 Free Advice 3:19
- 4 Look Through My Window 3:07
- 5 Boys and Girls Together 3:15
- 6 String Man 3:01
- 7 Frustration 2:57
- 8 Did You Ever Want to Cry 2:55
- 9 John’s Music Box 1:07
- 10 Glad to Be Unhappy 1:44
- 11 The Right Somebody to Love 0:41
- 12 Safe in My Garden 3:12
- 13 Meditation Mama 4:22
- 14 For the Love of Ivy 3:43
- 15 Dream a Little Dream of Me 3:15
- 16 Mansions 3:48
- 17 Gemini Childe 4:30
- 18 Nothing’s Too Good for My Little Girl 3:08
- 19 Too Late 4:10
- 20 Twelve Thirty 3:25
- 21 Rooms 2:50
- 22 Midnight Voyage 3:15
- 23 I Saw Her Again Last Night 2:55
- 24 Words of Love 2:14
- 25 Creeque Alley 3:44
What to play next
The Papas & The Mamas
1968
Continues the melodic harmonies with a mix of introspective themes and fresh arrangements.
Deliver
1967
Sets up the sound with rich harmonies and emotional depth that leads into the current album.
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