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Released 60 years ago

The Mamas & the Papas

The Mamas & the Papas · 1966

32 min · 12 tracks · folk rock

Harmonically rich folk rock melodies blend with lyrical storytelling, encapsulating 1960s counterculture themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, engaging listening bursts
  • lyrical storytelling focus
  • nostalgic reflective moments
  • vibrant melodic harmonies
  • lighthearted, breezy vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
This self-titled album is The Mamas & the Papas' second release, coming just a year after their groundbreaking debut, 'If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears.' By 1966, the group had solidified their unique sound, marked by lush vocal harmonies and a fusion of pop and folk influences that resonated deeply with the era's cultural shifts.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 No Salt on Her Tail 2:43
  • 2 Trip, Stumble & Fall 2:41
  • 3 Dancing Bear 4:12
  • 4 Words of Love 2:16
  • 5 My Heart Stood Still 1:44
  • 6 Dancing in the Street 3:49
  • 7 I Saw Her Again Last Night 3:16
  • 8 Strange Young Girls 2:56
  • 9 I Can’t Wait 2:43
  • 10 Even If I Could 2:43
  • 11 That Kind of Girl 2:41
  • 12 Once Was a Time I Thought 1:00

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