California Dreamin’ by The Mamas & the Papas

First released: Nov 1965, Length: 2:40
single version

Creators (5)

Instruments

1. Bud Shank solo, alto flute
2. P.F. Sloan guitar

Engineer

1. Dayton “Bones” Howe

Producer

1. Lou Adler

Locations

Recorded At

1. Western Recorders (1965)

Works (1)

Recording Of

1. California Dreamin’ (1965)
   

   Writer

   1. John Phillips
   2. Michelle Phillips

Related Recordings (3)

DJ-Mixes

1. 2002-01-20: BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix by The Mamas & the Papas

Sampled By

1. California Dreamings by The Mamas & the Papas

Mash-Ups

1. What's My Name? (explicit version) by The Mamas & the Papas

Links (1)

Stream For Free

1. https://open.spotify.com/track/1ZEOIhSn6BKErV59bIgn76

Releases containing this recording (50)

Official

Album

1. If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears 28 Feb 1966 The Mamas & the Papas stereo with original cover
2. If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears 1966 The Mamas & the Papas mono

Album - Compilation

1. Farewell to the First Golden Era Oct 1967 The Mamas & the Papas
2. 16 of Their Greatest Hits Aug 1969 The Mamas & the Papas
3. 20 Golden Hits Mar 1973 The Mamas & the Papas
4. All Time Greatest Hits 1973 The Mamas & the Papas
5. 20 Greatest Hits 1980 The Mamas & the Papas
6. The Best Of... The Mamas and the Papas 1981 The Mamas & the Papas
7. California Dreamin’ 1981 Various Artists
8. The Hit Singles Collection 1983 The Mamas & the Papas
9. 16 of Their Greatest Hits 1984 The Mamas & the Papas
10. The Good-Feeling Music of the Big Chill Generation, Volume 1 1985 Various Artists
11. 16 of Their Greatest Hits 23 Jun 1986 The Mamas & the Papas glass-mastered
12. 16 of Their Greatest Hits 23 Jun 1986 The Mamas & the Papas remastered
13. 16 of Their Greatest Hits 23 Jun 1986 The Mamas & the Papas
14. 16 of Their Greatest Hits 26 Jun 1986 The Mamas & the Papas
15. Now That's What I Call Music: The Summer Album Jul 1986 Various Artists
16. 16 of Their Greatest Hits 1986 The Mamas & the Papas
17. Vintage Music Collectors Series, Volumes 9 & 10 1986 Various Artists
18. Golden Greats 1986 The Mamas & the Papas
19. 16 of Their Greatest Hits 1986 The Mamas & the Papas
20. 16 of Their Greatest Hits 1986 The Mamas & the Papas club edition
21. Rock 'n Roll Hits of the 60's, Volume I 1986 Various Artists
22. Flower Power - 14 Songs from the Peace & Love Generation 1987 Various Artists
23. The Collection 1987 The Mamas & the Papas
24. The Collection 1987 The Mamas & the Papas
25. Time Life Classic Rock 1966: The Beat Goes On 1988 Various Artists
26. The Very Best of The Mamas and Papas 1988 The Mamas & the Papas
27. 16 Original Superhits of the 60’s: California Dreamin’ 1988 Various Artists
28. Golden Greats 1988 The Mamas & the Papas
29. Classic Rock: 1966: The Beat Goes On 1988 Various Artists
30. Mellow Sixties 1988 Various Artists
31. 20 Years of Solid Gold Groups 1960–1979 1989 Various Artists
32. Flower Power 1989 Various Artists
33. Greatest Hits 1989 The Mamas & the Papas
34. 16 Original World Hits 1989 The Mamas & the Papas
35. Hifi Visionen: Oldie-CD 16 1989 Various Artists
36. The California Sound of the 60’s 1989 Various Artists
37. Definite 60’s, Volume 1 1989 Various Artists
38. Rockin' USA: Los Angeles Rock- The '60s 1989 Various Artists
39. The California Sound of the 60’s 1989 Various Artists
40. The Summer of Love 1990 Various Artists
41. Superhits: 1966 1990 Various Artists
42. California Clan - Dream Songs From the Golden State 1990 Various Artists
43. Entertainment Weekly Presents Rock Archives - 60's, 70's, 80's (Volume 2) 1990 Various Artists
44. Solid Gold Hits of the 60’s 1990 Various Artists

Single

1. California Dreamin’ Nov 1965 The Mamas & the Papas
2. California Dreamin’ / Monday, Monday / Dedicated to the One I Love 1989 The Mamas & the Papas

EP

1. Monday, Monday 1966 The Mamas & the Papas
2. California Dreamin' 1980 The Mamas & the Papas