On August 30, 1966, “Dunhill” label released the self-titled, second Mamas & the Papas (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1966, and was produced by Lou Adler.

Personnel:

• Denny Doherty – vocals
• Cass Elliot – vocals
• Michelle Phillips – vocals
• Jill Gibson – vocals
• John Phillips – vocals, guitar
• “Doctor” Eric Hord – guitar
• Tommy Tedesco – guitar
• P. F. Sloan – guitar
• Larry Knechtel – piano, organ
• Ray Manzarek – piano, organ
• Joe Osborn – bass guitar
• Hal Blaine – drums, percussion
• Peter Pilafian – electric violin
• Jimmie Haskell – string arrangements
• Gene Page – horn arrangements
• Dayton “Bones” Howe – engineer
• Henry Lewy – engineer
• Bowen David – engineer assistant
• George Whiteman – artwork
• Guy Webster – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by John Phillips, except where noted.

1. No Salt on Her Tail
2. Trip, Stumble and Fall – John Phillips, Michelle Gilliam
3. Dancing Bear
4. Words of Love
5. My Heart Stood Still – Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart
6. Dancing in the Street – Marvin Gaye, William “Mickey” Stevenson, Ivy Jo Hunter
7. I Saw Her Again – John Phillips, Denny Doherty
8. Strange Young Girls
9. I Can’t Wait
10. Even If I Could
11. That Kind of Girl
12. Once Was a Time I Thought