In March 1966, “Dunhill” label released “If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears”, the debut Mamas & the Papas album. It was recorded 1965 – 1966, and was produce by Lou Adler. In 2003, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked it at number 127 on its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”.
Personnel:
- Denny Doherty– vocals
- Cass Elliot– vocals
- John Phillips– vocals, guitar
- Michelle Phillips– vocals
- F. Sloan– guitars, additional vocals
- Larry Knechtel- keyboards
- Joe Osborn– bass guitar
- Hal Blaine– drums
- Bud Shank– flute
- Peter Pilafian – electric violin
- Bones Howe– engineer
- Guy Webster – photography
Track listing:
- Monday, Monday – John Phillips
- Straight Shooter – John Phillips
- Got a Feelin’ – John Phillips, Denny Doherty
- I Call Your Name – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- Do You Wanna Dance – Bobby Freeman
- Go Where You Wanna Go – John Phillips
- California Dreamin’ – John Phillips, Michelle Phillips
- Spanish Harlem – Jerry Leiber, Phil Spector
- Somebody Groovy – John Phillips
- Hey Girl – John Phillips, Michelle Phillips
- You Baby – Steve Barri, F. Sloan
- The ‘In’ Crowd – Billy Page
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