The Mamas And The Papas - California Dreamin'

"California Dreamin'" is a song written by John Phillips and Michelle Phillips and first recorded by Barry McGuire. The best-known version is by the Mamas and the Papas, who sang backup on the original version and released it as a single in 1965. Their version was released on December 8, 1965. Peakedt to number 4 on he Billboard Hot 100 and 23 on the british chart. The song is No. 89 in Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.