Vintage Video Of The Mammas And The Papas Performing ‘California Dreamin’'

Jul 11, 2020 by apost team

Music makes the world go around. It seems that people either simply enjoy music or are completely consumed by it! Whatever your level of music obsession, there are songs you just can't get out of your head. The Mama and The Papas' California Dreamin' from 1965 is one of those songs. If you watch just a couple of seconds of the California Dreamin' music video, you'll see exactly what we mean.

Some bands, singers, and songwriters have managed to take their talents to amazing heights. A small percentage of these chart-toppers have landed on the Top 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list put out by the music magazine Rolling Stone. Countless musicians have dreamed of having their songs named on Rolling Stone's famous list, but it's quite a feat, to say the least. Making the list is a sure sign that you've made it in the music business. At number 89 on the list, the song in this video is getting some serious kudos from the popular magazine.

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Just hearing the title California Dreamin' by the Mamas and the Papas causes the tune to start playing in the minds of music lovers everywhere. You don't have to have lived through the sixties to enjoy the classic song. The catchy tune is still played on the radio despite having made its debut decades before many of today's pop stars were born. Its lyrics tell a story, and its melody makes it downright impossible to get the song out of your head no matter how long ago it was written.

The Mamas and the Papas were behind this ode to sunny Los Angeles. The megahit known as California Dreamin' put the band's musical and vocal talents on display and showcased their ability to write unforgettable songs. The folk-rock group is still considered a master of the genre and remains a symbol of what made pop music great in the 1960s.

There are certain songs that music fans just can't forget, and Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time pays tribute to those amazing tunes. Check out number 89 on the list, California dreamin', for yourself. You'll see what we mean.

Pass this on and make sure your friends and family members don't miss out on this nostalgic hit. And let us know: what's your favorite 1960s track?