Name That Tune, Sixties

NAME THAT TUNE (October 1, 2023)

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Welcome back to Name That Tune!

Today we are featuring a famous American group and what I believe is their best known song. I had forgotten this group was together only three years, from 1965 to 1968 and when I read that, it was shocking to me. They’re one of those groups you just assume were together much longer than they were.

Nuff said! It’s time for some fun! Let’s play Name That Tune. Good luck!

  1. Today’s song was written by the two founding members of our featured group during a particularly cold winter in New York. The lyrics tell us about the couple’s desire to leave the harsh winter weather and return to their warm, sunny hometown.
  2. Our featured group, a very popular West Coast folk/rock quartet, was founded in 1965 and was comprised of two men and two women. They were together only three years and after the break up, each member pursued solo careers.
  3. Today’s song was originally written for and recorded by the American singer Barry McGuire (“Eve of Destruction”); however, the version by our featured group is by far the best known and immediately recognized.
  4. The two founding members of our group were a married couple when the group formed. After their divorce, the husband was accused of some very disturbing and sordid drug-related activity which you can read about on Wiki.
  5. Today’s song became a signpost of the ‘California sound‘, heralding the arrival of the budding counterculture era.

Did my clues help you figure out the answers to today’s mystery? Well, we’ll find out in few seconds. Just scroll on down for the big reveal.

If you answered “California Dreaming” by The Mamas and The Papas, you rock!

Let’s listen to that very cool song right now:

Michelle Phillips wrote the lyrics, “Well, I got down on my knees, and I pretend to pray,” but Cass Elliot had sung “began to pray” on the original recording and had continued doing so on tour until corrected by Phillips.

They really had a terrific sound, didn’t they? Of all their many hits, do you have a favorite Mamas and Papas song? Let’s hear from you; drop a line in the comments section or add your favorite video. We love videos!

My time is up for today. Be sure to check in with The Rhythm Section all week for some really great music. Thanks for hanging with me today playing Name That Tune!

See you on the flip side.

I’m The Sicilian Storyteller

NAR © 2023

34 thoughts on “NAME THAT TUNE (October 1, 2023)”

    1. Thank you and buongiorno, Nick!
      The sun is slowing shoving the clouds away.
      With the exception of a couple of cardboard boxes, we are now dry. Nothing of import in those boxes, anyway. My ancient photos and LPs are all safe; I can cope with the rest. 🩶

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  8. I had The Mamas & The Papas in my head before the first clue. Before the paragraph before the first clue, in fact. Then it all went down hill, as the only song I could think of was Dream a little dream.
    50% isn’t bad… especially since the 50% came from the psychic realm! 🔮

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