California Dreamin’/Dedicated To The One I Love/Safe In My Garden/Dream A Little Dream Of Me/Spanish Harlem/My Girl/Do You Wanna Dance/Monday Monday/Dancing In The Street/You Baby/I Saw You Again Last Night/Creeque Alley/California Earthquake/Twist & Shout/Look Through My Window/Glad To Be Unhappy
Hits Of Gold was the first of many compilation albums from The Mamas & The Papas, the hippy harmony group right slap bang at the centre of the sixties music revolution. (UK:7)
"There are names in music that stand amongst the giants. Great songs that eventually become classics, because they are literally a piece of artwork, audio art. The Mamas and The Papas are for sure, one of those artists that can claim the title of immortal rock gods, the sweetness of Mama Cass, the wonderful harmonies and haunting lyrics are forever captured here on this album. The Mamas & The Papas have withstood the test of time and still sound amazing."
"The Mamas & The Papas sound helped define the 1960s. Their breezy folk classics had a bit of San Francisco psychedelia woven in and, despite the sweet harmonies, there was also a noticeably dark feel to some of their more popular work. California Dreamin' and Monday Monday both utilized enough minors to give them a spooky edge. Dedicated To The One I Love is almost ironic for its tenderness, considering the turmoil that rumbled through the band's interrelationships. Listening to this collection reveals that the late great Mama Cass was their heart and soul."
"The Mamas & The Papas had, and still have, one of the best sounds in folk rock. When you play their music, it has a uniqueness that makes you want to sit back and reminisce about a time when music was re-defining itself. Each song makes you want to hear it over and over again. Great group for all ages to enjoy, including future generations."
"Take a trip back and enjoy the wonderful music and harmony of one of the greatest singing groups to ever stand before a microphone. I cannot imagine anyone not enjoying these magical sounds."
"The Mamas & The Papas were a great Southern California band that routinely cranked out timeless tunes that resonate with young people of any time. Even today this music has an appeal to young people. They had a sound all their own, a unique blend, a harmony of at times melancholy beauty."
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