Whereas greatest identified for its two hits, If You Can Consider Your Eyes And Ears, options a mixture of originals and covers that captivated followers and critics alike. The album is included within the prime 100 of the influential reference information 1001 Albums You Should Hear Earlier than You Die. Of their pursuit of pop music perfection, The Mamas & The Papas signed in 1965 and disbanded shortly after their efficiency on the 1967 Monterey Pop Pageant, the place “Monday, Monday” was first carried out stay. In between, the foursome launched into what has change into a storied profession throughout their transient time collectively. Contributing to their standing as popular culture icons had been unforgettable performances on The Ed Sullivan Present, together with the John Phillips penned basic “Monday, Monday,” their interpretation of Lennon & McCartney’s “I Name Your Identify” and “California Dreamin'” co-written by John and Michelle Phillips.
Each vinyl reissues will embody the unique cowl photograph, which was censored on the time for displaying a bathroom. First launched on February 28, 1966, If You Can Consider Your Eyes And Ears opens with the chart-topping ode to the primary day of the work week, adopted by the upbeat, bass-heavy rocker “Straight Shooter.” On “Received A Feelin’,” co-written by Denny Doherty and John Phillips, a ticking clock underscores the melancholy vibe that somebody is dishonest; “Go The place You Wanna Go,” “Any individual Groovy” and “Hey Woman” spherical out the unique compositions with the musical and lyrical aptitude that outlined their model. The Mamas & The Papas additionally introduced their easy-listening harmonies to Leiber & Stoller’s “Spanish Harlem” and Bobby Freeman’s “Do You Wanna Dance,” whereas gently rocking to The Turtles’ “You Child.” Cass Elliot’s rollicking cowl of Billy Web page’s “The ‘In’ Crowd” closes the album.
THE MAMAS & THE PAPAS IF YOU CAN BELIEVE YOUR EYES AND EARS [BLACK VINYL AND OPAQUE YELLOW VINYL]
Aspect A
1. Monday, Monday
2. Straight Shooter
3. Received A Feelin’
4. I Name Your Identify
5. Do You Wanna Dance
6. Go The place You Wanna Go
Aspect B
7. California Dreamin’
8. Spanish Harlem
9. Any individual Groovy
10. Hey Woman
11. You Child
12. The “In” Crowd