California Dreamin'
"California Dreamin'" is a song written by John Phillips and Michelle Phillips and was first recorded by Barry McGuire.[3] However, 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. The song is No. 89 in Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.[4] The lyrics of the song express the narrator's longing for the warmth of Los Angeles during a cold winter in New York City.
"California Dreamin'" | ||||
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Single by The Mamas and the Papas | ||||
from the album If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears | ||||
B-side | "Somebody Groovy" | |||
Released | December 8, 1965 | |||
Recorded | November 4, 1965, Western Recorders, Hollywood | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 2:38 | |||
Label | Dunhill Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | John Phillips, Michelle Phillips | |||
Producer(s) | Lou Adler | |||
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The song became a signpost of the California sound,[5] heralding the arrival of the nascent counterculture era.[6][7]
"California Dreamin'" was certified as a Gold Record (single) by the Recording Industry Association of America in June 1966[8] and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2001.[9]
History
The song was written in 1963 while John Phillips and Michelle Phillips were living in New York City during a particularly cold winter, and she was missing sunny California. He would work on tunes late at night and one morning brought her the first verse.[10] At the time, John and Michelle Phillips were members of the folk group the New Journeymen, which evolved into the Mamas and the Papas.
They earned their first record contract after being introduced to Lou Adler, the head of Dunhill Records, by Barry McGuire. In thanks to Adler, they sang the backing vocals to "California Dreamin'" with members of the session band The Wrecking Crew[11] on McGuire's album This Precious Time. Adler, impressed with the Mamas and the Papas, then had the lead vocal track re-recorded[3] with Denny Doherty singing and paired with the same instrumental and backing vocal tracks[12] and an alto flute solo by Bud Shank, reportedly improvised.[3] The guitar introduction was performed by P. F. Sloan.[13] McGuire's original vocal can be briefly heard on the left channel at the beginning of the record, having not been completely erased.[14]
The single was released in late 1965 but was not an immediate breakthrough. After gaining little attention in Los Angeles upon its release, a radio station in Boston was the catalyst to break the song nationwide.[15] After making its chart debut in January 1966,[16] the song peaked at No. 4 in March on both the Billboard Hot 100, lasting 17 weeks, and Cashbox, lasting 20 weeks.[17] "California Dreamin'" also reached number 23 on the UK charts upon its original release, and re-charted after its use in a Carling Premier commercial in 1997, peaking at number nine there.[18]
The song is repeatedly used in the 1994 Hong Kong film Chungking Express as a central plot point.[19]
Michelle Phillips wrote the lyrics, "Well, I got down on my knees, and I pretend to pray," but Cass Elliot had been singing "I began to pray" until corrected by Phillips when they were touring. She sang "began" on the original recording.[20]
Chart history
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[28] | Platinum | 600,000 |
United States (RIAA)[29] | Gold | 1,000,000^ |
^shipments figures based on certification alone |
Other versions
America version
"California Dreamin'" | ||||
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Single by America | ||||
from the album California Dreaming soundtrack | ||||
B-side | "See It My Way" (by F.D.R.) | |||
Released | March 1979 | |||
Recorded | Studio 55 (Hollywood) 1978 | |||
Genre | soft rock | |||
Length | 2:44 | |||
Label | American International | |||
Songwriter(s) | John Phillips, Michelle Phillips | |||
Producer(s) | Dewey Bunnell, Gerry Beckley | |||
America singles chronology | ||||
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In the spring of 1979, the band America reached No. 56 on the Billboard Hot 100 with their remake of "California Dreamin'" which was the first studio recording by America as the duo of Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell without third founding member Dan Peek, who had departed the group in 1977. Bunnell – who sang lead – and Beckley – who sang background – self-produced the track which featured America's touring musicians: David Dickey, drummer Willie Leacox, guitarist Michael Woods, percussionist Tom Walsh, and Jim Calire who played keyboards and also saxophone.[30][31]
America had performed "California Dreamin'" at least on occasion in concert as early as 1974,[32] "California Dreamin'" being a sentimental favorite of the band's members having been a setlist staple of the cover band in which all three had performed while London Central High School students in the late 1960s.[33][34][35][36] The recording of "California Dreamin'" by America was specifically made to play under the closing credits of the American International Pictures (AIP) movie release California Dreaming[37] which had been shot in the final months of 1977 for release in the summer of 1978 although the movie was held back from wide release until 16 March 1979[38] with America recording the song "California Dreamin'" in the autumn of 1978:[39] Beckley and Bunnell agreed to record the song after being (at least partially) shown the movie – (Gerry Beckley quote:) "We liked what we saw"[31] – and the track was recorded at Studio 55 (Hollywood): (Gerry Beckley quote:)"We did it more as a rock thing [compared to the original], [with] a full sound but reliant on the harmonies."[31]
The track was originally scheduled for a 15 January 1979 release[39] which was delayed until after AIP's February 1979 pacting with Casablanca Records to distribute the California Dreaming soundtrack, Casablanca having recently managed to bolster the modest success of the film Thank God It's Friday through a hit soundtrack album:[40][41] the recording of "California Dreamin'" by America was therefore given parallel release with the movie, another soundtrack item: "See It My Way" by session group F.D.R., serving as B-side. Both the America single and (in April 1978) the soundtrack album were issued by AIP on its own label (distributed by Casablanca): outside the US and Canada, Casablanca acted as label of release.
By the spring of 1979, America were involved in sessions for their Capitol Records debut album Silent Letter[42] and were either unable or uninterested in promoting their version of "California Dreamin'" which single proved unable to buoy its parent film's faltering box office take. However the publicity inherent in the film's release was evidently enough to afford minor hit status to America's soundtrack item (heard in the film's trailer, America's "California Dreamin'" was also cited in the movie's poster), and despite its lowly chart peak America's "California Dreamin'" remake was more successful than any of their first five Capitol single releases none of which ranked in the Hot 100 (the band's sixth Capitol single release: "You Can Do Magic", which in 1982 afforded the band a sole latter-day Top Ten hit).[43][44]
"California Dreamin'" continued to be featured in America's live gigs eventually being established as a mandatory America concert title.[45] A live performance of the song by America is featured on In Concert the band's 1996 album release of a 1982 live gig.[46] The band's 1978 recording has been included on the 2000 America retrospective box set Highway: 30 Years Of America[47] also being featured in 2001 on The Complete Greatest Hits.[48]
Beach Boys version
"California Dreamin'" | ||||
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Single by The Beach Boys | ||||
from the album Made in U.S.A. | ||||
B-side | "Lady Liberty" | |||
Released | 1986 | |||
Recorded | May 1986 | |||
Genre | Rock | |||
Length | 3:10 | |||
Label | Capitol | |||
Songwriter(s) | John Phillips, Michelle Phillips | |||
Producer(s) | Terry Melcher | |||
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Background
The Beach Boys recorded "California Dreamin'" in 1986 for their greatest hits compilation Made in U.S.A. It was produced by Terry Melcher and featured Roger McGuinn of The Byrds on 12-string guitar. Denny Doherty was on the East coast and declined; Cass Elliot had died in 1974. This version of the song was referenced in the lyrics of the Dead Milkmen's 1988 novelty hit "Punk Rock Girl".
Although the song only charted at a modest number 57 on the Billboard Hot 100, it reached number 8 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary[49] and it was supported by a music video that saw heavy rotation on MTV. The video featured the Beach Boys along with John Phillips, Michelle Phillips and Roger McGuinn.
Personnel
Credits sourced from Craig Slowinski and Andrew G. Doe.[50]
The Beach Boys
- Carl Wilson – vocals
- Al Jardine – vocals
- Mike Love – vocals
- Brian Wilson – vocals
- Bruce Johnston – vocals
- Additional musicians and production staff
- Roger McGuinn – 12-string lead guitar
- Jeff Foskett – possible vocals
- Adrian Baker – possible vocals
unknown – bass, drums, acoustic lead guitar, saxophone, synthesizer
Jose Feliciano version
"California Dreamin'" | ||||
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Single by Jose Feliciano | ||||
from the album Feliciano! | ||||
B-side | "Light My Fire" | |||
Released | May 1968 | |||
Recorded | RCA's Music Center Of The World - Hollywood | |||
Genre | Soft rock | |||
Length | 4:06 | |||
Label | RCA Victor | |||
Songwriter(s) | John Phillips, Michelle Phillips | |||
Producer(s) | Rick Jattard | |||
Jose Feliciano singles chronology | ||||
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Credits sourced from Disco GS and Allmusic guide.[51][52]
Released as a single on RCA Records in the summer of 1968, Jose Feliciano's arrangement reached number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 20 on the Billboard Rhythm & Blues Singles chart. The song was the A-side of a single which became a big hit when radio stations started to play the B-side with his cover of "Light My Fire", which reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was popular in many other countries around the world. This elaborate string version with jazz Latin influences serves as the opening track of Feliciano's 1968 hit album Feliciano! (gold status in 1968), and was heard in a key sequence in Quentin Tarantino's 2019 film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Personnel
Credits sourced from album Feliciano!
- Jose Feliciano – vocals, guitar
- Ray Brown – bass
- Jim Horn – flute, alto flute
- Milt Holland – percussion
- Bruce Johnston – vocals
- Additional musicians and production staff
- George Tipton – orchestral arrangements
- Rick Jarrard – producer
Freischwimmer version
A tropical house version by German DJ/remixer Freischwimmer was released in 2015. This version reached number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in its February 13, 2016 issue.[53][54] "Dreamin" had never before hit No. 1 on any ranking, making this version the first in its nearly 50-year history to reach the top spot on a Billboard chart.[55]
Other notable versions
- Bobby Womack recorded a version of the song for his debut album Fly Me to the Moon in 1968.
- In 1978, a disco version proved popular in European clubs for the Italian project Colorado, reaching 45 on the British charts,[56][57] and house cover versions have been released by DJ Sammy and Royal Gigolos.
- The Liverpool folk quartet River City People recorded a version of "California Dreamin'" as a double A-sided single with "Carry the Blame" in 1990, reaching number 13 on the official UK top 40 singles chart. The single also charted in Ireland, at number 16.
- In 2004, German punk techno group, Royal Gigolos, sampled the song on a track by the same name on their Musique Deluxe album. The song reached number 2 on the French charts.[58]
- Sia recorded the song for the disaster film San Andreas. The song came out in May 2015 and was featured in the movie's trailers. The song reached the top 20 in Lebanon, peaking at No. 14 and becoming a big airplay gainer there, position No. 92 on the UK Singles Chart, No. 44 on the Scottish Singles Chart,[59] No. 87 on the chart
- Jazz artist Aubrey Logan and former American Idol contestant Casey Abrams recorded a new version in 2017, featured on Logan's album Impossible.[61]
Less popular versions
This is a non-exhaustive list.
1966:
- Richard Anthony recorded a French version entitled "La Terre Promise" in his 1966 eponymous album.[62]
- Ed Maciel E Sua Orquestra covered the song in their album "Na Onda Volume 2".[63]
- Jazz musician Bud Shank covered the song on his album California Dreamin'.[64]
- Renato E Seus Blue Caps recorded a Portuguese version of the song on their album Um Embalo Com Renato E Seus Blue Caps.[65]
- Johnny Rivers covered the song on his album Changes.[66]
- The Ventures covered the song in their album Go With The Ventures.[67]
- The Soulful Strings recorded the song for their album Paint It Black.[68]
- The Fenmen covered the song and released it as a single ; it is the A-side of the single "California Dreamin'" / "Is This Your Way".[69]
- Wes Montgomery covered the song on his album California Dreaming.[70]
- The Seekers covered the song on their album Georgy Girl.[71]
- Serbian singer Miki Jevremović covered the song in the Serbian language.[72]
- Os Claves covered the song in their EP "California Dreamin' / Somebody Help Me / Daydream / Sha la La La Lee".[73]
1967:
- The Jones covered the song in their album "Interpretam 14 Sucessos".[74]
- The Brass Ring Featuring Phil Bodner covered the song in their album "The Dis-Advantages Of You".[75]
- 101 Strings covered the song on their album Sounds of Today.[76]
- Os Tremendões covered the song in their album "Gemini 7 Em Orbita".[77]
- The Ray Charles Singers covered the song on their album A Special Something...[78]
1968:
- The Free Design covered the song on their album You Could Be Born Again.[79]
- Czech band The Rebels recorded the song for their album Šípková Růženka.[80]
1969:
- The Happy Day Youth Choir covered the song in their album "Good Feelin's".[81]
- Cass Elliot, a member of The Mamas and The Papas, sang the song live[82] on her first television special, The Mama Cass Television Program. She was accompanied by The Blossoms.[83]
- Enoch Light And The Brass Menagerie covered the song for their album Enoch Light And The Brass Menagerie .[84]
- Bill Black's Combo covered the song on their album Black With Sugar;[85] the song also has been issued as a single, with "The Funky Train" as the B-side.[86]
- The Mystic Moods Orchestra covered the song on their album Extensions.[87]
- Indian singer Usha Iyer (also known as Usha Uthup) covered the song in her album "Scotch and Whisky".[88]
1970:
- Recreation covered the song in their eponymous album (also titled as "Don't Open"[89]).[90]
- The Czech orchestra "The Václav Zahradník Orchestra" covered the song on their album Jazz Goes To Beat.[91]
- Cass Elliot covered the song on The Ray Stevens Show, with three other singers representing John Phillips, Michelle Phillips and Denny Doherty, singers with whom she sang the original version [92]
- Canadian band Cane And Able covered the song which was released as a single ; it is the A-side of the single "California Dreamin" / "Girl You Move Me".[93]
- Fyfe and Jeffery covered the song on their album Live at the Randy Tar.[94]
- Jamaican singer Winston Francis covered the song on his album California Dreaming.[95]
1971:
- Moira Kerr covered the song on her album Shadows Of My Childhood.[96]
- "Baby Huey & The Babysitters" covered the song on their album The Baby Huey Story: The Living Legend.
1972:
- Lionel Hampton covered the song on his album Them Changes.[97]
- George Benson recorded the song on his album White Rabbit.[98]
1973:
- David Johnson And His Orchestra recorded the song on their album Drummer Man / Drum Drum Best 10.[99]
- Vacations covered the song in their eponymous album "Vacations" [100]
1974:
1975:
- The French band The Sweepers covered the song on their eponymous album. The song was also released as the A-side of the single "California Dreamin'" / "Get It Home".
1976:
- The group The Vast Majority covered the song on their album Mindblowers!
1977:
- The group Grand Tour recorded a disco version of the song on their album On Such A Winter's Day.
- Eddie Hazel covered the song on his album Game, Dames And Guitar Thangs.
- Lee Jackson covered the song in his album "Rock Samba Vol. 2".[102]
1978:
- Melanie covered the song on her album Phonogenic - Not Just Another Pretty Face.
- Tapani Kansa recorded a Finnish version entitled "Kalajoen Hiekat" in his album Rokkivaari Hotanen.[103]
- The Neoton Família covered the song on their album Neoton Disco.[104]
1979:
- Cynthia Woodard covered the song on ; it appears as the A-side of the single "California Dreamin' / "Disco Roller".[105]
1980:
- Frankie Gearing covered the song on her album Just Frankie.[106]
1981:
- Magazine 60 included the song on their "60s hit medley" album Magazine 60.
- Cida Moreyra covered the song in her album "Summertime" [107]
1982:
- Denial recorded a cover version in a single format; it appears as the A-side of the single "California Dreamin" / "The Weatherman".[108]
1983:
- Heinz & Young covered the song in a single format; it is the B-side of the single "No Matter At All" / "California Dreamin".[109]
1984:
- Sydne Rome covered the song in a single format; the position of the track varies by release.[110][111]
1987:
- M.I.A covered the song in their album "After The Fact".[112]
1988:
- Jozef Zsapka recorded the song for his album "Golden Era.[113]
1989:
- Rosa Maria covered the song in her album "Rosa Maria" [114]
- Slick Moon covered the song in the album "Stay The Night".[115]
1990:
- The Midnight Shift covered the song, which was released as a single.[116]
1992:
- Histoires De Filles covered the song on their eponymous album, with French lyrics.[117]
1995:
- Japanese punk rock band Hi-Standard covered the song on their album Growing Up.
1997:
- High Jinx covered the song in single format on Rumour Records.[118][119]
- Dodgers covered the song, which was a released as a single, with reworked lyrics by M. Littleton [120]
2000:
- Austrian band Jack Frost covered the song in their album "Gloom Rock Asylum".[121]
2001:
- John Phillips, who also was a member of The Mamas and the Papas and co-writer of the song with Michelle Phillips, sang the song on his album Phillips 66.
2012:
- Wilson Phillips recorded a cover of the song for their album Dedicated.[122]
2015:
- Weena Morloch covered the song in his [EP] "Jenseits Von Eden".[123]
See also
- List of number-one dance singles of 2016 (U.S.)
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External links
- Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics
- California Dreamin' at Myspace (streamed copy where licensed)
- NPR's "Present at the Creation" segment on the origins of the song
- Technical article describing how California Dreamin' was originally mixed
- Facts and discussion about the song
- Review Of California Dreaming
- "California Dreamin', Jazz version performed by Diana Krall". YouTube.com.
- The Mamas & the Papas - California Dreamin' on YouTube