"Creeque Alley" is an autobiographical hit single written by John Phillips and Michelle Phillips of the Mamas and the Papas in late 1966, narrating the...
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history of the group and its albums by Matthew Greenwald, author of Creeque Alley: The Oral History of The Mamas & The Papas. All songs by John Phillips...
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the Papas, released in February 1967 on Dunhill Records. One song, "Creeque Alley", outlines the unique circumstances in which the band met and formed...
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rose to fame with their popular singles "California Dreamin' " and "Creeque Alley", both of which she co-wrote. They released five studio albums before...
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and Cass Elliot there around that time. Lyrics in the group's song "Creeque Alley" describe this period. Phillips was the primary songwriter and musical...
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York City to further her acting career (as recounted in the lyrics to "Creeque Alley"). After leaving high school to pursue an entertainment career in New...
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If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears. The Mamas and the Papas song "Creeque Alley" briefly outlines this history. Doherty sang lead on "California Dreamin'"...
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Ronstadt Lionel Richie Little Richard The Mamas & the Papas – notably "Creeque Alley" Michael Jackson Mink DeVille – Sportin' Life Molly Hatchet - The Deed...
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was also released in February 1967, reach No. 2. The third single, "Creeque Alley", released April 1967, chronicled the band's early history and reached...
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Sullivan Show in 1967 to perform both this song and the single to follow, "Creeque Alley". Although the single has a running time of 2:56, and the group performed...
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