Released
Dec 8, 1965
California Dreamin’
Band
the Mamas & the Papas
Album
If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears
California Dreamin’
About
Pop song originally recorded by Barry McGuire. The most famous version of the song is the one performed by the band the Mamas & the Papas. By 1966 the song had achieved gold sales certification.
Trivia
The song was induced into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2001. The music and culture publication Rolling Stone listed the song on their "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" list.
#586 song
