After their Papas & the Mamas album came out in 1968, Elliot’s “Dream a Little Dream of Me” track off of it was released by the label as a single under her name only, which irked John.

The Mamas & the Papas covered of the tune for their third album, The Mamas & the Papas Deliver (1967). The song was a showcase for Michelle’s sweet, soft vocals. “Dedicated to the One I Love ...

The couple founded the band three years later. The Mamas & the Papas recorded five studio albums as a group. They won a Grammy Award in 1967 for their song “Monday, Monday.” The Mamas & the ...

He was already well established on the folk music scene when he joined the Mamas and the Papas on their formation in 1965. The group recorded four albums before breaking-up in 1969. The band sold an ...