Next stop: California. 1. “California Dreamin’” – The Mamas & The Papas. All the leaves are brown and the sky is gray / I’ve been for a walk on a winter’s day / I’d be safe and warm ...

Whether you're a California native, a transplant, or simply dream of living there, the world of music offers no shortage of tunes written in tribute to the Golden State. These songs span a wide ...

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars took the stage at the 2025 Grammy Awards to perform a tribute to the victims of the California ...

Flip through the gallery for 20 of the most iconic songs written about California, from the haunting "San Francisco" to the legendary Beach Boys classic "California Girls." NEWSLETTERS Emailed Daily.

This is a must-have for any California Christmas, and also apparently the most searched-for song in the state around the holidays. “California Dreamin’” by The Mamas & The Papas (1965) ...

Kelly Clarkson brought all the cozy, haunting fall vibes to her latest Kellyoke performance on Wednesday (Nov. 9), this time opting for a cover of The Mamas & the Papas‘ 1965 track ...

One day, the song “California Dreamin’” by the Mamas and the Papas played on the radio. She stopped her car on the side of the road and broke down in tears, overcome by homesickness.

Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga joined forces at the 2025 Grammys on Sunday night to pay tribute to Los Angeles following the devastating wildfires, performing a cover of “California Dreamin’” by ...