Deliver

by The Mamas & the Papas

Overview

By the time the Mamas & the Papas recorded and released their third album, Deliver, the group was continuing, in the words of singer Denny Doherty, "on its own momentum." Acrimonious personnel changes, rock stardom, fame, money, and drugs (among other factors) were taking their toll on the group's chemistry. Fortunately, this momentum is precisely the reason that the album succeeds. Buttressed by the singles "Creeque Alley" (the sometimes hilarious story of how the group came together), "Look Through My Window," and the stupendous remake of "Dedicated to the One I Love," the album has some exquisite moments. "Look Through My Window" is also one of the group's most realized recordings, and the cover of "Twist and Shout" is an absolute killer. Much of the record, frankly, doesn't sound too different than the group's first two albums, but with the songwriting, vocal, and production excellence, why tamper with genius? The group felt so too, which is why this album is Michelle Phillips' personal favorite. It's not too hard to see why. [A 2003 U.K. reissue through Beat Goes On included an alternate take of "Right Somebody to Love."] ~ Matthew Greenwald

Product Details

Release Date:	01/01/2003
Label:	Beat Goes On
UPC:	5017261204622
Rank:	6824

Tracks

1. Dedicated to the One I Love
2. My Girl
3. Creeque Alley
4. Sing for Your Supper
5. Twist and Shout
6. Free Advice
7. Look Through My Window
8. Boys & Girls Together
9. String Man
10. Frustration
11. Did You Ever Want to Cry
12. John's Music Box
13. The Right Somebody to Love
14. Safe in My Garden
15. Meditation Mama (Transcendental Women Travels)
16. For the Love of Ivy
17. Dream a Little Dream of Me
18. Mansions
19. Gemini Childe
20. Nothing's Too Good for My Little Girl
21. Too Late
22. Twelve Thirty (Young Girls Are Coming to the Canyon)
23. Rooms
24. Midnight Voyage
25. The Right Somebody to Love

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Mamas & the Papas   Primary Artist
Larry Knechtel   Keyboards
John Phillips   Guitar
P.F. Sloan   Guitar
Eric Hord   Guitar
Hal Blaine   Drums,Percussion
Gary Coleman   Bells,Marimba,Percussion
Joe Osborn   Bass
Jim Horn   Flute,Saxophone

Technical Credits

Bill Dhalle   Design
Jack Yellen   Composer
Larry Knechtel   Instrumentation
Denny Doherty   Composer
Lorenz Hart   Composer
Wilbur Schwandt   Composer
Lou Adler   Producer
John Phillips   Composer,Adaptation
Ronald White   Composer
Lowman Pauling   Composer
Gus Kahn   Composer
Bert Berns   Composer
Richard Rodgers   Composer
Smokey Robinson   Composer
Phil Medley   Composer,Composer
Ralph Bass   Composer
Michelle Phillips   Composer
Guy Webster   Cover Photo
Tad Diltz   Photography
Bert Russell   Composer
Bob Irwin   Mastering
Stephanie Kennedy   Production Coordination
Shorty Rogers   Composer
Scott Schinder   Liner Notes
Ned Wynn   Composer
Ivy Rorschach   Composer
Tim Livingston   Project Manager