People Like Us

by The Mamas & the Papas

Overview

The Mamas & the Papas broke up in 1968, but they still owed an album on their contract with Dunhill Records (later absorbed by MCA). So, three years later, they reunited to make People Like Us and complete their obligation. The result isn't as bad as that scenario might suggest, though the songs have more in common with John Phillips' 1970 solo album than with the group's hits of the 1960s. But the release did not rekindle interest in the Mamas & the Papas, and this was their last new album. ~ William Ruhlmann

Product Details

Release Date:	01/01/1995
Label:	Geffen / Universal Special Products
UPC:	0076743134425
Rank:	95026

Tracks

1. People Like Us
2. Pacific Coast Highway
3. Snowqueen of Texas
4. Shooting Star
5. Step Out
6. Lady Genevieve
7. No Dough
8. European Blueboy
9. Pearl
10. I Wanna Be a Star
11. Grasshopper
12. Blueberries for Breakfast

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Mamas & the Papas   Primary Artist
Clarence McDonald   Keyboards
Donald Peake   Guitar
David T. Walker   Guitar
John Phillips   Keyboards
Bobbye Hall   Cabasa,Congas,Shaker,Tambourine
Gary Coleman   Bells,Tambourine,Vibraphone,Drums (Steel),Shaker
Earl Palmer   Drums
Ed Greene   Drums
Joe Sample   Keyboards
Louie Shelton   Guitar
Jim Horn   Flute,Saxophone
Tony Newton   Bass

Technical Credits

John Phillips   Composer,Producer
Val Garay   Assistant
Henry Diltz   Photography
Bob Jenkins   Photography
Gene Page   Arranger
Richard Heenan   Assistant
Michelle Phillips   Composer
Michael Phillips   Composer
Dave Hassenger   Engineer