1st RECORDING OF: California Dreamin’ - Barry McGuire (1965)

Before headlining any recording sessions of their own, the Mamas & the Papas sang backup for Barry (‘Eve Of Destruction’) McGuire on his second LP “This Precious Time,” which included the John Phillips song “California Dreamin’.” Not long afterward, the now-familiar M&P version was created, using the same background track but changing the lead vocals and inserting a Bud Shank flute break in place of the harmonica (listen here: ) The original LP was issued on Dunhill 50005 - California Dreamin’ (Phillips) by Barry McGuire For hundreds of other ‘originals,’ please visit the fascinating playlist “FIRST RECORDING OF THE SONG…” (click here: )