Artist: Barry McGuire
Author: John Phillips/Michelle Phillips
Label: Dunhill
Year: 1965
Where the song was written for, with Mamas & Papas on backing vocals. Was supposed to become his third single, follow-up of his world hit Eve Of Destruction. Still, producer Lou Adler opted for the writers' version as the single. This was the first time the Mamas & Papas sang together. Adler instinctly liked what he heard and wiped Barry's vocals, with no remorse. McGuire's version was saved up for his lp This Precious Time.
Covers:
Mamas And Papas [hit US]
Richard Anthony [als La Terre promise]
River City People [top 20 UK]
John Phillips [coauthor]
Jean Beauvoir [ex Plasmatics and Disciples Of Soul]
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Arnold Rypens
Rozenlaan 65
B-2840 Reet (Rumst)