Hmmm... any excuse for me to post a cool song, I guess. 🤣
In 1970, former Mamas & The Papas leader John Phillips earned solo US #OneHitWonder honors when his uptempo, country-rockin’ “Mississippi” spent 7 weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #32. #JohnPhillips #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
In 1970, former Mamas & The Papas leader John Phillips earned solo US #OneHitWonder honors when his uptempo, country-rockin’ “Mississippi” spent 7 weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #32. #JohnPhillips #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
November 5, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Hmmm... any excuse for me to post a cool song, I guess. 🤣
In 1970, former Mamas & The Papas leader John Phillips earned solo US #OneHitWonder honors when his uptempo, country-rockin’ “Mississippi” spent 7 weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #32. #JohnPhillips #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
In 1970, former Mamas & The Papas leader John Phillips earned solo US #OneHitWonder honors when his uptempo, country-rockin’ “Mississippi” spent 7 weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #32. #JohnPhillips #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
"Kokomo" by The Beach Boys was the No.1 song in the U.S. on this day in 1988.
#TheBeachBoys #Kokomo #StillCruisin #Cocktail #JohnPhillips #ScottMcKenzie #MikeLove #TerryMelcher #Elektra #CapitolRecords #yachtrock #softrock #soundtrack #MusicHeals #MusicSky #No.1s
#TheBeachBoys #Kokomo #StillCruisin #Cocktail #JohnPhillips #ScottMcKenzie #MikeLove #TerryMelcher #Elektra #CapitolRecords #yachtrock #softrock #soundtrack #MusicHeals #MusicSky #No.1s
The Beach Boys - Kokomo [Official Music Video]
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November 5, 2026 at 2:04 PM
"Kokomo" by The Beach Boys was the No.1 song in the U.S. on this day in 1988.
#TheBeachBoys #Kokomo #StillCruisin #Cocktail #JohnPhillips #ScottMcKenzie #MikeLove #TerryMelcher #Elektra #CapitolRecords #yachtrock #softrock #soundtrack #MusicHeals #MusicSky #No.1s
#TheBeachBoys #Kokomo #StillCruisin #Cocktail #JohnPhillips #ScottMcKenzie #MikeLove #TerryMelcher #Elektra #CapitolRecords #yachtrock #softrock #soundtrack #MusicHeals #MusicSky #No.1s
"Go Where You Wanna Go" is a 1965 song written by #JohnPhillips. It was originally recorded by #theMamasAndThePapas on their LP #IfYouCanBelieveYourEyesAndEars and given limited release as a single. However, the record was withdrawn, and its A-side was reassigned to "California Dreamin'".
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September 21, 2026 at 2:46 AM
"Go Where You Wanna Go" is a 1965 song written by #JohnPhillips. It was originally recorded by #theMamasAndThePapas on their LP #IfYouCanBelieveYourEyesAndEars and given limited release as a single. However, the record was withdrawn, and its A-side was reassigned to "California Dreamin'".
Remembering American musician/singer & songwriter John Phillips, #BOTD in 1935. The Mamas & The Papas' leader earned solo US #OneHitWonder honors in 1970 when his country-rockin’ “Mississippi” spent 7 weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #32. #JohnPhillips #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
John Phillips - Mississippi
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August 30, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Remembering American musician/singer & songwriter John Phillips, #BOTD in 1935. The Mamas & The Papas' leader earned solo US #OneHitWonder honors in 1970 when his country-rockin’ “Mississippi” spent 7 weeks on the US #Billboard #Top40, peaking at #32. #JohnPhillips #OneHitWondered #MusicSky
On 30 August 1935: #JohnPhillips, American singer and guitarist (#TheMamaAndThePapas - "California Dreaming"), born in Parris Island, South Carolina (d. 2001).
#HappyBirthday #RIP 🕊️🤍
#HappyBirthday #RIP 🕊️🤍
August 30, 2026 at 6:29 PM
On 30 August 1935: #JohnPhillips, American singer and guitarist (#TheMamaAndThePapas - "California Dreaming"), born in Parris Island, South Carolina (d. 2001).
#HappyBirthday #RIP 🕊️🤍
#HappyBirthday #RIP 🕊️🤍
The Mamas & The Papas
#themamasandthepapas #sixtiesrock #sixtiespop #music #musicsky #musiciansky #rockmusic #johnphillips #michellephillips #dennydoherty #casselliot The Mamas & The Papas -- John Phillips, Michelle Phillips, Denny Doherty and Cass Elliot -- released their second album on August…
#themamasandthepapas #sixtiesrock #sixtiespop #music #musicsky #musiciansky #rockmusic #johnphillips #michellephillips #dennydoherty #casselliot The Mamas & The Papas -- John Phillips, Michelle Phillips, Denny Doherty and Cass Elliot -- released their second album on August…
The Mamas & The Papas
#themamasandthepapas #sixtiesrock #sixtiespop #music #musicsky #musiciansky #rockmusic #johnphillips #michellephillips #dennydoherty #casselliot The Mamas & The Papas -- John Phillips, Michelle Phillips, Denny Doherty and Cass Elliot -- released their second album on August 0, 1968. Backed by the The Wrecking Crew, the stand-out Los Angeles session musicians -- the album expanded on their four-part folk-pop harmonies. But what a scene…
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August 30, 2026 at 4:15 PM
The Mamas & The Papas
#themamasandthepapas #sixtiesrock #sixtiespop #music #musicsky #musiciansky #rockmusic #johnphillips #michellephillips #dennydoherty #casselliot The Mamas & The Papas -- John Phillips, Michelle Phillips, Denny Doherty and Cass Elliot -- released their second album on August…
#themamasandthepapas #sixtiesrock #sixtiespop #music #musicsky #musiciansky #rockmusic #johnphillips #michellephillips #dennydoherty #casselliot The Mamas & The Papas -- John Phillips, Michelle Phillips, Denny Doherty and Cass Elliot -- released their second album on August…
Happy Birthday to singer, songwriter, guitarist, and leader of the Mamas & the Papas, John Phillips, who would have been 91 years old today (1935-2001).
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#MamasandthePapas
#MusicHistory
#MusicTrivia
#JohnPhillips
#MamasandthePapas
#MusicHistory
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August 30, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Happy Birthday to singer, songwriter, guitarist, and leader of the Mamas & the Papas, John Phillips, who would have been 91 years old today (1935-2001).
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#MamasandthePapas
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#MusicTrivia
#JohnPhillips
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EFEMÉRIDES 30 DE AGOSTO
🎤 Hoy cumpliría 91 años #JohnPhillips, también conocido como Papa John, cantante, guitarrista y compositor estadounidense, líder de la banda The Mamas & the Papas.
🎤 Hoy cumpliría 91 años #JohnPhillips, también conocido como Papa John, cantante, guitarrista y compositor estadounidense, líder de la banda The Mamas & the Papas.
August 30, 2026 at 1:56 PM
EFEMÉRIDES 30 DE AGOSTO
🎤 Hoy cumpliría 91 años #JohnPhillips, también conocido como Papa John, cantante, guitarrista y compositor estadounidense, líder de la banda The Mamas & the Papas.
🎤 Hoy cumpliría 91 años #JohnPhillips, también conocido como Papa John, cantante, guitarrista y compositor estadounidense, líder de la banda The Mamas & the Papas.
#OTD #TDIH #August30, 1935 #BOTD: #HBD! #JohnPhillips! #JohnPhillips #Singers #Songwriters #TheMamasAndThePapas #FolkRock #PsychedelicPop #SunshinePop #Counterculture #AntiEstablishment #Sixties #CaliforniaDreaming #CreequeAlley #MontereyPopMusicFestival #RockSky #MusicSky
"Creeque Alley"- w/Lyrics. "The Mama's and Papa's"
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August 30, 2026 at 12:48 AM
#OTD #TDIH #August30, 1935 #BOTD: #HBD! #JohnPhillips! #JohnPhillips #Singers #Songwriters #TheMamasAndThePapas #FolkRock #PsychedelicPop #SunshinePop #Counterculture #AntiEstablishment #Sixties #CaliforniaDreaming #CreequeAlley #MontereyPopMusicFestival #RockSky #MusicSky
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Monday, Monday (Single Version)
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August 30, 2026 at 12:46 AM
#OTD #TDIH #August30, 1935 #BOTD: #HBD! #JohnPhillips! #JohnPhillips #Singers #Songwriters #TheMamasAndThePapas #FolkRock #PsychedelicPop #SunshinePop #Counterculture #AntiEstablishment #Sixties #CaliforniaDreaming #CreequeAlley #MontereyPopMusicFestival #RockSky #MusicSky
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I Saw Her Again (Single Version)
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August 30, 2026 at 12:46 AM
#OTD #TDIH #August30, 1935 #BOTD: #HBD! #JohnPhillips! #JohnPhillips #Singers #Songwriters #TheMamasAndThePapas #FolkRock #PsychedelicPop #SunshinePop #Counterculture #AntiEstablishment #Sixties #CaliforniaDreaming #CreequeAlley #MontereyPopMusicFestival #RockSky #MusicSky
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The Mamas & The Papas "California Dreamin'" (December 11, 1966) on The Ed Sullivan Show
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August 30, 2026 at 12:46 AM
John Phillips didn’t wait for history.
He photographed it while it was still dangerous.
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May 26, 2026 at 6:40 PM
John Phillips didn’t wait for history.
He photographed it while it was still dangerous.
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#LIFEMagazine #JohnPhillips #WarPhotography #MarshalTito #Yugoslavia #WarPhotographers #OriginalLIFEmagazines
He photographed it while it was still dangerous.
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#LIFEMagazine #JohnPhillips #WarPhotography #MarshalTito #Yugoslavia #WarPhotographers #OriginalLIFEmagazines
John Phillips didn’t wait for history.
He photographed it while it was still dangerous.
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Shop: https://www.OriginalLIFEmagazines.com
#LIFEMagazine #JohnPhillips #WarPhotography #MarshalTito #Yugoslavia #WarPhotographers #OriginalLIFEmagazines
He photographed it while it was still dangerous.
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#LIFEMagazine #JohnPhillips #WarPhotography #MarshalTito #Yugoslavia #WarPhotographers #OriginalLIFEmagazines
May 22, 2026 at 6:40 PM
John Phillips didn’t wait for history.
He photographed it while it was still dangerous.
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#LIFEMagazine #JohnPhillips #WarPhotography #MarshalTito #Yugoslavia #WarPhotographers #OriginalLIFEmagazines
He photographed it while it was still dangerous.
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#LIFEMagazine #JohnPhillips #WarPhotography #MarshalTito #Yugoslavia #WarPhotographers #OriginalLIFEmagazines
John Phillips didn’t wait for history.
He photographed it while it was still dangerous.
Read: https://originallifemagazines.substack.com
Shop: https://www.OriginalLIFEmagazines.com
#LIFEMagazine #JohnPhillips #WarPhotography #MarshalTito #Yugoslavia #WarPhotographers #OriginalLIFEmagazines
He photographed it while it was still dangerous.
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Shop: https://www.OriginalLIFEmagazines.com
#LIFEMagazine #JohnPhillips #WarPhotography #MarshalTito #Yugoslavia #WarPhotographers #OriginalLIFEmagazines
May 18, 2026 at 6:40 PM
John Phillips didn’t wait for history.
He photographed it while it was still dangerous.
Read: https://originallifemagazines.substack.com
Shop: https://www.OriginalLIFEmagazines.com
#LIFEMagazine #JohnPhillips #WarPhotography #MarshalTito #Yugoslavia #WarPhotographers #OriginalLIFEmagazines
He photographed it while it was still dangerous.
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Shop: https://www.OriginalLIFEmagazines.com
#LIFEMagazine #JohnPhillips #WarPhotography #MarshalTito #Yugoslavia #WarPhotographers #OriginalLIFEmagazines
John Phillips didn’t wait for history.
He photographed it while it was still dangerous.
Read: https://originallifemagazines.substack.com
Shop: https://www.OriginalLIFEmagazines.com
#LIFEMagazine #JohnPhillips #WarPhotography #MarshalTito #Yugoslavia #WarPhotographers #OriginalLIFEmagazines
He photographed it while it was still dangerous.
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#LIFEMagazine #JohnPhillips #WarPhotography #MarshalTito #Yugoslavia #WarPhotographers #OriginalLIFEmagazines
May 14, 2026 at 6:40 PM
John Phillips didn’t wait for history.
He photographed it while it was still dangerous.
Read: https://originallifemagazines.substack.com
Shop: https://www.OriginalLIFEmagazines.com
#LIFEMagazine #JohnPhillips #WarPhotography #MarshalTito #Yugoslavia #WarPhotographers #OriginalLIFEmagazines
He photographed it while it was still dangerous.
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Shop: https://www.OriginalLIFEmagazines.com
#LIFEMagazine #JohnPhillips #WarPhotography #MarshalTito #Yugoslavia #WarPhotographers #OriginalLIFEmagazines
John Phillips didn’t wait for history.
He photographed it while it was still dangerous.
Read: https://originallifemagazines.substack.com
Shop: https://www.OriginalLIFEmagazines.com
#LIFEMagazine #JohnPhillips #WarPhotography #MarshalTito #Yugoslavia #WarPhotographers #OriginalLIFEmagazines
He photographed it while it was still dangerous.
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#LIFEMagazine #JohnPhillips #WarPhotography #MarshalTito #Yugoslavia #WarPhotographers #OriginalLIFEmagazines
May 10, 2026 at 6:40 PM
John Phillips didn’t wait for history.
He photographed it while it was still dangerous.
Read: https://originallifemagazines.substack.com
Shop: https://www.OriginalLIFEmagazines.com
#LIFEMagazine #JohnPhillips #WarPhotography #MarshalTito #Yugoslavia #WarPhotographers #OriginalLIFEmagazines
He photographed it while it was still dangerous.
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Shop: https://www.OriginalLIFEmagazines.com
#LIFEMagazine #JohnPhillips #WarPhotography #MarshalTito #Yugoslavia #WarPhotographers #OriginalLIFEmagazines
John Phillips didn’t wait for history.
He photographed it while it was still dangerous.
Read: https://originallifemagazines.substack.com
Shop: https://www.OriginalLIFEmagazines.com
#LIFEMagazine #JohnPhillips #WarPhotography #MarshalTito #Yugoslavia #WarPhotographers #OriginalLIFEmagazines
He photographed it while it was still dangerous.
Read: https://originallifemagazines.substack.com
Shop: https://www.OriginalLIFEmagazines.com
#LIFEMagazine #JohnPhillips #WarPhotography #MarshalTito #Yugoslavia #WarPhotographers #OriginalLIFEmagazines
May 6, 2026 at 6:40 PM
John Phillips didn’t wait for history.
He photographed it while it was still dangerous.
Read: https://originallifemagazines.substack.com
Shop: https://www.OriginalLIFEmagazines.com
#LIFEMagazine #JohnPhillips #WarPhotography #MarshalTito #Yugoslavia #WarPhotographers #OriginalLIFEmagazines
He photographed it while it was still dangerous.
Read: https://originallifemagazines.substack.com
Shop: https://www.OriginalLIFEmagazines.com
#LIFEMagazine #JohnPhillips #WarPhotography #MarshalTito #Yugoslavia #WarPhotographers #OriginalLIFEmagazines
John Phillips didn’t wait for history.
He photographed it while it was still dangerous.
Read: https://originallifemagazines.substack.com
Shop: https://www.OriginalLIFEmagazines.com
#LIFEMagazine #JohnPhillips #WarPhotography #MarshalTito #Yugoslavia #WarPhotographers #OriginalLIFEmagazines
He photographed it while it was still dangerous.
Read: https://originallifemagazines.substack.com
Shop: https://www.OriginalLIFEmagazines.com
#LIFEMagazine #JohnPhillips #WarPhotography #MarshalTito #Yugoslavia #WarPhotographers #OriginalLIFEmagazines
May 2, 2026 at 6:40 PM
John Phillips didn’t wait for history.
He photographed it while it was still dangerous.
Read: https://originallifemagazines.substack.com
Shop: https://www.OriginalLIFEmagazines.com
#LIFEMagazine #JohnPhillips #WarPhotography #MarshalTito #Yugoslavia #WarPhotographers #OriginalLIFEmagazines
He photographed it while it was still dangerous.
Read: https://originallifemagazines.substack.com
Shop: https://www.OriginalLIFEmagazines.com
#LIFEMagazine #JohnPhillips #WarPhotography #MarshalTito #Yugoslavia #WarPhotographers #OriginalLIFEmagazines
John Phillips didn’t wait for history.
He photographed it while it was still dangerous.
Read: https://originallifemagazines.substack.com
Shop: https://www.OriginalLIFEmagazines.com
#LIFEMagazine #JohnPhillips #WarPhotography #MarshalTito #Yugoslavia #WarPhotographers #OriginalLIFEmagazines
He photographed it while it was still dangerous.
Read: https://originallifemagazines.substack.com
Shop: https://www.OriginalLIFEmagazines.com
#LIFEMagazine #JohnPhillips #WarPhotography #MarshalTito #Yugoslavia #WarPhotographers #OriginalLIFEmagazines
April 28, 2026 at 6:40 PM
John Phillips didn’t wait for history.
He photographed it while it was still dangerous.
Read: https://originallifemagazines.substack.com
Shop: https://www.OriginalLIFEmagazines.com
#LIFEMagazine #JohnPhillips #WarPhotography #MarshalTito #Yugoslavia #WarPhotographers #OriginalLIFEmagazines
He photographed it while it was still dangerous.
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Shop: https://www.OriginalLIFEmagazines.com
#LIFEMagazine #JohnPhillips #WarPhotography #MarshalTito #Yugoslavia #WarPhotographers #OriginalLIFEmagazines
"San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)" is an American #popSong, written by #JohnPhillips, and sung by #ScottMcKenzie. It was produced and released in May 1967 by Phillips and #LouAdler, who used it to promote their #MontereyInternationalPopMusicFestival held in June of that year.
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May 16, 2026 at 1:52 PM
"San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)" is an American #popSong, written by #JohnPhillips, and sung by #ScottMcKenzie. It was produced and released in May 1967 by Phillips and #LouAdler, who used it to promote their #MontereyInternationalPopMusicFestival held in June of that year.
25 years ago today, #JohnPhillips, American singer and guitarist (Mama & Papas-California Dreaming), died at 65.
#RIP 🕊
#RIP 🕊
March 18, 2026 at 4:37 AM
25 years ago today, #JohnPhillips, American singer and guitarist (Mama & Papas-California Dreaming), died at 65.
#RIP 🕊
#RIP 🕊
"I Saw Her Again" is a song recorded by the U.S. vocal group #theMamasAndThePapas in 1966. Co-written by band members #JohnPhillips and #DennyDoherty, it was released as a single in June 1966, and peaked at number one on the #RPM Canadian Singles Chart, number 11 on the #UKSinglesChart.
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March 7, 2026 at 4:10 PM
"I Saw Her Again" is a song recorded by the U.S. vocal group #theMamasAndThePapas in 1966. Co-written by band members #JohnPhillips and #DennyDoherty, it was released as a single in June 1966, and peaked at number one on the #RPM Canadian Singles Chart, number 11 on the #UKSinglesChart.
"I Saw Her Again" is a pop song recorded by the U.S. vocal group #theMamasAndThePapas in 1966. Co-written by band members #JohnPhillips and #DennyDoherty, it was released as a single in June 1966, and peaked at number one on the #RPM Canadian Singles Chart, number 11 on the #UKSinglesChart.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:09 PM
"I Saw Her Again" is a pop song recorded by the U.S. vocal group #theMamasAndThePapas in 1966. Co-written by band members #JohnPhillips and #DennyDoherty, it was released as a single in June 1966, and peaked at number one on the #RPM Canadian Singles Chart, number 11 on the #UKSinglesChart.
"Go Where You Wanna Go" is a 1965 song written by #JohnPhillips. It was originally recorded by #theMamasAndThePapas on their LP #IfYouCanBelieveYourEyesAndEars and given limited release as a single. However, the record was withdrawn, and its A-side was reassigned to "#CaliforniaDreamin".
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November 14, 2025 at 10:43 AM
"Go Where You Wanna Go" is a 1965 song written by #JohnPhillips. It was originally recorded by #theMamasAndThePapas on their LP #IfYouCanBelieveYourEyesAndEars and given limited release as a single. However, the record was withdrawn, and its A-side was reassigned to "#CaliforniaDreamin".