The Mamas & The Papas - California Dreamin'

California Dreaming performed by the Mamas and the Papas

Lyrics:
All the leaves are brown (all the leaves are brown)
And the sky is grey (and the sky is grey)
I've been for a walk (I've been for a walk)
On a winter's day (on a winter's day)
I'd be safe and warm (I'd be safe and warm)
If I was in L.A. (if I was in L.A.)
California dreamin' (California dreamin')
On such a winter's day
Stopped into a church
I passed along the way
Well, I got down on my knees (got down on my knees)
And I pretend to pray (I pretend to pray)
You know the preacher like the cold (preacher like the cold)
He knows I'm gonna stay (knows I'm gonna stay)
California dreamin' (California dreamin')
On such a winter's day
All the leaves are brown (all the leaves are brown)
And the sky is grey (and the sky is grey)
I've been for a walk (I've been for a walk)
On a winter's day (on a winter's day)
If I didn't tell her (if I didn't tell her)
I could leave today (I could leave today)
California dreamin' (California dreamin')
On such a winter's day (California dreamin')
On such a winter's day (California dreamin')
On such a winter's day
--

(C) 1965 Dunhill Records

#CaliforniaDreamin #CaliforniaDreaming

[giorgi]

This song makes me feel so weird, sad, nostalgic and happy at the same time, it’s confusing but I love it

[thomasthompson]

This is one of the greatest songs ever written by anyone, at any time.

[cheyenneamc]

Brings me back to a time where I didn’t exist, how is this possible

[icedminttea]

It was written 61 years ago in 1963, it's still brilliant in 2024, the song does not age.

[mattakudesu]

They have such a haunting, melancholy, but strangely comforting sound. My brain doesn't know what to do with this, but I like it.

[andylovesbats]

This triggers a weird kind of nostalgia in me... nostalgia for a live i haven't lived.

[MichaelBurbano]

I’m 30 years old and all I listen to is 60-70s rock.. I’m so jealous of you guys that lived this era.

[AllenLee]

Music like this will hopefully live on forever!

[liamhack]

No argument, one of the best songs ever created and will always be

[ste]

I got the Mamas in my left ear and the Papas in my right ear

[douglasgilzean]

I was born in 1951 and I’m still listening in 2024. Still Fabulous

[nonokayakjack]

Michelle and Cass sound like 6 people harmonizing, not just 2.. Incredible.

[whtpwr]

Such a beautiful haunting tune. Outstanding harmonies.

[kfqdvjr]

Im leaving my comment here so when someone likes it, I can listen to this masterpiece agian.

[takecontrolbeauty]

Played this at my sons funeral bc it was his favorite song growing up ! Always was my favorite too now it's more meaningful than ever ! Love you miss you Jeff ❤️

[WhatIsTheDill]

I played this song for a few friends. None of them liked it. Clearly, I need new friends.

[hermitcrabbot]

After 57 years, STILL America's greatest vocal group.

[jamesrini]

I was born in 1959, and the music I grew up with had heart and soul . That's why new movies in this era, use old music in their movies

[paultwiss]

This has to be right up there as one of the greatest songs of all time.

[georgemakis]

I was 6 years old in 1965 and I recall the radios in Athens playing this divine tune. Glorious years, glorious