(The Mamas & The Papas) California Dreamin' - Gabriella Quevedo

This is my cover arrangement of California Dreamin' by The Mamas & The Papas :)

Tuning: D A D F A D (from low to high)

[shaunelijah]

I'm 76 and I am so dang happy when I see these younger generations not only play the greatest music ever. But do an OUTSTANDING job of it. You GO girl, beautiful playing!!

[thomasclarke]

An incredible performance. I play guitar and sometimes I think I'm not too bad. Then I see something like this and realize I'm not very good at all. She's in a whole other universe: her ability just blows my mind. The casual observer has no idea what it takes to play like that. It takes a ton of talent and dedication to the instrument. Not to mention it's a great song. The Mamas & Papas were able to do what is called soaring harmonies. All I can say is, wow!

[biffy]

It’s very brave to come on YouTube playing classics that are known by millions for decades. It can only be done when one has talent. Congratulations. Thanks for sharing your talent. Truly impressive.

[brucegibbins]

Oh, so beautifully played while taking me back to my teen years during the mid-1960's. Party's and girls and fumbling around in my '38 Oldsmobile sharing a bottle of Nederburg sparkling wine never going to get old, those times never ending until they actually do. Now at 77, I'm grateful for the memories and a young lady' playing guitar bringing back into view a time of magic before the world got serious. Big thanks for that and the memories I've found again.❤

[rubenhidalgo]

I grew up in California in the 60's and this was one of the great songs in that era! Brings back great memories and Gabriella adds her beautiful sound to the song👍

[douglasalan]

The way you orchestrate these classic tunes, including the vocal part and guitar solo, all while keeping the groove rock steady, is simply extraordinary

[lamuertepeluda]

Mona Lisa's smile. Charming guitar playing. One of the cutest things I've ever seen. 🖤🖤🖤🥰

[eddie]

One of the best talents on the internet

[karlog]

All the leaves are brown (All the leaves are brown)
And the sky is gray (And the sky is gray)
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

[Verse]
Stopped in to 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 likes the cold (Preacher likes the cold)
He knows I'm gonna stay (Knows I'm gonna stay)
California dreamin' (California dreamin')
On such a winter's day

[Flute Solo]

[Chorus 2]
All the leaves are brown (All the leaves are brown)
And the sky is gray (And the sky is gray)
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

[wapiti]

Your superb guitar playing skill is only surpassed by your exceptional beauty!

[patrickwolf]

no vocals required. you sang the whole song with just the instrument, skill, and passion. Well done and kisses

[JamesWhite-wzpc]

Yep. Beautiful. Nice job young lady.👍
Almost 60 yrs of age.
Been a BIG fan of this tune for so long.
And I'm born and bred Tennessee!
Thanks. Your talent is appreciated.

[kenyongray]

This song is one of the most popular songs in musical history and will continue to be so. Gabriella's arrangement and version of it was fantastic. What talent.

[yokoshemp]

One of those songs that take me way back to days when I was young. Skipped classes many times and this song was always on the radio. That smile kills me! Gabriella must be one of the most beautiful women in the whole wide world.

[RaysDad]

I really like this arrangement & performance of one of the prettiest pop songs ever.

[NoTorr]

Being born and raised in California, this song has always been special to me. Well done. :-)

[RickScherer]

Who in their right mind could give this or any of Gabriella’s recordings a thumbs down. Love this arrangement.

[onyabikejoe]

I can’t play a single note on any instrument, but I really enjoy listening to those wonderfully talented who can.

[MaguireGuitar]

You are 24 years old and YOU PLAY EVERYTHING!!! I am very impressed!! When I was your age, I knew 5 songs!! And you play EVERYTHING VERY WELL!!

[skyblueuk]

What a beautifully played version of this classic this is.
Such an amazingly talented young woman.