The Mamas & The Papas: California Dreamin'

The Mamas & The Papas: California Dreamin'


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California Dreaming lyrics - California Dreaming



all the leaves are brown
and the sky is grey
I've been for a walk
on a winter's day

I'd be safe and warm
if I was in L.A
California Dreamin'
on such a winter's day

stopped into a church
I passed along the way
well, I got down on my knees
and I pretend to pray

you know the preacher likes the cold
he knows I'm gonna stay
California Dreamin'
on such a winter's day

all the leaves are brown
and the sky is grey
I've been for a walk
on a winter's day

if I didn't tell her
I could leave today
California Dreamin'




on such a winter's day x3

1978 - California Dreaming

This album is the soundtrack to California Dreaming, a movie starringGlynnis O'Connor who would later co-star with Burton in the movie Melanie. The soundtrack contains two songs performed by Burton, as well as two byhis long-time side-man Henry Small and one by Flo and Eddie (MarkVolman & Howard Kaylan), who would contribute vocals to Burton's "Heart"album. Other performers include America and Michelle Philips. The musician credits reads like a Who's Who of Burton Cummings' solo albums: Jeff Porcaro, Rich Shlosser, Ian Gardiner, Danny Weis, Jack Daniels andJames Phillips all contributed to the album.

Not to be missed: Burtonsings "Among The Yesterdays", a beautiful ballad written for the movieby Fred Karlin and Robb Royer. I would love to have heard Karen Carpentersing this song. Burton writes and sings "Keep It In The Family",a light tune with a disco beat. The lyrics in the chorus are a bithokey, but the song still retains a strange honesty.

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