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01) People Like Us
02) Pacific Coast Highway
03) Snowqueen of Texas
04) Shooting Star
05) Step Out
06) Lady Genevieve
07) No Dough
08) European Blueboy
09) Pearl
10) I Wanna Be a Star
11) Grasshopper
12) Blueberries for Breakfast
01) People Like Us
02) Pacific Coast Highway
03) Snowqueen of Texas
04) Shooting Star
05) Step Out
06) Lady Genevieve
07) No Dough
08) European Blueboy
09) Pearl
10) I Wanna Be a Star
11) Grasshopper
12) Blueberries for Breakfast
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First Released
1971
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People Like Us is the fifth and final studio album released by The Mamas & the Papas in November 1971, three years after the group originally split. This album came to be because the former members of the group were still under contract with Dunhill Records. The group had originally been signed to the label when it was run by their original producer Lou Adler, but by 1971, Dunhill's distributor, ABC Records, had purchased the label and discovered the clause in the group's original contract. According to their contract, the group had to produce one more album, or else be in breach of contract and subject to possible fines. While the album has some memorable songs, it was considered a disappointment by fans and critics, and did not sell well upon its release. It was produced by John Phillips. Michelle Phillips said later in the liner note of a Mama & Papa's CD compilation that the album "sounded like what it was, four people trying to avoid a lawsuit."
All tracks except "I Wanna Be a Star" (written by Michelle) were written by John, making People Like Us the Mamas and Papas's only entirely self-written and produced album. Some of the lyrics refer to John's romance at the time with actress Geneviève Waïte, whom he married in 1972.
Tracks include "Pearl", a tribute to singer Janis Joplin, the single "Step Out" and the title track which is the last song the group ever recorded. Due reportedly to the illness of Cass Elliot during the sessions, most lead vocals are handled by Denny Doherty and Michelle, and while present and audible on certain tracks, Elliot does not feature prominently on the album.
People Like Us was reissued on MCA Records and Geffen Records.
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People Like Us is the fifth and final studio album released by The Mamas & the Papas in November 1971, three years after the group originally split. This album came to be because the former members of the group were still under contract with Dunhill Records. The group had originally been signed to the label when it was run by their original producer Lou Adler, but by 1971, Dunhill's distributor, ABC Records, had purchased the label and discovered the clause in the group's original contract. According to their contract, the group had to produce one more album, or else be in breach of contract and subject to possible fines. While the album has some memorable songs, it was considered a disappointment by fans and critics, and did not sell well upon its release. It was produced by John Phillips. Michelle Phillips said later in the liner note of a Mama & Papa's CD compilation that the album "sounded like what it was, four people trying to avoid a lawsuit."
All tracks except "I Wanna Be a Star" (written by Michelle) were written by John, making People Like Us the Mamas and Papas's only entirely self-written and produced album. Some of the lyrics refer to John's romance at the time with actress Geneviève Waïte, whom he married in 1972.
Tracks include "Pearl", a tribute to singer Janis Joplin, the single "Step Out" and the title track which is the last song the group ever recorded. Due reportedly to the illness of Cass Elliot during the sessions, most lead vocals are handled by Denny Doherty and Michelle, and while present and audible on certain tracks, Elliot does not feature prominently on the album.
People Like Us was reissued on MCA Records and Geffen Records.
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