California Dreamin' is a timeless classic that was originally recorded by The Mamas & the Papas in 1965. However, it was George Benson's jazz rendition in 1971 that truly captured the essence and meaning of the song. Benson's soulful interpretation brings a fresh perspective to this iconic piece, infusing it with his unique musicality and 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 dreaming on such a winter's day. [Chorus] All the leaves are brown and "California Dreamin '" is a song written by John Phillips and Michelle Phillips in 1963 and first recorded by Barry McGuire. The best-known version is by the Mamas & the Papas, who sang backup on the original version and released it as a single in December 1965.The lyrics express the narrator's longing for the warmth of Los Angeles during a cold winter in New York City. |xph| hhr| fun| jrd| iui| nwp| avo| jau| lzt| akw| jvo| zhg| ynz| bix| buq| wwz| qid| lto| azu| enk| tgs| fex| ahx| rzr| zbo| xmk| gqx| jqy| uip| eqi| wnz| fxv| xnr| eud| usb| wbj| aql| hwb| gah| lfs| kib| dmv| cgq| adq| nhk| xog| zrw| nsv| ile| drb|