THE MAMAS & THE PAPAS - Deliver (1967-2013) RM / Mini LP SHM-CD / FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

By the time the Mamas & the Papas recorded and released their third album, the group was continuing, in the words of singer Denny Doherty, "on its own momentum." Acrimonious personnel changes, rock stardom, fame, money, and drugs (among other factors) were taking their toll on the group's chemistry. Fortunately, this momentum is precisely the reason that the album succeeds. Buttressed by the singles "Creeque Alley" (the sometimes hilarious story of how the group came together), "Look Through My Window," and the stupendous remake of "Dedicated to the One I Love," the album has some exquisite moments. "Look Through My Window" is also one of the group's most realized recordings, and the cover of "Twist and Shout" is an absolute killer. Much of the record, frankly, doesn't sound too different than the group's first two albums, but with the songwriting, vocal, and production excellence, why tamper with genius? The group felt so too, which is why this album is Michelle Phillips' personal favorite. It's not too hard to see why. by Matthew Greenwald
Tracklist :
1    Dedicated To The One I Love    3:01
 Ralph Bass / Lowman Pauling
2    My Girl    3:35
 Smokey Robinson / Ronald White
3    Creeque Alley    3:50
 John Phillips / Michelle Phillips
4    Sing For Your Supper    2:49
 Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
5    Twist And Shout    2:54
 Phil Medley / Bert Russell
6    Free Advice    3:20
 John Phillips / Michelle Phillips
7    Look Through My Window    3:09
 John Phillips  
8    Boys & Girls Together    3:17
 John Phillips  
9    String Man    3:02
 John Phillips / Michelle Phillips
10    Frustration    2:59
 John Phillips
11    Did You Ever Want To Cry    2:56
 John Phillips
12    John's Music Box 1:07
Adapted By – John Phillips