The Mamas & the Papas – Monday, Monday
“Monday, Monday” is a song written by John Phillips and performed by The Mamas & the Papas. It was released in 1966 as the second single from their second album, The Mamas & the Papas. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number two on the UK Singles Chart.
Background and composition
“Monday, Monday” was written by John Phillips, the leader of The Mamas & the Papas. The song was inspired by Phillips’s wife, Michelle, who was feeling down about the start of the week. Phillips wanted to write a song that would cheer her up, and he came up with the upbeat and catchy “Monday, Monday”.
The song’s lyrics are simple, yet effective, and they capture the feeling of dread that many people feel on Mondays. The song also features a catchy melody and a driving beat, which help to make it a feel-good anthem.
Recording and production
“Monday, Monday” was recorded at the RCA Victor Studios in Hollywood, California. The song was produced by Lou Adler.
The recording features the vocals of all four members of The Mamas & the Papas: John Phillips, Michelle Phillips, Denny Doherty, and Cass Elliot. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a driving beat and a catchy melody.
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Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by John Phillips, the leader of The Mamas & the Papas.
- The song was inspired by Phillips’s wife, Michelle, who was feeling down about the start of the week.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number two on the UK Singles Chart.
- “Monday, Monday” has been covered by many artists, including Dolly Parton, Dionne Warwick, and The Beach Boys.