The Mamas and the Papas recorded this famous song, "California Dreamin'," in 1965.

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But when record producer Lou Adler heard them singing a John Phillips composition, 'Calfornia Dreamin', he decided this was more than just a backing group.

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Bobby Womack calls himself the "last soul man, " and his 1968 version of The Mamas and the Papas' "California Dreamin'" demonstrates that it's no exaggeration.

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Ms. LATIFAH: (Singing) California dreamin' on such a winter's day.

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