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Cover The Hits #33
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 1:40 pm
by admin
From Peter McCormack
Cover The Hits #33
For 5 points Who had the original hit, who composed it, who played what solo instrument in the original hit and name the group singing this version?
Re: Cover The Hits #33
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 1:51 pm
by rikk
Mamas and the Papas did the original.
Re: Cover The Hits #33
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 2:29 pm
by sowhat
Composed by John Phillips, if i'm not mistaken. No idea about the instruments, sorry.
This version is performed by the Beach Boys.
Re: Cover The Hits #33
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 3:29 pm
by nick_allen
Not sure about the original - I think Roger McGuinn plays (Rickenbacker electric!)12-string on this version.
Re: Cover The Hits #33
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 3:30 pm
by admin
Thanks everyone. I am looking for the 5 points before responding.
Re: Cover The Hits #33
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 3:35 pm
by nick_allen
I can only find four points in your question, Peter
You didn't ask for the title, which is California Dreaming...
Re: Cover The Hits #33
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:06 pm
by admin
Nick: Did you find who played what solo instrument in the original hit?
Re: Cover The Hits #33
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:26 pm
by sowhat
I'm not Nick, but still.
A little bit from Wikipedia: "In thanks to Adler, they sang the backing vocals to "California Dreamin'" on McGuire's album This Precious Time. The Mamas and the Papas then recorded their own version, using the same instrumental backing track to which they added new vocals and an alto flute solo by Bud Shank. McGuire's original vocal can be briefly heard on the left channel at the beginning of the record, having not been completely wiped".