Words of Love (The Mamas and the Papas song)
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"Words of Love" is a song appearing on the album The Mamas and the Papas
. The song was written by John Phillips
, and featured Cass Elliot
as the primary vocalist. It was released as a single in November 1966 (backed with a cover of Martha and the Vandellas's
"Dancing in the Street
") and reached #5 in the United States and #47 in the United Kingdom.
The mono single, while approximately the same running time as the stereo version, contains a horn section overdub not heard in the stereo mix, extra backing vocals, a more prominent piano and Cass Elliot's vocals fade out a bit sooner near the end.
The Mamas and the Papas (album)
The Mamas & the Papas is a 1966 album by The Mamas & the Papas. The self-named album was their second release. It peaked at number four in the US and number 24 in the UK. The lead off single, "I Saw Her Again", peaked at number five in the US and number eleven in the UK. "Words of Love" was...
. The song was written by John Phillips
John Phillips (musician)
John Edmund Andrew Phillips , was an American singer, guitarist, songwriter and promoter . Known as Papa John, Phillips was a member and leader of the singing group The Mamas & the Papas...
, and featured Cass Elliot
Cass Elliot
Cass Elliot , born Ellen Naomi Cohen and also known as Mama Cass, was an American singer and member of The Mamas & the Papas. After the group broke up, she released five solo albums. Elliot was found dead in her room in London, England, from an apparent heart attack after two weeks of sold-out...
as the primary vocalist. It was released as a single in November 1966 (backed with a cover of Martha and the Vandellas's
Martha and the Vandellas
Martha and the Vandellas were among the most successful groups of the Motown roster during the period 1963–1967...
"Dancing in the Street
Dancing in the Street
"Dancing in the Street" is a 1964 song first recorded by Martha and the Vandellas. It is one of Motown's signature songs and is the group's premier signature song.-Martha and the Vandellas original:...
") and reached #5 in the United States and #47 in the United Kingdom.
The mono single, while approximately the same running time as the stereo version, contains a horn section overdub not heard in the stereo mix, extra backing vocals, a more prominent piano and Cass Elliot's vocals fade out a bit sooner near the end.
Cover versions
- In 2008, Nicole AtkinsNicole AtkinsNicole Atkins is an American singer-songwriter. She has been compared to Roy Orbison and singers from the Brill Building era.-Early life:...
did a cover for an exclusive Barnes & NobleBarnes & NobleBarnes & Noble, Inc. is the largest book retailer in the United States, operating mainly through its Barnes & Noble Booksellers chain of bookstores headquartered at 122 Fifth Avenue in the Flatiron District in Manhattan in New York City. Barnes & Noble also operated the chain of small B. Dalton...
three track promotional sampler CD "Introducing Nicole Atkins" in conjunction with her appearance for their "Upstairs at the Square" series held in Manhattan.