Gold [Original recording remastered]

Mamas & Papas

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 11, 2005)
• Original Release Date: January 11, 2005
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Geffen Records
• ASIN: B0006Z2LBK
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #53,747 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything You Really Need, February 28, 2005

By	Steve Vrana (Aurora, NE) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

The Mamas & The Papas first greatest hits album in 1967 was aptly entitled FAREWELL TO THE FIRST GOLDEN ERA. Unfortunately there was no second act. They only had one more top 40 hit after that ("Dream a Little Dream of Me") in the summer of 1968 and by that time the group had already split up. [Three years later they attempt a reunion to complete a contractual obligation album for Dunhill, but it garnered little attention and the single "Step Out" peaked at No. 81.]

In 2001, MCA released the definitive anthology, ALL THE LEAVES ARE BROWN, featuring remastered editions of their first four studio albums on two discs. But that has been allowed to go out of print.

To fill that gap, Geffen has released what is (by default)the most complete two-disc set of this landmark vocal group. It rightfully focuses on the first four albums (only "Step Out" is included from 1971's PEOPLE LIKE US]. Of course, all the big hits are here--"California Dreamin'," "Monday Monday," "Dedicated to the One I Love"--but at only 32 songs, they left out songs that should have been included: "Spanish Harlem" and "Trip, Stumble & Fall" among them. But unless you want to spring for the 2005 box set COMPLETE ANTHOLOGY, this two-disc package contains everything you really need. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Sounding Mamas & Papas CD By Far, April 14, 2005

By	60's Music Fan "Fan" (Hong Kong) - See all my reviews

If you just missed their "All The Leaves Are Brown" compilation, this is the one for you. It contains their first four albums but not completed, that's not the problem. The important thing is that the sound quality is even better than their "All The Leaves Are Brown" compilation, extremely warm. So if you are looking for the sound quality, just go for it and you won't be disappointed!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Mamas & The Papas - 'Gold' (Geffen), July 6, 2006

By	Mike Reed (USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (VINE VOICE)

Total of 32 tracks.Decent 2-CD compilation,specially for the price.Sound could be better.There are tunes here that I certainly don't remember.But,who could forget the hits?Most notable cuts include "Monday,Monday","Straight Shooter","I Call Your Name","California Dreamin'","Creeque Alley",the B-side "Look Through Any Window","The Right Somebody To Love" among others.Personally,I liked their box set 'Singles,Plus' better(see my review).Good for either the completist of any new fan.