People Like Us (The Mamas and the Papas album)

Infobox Album | Name = People Like Us
Type = Album
Artist = The Mamas and the Papas


Released = 1971
Genre = Pop rock
Length =
Recorded =
Label = Geffen Records
Producer =
Reviews =
*Allmusic Rating|2|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:d9fixqq5ldje link]
*"Rolling Stone" (Not Rated) [http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/themamasthepapas/albums/album/204831/review/5943115/people_like_us link]
Last album = The Papas & The Mamas
(1968)
This album = "People Like Us"
(1971)
Next album =

"People Like Us" is the fifth and final studio album released by The Mamas and The Papas in 1971, three years after the group originally split. This album came to be because the former members of the group were still under contract with Dunhill Records. According to their contract, the group had to produce one more album, or else be in breach of contract and subject to possible fines. While the album has some memorable songs, it was considered a disappointment by fans and critics. It did not sell well upon its release. It was produced by John Phillips.

All tracks except "I Wanna Be a Star" (written by Michelle Phillips) were written by John Phillips, making "People like Us" the Mamas and Papas's only entirely self-written and produced album. Some of the lyrics refer to John's romance at the time with actress Geneviève Waïte, who he married in 1972.

Tracks include "Pearl", a tribute to singer Janis Joplin, the single "Step Out", and the title track "People Like Us" which is the last song the group ever recorded.Due reportedly to the illness of Mama Cass during the sessions, most lead vocals are handled by Denny Doherty and Michelle Phillips, and, while present and audible on certain tracks, Mama Cass does not feature prominently on the album.

RECORD # DSX 50106
ABC-Dunhill Records

Track listing

Side A

#"People Like Us"
#"Pacific Coast Highway"
#"Snowqueen of Texas"
#"Shooting Star"
#"Step Out"
#"Lady Genevieve"

Side B

#"No Dough"
#"European Blueboy"
#"Pearl"
#"I Wanna Be a Star"
#"Grasshopper"
#"Blueberries for Breakfast"