The Big Apple Top Ten: Creeque Alley (#3)

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OUCH. Walking is great while you’re doing it, then the body starts screaming, “What the heck did you just do to me!!?!!!!????” afterwards. That’s what I’m feeling now. But I still had fun. We’re off to New York City for another day (going via music, so don’t worry about walking there ), and another stop on my 100 favorites list. Sing along. #3: Creeque Alley - Mamas and Papas If you’d like to read about the 60s folk-rock scene, there are plenty of excellent books on the subject. Or, you could just listen to this song. It tells about the start of the Mamas and the Papas, which included the Mugwumps in New York City and the Lovin’ Spoonful, along with the Byrds. All with those wonderful vocals and harmonies that the Mamas and Papas were famous for. What’s not to love! Creeque Alley Written by John Phillips and Michelle Phillips Recorded by the Mamas & the Papas From Deliver, 1967 NYC LYRICS: Thumb out to hitchhike, take her to New York right away