John Phillips - John, The Wolfking Of L.A. (1970) (Expanded, 2006)

Artist: John Phillips
Title Of Album: John, The Wolfking Of L.A.
Year Of Release:1970/2006
Label (Catalog#) : Warlok [SPV 50762 CD]
Country: USA
Genre Pop Rock, Folk Rock, Country
Quality: FLAC (*tracks + .cue,log,covers)
Bitrate: Lossless
Total Time: 01:01:39
Total Size: 364Mb

John Phillips (John, the Wolf King of L.A.) is the first solo recording by the Mamas & the Papas leader John Phillips. All songs were Phillips originals, dealing mostly with recent events in Phillips' life, including references to his new girlfriend Geneviève Waïte and longtime friend Ann Marshall ("April Anne"). The backing musicians included members of Wrecking Crew. Today the album receives favorable reviews from fans and critics alike. The album was selected as one of ShortList's 50 Coolest Albums Ever.

As Phillips was the backing singer in the Mamas and the Papas, with the other three serving as lead singers, the album mix tends to de-emphasize his lead vocals. Denny Doherty stated that, had the Mamas & the Papas performed this album, it would have been one of their finest, because of the strength of Phillips' songs. The single "Mississippi" reached the US Billboard top 40. Phillips and the other members of the Mamas & the Papas were threatened with a lawsuit just as the album was released, discouraging the label from promoting the album.

Tracks:
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1. April Anne - 3:22
2. Topanga Canyon - 3:53
3. Malibu People - 3:41
4. Someone's Sleeping - 2:46
5. Drum - 3:36
6. Captain - 3:25
7. Let It Bleed, Genevieve - 2:53
8. Down the Beach - 2:52
9. Mississippi - 3:36
10.Holland Tunnel - 3:41
Bonus Tracks:
11.Shady - 3:48
12.Lonely Children - 3:44
13.Lady Genevieve - 4:30
14.Black Girl (Traditional) - 3:29
15.The Frenchman - 4:03
16.16mm Baby (Reich) - 2:41
17.Larry, Joe, Hal and Me - 2:25
18.Mississippi (Single Version) - 3:07

Personnel:
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Hal Blaine - Drums
Larry Knechtel - Keyboard
Joe Osborn - Bass
John Phillips - Guitar And Harmonica
David Cohen - Guitar
Dr.Hord - Guitar
Darlene Love - Voice
Jean King, Voice
Fan Ha James Voice
James Burton - Dohro And Lead Guitar
Buddy Emmons - Steel Guitar
Red Rhodes - Steel Guitar
Gordon Terry - Fiddle

All thanks to original releaser