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The Mamas and The Papas were a musical group formed in the 1960s, originally consisting of members who had previously performed in the New Journeymen. After the original trio's breakup, they regrouped in 1965 in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, to write and rehearse. They were joined by an alto-voiced member and later relocated to Los Angeles, where they signed with Lou Adler’s Dunhill label. Initially calling themselves the Magic Circle, they eventually adopted the name The Mamas and The Papas. The group disbanded in 1968 but briefly reunited in 1971. In 1982, they reformed with founding member Denny Doherty and two new “Mamas”: Mackenzie Phillips, daughter of John Phillips, and Elaine “Spanky” McFarlane, a longtime friend. Another version of the band, featuring only John Phillips from the original lineup, released the live album 'California Dreamin: Live in Concert' in 1995. The Mamas and The Papas were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 as performers. They were also the owners of a home in Bel Air, California, built by John and Michelle Phillips.

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