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AKA: John, the Wolf King of L.A.
John Phillips 1970 Album
John Phillips

John Phillips John Phillips
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Length
33m 29s
Country
United States
Release Dates
1970-01-25
Description
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 55 Coolest Albums Ever.
artist
John Phillips
John Phillips
producer
Lou Adler
Lou Adler
label
Dunhill
Dunhill
Other Roles
Darlene Love
Darlene Love
Vocals
David Cohen
David Cohen
Guitar
Hal Blaine
Hal Blaine
Drums
Red Rhodes
Red Rhodes
Steel Guitar
Joe Osborn
Joe Osborn
Bass
Larry Knechtel
Larry Knechtel
Keyboards
Dr. Eric Hord
Dr. Eric Hord
Guitar
Gordon Terry
Gordon Terry
Fiddle, Violin
Jean King
Jean King
Vocals
Fanita James
Fanita James
Vocals
James Burton
James Burton
Guitar, Dobro
Buddy Emmons
Buddy Emmons
Pedal Steel
John Phillips
John Phillips
Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
Tracklist
1. April Anne 3m 22s
2. Topanga Canyon 3m 53s
3. Malibu People 3m 41s
4. Someone's Sleeping 2m 46s
5. Drum 3m 36s
6. Captain 3m 25s
7. Let It Bleed, Genevieve 2m 53s
8. Down the Beach 2m 52s
9. Mississippi 3m 36s
10. Holland Tunnel 3m 41s

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2022-10-16 4:19pm
Papa John Phillips' only solo record of consequence during his lifetime had more in common with the morose, hippie-downer twang which The Flying Burrito Brothers favored, rather than the slick, orchestrated, sunshine pop which The Mamas & The Papas spread to the masses. Often known as John, The Wolf King of L.A., the only thing it really achieves is soundly conveying the muddled state of mind he was in as the 70’s unfolded. And it's not even the total downer record it's been purported to be ("Captain"). At this point it was out of everyone's control but the John Phillips solo record was meant to come and go.
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