The Mamas & the Papas (credited as The Mama's and the Papa's on the debut album cover) were a leading
vocal group of the 1960s. The group recorded and performed from 1965 to 1968; releasing five albums and charting ten hit singles; while relatively a short time in the realm of popular music, some group members have pointed to their short time in the spotlight as a reason why they still have loyal fans today.