Yesterday Once More

9 Apr 2024

Let’s Remember: Ben E King & The Mamas and The Papas

50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, Music, Songs

Today Rob is joined by guest Presenter, Lea. Rob introduces Ben E King, former lead singer of the Drifters who made a successful solo career as well. Lea talks about popular California band The Mamas And The Papas featuring Mama Cass Elliot who also embarked on a solo career. All of Ben E King’s big hits are here from the now legendary Stand By Me to Spanish Harlem and Don’t Play That Song. Mama Cass takes the lead on Dream A Little Dream Of Me, goes solo with It’s Getting Better and joins the group with their most popular song California Dreamin.

PLAYLIST

• Stand By Me – Ben E King
• Dream A Little Dream Of Me – Mamas & Papas
• Amor – Ben E King
• California Dreamin’ – Mamas & Papas
• Katherine – Ben E King
• Creeque Alley – Mamas & Papas
• Spanish Harlem – Ben E King
• Monday Monday – Mamas & Papas
• Don’t Play That Song – Ben E King
• It’s Getting Better – Cass Elliot
• This Magic Moment – The Drifters feat Ben E King
• I Saw Her Again – Mamas & Papas

Yesterday Once More is presented by Rob and Mossy each Sunday afternoon at 5
Let’s Remember: Ben E King & The Mamas and The Papas was broadcast on Sunday April 7, 2024
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