Look Through My Window
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"Look Through My Window" is a song recorded by the American vocal group The Mamas & the Papas
. It was the first single from their Deliver
album and charted at number 24 in the United States, but failed to chart in the UK. Written by John Philips, circa 1964 during a temporary separation from his partner, Michelle Phillips
. The song was inspired by the fact that although John thought Michelle was out in California, she in fact was just blocks away in Greenwich Village
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The Mamas & the Papas
The Mamas & the Papas were a Canadian/American vocal group of the 1960s . The group recorded and performed from 1965 to 1968 with a short reunion in 1971, releasing five albums and 11 Top 40 hit singles...
. It was the first single from their Deliver
The Mamas and the Papas Deliver
Deliver is a 1967 album by The Mamas & the Papas. It was their third album release. The album charted second in Billboards "Top Pop" albums for 1967...
album and charted at number 24 in the United States, but failed to chart in the UK. Written by John Philips, circa 1964 during a temporary separation from his partner, Michelle Phillips
Michelle Phillips
Michelle Phillips is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She gained fame as a member of the 1960s group The Mamas & the Papas, and is the last surviving original member of the group.-Early life:...
. The song was inspired by the fact that although John thought Michelle was out in California, she in fact was just blocks away in Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village, , , , .in New York often simply called "the Village", is a largely residential neighborhood on the west side of Lower Manhattan in New York City. A large majority of the district is home to upper middle class families...
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Track listing
7" Vinyl- "Look Through My Window" (Phillips) — 3:05
- "Once Was a Time I Thought" (Phillips) — 1:01