The Mamas & the Papas 90 percent of retail sales. Dunhill also tied the band to management and publishing deals, commonly known as a "triple hat" relationship. Cass Elliot's membership was not formalized until the paperwork was signed, with Adler, Michelle Phillips, and Doherty overruling John Phillips. The Mamas & the Papas made their first recording singing backing vocals on McGuire's album "This Precious Time", although they had already released a single of their own by the time the album appeared in December 1965. The single, "Go Where You Wanna Go", which was given a limited release in November but failed to chart. There are
Mamas & Papas Mamas & Papas was described as the "UK's bestselling nursery brand". At this time they were expanding the number of their overseas outlets. In 2014, the business embarked on cost-cutting associated with a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA). Store closures were considered but were avoided by the CVA. The private equity firm BlueGem Capital Partners took a majority share in Mamas & Papas in the summer of 2014, joining a portfolio that includes Liberty and Jack Wills. The company returned to profitability in 2015. In 2016, the rejuvenated retailer opened a 5,000 sq ft flagship store at Westfield London. Mamas &