The Mamas & the Papas played something closer to folk rock, with bass and drums. Their rehearsals in the Virgin Islands were "the first time that we tried playing electric". The band then traveled from New York to Los Angeles for an audition with Lou Adler, co-owner of Dunhill Records. The audition was arranged by Barry McGuire, who had befriended Cass Elliot and John Phillips independently over the previous two years, and who had recently signed with Dunhill himself. It led to "a deal in which they would record two albums a year for the next five years", with a royalty of 5 percent on
People Like Us (The Mamas & the Papas album) was reissued on MCA Records and Geffen Records. All songs written by John Phillips, except where noted. 13. "Fantastic Four" [Outtake] 2:33 14. "Lady Genevieve" [Outtake] 4:30 15. "No Dough (Honeymoon)" [Alternative mix] 3:07 16. "Mississippi" [Album version] 3:36 17. "April Anne" 3:20 18. "Revolution On Vacation" [Alternative mix] 2:45 19. "Cup of Tea (Sky Jacked)" [Alternative mix] 3:50 20. "Me and My Uncle (Jack of Diamonds)" 4:20 21. "Andy's Talkin' Blues" 2:53 People Like Us (The Mamas & the Papas album) People Like Us is the fifth and final studio album released by The Mamas & the Papas, in