The Mamas & the Papas their original roles, Mackenzie Phillips taking Michelle Phillips' part and Elaine "Spanky" McFarlane of Spanky and Our Gang taking the part of Cass Elliot. Little progress was made until after Phillips had been sentenced and served his time in jail. The quartet began rehearsing in earnest and recording demos in the summer of 1981. Their first performances were in March 1982, when they were praised for their "verve and expertise", the "impressive precision" of the harmonies, and the "feeling ... of genuine celebration" on stage. The group toured the United States, including residencies in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, but
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