The LuLac Edition #5, 817., November 7th, 2026

 

CALIFORNIA DREAMIN;  

 

California Dreamin’ – The Mamas & the Papas "California Dreamin'" became a well-known example of the "Califorsound",and the 1960s counterculture era. It was certified three-times platinum by the Recording industry  Association of America in June 2023 and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2001.[] In 2021, Rolling Stone placed the song at number 420 in its "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" list. In June 2026, CBS News included the song in its list of the 250 essential American songs of the past 250 years.

 

A GROOVY KIND OF LOVE  

A Groovy Kind of Love – The Mindbenders A Groovy Kind of Love" consists of lyrics written by Bayer Sager and Wine, with music by Muzio Clementi. Composition of the song took place at Bayer Sager's home in New York City, a few blocks away from the Brill Building and 1650 Broadway. Those buildings housed numerous music publishing companies and record labels, including Wine and Bayer Sager's label, Allegro Music (later Screen Gems); the buildings also contained facilities for songwriting and composition. However, Bayer Sager's residence was preferred because it was more comfortable, and more private. Wine composed the music, and Bayer Sager wrote the lyrics.

The title was an early use of the slang word "groovy", and both women were interested in using the word because they recognized it as new and "happening". Wine said, "Carole came up with 'Groovy kinda... groovy kinda... groovy...' and we're all just saying, 'Kinda groovy, kinda groovy, kinda...' and I don't exactly know who came up with "Love", but it was 'Groovy kind of love'. And we did it. We wrote it in 20 minutes. It was amazing. Just flew out of our mouths, and at the piano, it was a real quick and easy song to write."

 

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the Young Rascals he song was written by Rudy Clark and Arthur Resnick It was first recorded in March 1965 by R&B group the Olympics, produced by Jerry Ragovoy, but only reached No. 81 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart

Felix Cavaliere of The Young Rascals heard the Olympics’ version on a New York radio station, adopted it for their live set, and recorded a studio version in February 1966 with co‑producers Arif Mardin and Tom Dow.  The Young Rascals’ take kept the same lyrics and arrangement but added a live, groove‑driven feel.