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When did John Phillips start making music?

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John Phillips's first song “The Man Who Fell To Earth” released on July 1, 2016.


John Phillips was the beating heart and visionary songwriter behind the legendary folk rock group The Mamas & The Papas. As their principal architect, he penned songs like “California Dreamin'” and “Monday Monday,” scoring lush harmonies that captured the era’s spirit of dreamy optimism. He was also was a driving force behind the Monterey Pop... Read More
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