♫ Dedicated To The One I Love ♫

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I was rather in the mood for some Mamas and Papas music tonight, and I found two that I like and haven’t yet played!  No, you don’t get both … I’m saving one for later.

This song, written by Lowman Pauling and Ralph Bass, was first recorded by the “5” Royales in 1957 (#81 in the U.S.), then by The Shirelles in 1959, that reached only #83 on the U.S. charts.  And then came the Mamas & the Papas version in 1967 that soared to #2 in both the UK and the U.S.  Lowman Pauling was the guitarist for the “5” Royales and Ralph Bass was their producer.

This was the first time that Michelle Phillips was given the lead over Cass Elliot.

I was curious, so I checked out both the “5” Royales and The Shirelles versions.  I found that I rather liked the “5” Royales version, although the Mamas & the Papas will always be my favourite.  I did not care much for The Shirelles version, however.  But, since we all have different tastes when it comes to music, I am offering all three tonight, but the Mamas & the Papas get top billing!

Dedicated To The One I Love
The Mamas & the Papas/”5″ Royales/The Shirelles

While I’m far away from you, my baby
I know it’s hard for you, my baby
Because it’s hard for me, my baby
And the darkest hour is just before dawn

Each night before you go to bed, my baby
Whisper a little prayer for me, my baby, yeah
And tell all the stars above
This is dedicated to the one I love

Life can never be
Exactly like we want it to be
I could be satisfied
Knowing you love me
If there’s one thing I want you to do
Especially for me
And it’s something that everybody needs

While I’m far away from you, my baby
Whisper a little prayer for me, my baby, yeah
Because it’s hard for me, my baby
And the darkest hour is just before dawn

If there’s one thing I want you to do
Especially for me
And it’s something that everybody needs

Each night before you go to bed, my baby
Whisper a little prayer for me, my baby, yeah
And tell all the stars above
This is dedicated to the one I love

This is dedicated to the one I love
This is dedicated to the one I love
This is dedicated to the one I love
This is dedicated
This is dedicated

Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Lowman Pauling / Ralph Bass
Dedicated To The One I Love lyrics © Microhits Music Corp., Fort Knox Music Co., Songs Of Universal Inc., Microhits Music Corp, Carlin Music Corp

22 thoughts on “♫ Dedicated To The One I Love ♫”

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  3. The Mamas and Papas version had the best production by far, and probably Papa John”s tinkering with the words helped. An incredible tune whoever did it. I always think of the band being on tour, with their loved ones being at home taking care of real life.
    I am going to mention three names, in no particular order, and bet your other choice is one of them:
    I Saw Her Again
    Dream a Little Dream of Me
    Words of Love

    Meanwhile, the connection is rare, but have you ever played the Righteous Brothers, or Three Dog Night? Or any of the covers from Hair that hit No. 1 on the charts? My, how my mind wanders, and wonders….

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    • Damn! You’re good! Yep, one of those is the one I’m saving for a rainy day, and another has just given me yet another idea for one! No, I’m not telling you which. 😉

      I’ve played only two by the Righteous Brothers: “Unchained Melody” (naturally) in January 2020, and “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” in October 2020. The only Three Dog Night song I’ve played was “Joy to the World” aka “Jeremiah Was A Bullfrog” in October 2018. As re the covers of Hair … nope, don’t think I have. Yes, your mind does seem to wander, but that’s a good thing … from the wanderings and bouncings of the mind come new ideas … sometimes. LuL

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  4. Oh wow, i didn’t know the M&Ps covered this song, not bad. I’m familiar with the 5 royales version, and the Shirelles are awesome, remember hearing them in movie soundtracks.
    Have a lovely week ahead ❤

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  11. I’m sure I’ll float back down to Earth before the day’s over. I Love the M &P’s as one of the best things to come from the 60”’sand there was a lot of good stiff back then. I might live with the Shirelles version but not the 5″

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