Go Where You Wanna Go

The Mamas & the Papas

About Go Where You Wanna Go

"Go Where You Wanna Go" is a 1965 song written by John Phillips. It was originally recorded by The Mamas & the Papas on their LP If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears and given limited release as a single. However, the record was withdrawn, and its A-side was reassigned to "California Dreamin'." "Go Where You Wanna Go" was later made into a hit by The 5th Dimension. P. F. Sloan played guitar on the song. John Phillips said that he wrote it about Michelle Phillips' affair with Russ Titelman, a songwriter and record producer.  


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1998
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You gotta go where you want to go 
Do what you want to do 
With whoever you want to do it with 

You gotta go where you want to go 
Do what you want to do 
With whoever you want to do it with 

You don't understand 
That a girl like me can love just one man 
Three thousand miles, that's how far you'll go 
And you said to me "Please don't follow" 

'cause you gotta go where you want to go 
Do what you want to do 
With whoever you want to do it with 

You gotta go where you want to go 
Do what you want to do 
With whoever you want to do it with 

You don't understand 
That a girl like me can love just one man 
You've been gone a week, and I tried so hard 
Not to be the cryin' kind 
Not to be the girl you left behind 

You gotta go where you want to go 
Do what you want to do 
With whoever you want to do it with 

You gotta go where you want to go 
Do what you want to do 
With whoever you want to do it with 

You gotta go where you want to go 
Do what you want to do 
With whoever you want to do it with

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The Mamas & the Papas

The Mamas & the Papas (credited as The Mama's and the Papa's on the debut album cover and sometimes shortened to Mamas & Papas) were an American/Canadian vocal group (Denny Doherty was from Canada) who came to prominence in the 1960s. The group recorded and performed from 1965 to 1968 with a short reunion in 1971, releasing six albums and 11 Top 40 hit singles. They have sold nearly 40 million records worldwide. more »

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Written by: JOHN EDMUND ANDREW PHILLIPS

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7 facts about this song

Song Composition and Production
"Go Where You Wanna Go" was written by John Phillips, one member of the American folk rock vocal group "The Mamas & the Papas." - Producer Lou Adler released the song as a part of the Mamas and the Papas' debut album "If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears" in 1966.
Original Release
Originally the song was recorded by "The Mamas & the Papas," but it was not released as a single for them. - "Go Where You Wanna Go" was included on "The Mamas & the Papas" first album released in 1966.
Cover by The 5th Dimension
A cover version of the song performed by "The 5th Dimension," an American pop vocal group, became a hit. - The 5th Dimension's version of "Go Where You Wanna Go" was released as a single in late 1966 and became a major hit in early 1967. - The 5th dimension's version of the song reached #16 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
Other Cover Versions
Besides "The 5th Dimension," several other artists have recorded this song, including American singer and songwriter Barry McGuire. - Another version of the song is featured on the album "Deliver" by The Mamas and the Papas, recorded with an alternate beat.
Song Theme
"Go Where You Wanna Go" is a song that's open to interpretation but is generally perceived as a song about freedom and letting go.
Impact and Legacy
The success of the song established "The 5th Dimension" as a significant force in the Pop and Soul music worlds. - Thanks to "Go Where You Wanna Go," "The 5th Dimension" became one of the most popular pop acts of the late 1960s and early 1970s, known for their smooth blend of pop and soul.
Music style
The song is characterized by the harmonic blend of pop and soul music iconic to both "The Mamas & the Papas" and "The 5th Dimension."

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