Twelve Thirty
The Mamas & the Papas
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I used to live in New York City Everything there was dark and dirty Outside my window was a steeple With a clock that always said twelve-thirty Young girls are coming to the canyon And in the mornings I can see them walkin' I can no longer keep my blinds drawn And I can't keep myself from talkin' At first so strange to feel so friendly To say "Good mornin'" and really mean it To feel these changes happenin' in me But not to notice till I feel it Young girls are coming to the canyon And in the mornings I can see them walkin' I can no longer keep my blinds drawn And I can't keep myself from talkin' Cloudy waters cast no reflection Images of beauty lie there stagnant Vibrations bounce in no direction But lie there shattered into fragments Young girls are coming to the canyon And in the mornings I can see them walkin' I can no longer keep my blinds drawn And I can't keep myself from talkin'
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Written by: John Edmund Andrew Phillips
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Twelve Thirty (Young Girls Are Coming to the Canyon)" was released in 1967 as a single by the American pop/rock band 'The Mamas & the Papas.'
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SongwritersThe song was written by John Phillips, a member of the band, and has since become one of their signature sounds.
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Popularity and Chart Performance"Twelve Thirty" peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, showcasing the song's success and popularity among fans.
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Group's ChangesThis song was the first single released by 'The Mamas & the Papas' after a brief hiatus, during which the group underwent substantial changes, including the replacement of one of its members.
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Theme of the LyricsThe lyrics of "Twelve Thirty" express nostalgic feelings for the band's life in New York City, before they moved to California, hence the line "Young girls are coming to the canyon," referencing the popular migration of young, aspiring artists to Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles, in the late 60s.
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Album InclusionDespite its popularity, "Twelve Thirty" was not included in any original 'Mamas & Papas' album, but it has been part of several compilation albums.
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Musical StyleThe song's unique blend of folk rock and sunshine pop styles demonstrates the diversity of 'The Mamas & the Papas,' and its complex harmony arrangements represent the band's characteristic sound.
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Single's VersionTwo versions of "Twelve Thirty" were released. One has an introduction with horns while the other version, usually heard on the radio, starts with a guitar riff.
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ConflictThe release of "Twelve Thirty" was overshadowed by personal conflicts and struggles within the band, which eventually led to the group's dissolution in 1968.
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Cover VersionsOther artists have performed cover versions of "Twelve Thirty," including American singer Scott McKenzie in 1970 and English rock band The Zombies.
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