Crucial Track for 06 August 2026

“California Dreamin’ (Single)” by The Mamas & The Papas Listen on Apple Music Your browser does not support the audio element. What song makes you think of your parents? My Dad loved folk music, my Mum loved pop. They had a lot more depth to their musical tastes of course —both enjoyed classical music and sang in choirs— but those are the genres I associate with both. This song instantly takes me to our family home, the tape deck in the kitchen is on, it’s summer and the windows are open. As they prepare a salad, or prep some fruit, this is the song that’s playing. View Gordon McLean’s Crucial Tracks profile Listen to my Apple Music playlistThanks for reading and keeping RSS alive. Visit my site for more.