About the Song
The Mamas & the Papas were an American folk rock vocal group that recorded and performed from 1965 to 1968. The group consisted of four members: Denny Doherty, Cass Elliot, John Phillips, and Michelle Phillips. They were known for their distinctive harmonies and their eclectic mix of musical styles, which included folk, rock, pop, and psychedelic music.
“I Saw Her Again” is one of the Mamas & the Papas’ most popular songs. It was written by John Phillips and released in 1966 as the second single from their second album, The Mamas & the Papas. The song reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became a worldwide hit.
The song is a classic example of the Mamas & the Papas’ sound. It features their signature harmonies and a catchy melody. The lyrics of the song are about a man who sees his ex-lover again and is reminded of their time together. The song is full of nostalgia and longing, and it captures the essence of heartbreak.
“I Saw Her Again” has been covered by many artists over the years, including The Beach Boys, The Carpenters, and Elton John. It is a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by generations of listeners.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by John Phillips, who was the leader of the Mamas & the Papas.
- The song was produced by Lou Adler, who was also the producer of the Mamas & the Papas’ other albums.
- The song was recorded in Los Angeles, California.
- The song was released in 1966 as the second single from the Mamas & the Papas’ second album, The Mamas & the Papas.
- The song reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became a worldwide hit.
Here are some interesting facts about the song:
- The song was inspired by John Phillips’ ex-wife, Michelle Phillips.
- The song was originally recorded as a demo by John Phillips and Michelle Phillips.
- The song was featured in the 1967 film The Graduate.
- The song has been covered by many artists over the years, including The Beach Boys, The Carpenters, and Elton John.
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Lyrics: I Saw Her Again
I saw her again last night,
And you know that I shouldn’t
Just string her along; it’s just not right
If I couldn’t I wouldn’t.
But what can I do; I’m lonely too.
And it makes me feel so good to know
She’ll never leave me.I’m in way over my head;
Now she thinks that I love her (yeah, yeah)
Because that’s what I said
Though I never think of her.
(No, no, never think of her)But what can I do? I’m lonely too.
And it makes me feel so good to know
(And it makes me feel so good to know…)
She’ll never leave me.Every time I see that girl,
You know I wanna lay down and die.
But I really need that girl
Though I’m living a lie;
(Though I’m living a lie…)
It makes me wanna cryI saw her again last night,
And you know that I shouldn’t
Just string her along; it’s just not right.
If I couldn’t then I wouldn’t,
But what can I do, I’m lonely too.
And it makes me feel so good to know
She’ll never leave me.
(to know…know)But what can I do? I’m lonely too.
Yeah, and it makes me feel so good to know
She’ll never leave me.Every time I see that girl,
You know I wanna lay down and die.
But I really need that girl
Though I’m living a lie
(Though I’m living a lie…)
It makes me wanna cry.I saw her…
I saw her again last night.
And you know that I shouldn’t (no, no)
Just string her along; it’s just not right.
If I couldn’t, I wouldn’t;
I’m in way over my head (you say…)
Now she thinks that I love her (yeah, yeah)
Because that’s what I said…