He is also well known for the alto flute solo on the Mamas & Papas song "California Dreamin'" recorded in 1965.
The term has been referenced in numerous media, most notably in the song title California Dreamin', with "California dreaming" used in book and film titles that reference some aspect of the California Dream, such as the 2007 film California Dreaming, and the 2005 UK reality TV series California Dreaming.
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In 1990 she was a featured vocalist, along with Robin Wright, on a dance version of California Dreamin' by the studio group The Midnight Shift.
The EP included covers of The Mamas & the Papas "California Dreamin'", Electric Light Orchestra's "Telephone Line", Eurythmics' "Here Comes the Rain Again", Third Eye Blind's "How's It Going to Be", Justin Timberlake's "Cry Me a River" and The Black Keys "Tighten Up".
The Trio reunited on June 4, 2009 to play the song "California Dreamin'" on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien.
"California Dreamin'" was used at the end of the last episode of season 2 of the TV show Californication.
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The duo has recorded many cover songs, including "Winter Wonderland" (to the tune of Led Zeppelin's "Misty Mountain Hop"), "Eldorado" (Electric Light Orchestra), "California Dreamin'" (the Mamas & the Papas), "Somebody to Love" (Jefferson Airplane), "After the Lovin'" (Engelbert Humperdinck).