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John Edmund Andrew Phillips (August 30, 1935 – March 18, 2001) was an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He was the leader of the vocal group the Mamas & the Papas and remains frequently referred to as Papa John Phillips. In addition to writing the majority of the group's compositions, he also wrote "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)" in 1967 for former Journeymen bandmate Scott McKenzie, as well as the oft-covered "Me and My Uncle",... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, John Phillips first charted in 1966 with California Dreamin'.The artist placed 19 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 7 of which reached the Top‑10, including 2 number‑ones.The artist scored 12 UK Top‑75 entries, including 4 Top‑10 placements, including 1 number‑one.On US AC the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.On US Dance the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s, 1 of which peaked at number‑one.