Words of Love (The Mamas & the Papas song)

"Words of Love" is a song appearing on the album The Mamas and the Papas. The song was written by John Phillips, and featured Cass Elliot as the primary vocalist. It was released as a single in November 1966 (backed with a cover of Martha and the Vandellas's "Dancing in the Street") and reached #5 in the United States and #47 in the United Kingdom.

The mono single, while approximately the same running time as the stereo version, contains a horn section overdub not heard in the stereo mix, extra backing vocals, a more prominent piano and Cass Elliot's vocals fade out a bit sooner near the end.

Cover versions

In 2008, Nicole Atkins did a cover for an exclusive Barnes & Noble three track promotional sampler CD "Introducing Nicole Atkins" in conjunction with her appearance for their "Upstairs at the Square" series held in Manhattan.

The Mamas & the Papas

John Phillips • Denny Doherty • Michelle Phillips • Cass Elliot • Scott McKenzie • Jill Gibson

Studio albums	If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears (1966) • The Mamas & the Papas (1966) • Deliver (1967) • The Papas & The Mamas (1968) • People Like Us (1971)

Compilations	Farewell to the First Golden Era (1967) • Golden Era, Vol. 2 (1968) • Hits of Gold (1969) • 16 Greatest Hits (1969) • 20 Golden Hits (1973) • Greatest Hits (1998)

Singles	"Go Where You Wanna Go" (1965) • "California Dreamin'" (1965) • "Monday, Monday" (1966) • "I Saw Her Again" (1966) • "Words of Love" (1966) • "Dancing in the Street" (1966) • "Look Through My Window" (1966) • "Dedicated to the One I Love" (1967) • "Creeque Alley" (1967) • "My Girl" (1967) • "Glad to Be Unhappy" (1967) • "Dancing Bear" (1967) • "Twelve Thirty" (1967) • "Safe In My Garden" (1968) • "Dream a Little Dream of Me" (1968) • "For the Love of Ivy" (1968) • "Do You Wanna Dance" (1968) • "Step Out" (1972)