The Mamas & the Papas defined sunshine pop and early soft rock with songs such as "California Dreamin'", described by author and musician Bob Stanley as encapsulating a "pure sunshine" sound with "more than a hint of sadness". (en)
The 5th Dimension's "Up, Up and Away", written by Jimmy Webb. Setting a template for numerous sound-alikes, the group was one of the few sunshine pop acts that achieved numerous top 40 hits. (en)
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