About The Song
“The Mamas & the Papas’ song “Dedicated To The One I Love” was a significant chart success, reaching the second position on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1967. The song features acoustic guitar, gentle percussion, and the group’s signature vocal harmonies. It was previously recorded by The Shirelles, reaching the third position on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961. The song was also part of The Mamas & the Papas’ third studio album, “Deliver,” which was the second-best-selling album of 1967 in the US.
The track, lasting 2 minutes and 56 seconds, falls within the pop and soft rock genres. The song was written by Lowman Pauling and Ralph Bass, the song reflects themes of separation and longing. The lyrics convey the challenges of being apart from a loved one, emphasizing that the darkest hour is just before dawn. The Mamas & the Papas’ vocal harmonies and the song’s emotional depth contribute to its enduring popularity.
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Lyrics
While I’m far away from you, my baby,
I know it’s hard for you, my baby,
Because it’s hard for me, my baby,
And the darkest hour is just before dawn –
Each night before you go to bed, my baby,
Whisper a little prayer for me my baby.
And tell all the stars above
This is dedicated to the one I love.
Love can never be exactly like we want it to be.
I could be satisfied knowing you love me.
There’s one thing I want you to do especially for me –
And it’s something that everybody needs.
While I’m far away from you, my baby,
Whisper a little prayer for me, my baby,
Because it’s hard for me, my baby,
And the darkest hour is just before dawn.
If there’s one thing I want you to do especially for me
Then it’s something that everybody needs…
Each night before you go to bed, my baby,
Whisper a little prayer for me, my baby,
And tell all the stars above –
This is dedicated to the one I love.
This is dedicated (to the one I love)
This is dedicated to the one I love
This is dedicated (to the one I love)
This is dedicated…