I saw her again

This new sample set reproduces the specification of legendary organist George Wright's studio organ in his Hollywood home. Although mainly Wurlitzer, the organ also included ranks by other organ builders. This specification is a snapshot, since he also experimented with different ranks over time in search of different sounds. He deliberately made the acoustics in the studio much drier than in the large theatres where he regularly performed. I have tried to select music that goes well with a drier acoustic.

John Phillips wrote this song soon after Michelle became his wife and he had observed that she had a 'wandering eye'. Later on, when both were part of the vocal group The Mamas and Papas, Michelle had an affair with another member of the group and it is believed that John made the group perform this song as a punishment.

Two major reasons for the success of The Mamas and Papas were Phillips's skill as a vocal arranger and the way that his compositions twist and turn in interesting and unexpected directions.