Denny Doherty (1940-2007) (lead vocals on this song) was a Canadian (Halifax, NS) singer and songwriter, best known as a member of the folk-rock band The Mamas & the Papas. Born on November 29, 1940, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Doherty began his musical career in the early 1960s. In 1965, he joined The Mamas & the Papas, a group that achieved significant success with hits like "California Dreamin'" and "Monday, Monday." Doherty's smooth tenor voice and harmonizing skills contributed to the band's distinctive sound. Despite internal conflicts within the group, The Mamas & the Papas became one of the most iconic bands of the 1960s. After the group disbanded in 1968, Doherty pursued a solo career and later joined the reformed Mamas & the Papas in the 1980s. In addition to his musical pursuits, Denny Doherty also ventured into acting and theater. He passed away on January 19, 2007, at the age of 66, leaving behind a legacy as a key figure in the folk-rock movement of the 1960s.
Thanks for the info on Denny. He and Cass really propelled the vocals in this group. Although in this one you can clearly hear the high notes from Michelle (whom I was in love with as the quintessential 60s girl). Of course, John was extremely talented as well.
It's cool that younger people such as you enjoy the music of my generation 60 years later. When I was growing up we we weren't groovin' to the best of the 1910s!
The main ingredient in the Mamas and the Papas’ harmonies is Cass Elliott. The songs “Words of Love” and “Dream a little Dream of Me” demonstrate how expressive and unique her voice was.
I’m 70 now but am very grateful I lived through it all,wouldn’t swap for any other era in history. All started in the sexy 60’s and we partied from then on,what a blast it was.
Hell yeah! I'm 72 now, I was there and I'm still here now. Still have long hair and smoke (legal) weed everyday! Only thing different is I'm a Republican now!💯😂❤️✌️
Still illegal over here but attitudes changing,police don’t care but do I give a shit about their laws? Think I’ll play some Deep Purple and Floyd and skin up. Have a good one mate.@@tomaleshire4145
Music from the 60's and 70's was some of the best to hit the air waves and a lot is still being played today. You should check out more from this era, I think you will be pleasantly surprised, there was so much to choose from.
@@johnsilva9139 Michelle Phillips regrets the Mamas and the Papas never recorded "San Francisco" because she thought it would be their greatest performance.
There's an old saying that the silence in music is just as important as the notes....these pauses in music are very effective and dramatic...and a big heart attack for radio managers who would think someone pulled the plug and they were off the air...good...serves them right for being musically stupid....🤣
I love the harmony, too. Great reaction, guys. "Dream a Little Dream of Me" is one of my favorite songs of theirs. It's a solo by Mama Cass, but it's well worth the listen. Until the next one. Love, peace, and hair grease. ✌️
The male singer in the blue shirt Denny Doherty, is a Canadian from Halifax. Interestingly Denny and Mama Cass, was in a group called the Mugwumps before being part of the Mamas and the Papas. To me it’s their voices that made the group.
A little info, The thin girl is Michelle Phillips and on her right is her husband John Phillips and they are the parents of McKenzie Phillips who was on the 70's sitcom "One Day At A Time" with Vallery Bertinelli who was Eddy Van Halens wife.
they all had really good singing voices, and Mama Cass had to hold back most of the time her voice is so strong. 'Dream a Dream' for Me is a fantastic Cass solo
I think this is their first bit hit. California Dreamin was next. There was no other group that sounded like them. And it was MOSTLY because of MAMA CASS!
As Canadians you may appreciate the fact that lead singer (on this one and California Dreaming) Denny Doherty is from Halifax NS.. Much later Denny would play the character of the Harbour Master on the Canadian kids TV show "Theodore Tugboat" from '93 to '01
I have a Nehru vest for my nephew's wedding in May with a white shirt to go underneath. Oh the memories. Should be fun. :) Mamas and the Papas. Awesome!
A Hippie here. My husband, too, and we have been married 50 years this month. I wish you would start a Joni Mitchell reaction thread. Start with her live singing Woodstock shortly after she wrote it. Gorgeous song. Fabulous singer with huge influence in the music of the '70's and on.
1967 and they were like a shooting star that shot themselves in the foot, figuratively!Acapela groups were very popular in the late fifties and very early 1960’s led by Dion and The Belmonts from da Bronx, Ny!😊
Not a capella, but vocal harmony groups. A capella basically means without instruments (the translation is something like 'in the manner of the chapel). The many harmony groups in the fifties through the seventies, and even through the present though less prominent, generally had backing bands or instrumental recordings. There were also a lot of Motown and other black groups that had numerous singers that you saw and a band in the shadows.
I was part of a war protest in 1971, I was 13. the biggest difference between the protesters then and now, we loved our country, we were just protesting being in a war we did not belong in, we were protesting the actions of the government, not the country...
Good to see you enjoying this group! May I suggest "Twelve Thirty (Young Girls Coming to the Valley) " as your next M&P song? The harmonies, again, are just unearthly on this one. It was also one of the key songs used in the film " Once Upon a Time in Hollywood".
When John Phillips told the other 3 that he wrote a song about Monday, they thought he was crazy. Who would want to hear that, they said. Turned out to be the group's biggest hit. John was a genius at vocal arranging. Right up there with Brian Wilson. No wonder they were friends. I suggest you watch the movie "echo in the canyon".
At first in the song, he doesn't mind Monday but it was ruined when his partner left him ("but Monday morning, Monday morning couldn't guarantee that Monday evening you would still be here with me").
That was really a fun reaction watching you guys it's so fun because I've heard this song so many times in my life when I watch these channels I forget how much I love the music of my era and it's great to see younger folks as yourself finding this music and keeping it alive it's sad that we lost Cass Elliot so early 1974 she had an amazing voice one of a kind she had a good solo career also Dream a Little Dream is a wonderful song keep spreading the music around guys hoping that you guys will get down into some of the earlier 60s bands some great music still to come🎉❤
Lead singer on this song, Denny Doherty, was a Canadian who went on to become the Harbor Master on that great Canadian children's show Theodore Tugboat. My daughters (and I) loved that show...even more than Thomas the Tank Engine.
Or remember MacKenzie Phillips on TV show One Day at a Time. She was also the young teenager in American Graffiti. And is the half-sister of Bijou Phillips.
Oh, GOSH - such a GREAT GROUP - may not have been together long....but, BOY did they make some FANTASTIC HITS!!! Cass Elliot: PHENOMINAL and you can hear her voice in ANYTHING in which she sings - such a unique and BEAUTIFUL VOICE!!! She had some solo work, as well, that you might enjoy!! Her version of Dream A Little Dream Of Me is one of MY favs....LOVE THEM, ALL!!!
Whenever this came on the radio I perked up, as a boy in the 60s. Beautiful harmonies and a sweet vibe, `I hummed it, sang it, and of course eventually bought the single. Always been a favourite of mine since then.
MAN, I reckon it would've taken a lump of 4 by 2 to take that smile off your face. You should have been a hippie, you loved it. Another great reaction! Thanks guys, Lotsa love going your way!
To learn more about The Mamas & The Papas, check out their biographical documentary film "STRAIGHT SHOOTERS: The Story of The Mamas & The Papas". It's fascinating, entertaining and at times hilarious. Especially the story of them agreeing to drive a Limo for a Car Rental Agency from NYC to LA, then driving 24 hours/ day non-stop on LSD so they could have the car for a couple of days in LA before delivering it!
My favourite has always been Dedicated to the One I Love. Dream a little dream of me by Mama Cass is another favourite. In fact I like most of their stuff 😊
Great harmonies that aren't often heard in the top music hits today. Flawless performance considering all the timing involved with the entrances and exits of the various vocals.
Thank you! I was expecting to find a lot of viewers explaining this but I scrolled through quite a few comments before finally seeing your comment addressing the meaning of the song. I agree with your take on it.
@@terri2494yup, me too, scrolling through the comments! I can understand the reactors maybe not catching it on first listen, but that’s no excuse for everyone else familiar with the song lol.
It was that time when the song came out. Hippies and flower power, free love. I remember it very well I grew up during that time in California. I also like California Dreaming by Mamas & Papas.✌✌
A simple tune, but smooth and immaculate. As for inputs, I'd say this is rock with folk input. The harmonies are probably at least partly due to the exceptional ear of Mama Cass. She was also instrumental in assembling the band Crosby, Stills, and Nash (a band noted for its harmonies).
No, that was a lie that her manager had made up because he was afraid that rumours would spread that she had died of an overdose. In fact, she died of a heart attack in her sleep (in the same bedroom where Keith Moon, the drummer of The Who, died four years later). Sadly, it must be assumed that she damaged her heart with shock diets (in addition to alcohol and drug misuse) in order to lose weight.
Oh da kommen Erinnerungen hoch.Damals begann gerade meine Berufsausbildung.🤷♂😊👍 Oh, memories come back. That was when I just started my professional training.🤷♂😊👍
I'm so glad that you reacted to this song... This song was probably the most iconic song and the one that the Mamas and Papas were mostly known for... They had a great catalog of songs in the brief 2 1⁄2 years that they were together... They were a folk group that came on the scene the same time as The British invasion and Motown swept the nations music scene... The fact that they were able to thrive and be relevant during the British invasion and Motown speaks to their talent and popularity... I would really like to see you go down this rabbit hole because they have some great songs... John Phillips was a great songwriter and he wrote about things that he saw or experienced... He wrote a song called "Twelve Thirty " About his Experience in New York city and seeing a clock in NYC that was stuck at 12:30... This song is also known by the title of " Young Girls are Coming to the Canyon "... Great job guys... IIll see youon the next one and as always, Keep Being Awesome !!!...
Love that song....speaking of hippies you should hit some Canned Heat...played at Woodstock...songs like Lets work together, Goin up the Country, On the road again....Classics
Loved this song! You should react to I Call Your Name, featuring 'Mama' Cass Elliot as lead vocalist. I was listening to it one day and realized it has a burlesque rhythm but slowed down a bit. Also, Dream a Little Dream of Me, and their biographical song, Creeque Alley. Love your reactions!
Perhaps it is just me or maybe others in the comments section will agree,... The song is best listened to while driving in the car on a sunny, summer day with the windows (and top if you're in a convertible) down and the volume cranked up.
RIP: Mama Cass Elliot 💔🔥🎤U R Missed Hello Phil & Sam, sadly we lost Mama Cass E. to a heart attack when she was at the tender age of 32 yrs. old. Cass Elliot's wonderful vocals and bright smile permanently enchanted fans during her time with the "Mamas & The Papas" and she had just began having great commercial success with her solo career after leaving the group. But her heart attack occurred just as she felt she was making the transition from "Mama Cass" into her own individual identity. Here's another song to give a listen, if interested. "Andy Williams & Mama Cass Eliot." (by the channel: Elias Athens - Egaleo) Here's another live performance of her singing with Andy Williams, on his show called "The Andy Williams Show." It was a very memorable collaboration between the two very talented artists. Williams sang the song "Words" while Elliot sang the song "Words of Love". In the lyrics Cass Elliot advises men that simply reciting words of love won't win a girl's heart anymore. Instead, she encourages demonstrating love and admiration by taking her somewhere she's never been before. This was fun, it brought back some wonderful memories. Thanks for sharing.
Beads. Fringes and love beads are required to be a proper hippie. 😂 Cass Elliot, the heavy woman, sang a stunning "Dream A Little Dream Of Me". That voice is like crystal! And of course, John Phillips wrote "Kokomo" made famous by the Beach Boys in a come back act not too many years ago. He wrote most of the songs for the Mamas and Papas, and a number of songs other people sang, like John Denver. Heh-heh, far out.
Yes , it was a short time that we were able to hear this great group as well as other wonderful musicians from the era. It was success and drugs that ended The Mamas and The Papas. Like so many groups from the time…. Struggling musicians/singers have a big hit . The record companies and their lawyers ( who are slimy on their best days) try to maximize their profits and keep as much money away from the artists. Drug use was new to suburban kids, it was glamorous, and it kept the artists high and away from business. These kids were suddenly famous. They had groupies,places to play, and what seemed like all the money they would ever need The Mamas and The Papas would record a song,play a concert and then get and stay high until they needed more money to get more drugs. The people around them knew they could legally, and not always legally, steal them blind while they were high, happy, and in a state of oblivion. Drugged out musicians don’t stay focused, consistently write new music, and fall apart. Sadly this happened to this wonderful group. 4 drug addicts will not be stable , not work at their craft, and only want their next fix. Then the business people will see there is no more money coming in will drop them and find their next band/ victims to use and steal their money. It was a sad story that was repeated many times. Many great artists of the era died from drugs, most barely survived and got sober but never regained their prominence, and a very very few prevailed. So when you hear a song or a few from someone in the 1960’s until the early 1980’s you can understand why they just seemed to stop and the music ended. Like child actors used until they would grow older, record companies and their executives knew they had a short time to use, steal, and throw out their meal tickets.
@@ffjsb so? I was just letting them know that the music continues on through generations but there's always a hater somewhere ty for your opinion it's like assholes everyone has 1 and they all stink
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One of the best harmony groups of the 60s and that's saying something because the 60s were all about that harmony
Well i'm a '70s/'80s teen but to my taste,TMATP had the best '60s vocal sound with Simon and Garfunkel duo as the runners up.
Mamma Cass Eliot is a class act all by herself!
I was going to say two words...Mama Cass...
She was so classy that she overdosed on Heroin
"Large as life and twice as nice"
She ate the rest of the class. That's why she's by herself 😅
'Creeque Alley' next.
yes
Oh YEAH! "Creeque Alley"
Right there with you!! Tells the back story of the group!! 💥❤️🔥
That song pops
Great song ! and the story of the band forming, too cool.
Denny Doherty (1940-2007) (lead vocals on this song) was a Canadian (Halifax, NS) singer and songwriter, best known as a member of the folk-rock band The Mamas & the Papas. Born on November 29, 1940, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Doherty began his musical career in the early 1960s. In 1965, he joined The Mamas & the Papas, a group that achieved significant success with hits like "California Dreamin'" and "Monday, Monday."
Doherty's smooth tenor voice and harmonizing skills contributed to the band's distinctive sound. Despite internal conflicts within the group, The Mamas & the Papas became one of the most iconic bands of the 1960s. After the group disbanded in 1968, Doherty pursued a solo career and later joined the reformed Mamas & the Papas in the 1980s.
In addition to his musical pursuits, Denny Doherty also ventured into acting and theater. He passed away on January 19, 2007, at the age of 66, leaving behind a legacy as a key figure in the folk-rock movement of the 1960s.
Thanks for the info on Denny. He and Cass really propelled the vocals in this group. Although in this one you can clearly hear the high notes from Michelle (whom I was in love with as the quintessential 60s girl). Of course, John was extremely talented as well.
Dream a Little Dream, a solo by Cass, is a classic
"Dedicated to the one I love" is my favourite, it's so different
It's cool that younger people such as you enjoy the music of my generation 60 years later. When I was growing up we we weren't groovin' to the best of the 1910s!
The main ingredient in the Mamas and the Papas’ harmonies is Cass Elliott. The songs “Words of Love” and “Dream a little Dream of Me” demonstrate how expressive and unique her voice was.
I’m 70 now but am very grateful I lived through it all,wouldn’t swap for any other era in history.
All started in the sexy 60’s and we partied from then on,what a blast it was.
Hell yeah! I'm 72 now, I was there and I'm still here now. Still have long hair and smoke (legal) weed everyday! Only thing different is I'm a Republican now!💯😂❤️✌️
Still illegal over here but attitudes changing,police don’t care but do I give a shit about their laws?
Think I’ll play some Deep Purple and Floyd and skin up.
Have a good one mate.@@tomaleshire4145
Music from the 60's and 70's was some of the best to hit the air waves and a lot is still being played today. You should check out more from this era, I think you will be pleasantly surprised, there was so much to choose from.
The true hippie anthem was Scott McKenzie's "Are You Going To San Francisco"
Written by John Phillips
@@johnsilva9139 Michelle Phillips regrets the Mamas and the Papas never recorded "San Francisco" because she thought it would be their greatest performance.
One of favorites
I agree about “Are You Going to San Francisco”. Great song 👍🏼
It's called San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair) I think. Great tune.
"I Saw Her Again Last Night" (has one of the best pauses in music) & Creeque Alley" - Please
There's an old saying that the silence in music is just as important as the notes....these pauses in music are very effective and dramatic...and a big heart attack for radio managers who would think someone pulled the plug and they were off the air...good...serves them right for being musically stupid....🤣
I saw them live in the '60s in Providence, RI, the first concert I saw as a teenager. I still remember many things about that night. It was amazing.
The Mamas and The Papas' first four albums are essential listening and OWNING!! There is not one wrong note or harmony. Music to DIE for!!!
I love the harmony, too. Great reaction, guys. "Dream a Little Dream of Me" is one of my favorite songs of theirs. It's a solo by Mama Cass, but it's well worth the listen. Until the next one. Love, peace, and hair grease. ✌️
+1 for Creeque Alley...
They just don't make music like that anymore, so beautiful.
The male singer in the blue shirt Denny Doherty, is a Canadian from Halifax.
Interestingly Denny and Mama Cass, was in a group called the Mugwumps before being part of the Mamas and the Papas. To me it’s their voices that made the group.
Mamas & The Papas were icons in their time. Mama Cass has a beautiful voice. There are some songs where sing s sings solo. Love your reactions! ♥
A little info, The thin girl is Michelle Phillips and on her right is her husband John Phillips and they are the parents of McKenzie Phillips who was on the 70's sitcom "One Day At A Time" with Vallery Bertinelli who was Eddy Van Halens wife.
Chyna phillips is their daughter…McKenzie is John’s sister not daughter
Is McKenzie the daughter or stepdaughter of Michelle? According to McKenzie, she is John's daughter.
@@salmuscles My bad, I'm old LOL, get confused sometimes on who is who, thanks for the correction, Cheers
@@leannlaplante3643 I guess I was mistaken, McKenzie IS John's daughter, sorry
@@scottcash Wrong!
I love The Mamas and The Papas. Wonderful harmonies.
Next? Mamas and the Papas with Creeque Alley
I thought creeque alley was done by Peter Paul and Mary.
They won a Grammy Award for this song.
they all had really good singing voices, and Mama Cass had to hold back most of the time her voice is so strong. 'Dream a Dream' for Me is a fantastic Cass solo
Dedicated to the One I love sung by Cass.
I think this is their first bit hit. California Dreamin was next. There was no other group that sounded like them. And it was MOSTLY because of MAMA CASS!
"Dedicated To The One I Love", "Go Where You Wanna Go", and "I Saw Her Again Last Night" should be ones to take a look at.
Their talents also included organizing the amazing 1967 Monterey Pop Festival showcasing Joplin, Hendriks, etc.
As Canadians you may appreciate the fact that lead singer (on this one and California Dreaming) Denny Doherty is from Halifax NS.. Much later Denny would play the character of the Harbour Master on the Canadian kids TV show "Theodore Tugboat" from '93 to '01
I have a Nehru vest for my nephew's wedding in May with a white shirt to go underneath. Oh the memories. Should be fun. :) Mamas and the Papas. Awesome!
Yes it was the arrangements that were so unique. No one else did anything even similar.
They are so iconic. But you need to hear more of mama Cass. Dream a Little Dream of Me
Wow, hard to believe it was their only #1. They had so many great hits.
A Hippie here. My husband, too, and we have been married 50 years this month. I wish you would start a Joni Mitchell reaction thread. Start with her live singing Woodstock shortly after she wrote it. Gorgeous song. Fabulous singer with huge influence in the music of the '70's and on.
love both sides now along with many others
Happy 50th Anniversary! ❤🥳🎉
Legend!!
Thanks!@@terri2494
always loved Monday Monday......vocals extraordinaire
1967 and they were like a shooting star that shot themselves in the foot, figuratively!Acapela groups were very popular in the late fifties and very early 1960’s led by Dion and The Belmonts from da Bronx, Ny!😊
Not a capella, but vocal harmony groups. A capella basically means without instruments (the translation is something like 'in the manner of the chapel). The many harmony groups in the fifties through the seventies, and even through the present though less prominent, generally had backing bands or instrumental recordings. There were also a lot of Motown and other black groups that had numerous singers that you saw and a band in the shadows.
I was part of a war protest in 1971, I was 13. the biggest difference between the protesters then and now, we loved our country, we were just protesting being in a war we did not belong in, we were protesting the actions of the government, not the country...
It's called freedom Boomer, it works both ways not just your way.
@@MarkCucchiara ??? pretty sure I don't understand what you mean?
yeah, these new protesters are pure asshats
Proving right wing trolls navigate music reaction channels....😡@@MarkCucchiara
React to Peter Paul and Mary Blowin in the Wind
Good to see you enjoying this group! May I suggest "Twelve Thirty (Young Girls Coming to the Valley) " as your next M&P song? The harmonies, again, are just unearthly on this one. It was also one of the key songs used in the film " Once Upon a Time in Hollywood".
"Young girls are coming to the canyon"
❤❤❤ saw them live in 66 in a small venue in Detroit at the Civic Center. They were better live than they were on record.❤❤❤
When John Phillips told the other 3 that he wrote a song about Monday, they thought he was crazy. Who would want to hear that, they said. Turned out to be the group's biggest hit. John was a genius at vocal arranging. Right up there with Brian Wilson. No wonder they were friends. I suggest you watch the movie "echo in the canyon".
Mama Cass has *GREAT* footwork!
It's simply about the crappy feeling that a lot of people feel with the weekend ending and having to go back to work on Monday.
At first in the song, he doesn't mind Monday but it was ruined when his partner left him ("but Monday morning, Monday morning couldn't guarantee that Monday evening you would still be here with me").
That was really a fun reaction watching you guys it's so fun because I've heard this song so many times in my life when I watch these channels I forget how much I love the music of my era and it's great to see younger folks as yourself finding this music and keeping it alive it's sad that we lost Cass Elliot so early 1974 she had an amazing voice one of a kind she had a good solo career also Dream a Little Dream is a wonderful song keep spreading the music around guys hoping that you guys will get down into some of the earlier 60s bands some great music still to come🎉❤
I grew up in the 60s and was so lucky to grow up in the era of the best music! Loved Mama Cass!
Lead singer on this song, Denny Doherty, was a Canadian who went on to become the Harbor Master on that great Canadian children's show Theodore Tugboat. My daughters (and I) loved that show...even more than Thomas the Tank Engine.
Such beautiful and talented creatures, Truly blessed, There will never be another like them.
You should check out The Association. Their go-to song is called Cherish.
also Never My Love and Windy...
Love how simple music sounded back then and the vocal harmony. About Monday it's the worst, roll on Friday afternoon
Great song, and the harmonies and strong female voices add another layer of excellence!!
Other great M&P songs: Creeque Alley, Dream a Little Dream of Me
Anyone remember seeing Michelle Phillips in the 90's on "Knots Landing?"
Or remember MacKenzie Phillips on TV show One Day at a Time. She was also the young teenager in American Graffiti. And is the half-sister of Bijou Phillips.
Denny Doherty is a fellow Canadian!
great reaction, theres lots of great songs by the mammas and pappas,
id really recommend GO WHERE YOU WANNA GO, im sure you will enjoy it
Oh, GOSH - such a GREAT GROUP - may not have been together long....but, BOY did they make some FANTASTIC HITS!!! Cass Elliot: PHENOMINAL and you can hear her voice in ANYTHING in which she sings - such a unique and BEAUTIFUL VOICE!!! She had some solo work, as well, that you might enjoy!! Her version of Dream A Little Dream Of Me is one of MY favs....LOVE THEM, ALL!!!
Stormy Monday by Allman Brothers from their At Fillmore East album. Fire.Blues.Rock.Guitars sound alive in this one as if expressing anguished cries.
Wow, I just love his voice! ❤
i loved growing up with all these on our portable radios, which were on 24/7!
Whenever this came on the radio I perked up, as a boy in the 60s. Beautiful harmonies and a sweet vibe, `I hummed it, sang it, and of course eventually bought the single.
Always been a favourite of mine since then.
MAN, I reckon it would've taken a lump of 4 by 2 to take that smile off your face. You should have been a hippie, you loved it.
Another great reaction!
Thanks guys, Lotsa love going your way!
To learn more about The Mamas & The Papas, check out their biographical documentary film
"STRAIGHT SHOOTERS:
The Story of The Mamas & The Papas". It's fascinating, entertaining and at times hilarious. Especially the story of them agreeing to drive a Limo for a Car Rental Agency from NYC to LA, then driving 24 hours/ day non-stop on LSD so they could have the car for a couple of days in LA before delivering it!
My favourite has always been Dedicated to the One I Love. Dream a little dream of me by Mama Cass is another favourite. In fact I like most of their stuff 😊
Great harmonies that aren't often heard in the top music hits today. Flawless performance considering all the timing involved with the entrances and exits of the various vocals.
Wow, I always understood the lyrics indicated his lady was there Monday morning, but left by Monday evening. That’s why Mondays suck for him.
Thank you! I was expecting to find a lot of viewers explaining this but I scrolled through quite a few comments before finally seeing your comment addressing the meaning of the song. I agree with your take on it.
@@terri2494yup, me too, scrolling through the comments! I can understand the reactors maybe not catching it on first listen, but that’s no excuse for everyone else familiar with the song lol.
Good observation, Prince wrote Manic Monday in homage to the Mamas and Papas, Monday Monday.
Great reaction. Thanks for reacting. Their harmonies are so good.
their harmonies are beautiful
It was that time when the song came out. Hippies and flower power, free love. I remember it very well I grew up during that time in California. I also like California Dreaming by Mamas & Papas.✌✌
Check out "I Saw Her Again Lazt Night "!!!!!!!!!!!!
A simple tune, but smooth and immaculate. As for inputs, I'd say this is rock with folk input.
The harmonies are probably at least partly due to the exceptional ear of Mama Cass. She was also instrumental in assembling the band Crosby, Stills, and Nash (a band noted for its harmonies).
Great- -Told Ya-on your California Dreaming reaction--Thank You.
Great reaction, Sam and Phil! I was in high school when this was popular. It was definitely a different time.
Awesome group backed by the amazing studio musicians, the Wrecking Crew.
Just wish I could capsulate inside this song and stay there.
If l remember Mama Cass choked on a sandwich in the bath.. sadly she passed away..an amazing voice.
Loved the Mamas and Pappas..
No, that was a lie that her manager had made up because he was afraid that rumours would spread that she had died of an overdose. In fact, she died of a heart attack in her sleep (in the same bedroom where Keith Moon, the drummer of The Who, died four years later). Sadly, it must be assumed that she damaged her heart with shock diets (in addition to alcohol and drug misuse) in order to lose weight.
Oh da kommen Erinnerungen hoch.Damals begann gerade meine Berufsausbildung.🤷♂😊👍
Oh, memories come back. That was when I just started my professional training.🤷♂😊👍
A favorite of mine from my 1st grade year - 1966
I'm so glad that you reacted to this song... This song was probably the most iconic song and the one that the Mamas and Papas were mostly known for... They had a great catalog of songs in the brief 2 1⁄2 years that they were together... They were a folk group that came on the scene the same time as The British invasion and Motown swept the nations music scene... The fact that they were able to thrive and be relevant during the British invasion and Motown speaks to their talent and popularity... I would really like to see you go down this rabbit hole because they have some great songs... John Phillips was a great songwriter and he wrote about things that he saw or experienced... He wrote a song called "Twelve Thirty " About his Experience in New York city and seeing a clock in NYC that was stuck at 12:30... This song is also known by the title of " Young Girls are Coming to the Canyon "... Great job guys... IIll see youon the next one and as always, Keep Being Awesome !!!...
This looks like it's from The Hollywood Palace TV show. John Phillips (guitar) wrote and arranged this song....he was the engine of this group.
some more to check out from them is creeque alley, i saw her again and go where you wanna go
Love that song....speaking of hippies you should hit some Canned Heat...played at Woodstock...songs like Lets work together,
Goin up the Country, On the road again....Classics
Loved this song! You should react to I Call Your Name, featuring 'Mama' Cass Elliot as lead vocalist. I was listening to it one day and realized it has a burlesque rhythm but slowed down a bit. Also, Dream a Little Dream of Me, and their biographical song, Creeque Alley. Love your reactions!
It may have been a short time, but they did a lot of great songs in a short period of time.
A great song ! A great group!
Monday is the first day that you yearn for Friday.
1968 disbanded , most of their recordings were from and started in '65 and '66 everyone knows that
One of my all-time favorites of theirs is, This One is Dedicated to the One I Love. Cheers\=/\=/
I love Michelle Phillips ☮️
Perhaps it is just me or maybe others in the comments section will agree,...
The song is best listened to while driving in the car on a sunny, summer day with the windows (and top if you're in a convertible) down and the volume cranked up.
RIP: Mama Cass Elliot 💔🔥🎤U R Missed
Hello Phil & Sam, sadly we lost Mama Cass E. to a heart attack when she was at the tender age of 32 yrs. old. Cass Elliot's wonderful vocals and bright smile permanently enchanted fans during her time with the "Mamas & The Papas" and she had just began having great commercial success with her solo career after leaving the group. But her heart attack occurred just as she felt she was making the transition from "Mama Cass" into her own individual identity. Here's another song to give a listen, if interested. "Andy Williams & Mama Cass Eliot." (by the channel: Elias Athens - Egaleo) Here's another live performance of her singing with Andy Williams, on his show called "The Andy Williams Show." It was a very memorable collaboration between the two very talented artists. Williams sang the song "Words" while Elliot sang the song "Words of Love". In the lyrics Cass Elliot advises men that simply reciting words of love won't win a girl's heart anymore. Instead, she encourages demonstrating love and admiration by taking her somewhere she's never been before. This was fun, it brought back some wonderful memories. Thanks for sharing.
Taking me back to my youth! Back to 1966!
If you’ve seen the Janis Joplin video at Monterey Pop, Mama Cass is in the crowd while Janis is singing Ball and Chain.
Monday morning she was still with him!!. But Monday evening she was gone! Good morning but not so good night. "BUMMER"
Like their sound and the 1960s & 1970s was a great 20 years of music
Beads. Fringes and love beads are required to be a proper hippie. 😂
Cass Elliot, the heavy woman, sang a stunning "Dream A Little Dream Of Me". That voice is like crystal! And of course, John Phillips wrote "Kokomo" made famous by the Beach Boys in a come back act not too many years ago. He wrote most of the songs for the Mamas and Papas, and a number of songs other people sang, like John Denver.
Heh-heh, far out.
Yes , it was a short time that we were able to hear this great group as well as other wonderful musicians from the era. It was success and drugs that ended The Mamas and The Papas. Like so many groups from the time…. Struggling musicians/singers have a big hit . The record companies and their lawyers ( who are slimy on their best days) try to maximize their profits and keep as much money away from the artists. Drug use was new to suburban kids, it was glamorous, and it kept the artists high and away from business. These kids were suddenly famous. They had groupies,places to play, and what seemed like all the money they would ever need The Mamas and The Papas would record a song,play a concert and then get and stay high until they needed more money to get more drugs. The people around them knew they could legally, and not always legally, steal them blind while they were high, happy, and in a state of oblivion. Drugged out musicians don’t stay focused, consistently write new music, and fall apart. Sadly this happened to this wonderful group. 4 drug addicts will not be stable , not work at their craft, and only want their next fix. Then the business people will see there is no more money coming in will drop them and find their next band/ victims to use and steal their money. It was a sad story that was repeated many times. Many great artists of the era died from drugs, most barely survived and got sober but never regained their prominence, and a very very few prevailed. So when you hear a song or a few from someone in the 1960’s until the early 1980’s you can understand why they just seemed to stop and the music ended. Like child actors used until they would grow older, record companies and their executives knew they had a short time to use, steal, and throw out their meal tickets.
Michelle Phillips was on a Star Trek The Next Generation episode. 😊
nice video and im first
Maybe you should listen to their daughters in a group called Wilson Phillips 😂
Great voices, but the material was just average.
@@ffjsb so? I was just letting them know that the music continues on through generations but there's always a hater somewhere ty for your opinion it's like assholes everyone has 1 and they all stink
The version you listened to was the studio version but played through the tv studio set; the mix is better straight off the record.
If you like harmonies...how about some Hollies...'Gasoline alley bred',
or ' The Air That I Breathe.'