The Ed Sullivan show used to allow live performances but were forced to switch to lip syncing as rebellious (and often high) musicians would add in song lyrics before the watershed that weren’t ‘family friendly’. The Mamas and the Papas wanted to perform live, but were refused so they did this performance as a protest. The girl with the banana was using it as a microphone at the end, and at one point you could see 2 of them chatting to each other instead of singing. That aside, the studio version of this is an all time great song.
Mama Cass is the sh*t!! Love her. Banana? Don't have any idea. I haven't seen this performance before. Maybe she was lacking potassium. This song - - definitely vibey. Been a favorite of mine for decades. So chill.
Yes Monday Monday. What was the banana about ? well it was the 60’s lol the members were Mama Cass Elliot , John Phillips, Michelle Phillips ,Denny Doherty. How about some more Bee Gees - you stepped into my life, alone ( posted by bee Gees), boogie, you win again , love so right, have you done Fanny be tender with my love ?( official video)
SO HAPPY to see you back! 😊 This group was one from my very young teens. I've never noticed the banana before, though! LOL But was a big Mama Cass fan.
They were only together a few years. The gal eating the banana is Michelle Phillips, & she is now an actress. The gal in the middle was Mama Cass Elliot & sadly died of a heart attack in her sleep at age 32. There are false rumors of a drug overdose & choaking on her own vomit & that it untrue, Urban legend crap. LOL 'Monday, Monday' is another good one by this group.
When they heard a biker call his woman mama Cass said," I dont know what you guys are but we're the Mamas." And so they became The Mamas and The Papas.
They are "Mama" Cass Elliot (she didn't care for the "Mama" moniker. She preferred to be called Cass), Denny Doherty, "Papa" John Phillips and Michelle Phillips. John and Michelle were married. If you are interested in a brief primer on how they came to be, "...John composed a tone poem relating the story..." It is called "Creeque Alley" (pronounced like 'creek'). This is a lyric video, as you'll want them handy. ruclips.net/video/gsknj1Up4sA/видео.html Roger McGuinn was one of the founders of "The Byrds" with David Crosby (Crosby, Stills, Nash &/or Young) - The Byrds had several hits including "Turn, Turn, Turn" (written by Pete Seeger); "Mr. Tambourine Man", "Chimes of Freedom" and "All I Really Want To Do" (all written by Bob Dylan) and "Eight Miles High" (composed by members of The Byrds). Barry McGuire was a "folkie" (folk music singer) who had a hit with the song "Eve of Destruction" John Sabastian was a founding member of The Lovin' Spoonful and later wrote and performed the theme to the TV show "Welcome Back, Kotter", recently heard in an Applebee's commercial There are more names and references in the song "Creeque Alley" but that will at least give you a place to start from.
bananas were a sly joke back then, because there was a rumour you could get high smoking banana peels... Donovan had a song about that called "Mellow Yellow"
The banana must be a reference to bananadine, it was a rumor you could smoke the skin from inside a banana, the smothers brothers joked about it when introducing jefferson airplane
Besides being high, shows made acts lip sync….which is why she can sing and eat bananas at the same time. You can see at 3.00 John Phillips is talking to Michelle instead of singing🤣
I am old enough when going to California was so exciting. Will never forget driving into California and this song came on the radio, my boyfriend and I sang this song at the top of our lungs. We were so excited.
Hey Dub you gotta listen to this song, don’t have to react to it just listen to it but would dig to see you’re reaction bruh, it’s called Total Control by The Motels.
I just got through questioning the live singing here in another comment. Thanks for confirming my suspicion. It's a great song even though it's studio recorded.
Dub great reaction. I absolutely love this song. I have no idea what’s up with the banana if it was an orange I could totally understand.Because California dreaming and all. 😀👍❤️✌️🌼
The Ed Sullivan show used to allow live performances but were forced to switch to lip syncing as rebellious (and often high) musicians would add in song lyrics before the watershed that weren’t ‘family friendly’. The Mamas and the Papas wanted to perform live, but were refused so they did this performance as a protest. The girl with the banana was using it as a microphone at the end, and at one point you could see 2 of them chatting to each other instead of singing. That aside, the studio version of this is an all time great song.
Dude, all four of them were stoned. It was the 60's, they stayed lit. Which is why she had the banana.
Classic song from the " swingin' 60's ". "Monday Monday is even better" Their harmonies are crisp and on point.❤
Mama Cass is the sh*t!! Love her. Banana? Don't have any idea. I haven't seen this performance before. Maybe she was lacking potassium. This song - - definitely vibey. Been a favorite of mine for decades. So chill.
I looks very protesty to me, like maybe they wouldn't let them sing live and insisted they lip-sync or something. IDK, just a guess. .
" lacking potassium "😁😁😁
Yes Monday Monday. What was the banana about ? well it was the 60’s lol the members were Mama Cass Elliot , John Phillips, Michelle Phillips ,Denny Doherty. How about some
more Bee Gees - you stepped into my life, alone ( posted by bee Gees), boogie, you win again , love so right, have you done Fanny be tender with my love ?( official video)
SO HAPPY to see you back! 😊
This group was one from my very young teens. I've never noticed the banana before, though! LOL But was a big Mama Cass fan.
I’ve always thought this was a beautiful song. I love this group.
They were only together a few years. The gal eating the banana is Michelle Phillips, & she is now an actress. The gal in the middle was Mama Cass Elliot & sadly died of a heart attack in her sleep at age 32. There are false rumors of a drug overdose & choaking on her own vomit & that it untrue, Urban legend crap. LOL 'Monday, Monday' is another good one by this group.
They have another great song called Monday, Monday
I guess I have Monday Monday in my head , I love that song by them too but I meant Yes California Dreaming!
Love this group! you might want to check out John Denver & Mama Cass, "Leavin on a Jet Plane" More beautiful harmony :)
She got the banana Sunday going Live! Lots of LSD going on so don’t hurt your brain try’n figure it out. Lol
When they heard a biker call his woman mama Cass said," I dont know what you guys are but we're the Mamas." And so they became The Mamas and The Papas.
The Mamas & Papas also performed live at the Monterey Pop Festival.
Serious harmony here!!
Free spirits, 70s, flower power make love not war, def 60s. ✌🏽
Still a beautiful song. From the vault, a keeper!! ❤👍🏽
They are "Mama" Cass Elliot (she didn't care for the "Mama" moniker. She preferred to be called Cass), Denny Doherty, "Papa" John Phillips and Michelle Phillips. John and Michelle were married. If you are interested in a brief primer on how they came to be, "...John composed a tone poem relating the story..." It is called "Creeque Alley" (pronounced like 'creek'). This is a lyric video, as you'll want them handy.
ruclips.net/video/gsknj1Up4sA/видео.html
Roger McGuinn was one of the founders of "The Byrds" with David Crosby (Crosby, Stills, Nash &/or Young) - The Byrds had several hits including "Turn, Turn, Turn" (written by Pete Seeger); "Mr. Tambourine Man", "Chimes of Freedom" and "All I Really Want To Do" (all written by Bob Dylan) and "Eight Miles High" (composed by members of The Byrds).
Barry McGuire was a "folkie" (folk music singer) who had a hit with the song "Eve of Destruction"
John Sabastian was a founding member of The Lovin' Spoonful and later wrote and performed the theme to the TV show "Welcome Back, Kotter", recently heard in an Applebee's commercial
There are more names and references in the song "Creeque Alley" but that will at least give you a place to start from.
down on my knees and 'began to pray' or 'pretend to pray'
bananas were a sly joke back then, because there was a rumour you could get high smoking banana peels... Donovan had a song about that called "Mellow Yellow"
Yes, the big lady is Mama Cass.
Cass Elliott.
Mama's and papas had some crazy harmony 💖
This song is EVERYTHING! So beautiful! 🖤
The banana must be a reference to bananadine, it was a rumor you could smoke the skin from inside a banana, the smothers brothers joked about it when introducing jefferson airplane
Lol. Holy shit I've never seen the banana 🍌 before.. 😂
Besides being high, shows made acts lip sync….which is why she can sing and eat bananas at the same time. You can see at 3.00 John Phillips is talking to Michelle instead of singing🤣
16k bro! Let’s go 💯🍻💪🏽
Welcome back!! You've been missed ❤
Now time to watch your reaction!!
trippy set 🍄🦋✌🏻
I’m lovin my man’s suit!
I am old enough when going to California was so exciting. Will never forget driving into California and this song came on the radio, my boyfriend and I sang this song at the top of our lungs. We were so excited.
yes I love this song and it suits my mood right now perfectly!! Thanks so much for all of your great reactions to some great selections 🙏🦋✌🏻
Holy hell the harmonies are the bomb. Go back and listen again Dub it's like smooth 4 part man. So impressive 💯💯💯
I haven’t heard this song in a minute. Glad your back. Hope your ok.
Now thats talent. Eating a banana and singing!? I wonder what...Never mind LOL. NEVER In my life heard of this group, but sounds really hippyish lol
Gettin cold ordered a hoodie better be good to 😋
Another song by them I like is Twelve Thirty. 😎
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Probably making a point of the lip synch with the banana.
Love this group
Hey Dub you gotta listen to this song, don’t have to react to it just listen to it but would dig to see you’re reaction bruh, it’s called Total Control by The Motels.
They're lip-synching to the studio version, which is how it was done most of the time on television back then.
I just got through questioning the live singing here in another comment. Thanks for confirming my suspicion. It's a great song even though it's studio recorded.
Keep going back you will fine more old songs
Were they lip-synching? They're being so casual with the microphones while the vocals sound so steady! That couldn't be live sound, could it?
Yeah, it was all lip synching back then.
The banana, that's hysterical! Way to protest lip syncing.
Can you please react to 👉Stories - Brother Louie 1973 ❤️❤️
Dub great reaction. I absolutely love this song. I have no idea what’s up with the banana if it was an orange I could totally understand.Because California dreaming and all. 😀👍❤️✌️🌼
Good song but they weren't singing here. Lip syncing was the norm on many TV shows back then.
This version has been chopped down for length. Disappointing but not the uploader's fault.
This is a terrible copy. No stereo tv's in this era. You must hear the stereo studio version to fully appreciate this great classic!
Lip singing on tv.
She's eating a banana because it's fucking obvious they're lip-synching and not singing live.
I know, eating a banana??? Weird singer!!
Your audio is horrible