I wouldn’t go that far. Denny was also a powerhouse vocalist. And John, while not a strong singer, wrote some amazing harmonies. Michelle, John’s beautiful wife, was ornamental. What I find interesting about this “performance” (it’s a lipsynch) is that it’s a song about dancing, and the only one who can dance is the morbidly obese woman that John fought so hard to keep out.
@@patrickcolliano7320 Oh don't get me wrong - I don't mean to put down Michelle, John or Denny. There's no question every member of the group was uniquely gifted, and each of them brought something special to the party. It's the combination of those four individuals that made 'The Mamas & the Papas' legendary. Their harmonies were sublime, and together they generated sheer magic. But I think it's clear only Cass Elliot had the potential to make it as a major solo artist. As your post expressed so succinctly, Cass is the one who is moving beautifully here, and the one your eyes are irresistibly drawn to. For me, her voice is one of the 20th Century's most iconic. Yes it's sweet irony, as John Phillips fought long and hard to exclude her from the group, convinced her physical size would be an obstacle to their success - and always making her cruelly well-aware of his view! Cass not only proved John wrong, she emerged from the band's break-up in 1968 a fully fledged star. As the group's founder, leader, main songwriter, musician and arranger - and a big league narcissist - John struggled to handle her success with grace. It's such a tragedy her life was cut short at just 32, and we only got to see a fraction of her glorious solo career. I'm just glad when she died in London she was the toast of the town during her sell-out Palladium shows, rubbing shoulders with pop royalty including John Lennon and Mick Jagger. Cass had achieved success on her own - and on her own terms - free of John Phillips' control and the 'Mama' tag she loathed. She died in her sleep, happy in the knowledge she stood in no one's shadow, and had at last seen her own name in lights, as she fully deserved. I recently saw a 1980s interview with John Phillips, during which he was inevitably asked about Cass Elliot, her life and premature death. He was clearly defensive the moment she was mentioned, and launched into a well-worn speech about what great pals they were, and how they were always joking and joshing each other. This was how he re-framed his well documented, relentless mockery of her weight. In terms of their legacies, I think it's fair to say Cass Elliot had the last laugh!
I never realized what a dancer Cass was until I started watching these videos. Her feet are always moving and moving quite well when you consider her size.
Well, apparently her dream was to do a Broadway musical. She just proved to me she definitely could have been and should have been a Broadway headliner.
I remember Michelle, years ago, making mention that the only one of the group, light on their feet (and able to dance) during live performances was Cass Elliot . A rare talent indeed!
Supposedly, they were worried about Cass joining because of her size it would make them unpopular, but do you think the Mamas and the Papas would have been as popular if it *wasn't* for her?
Ryan Delmar How can you say that? Cass didn't *make* the group, she was the soul of it but without John's genius arranging/songwriting, Denny's gorgeous aching lead vocals, and Michelle's counterbalanced soprano there would be no magic.
Never realised how cool mama Cass was, best dancer, best voice and biggest character. They wouldn't have existed without her. Cant believe it's taken me to the age of 62 to find out. They were on the radio all the time when I was a kid and never even noticed, what a putz
Not only did this fantastic woman have a an amazing voice she had the MOVES as well.. people i give u MAMA CASS.. RIP MAMA CASS.. u will be missed forever..
It is really very simple, Cass was the star of the whole group. If it weren't for her the group, in my opinion, would not of been as successful without her. She is the one with the vocals. Great vocals at that! A gorgeous and hilarious persona and also her fashion, her fashion was just so delightfully stunning. I miss her deeply. 💕💞
+Jason Raczkowski Four voices carried the group vocally. Listen to the music before slagging off so dismissively the one member who worked hardest on it.
+Jason Raczkowski well i wouldn't say michelle couldn't sing, she was a great harmonizer and knew this and that was her place in the group, but no, she wasn't solo artist material and she knew it....
checkout Cass Elliot's two rare songs: ""Different" w/Lyrics posted by miguel coper and a deep Blues sounding song from her folk group days ""Young Girl's Lament + Cass Elliot + The Big 3"' she had the vocal range for the Blues and blew me away with this deep song but that was not her style of music.
It's difficult to believe the range she had. I especially noticed it in Midnite Voyage at the end when she's singing solo. I always thought the song should have been rewritten with her singing that range. Never liked some of the childish things John did at the end of some of their songs.
She rocked. Poor Denny he doesnt know how to move ( no rhythm) but he's trying. Michelle looks mad- definitely no rhythm. Momma Cass what a great lady- RIP those in band who have passed.
Based on the interviews and documentaries I've watched, Michelle was jealous of Cass's voice. Not surprising as Michelle really didn't have much of a voice.
@@boomboomkawabanga Not hatin'... just pointing out that Cass was the more proficient singer and performer. Michelle was still an important member of the group in her own right.
Sad thing is, Mama Cass wouldn't stand a chance at stardom in today's superficial society. She is mesmerizing to watch. Such a talent lost to early. RIP MAMA CASS!
I had a pair of white pleather go go boots and a dress just like this. I remember the stitching around the collar just like hers. I was only 6 years old! LOL
T, I was about 4 and i had white go go boots too!! and listened to this album, i knew how to work a turntable since i was 3 years old!! I am happy my older bro worked for columbia records in Glassboro NJ and bought rock and toll albums every week... and then left them to go to Vietnam.. I listened to those records every day.. venturas, stones, mama and the papas, jerry lewis and the playboys, the four seasons etc...
1966 The year I graduated, and wow what a time that was. Momma was loved by all, and she had true talent, that's for sure. Even us "Motown Lovers'" loved Mama Cass.
I was 2 years old...until Dec.! I LOVED the 60s and 70s! I'm so glad I was around to experience it. I got in on all the great music, because my sister's and brother were 10 years older than me. 😄
I am 7 years late. I sincerely hope you are in good health. I graduated HS in 1970, and yes, I am another Motown is my favorite, non-religious music, person, who loved Cass's singing. Most all the music was great back then. My two favorite, primarily vocal harmony groups were, and still are, The Four Tops, and The Seekers. Odd of me, I guess, because of the completely different genres, but true.
I think she would have been touched by all the positive comments about her here--Mama Cass, that is. By the way, don't forget to check out Martha Vandella's version (Motown) of Dancing in the Streets. Really awesome. John 3: 16 - God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. verse 17 - For God didn't send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. (Just had to share this beautiful Scripture, fellow Mama and Papa fans!)
Mama Cass had the shuffle boots on lock-down! I'm a child of the 80's, but my Mum raised me to appreciate music from her generation too. The Mamas & The Papas are one of my favorites.
Cuando escribo estas líneas, hoy 29 de Julio del 2024 ,se conmemora exactamente 50 años del fallecimiento de Cass Elliot pero ella ha trascendido a través de los tiempos y su memoria sigue viva.
Wow, this rendition of Dancing in the Streets is much better than the original! What an incredible woman and singer the late, great Mamma Cass Elliot was! RIP
I was 6, but I remember this song playing all the time on my sisters record player. Music is like a time machine, takes me right back to the times I heard them. Love their music. Hard to believe she passed at only 32. 😢
sbatey11 without jhon there was no group but without cass there was nothing special about them they wouldve been just another trio two guys and a girl come and go cass changed that by being as big as she was and singing like that
The brilliant and innovative arrangements of the original and cover songs are what made this group so amazing. Add in the wrecking crew musicians and the luscious voice blend with great producing in the studio and you have a stunningly great group. Plus they had the "look"and attitude that was perfect. There was SO much great music coming out every week then; it was happening very fast and we loved every minute.
Nope, the best part of there biggest hit ( California dreaming ) is on Danny's voice, the girls help a lot, but this song would it be successful even without Cass Elliot in it, people over hype this lady just because those funny moves and vibes.
@@alessandroher09 Cass and Denny had the voices, John could write, Michelle was nice to look at but don't let her near a microphone - the 'band' was strictly a studio creation with a short shelf life.
Their rendition of this song is clearer in pronunciation compared to that of Martha and The Vandellas. Warmest regards from Ghaz, listening from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
I could watch and listen to Mama Cass all day long. She can break moves for any song, and that genuine voice. And is it me, or does Michelle always look lost and confused?
Funny isn't it, how Michelle was lauded as a great beauty - and was undeniably photogenic - but it was Cass you looked at when the group performed. She had enough star quality and charisma for the whole group - next to her they were all a bit beige, frankly!
MUY BUEN TEMA SALUDOS AMIGOS DESDE PIEDRAS NEGRAS COAHUILA MEXICO SIEMPRE HE ADMIRADO ESTE GRUPO LOS MAMAS Y PAPAS DE MIS FAVORITOS EN LOS AÑODAROS Y NOSTALGICOS 60S
What a fun song. The “Mamas and the Papas” do a great rendition. I love this group. Thank you ‘Stanislavega’ for posting the lyrics. Glad Philadelphia, the city where I am from, was mentioned.
***** God I hope so I hate to think she was there in the group just because she was the spouse of the group's leader and that she was nothing more then a pretty face! Of course Michelle had talent just not the same as Elliot!
I THINK CASS ELLIOT ACTUALLY HAD A VERY PRETTY IT NOT DOWNRIGHT BEAUTIFUL FACE that was 'obscured" by her weight and weight issues.. envisioning her at a much lighter body weight, i can truly see she was and would have been revealed as a beautiful woman and of course she had that AWESOME TALENT!..
thomas schmitz Her weight was a health issue, not a beauty issue. In fact I think one of the causes of her depression and lack of self-esteem had a lot to do with how bad she felt at the way she was perceived by people... ie, not beautiful enough, and no one near her was there to support her. Cass was perfect. Women should stop feeling pressure to look this or that way, and just be themselves.
I always loved Cass. Her voice, but I always admired her for standing up to the establishment and just being herself!! She took a lot of flak over her weight and I always felt the stress if that broke her heart. But, I just want her to know I am lookin her up in heaven just to tell her how cool I thought she was!!! ❤🌵🌺🐎
I found this group now in 2017..... (better late than never..!) Well I have heard the NAME Mamas and Papas but not been listening to their music (or might have heard but not noticed it for real... until now..) ... And I am not a young girl... I was born in the 60´s in fact..... It is funny I discovered this group now..... (discovered it for real I mean)
Excuse me? How is that possible? I'm assuming you were born in the USA? I was born in '64 and I can't remember a time NOT knowing them. My mom had the bathtub album and I distinctly remember hearing their songs on the AM radio in the car as well as Cass's later solo hits. You're not Amish are you?
Great music, and band! The film quality is of the times, and it does them no justice! First it made everyone of them Much wider than they actually were. I saw them, trust me. Great harmonies, energy, and Cass was The star vocally!
Cass moved beautifully, God love her. And what a voice - sublime! She was the star of this group by a million miles.
she is the only one dancing, just a star!
Only one not mediocre
I wouldn’t go that far. Denny was also a powerhouse vocalist. And John, while not a strong singer, wrote some amazing harmonies. Michelle, John’s beautiful wife, was ornamental.
What I find interesting about this “performance” (it’s a lipsynch) is that it’s a song about dancing, and the only one who can dance is the morbidly obese woman that John fought so hard to keep out.
@@patrickcolliano7320 Oh don't get me wrong - I don't mean to put down Michelle, John or Denny. There's no question every member of the group was uniquely gifted, and each of them brought something special to the party.
It's the combination of those four individuals that made 'The Mamas & the Papas' legendary. Their harmonies were sublime, and together they generated sheer magic.
But I think it's clear only Cass Elliot had the potential to make it as a major solo artist. As your post expressed so succinctly, Cass is the one who is moving beautifully here, and the one your eyes are irresistibly drawn to. For me, her voice is one of the 20th Century's most iconic. Yes it's sweet irony, as John Phillips fought long and hard to exclude her from the group, convinced her physical size would be an obstacle to their success - and always making her cruelly well-aware of his view!
Cass not only proved John wrong, she emerged from the band's break-up in 1968 a fully fledged star. As the group's founder, leader, main songwriter, musician and arranger - and a big league narcissist - John struggled to handle her success with grace.
It's such a tragedy her life was cut short at just 32, and we only got to see a fraction of her glorious solo career. I'm just glad when she died in London she was the toast of the town during her sell-out Palladium shows, rubbing shoulders with pop royalty including John Lennon and Mick Jagger. Cass had achieved success on her own - and on her own terms - free of John Phillips' control and the 'Mama' tag she loathed. She died in her sleep, happy in the knowledge she stood in no one's shadow, and had at last seen her own name in lights, as she fully deserved.
I recently saw a 1980s interview with John Phillips, during which he was inevitably asked about Cass Elliot, her life and premature death. He was clearly defensive the moment she was mentioned, and launched into a well-worn speech about what great pals they were, and how they were always joking and joshing each other. This was how he re-framed his well documented, relentless mockery of her weight. In terms of their legacies, I think it's fair to say Cass Elliot had the last laugh!
There will never be another case Elliot. God rest her soul
Cass sings AND moves just beautifully. R.I.P. sweetheart!
Love Mama Cass’s moves and white boots, voice and smile.
What style.
White Go Go boots were the thing in the 60's.
I never realized what a dancer Cass was until I started watching these videos. Her feet are always moving and moving quite well when you consider her size.
@@jkminnich Alrighty then.🤔
@@Crazycatlady71 bonjour Helen.
Je suis bien d'accord avec vous 🙏🕯️🌟🇨🇵
@@Crazycatlady71 - I remember my mom had a pair! ☺️🤗
Mama Cass had such rhythm in her voice and in her dancing.
Watching Cass dance that incredibly smooth shuffle is sheer joy! I watch this a couple of times a week for instant happiness.
I love her footwork as well! She was sweet as sugar!
~Dutch
Agreed, Cass was gorgeous, charismatic beyond, and that rare thing - a star. We shall not see her like again.
Loved her feet moving ❤, beautiful Lady with a powerful voice and personality
❤
Nobody was cooler, hipper and danced better than Mamma Cass on stage. No one....I love you Momma and miss you...
❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😢😢😢🎉🎉🎉🎉
The other three sang and grooved, but Cass was poetry in motion.
Well, apparently her dream was to do a Broadway musical. She just proved to me she definitely could have been and should have been a Broadway headliner.
California dream
It was Mama Cass and 3 other people.
Mama Cass was probably the nicest person in the entire rock scene.
So uhh, Who else watching in 2021 other than an 11 year old
Love it how cass doesn’t look strained at all while singing, bloody legend
Well they’re lip syncing here but it def still applies to when she’s actually singing😁
amazing she was heavy but she was floating on the floor!
lip syncing.
I remember Michelle, years ago, making mention that the only one of the group, light on their feet (and able to dance) during live performances was Cass Elliot . A rare talent indeed!
Light on her feet????????
@@boomboomkawabanga well, look at her moves!
She always did the mashed potato
One of the best voices ever.
Her dance moves were certainly amusing.
Wow Cass was a great dancer as well as a great singer. Her talent was undeniable. She is sadly missed. Love from the UK ❤️🙏👍
Supposedly, they were worried about Cass joining because of her size it would make them unpopular, but do you think the Mamas and the Papas would have been as popular if it *wasn't* for her?
To me, she was the notable talent in this group...the rest were nondescript.
John Phillips writing and producing were nondescript? There is no Mama's & the Papa's sound without his vision.
Yeah, John was a great talent; he was also talented at molesting his kids, but hey, w.e.
Ryan Delmar How can you say that? Cass didn't *make* the group, she was the soul of it but without John's genius arranging/songwriting, Denny's gorgeous aching lead vocals, and Michelle's counterbalanced soprano there would be no magic.
They are better off for being with each other for sure.
Never realised how cool mama Cass was, best dancer, best voice and biggest character. They wouldn't have existed without her. Cant believe it's taken me to the age of 62 to find out. They were on the radio all the time when I was a kid and never even noticed, what a putz
Better late than never :) that’s awesome that you were around when she was
Me also. I'm 61
I was 5 when this came out.
Damn... watching Cass Elliot get her groove on is a thing of beauty. Throw down, Mama!
***** Very sad that she died young. Although it was known then that being 100 pounds overweight and doing drugs will take a toll on your health.
Tommiegirl Granlund you go girl....
Tommiegirl Granlund Let 'em hate, babe. Without Cass & Denny this band would have gone over like a *lead balloon*.
Charles Wilson Peale Got to agree... they were amazing.
still so cool after all these years. one of my fav videos of Mama Cass of all time.
Not only did this fantastic woman have a an amazing voice she had the MOVES as well.. people i give u MAMA CASS.. RIP MAMA CASS.. u will be missed forever..
It is really very simple, Cass was the star of the whole group. If it weren't for her the group, in my opinion, would not of been as successful without her. She is the one with the vocals. Great vocals at that! A gorgeous and hilarious persona and also her fashion, her fashion was just so delightfully stunning. I miss her deeply. 💕💞
While Cass is definitely a great singer, Denny is my favorite member- loved the way he sang
@Surfer Bob not really, I actually thought her appearance was nice (other than the health issues). It kinda added to the "mama" style
@Surfer Bob meh, she wasn't ugly.
@Surfer Bob she also has a nice voice, super powerful
@Surfer Bob pretty sure she choked
Cass is the only one really feeling the music, she's great
Mama Cass was freaking awesome.
Indeed. Talented and amazing woman.
Michelle could not sing she was e y e candy
mama cass carried the group vocally
+Jason Raczkowski Four voices carried the group vocally. Listen to the music before slagging off so dismissively the one member who worked hardest on it.
+Jason Raczkowski well i wouldn't say michelle couldn't sing, she was a great harmonizer and knew this and that was her place in the group, but no, she wasn't solo artist material and she knew it....
checkout Cass Elliot's two rare songs:
""Different" w/Lyrics posted by miguel coper and a deep Blues sounding song from her folk group days
""Young Girl's Lament + Cass Elliot + The Big 3"' she had the vocal range for the Blues and blew me away with this deep song but that was not her style of music.
Love Cass. Her voice is unmatched. Never be another like her.
It's difficult to believe the range she had. I especially noticed it in Midnite Voyage at the end when she's singing solo. I always thought the song should have been rewritten with her singing that range. Never liked some of the childish things John did at the end of some of their songs.
I LOVE how mama Cass danced!!! Lol I have tried to do her dances forever and I can't. She is a legend for that
I tried to do het dance and couldn't
Yeah. Me too!!! John wrote beautiful music and she was the powerhouse that sent them to the top!?
I'm seeing almost some tap dance moves along with rhythmic sliding, it's kinda mesmerising to watch.
Толстые люди бывают очень пластичны и хорошо танцуют
Cass Elliiot, gone waay to soon, a genius
of a musician. Loved this group
Grew in the 60's + 70's
Mama Cass had a damn great voice and some great moves.
She rocked. Poor Denny he doesnt know how to move ( no rhythm) but he's trying. Michelle looks mad- definitely no rhythm.
Momma Cass what a great lady- RIP those in band who have passed.
Amazing Cass❤
The woman could certainly move, great rhythm. great voice
Yes. She was a much better mover than the more petite, self-conscious Michelle. Cass went with the rhythm.
Based on the interviews and documentaries I've watched, Michelle was jealous of Cass's voice. Not surprising as Michelle really didn't have much of a voice.
Why is everyone hating on the gorgeous slim chick?
Especially when the dinner bell rang.
@@boomboomkawabanga Not hatin'... just pointing out that Cass was the more proficient singer and performer. Michelle was still an important member of the group in her own right.
Sad thing is, Mama Cass wouldn't stand a chance at stardom in today's superficial society. She is mesmerizing to watch. Such a talent lost to early. RIP MAMA CASS!
Adele, lizzo, all-about-that-bass girl... amongst these ranks I think she'd hold up
Probably more superficial back then than now. People are more accepting of each other nowadays ie. gay and trans rights
She almost didn’t stand a chance then. Michelle, Denny and Lou Adler overrode John Philips to get her in the group. She ended up being the best part.
She totally would stand a chance.
I just love Cass`s white go go boots, i was 5 when they made this, and I asked santa for go go boots! Love how she dances in her boots. LOVE THIS !!
+creedworshiper Are you sure it wasn't 'Cha cha shoes'? just kidding mama had some moves.
I had a pair of white pleather go go boots and a dress just like this. I remember the stitching around the collar just like hers. I was only 6 years old! LOL
T, I was about 4 and i had white go go boots too!! and listened to this album, i knew how to work a turntable since i was 3 years old!! I am happy my older bro worked for columbia records in Glassboro NJ and bought rock and toll albums every week... and then left them to go to Vietnam.. I listened to those records every day.. venturas, stones, mama and the papas, jerry lewis and the playboys, the four seasons etc...
I was 11
aw, that's really sweet
I could watch Mama Cass sing and dance all day.
Michelle Phillips dances like an ironing board. Mama Cass is the best! So animated and having such a good time.
1:50 Michelle looks like she's jealous of the Mama Cass dance!
It looked like Michelle was looking at John like "Oh man. Cass is showing me up. What the hell. I'm the beautiful one. No Fair"!! LOL.
An ironing board!! 😁😊😄😁
Michelle, looks none too happy.
Who cares if Michelle couldn't dance. She was freaking gorgeous.
love this...Mama had some great dance moves! and a set of pipes!
she had rhythm
No doubt guys she was a Triple threat as a great dancer, singer, & 💘 of the band!
Richard Gillard , when I think of the Mamas and the papas , I think Mama cass
Sing it Momma! Never realized how light a voluptuous lady can be on her feet... those boots are made for dancing!
Seeing Cass dance made me think of the movie Hairspray. Just love this woman. It’s sad she went way too soon.
Cassis had a fantastic voice, charisma, and overall talent, overshadowing any physical drawbacks.
Mama Cass truly was the heart and soul of the band.
Ahhaha yup, I totally agree with this 👌 ❤
She sure has a great voice and her dance moves are awesome.
1966 The year I graduated, and wow what a time that was. Momma was loved by all, and she had true talent, that's for sure. Even us "Motown Lovers'" loved Mama Cass.
The year I was born, :) And still love this music
I was 2 years old...until Dec.! I LOVED the 60s and 70s! I'm so glad I was around to experience it. I got in on all the great music, because my sister's and brother were 10 years older than me. 😄
I am 7 years late. I sincerely hope you are in good health. I graduated HS in 1970, and yes, I am another Motown is my favorite, non-religious music, person, who loved Cass's singing. Most all the music was great back then. My two favorite, primarily vocal harmony groups were, and still are, The Four Tops, and The Seekers. Odd of me, I guess, because of the completely different genres, but true.
Mama Cass could sing beautifully... she had the voice of an angel. It just carried me away!
Mama cass could really dance!
I simply Love Mama Cass!!!
I think she would have been touched by all the positive comments about her here--Mama Cass, that is. By the way, don't forget to check out Martha Vandella's version (Motown) of Dancing in the Streets. Really awesome. John 3: 16 - God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. verse 17 - For God didn't send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. (Just had to share this beautiful Scripture, fellow Mama and Papa fans!)
Mama Cass had the shuffle boots on lock-down!
I'm a child of the 80's, but my Mum raised me to appreciate music from her generation too.
The Mamas & The Papas are one of my favorites.
Sing it Momma! Never realized how light a voluptuous lady can be on her feet... those boots are made for dancing!
@@EclipseAgency Cass Elliott and Nell Carter were both brilliantly light-footed. And fantastic!!
Cuando escribo estas líneas, hoy 29 de Julio del 2024 ,se conmemora exactamente 50 años del fallecimiento de Cass Elliot pero ella ha trascendido a través de los tiempos y su memoria sigue viva.
You go girl! Gotta love Mama Cass, she is always getting down!
She's dade!
The one and only Cass Elliot!! Wow, what a voice!!
Sage Coventry true but it's getting up again is the problem !
Obsessed with Cass’s boots and dancing! Love you Mama ❤️
I love to watch Mama Cass feet!!!
Me too. That girl could dance.
Right!
She was mashin’ them taters... (Doing the mashed potato)
Same...but...that did look dangerous if I do say so myself. :0
It's incredible how she moves her feet♥️
El Alma del grupo es Mama Cass sin duda alguna, su voz prodigiosa, estilo y carisma
One woman show!! Cass killn' the footwork. Love you mama!
ALL four of them made a contribution to the sound, regardless of who you personally prefer!
cant imagine what MISS CASS would have gave us all these years. she is so beautiful
Merci beaucoup pour cette très belle musique ça me rappel m’a jeunesse ✌️👍👀
Moi aussi
Mama Cass an amazing lady with an amazing voice..you will always be rememerd
Wow, this rendition of Dancing in the Streets is much better than the original! What an incredible woman and singer the late, great Mamma Cass Elliot was! RIP
There's no one quite like Mama Cass, and boy, can she sing! I just love this happy song!
I was 6, but I remember this song playing all the time on my sisters record player. Music is like a time machine, takes me right back to the times I heard them. Love their music. Hard to believe she passed at only 32. 😢
yeah too young to go at that age.. reminds us how dangerous obesity and prediabetic is
And drugs. The world couldn't accept her as she was, plus drugs were so accessable.
The world is poorer without her.
Dang man that freakin Mamma Cass could move like a freakin ballerina or something.
Throw down big Mamma.
It's so ironic that the obviously heaviest person in the group is the one who got the moves.
Aaaahhhh...I really miss Cass and her beautiful voice....Mama's getting her groove on...
I love watching Cass dance/perform! She’s so much fun!
Mama Cass was getting her James Brown groove on!!!
I just noticed that - she is the centerpiece of the group
You go girlfriend
and she had the voice that carried that group, only in my opinion, so I don't need everyone here jumping and hating
sbatey11 without jhon there was no group but without cass there was nothing special about them they wouldve been just another trio two guys and a girl come and go cass changed that by being as big as she was and singing like that
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Love love LOVE this classic Motown cover. They absolutely made it their own here.
It doesn't matter what you wear...as long as you are there!!Groovy Mama Cass!!
The brilliant and innovative arrangements of the original and cover songs are what made this group so amazing. Add in the wrecking crew musicians and the luscious voice blend with great producing in the studio and you have a stunningly great group. Plus they had the "look"and attitude that was perfect. There was SO much great music coming out every week then; it was happening very fast and we loved every minute.
Love you Mama you beautiful lady xx rip
Mama Cass ROCKS!!
Cass was wonderful. She led the energy in that great group.A special time back then and so missed looking back.
"Mamma" Cass was just wonderful. May she continue to rest in peace.
Mama Cass beautiful as always, and that voice... great, great, all fabulous
...!!
Dance, Mama Cass! You go,girl!!
They would have been nothing without Cass's amazing voice.
Nope, the best part of there biggest hit ( California dreaming ) is on Danny's voice, the girls help a lot, but this song would it be successful even without Cass Elliot in it, people over hype this lady just because those funny moves and vibes.
@@alessandroher09 Cass and Denny had the voices, John could write, Michelle was nice to look at but don't let her near a microphone - the 'band' was strictly a studio creation with a short shelf life.
Out of all the covers of this song this one is the best.
Darned right.....and I enjoy watching Mamma Cass dancing much more than I did that Jagger n' Bowie thing :D
I really loved this version and Cass’s vocals were stupendous!!
cass was the voice of the group
Their rendition of this song is clearer in pronunciation compared to that of Martha and The Vandellas. Warmest regards from Ghaz, listening from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
OMG! Mama Cass performance made it so damn lively! great dancing!
Those boots were alive 😉✨
Mama Cass is doing the "good foot" like James Brown. LOVE IT!!!
I could watch and listen to Mama Cass all day long. She can break moves for any song, and that genuine voice.
And is it me, or does Michelle always look lost and confused?
My second time tonight. Same song.
Funny isn't it, how Michelle was lauded as a great beauty - and was undeniably photogenic - but it was Cass you looked at when the group performed. She had enough star quality and charisma for the whole group - next to her they were all a bit beige, frankly!
MUY BUEN TEMA SALUDOS AMIGOS DESDE PIEDRAS NEGRAS COAHUILA MEXICO SIEMPRE HE ADMIRADO ESTE GRUPO LOS MAMAS Y PAPAS DE MIS FAVORITOS EN LOS AÑODAROS Y NOSTALGICOS 60S
Cass can really dance ....love her!!! What a beautiful soul
What a fun song. The “Mamas and the Papas” do a great rendition. I love this group. Thank you ‘Stanislavega’ for posting the lyrics. Glad Philadelphia, the city where I am from, was mentioned.
Germantowner in the building 💯
I enjoy watching Mama Cass dancing. Her voice is is beautiful and infectious.
Michelle may have had the looks in the group but Cass Elliot had the talent! The talent is the main thing!!
Michelle co-wrote most of the hits and her singing wasn't so bad. She's a very talented woman, as well as beautiful.
***** God I hope so I hate to think she was there in the group just because she was the spouse of the group's leader and that she was nothing more then a pretty face! Of course Michelle had talent just not the same as Elliot!
I THINK CASS ELLIOT ACTUALLY HAD A VERY PRETTY IT NOT DOWNRIGHT BEAUTIFUL FACE that was 'obscured" by her weight and weight issues.. envisioning her at a much lighter body weight, i can truly see she was and would have been revealed as a beautiful woman and of course she had that AWESOME TALENT!..
thomas schmitz Her weight was a health issue, not a beauty issue. In fact I think one of the causes of her depression and lack of self-esteem had a lot to do with how bad she felt at the way she was perceived by people... ie, not beautiful enough, and no one near her was there to support her. Cass was perfect. Women should stop feeling pressure to look this or that way, and just be themselves.
Michelle was the eye candy and what eye candy she was/is. She can act and sing a little. She's a better writer in my opinion.
This was one iconic 60's group !
Get it Momma Cass! Big girl can sing and dance.
I was just thinking the exact same thing - big girl can sing AND dance!
That was known as the "Momma Cass Shuffle" back then.
Nice cover. I've never heard this until today. They did good job with their harmonies.
Lindo. ❤️😎 Amo the mamas and the papas. Sempre vou escutar e apreciar as lindas canções.
Gotta love the shout out to Denny's home town of Halifax. He did us proud.
Mama Cass Elliot was something else, love her rhythm and footwork
Yes ma’am she was getting down !!! I love it !!!! She was so smooth in her movements
LOVE TO SEE CASS DANCE
Mama cassie has a beautiful voice.R.I.P.I love older music the music now doesn't compare.
I didnt know they had this song its a so beautiful rendition
I always loved Cass. Her voice, but I always admired her for standing up to the establishment and just being herself!! She took a lot of flak over her weight and I always felt the stress if that broke her heart. But, I just want her to know I am lookin her up in heaven just to tell her how cool I thought she was!!! ❤🌵🌺🐎
I love the way Mama Cass dance!
Case was getting it! Soul sister you better dance Ty for this I loved her!
I found this group now in 2017..... (better late than never..!) Well I have heard the NAME Mamas and Papas but not been listening to their music (or might have heard but not noticed it for real... until now..) ... And I am not a young girl... I was born in the 60´s in fact.....
It is funny I discovered this group now..... (discovered it for real I mean)
Excuse me? How is that possible? I'm assuming you were born in the USA?
I was born in '64 and I can't remember a time NOT knowing them. My mom had the bathtub album and I distinctly remember hearing their songs on the AM radio in the car as well as Cass's later solo hits.
You're not Amish are you?
If you were born in the 60's, you ARE YOUNG!
Me too! Thank you, lady chance😀
Born in the 80's and I love mamas and the papas
Thank God we got to have her for the time we did, wish it could have been 10 x longer.
Great music, and band! The film quality is of the times, and it does them no justice! First it made everyone of them Much wider than they actually were. I saw them, trust me. Great harmonies, energy, and Cass was The star vocally!
She's on a different level here, still a great rendition of the song from all of them!
This is just awesome!! I love it!
Sorry but Cass made this group. She was awesome. I love listening to her sing and she could dance to.
I'm only 11 years old, I LOVE THIS SONG!
Love Cass’s fancy footwork. The four were really good . I miss those times . I want to go back !
Oh Mama Cass how u r missed that beautiful voice will always be enjoyed
My dam screne went out. Mama Cass carried these guys- She sang the best and danced the best-was real performer. Miss you, Cassie.
This version is AMAZING!
SO FAR ahead of their time !!!!! Even today the're fresh as roses !!!!!!!! 2020