How Each of the Mamas & the Papas Died

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The Mamas and the Papas stand tall as one of the most emblematic and influential groups of the 1960s. With their signature harmonies and introspective lyrics, they seamlessly bridged the gap between folk and pop, crafting a sound that captured the zeitgeist of a transformative decade. The ensemble comprised John Phillips, the principal songwriter and strategist; his wife, Michelle Phillips, whose ethereal voice added a unique dimension; Denny Doherty, with his powerful lead vocals; and Cass Elliot, whose resonant contralto became one of the group's defining features.
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - Denny Doherty
01:55 - Cass Elliot
04:31 - John Phillips
06:00 - Michelle Phillips
07:23 - Outro
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Their rise to stardom was meteoric, marked by chart-toppers like "California Dreamin'", which evoked a wistful longing for sunnier climes, and "Monday, Monday", a poignant reflection on the transient nature of love. These songs, among others, ensured their place in the annals of pop history, granting them a global fan base and the prestigious Grammy Hall of Fame Award.
However, the group's journey wasn't without its turbulence. Behind their harmonious sound lay interpersonal conflicts and struggles. The Mamas and the Papas disbanded in 1968, a mere three years after their formation, but their legacy was far from ephemeral. Their music became emblematic of a generation questioning societal norms and seeking deeper meaning.
Tragically, time has taken its toll on the group's original lineup. Cass Elliot, with her larger-than-life presence both on and off the stage, passed away in 1974. Denny Doherty followed in 2007, and John Phillips in 2001. Today, Michelle Phillips remains the sole surviving member, a poignant custodian of their collective memory. The Mamas and the Papas left an indelible mark on the music industry.
Their legacy is a testament to the enduring power of music to encapsulate moments, movements, and emotions, transcending time to inspire generations anew. Join Facts Verse, as we present: How Each of The Mamas & The Papas Died
How Each of the Mamas & the Papas Died

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  • @FactsVerse
    @FactsVerse8 ай бұрын

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  • @africanblue

    @africanblue

    5 ай бұрын

    More stupid and wrong videotitles? No thanks!

  • @saeadborji1464

    @saeadborji1464

    Ай бұрын

    Mesmerized instantly by a 5-sec background music in a YT short, searched the phrase "the sky is gray" , discovered the Mamas & the Papas, suggested by YT in the right panel, I am here.

  • @notvalidcharacters

    @notvalidcharacters

    14 сағат бұрын

    When y'all start dealing in actual facts maybe I'll consider it. Obviously that point is not in sight.

  • @user-ux9zg5oz7f
    @user-ux9zg5oz7f2 ай бұрын

    My name is Keith and I am a 74 year old Scot and to me Mama Cass is the greatest singer that ever lived, and although I love It's Getting Better, I think Make Your Own Kind Of Music will always be my favourite song and I listen to it every single day of my life as it has a special place in my heart - R.I.P. Cass 😢💔🙏

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and beautiful message for Mama Cass. We miss her. What other types of video would you like to see on our channel?

  • @user-ux9zg5oz7f

    @user-ux9zg5oz7f

    2 ай бұрын

    @FactsVerse Thankyou ever so much for your kind words and I'm sure you can tell from my words that I am a huge Cass Elliot fan and I am dreading the 29th of July 2024 as it will be the 50th anniversary of her death so I am hoping that somebody will show a video all about Cass's life as a tribute to her and her amazing singing voice and as I am a child of the 60's I would love to see more videos showcasing the singers and pop groups of that era as it holds a special place in my heart - With love, Keith x 😊❤️

  • @zechariahwilliams667

    @zechariahwilliams667

    Ай бұрын

    WoW

  • @thebestofforum

    @thebestofforum

    Ай бұрын

    She was absolutely fantastic, my Jockinese mate. It's always a pleasure to hear her voice and she left us far too soon but with some wonderful musical memories! She died in her sleep in London having earlier phoned Michelle Phillips enthusing about having received a standing ovation on the last two nights of performing at the London Paladium. This was told by Michelle during a TV programme (California Dreamin': The Songs of 'The Mamas & the Papas') some years ago.

  • @user-ux9zg5oz7f

    @user-ux9zg5oz7f

    Ай бұрын

    @thebestofforum Such a beautiful post, thankyou from the bottom of my heart, it means a lot to me x ❤️🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @mikebartling7920
    @mikebartling79204 ай бұрын

    My favorite song , of course, was "California Dreaming." I was a sophomore in my high school at the time when this harmonic song was released. My girl friend at the time, introduced it to me, and I have grown to really like it ever since. Thanks Mamas and Papas!

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    4 ай бұрын

    One of our favorites too, you've got fine taste! What other types of video would you like to see?

  • @khecke

    @khecke

    Ай бұрын

    I still enjoy listening to "California Dreaming" in 2024. By the way I was born in 1933 much earlier than all the Mamas and Papas.

  • @michellelanteri6897
    @michellelanteri68978 ай бұрын

    Michelle Phillips is the last surviving member of The Mamas and Papas

  • @Liam-cn1lt

    @Liam-cn1lt

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you caption obvious!

  • @Frankie-Bleddyn

    @Frankie-Bleddyn

    5 ай бұрын

    Well according to the title, they are all dead. Hence how EACH of the Mamas and the Papas died. Stupid title.

  • @electrocreep

    @electrocreep

    5 ай бұрын

    @@Frankie-Bleddyn i thought they were all dead bcoz of the caption but there still one surviving member

  • @mars-jr5uu

    @mars-jr5uu

    3 ай бұрын

    @@electrocreephii😊

  • @jayavanzado0927

    @jayavanzado0927

    2 ай бұрын

    I 💖 her Blonde Hair 👍

  • @prayerskool2468
    @prayerskool24682 ай бұрын

    The only reason I ever listen to any of the mamas and the papas is because of mama cass - what a beautiful soul.

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 ай бұрын

    Interesting, thanks for sharing! What other types of video would you like to see?

  • @califdad4
    @califdad48 ай бұрын

    Only 3 of them has died so far , your headline should be how 3 of the Mama's and Papa's died ,

  • @mikegarippo7815

    @mikegarippo7815

    4 ай бұрын

    Where did you learn to use an apostrophe to pluralize words?

  • @user-ws9cf7lm7o

    @user-ws9cf7lm7o

    4 ай бұрын

    @@mikegarippo7815 when he went to school.

  • @BethanyWooton

    @BethanyWooton

    3 ай бұрын

    How do you do it smart ass

  • @MusiCatsKing

    @MusiCatsKing

    3 ай бұрын

    I agree. I only clicked on this suggested video to see how the sexy Michelle died only to find out that she hasn't. What a waste of 7 minutes!

  • @marilyncornell2194

    @marilyncornell2194

    3 ай бұрын

    No Michelle has died

  • @wandaingram4776
    @wandaingram47768 ай бұрын

    Loved this group!! "Mama Cass" had a amazing voice and yes their voices were very good together,,they harmonized so well. Favorite song was of course " California Dreaming"!!

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    8 ай бұрын

    One of our favorites too, you've got taste! Be safe and have a great day ❤

  • @mikeries8549

    @mikeries8549

    6 ай бұрын

    Creeque ally is a better song

  • @Ludwig55555

    @Ludwig55555

    3 ай бұрын

    I used to love Michelle

  • @Superman-ey3id

    @Superman-ey3id

    2 ай бұрын

    Cass was way overweight and THAT caused her hear disease and ultimate demise.

  • @cbotten106

    @cbotten106

    10 күн бұрын

    @@Superman-ey3id Cass overdosed, the "ham sandwich" was a mere cover story cooked up by her well-meaning manager, all according to her daughter.

  • @danrusso7647
    @danrusso76473 ай бұрын

    This group can NEVER be replaced. Monday Monday and California Dreaming will NEVER be forgotten. BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL MUSIC. it was beautiful when I was a kid when it came out And is still beautiful. AND DONT FORGET CASS ELIOT WROTE THE SONG LEAVING ON A JET PLANE. THEY ALL WERE TALANTED

  • @E-BikingAdventures

    @E-BikingAdventures

    2 ай бұрын

    No she didn't. John denver wrote it.

  • @melmack2003
    @melmack2003Ай бұрын

    Cass was my favorite because she was such an amazing vocalist.....Baby I'm Yours! [Rest in peace dear lady]

  • @michaelcilia501
    @michaelcilia501Ай бұрын

    They were each of my biggest Rock and Roll stars on the planet for years!My favorite Mamas and The Papas hits were: “California Dreamin’”, “Monday, Monday” “Words Of Love”, “Dedicated To The One I Love” and “Go Where You Wanna Go”. R.I.P. Cass, John and Denny💐🎤🎸🎼

  • @cathypatman1224
    @cathypatman12248 ай бұрын

    Loved It! Mama Cass is one of favorite 3 Female singers! 💖💖💐💐💖💖 Thank You!

  • @IloveKillBill

    @IloveKillBill

    6 ай бұрын

    Yes! I would prefer calling her Cass Elliot or just Cass as she hated being called "mama"

  • @jgatkinson744
    @jgatkinson7448 ай бұрын

    As far as their music, I like them all as a group they had a great sound. Their personal life was something else though.

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! We're glad to know that you love our video. If we may ask, what other types of video would you like to see on Facts Verse

  • @philipnorris6542

    @philipnorris6542

    5 ай бұрын

    Very true.

  • @billblake9665
    @billblake96656 ай бұрын

    some of their harmony is just wow.....great group wish i could have seen them live.

  • @shaynewest8757
    @shaynewest87573 ай бұрын

    Nice title, Im sure Michelles shocked to hear she died.

  • @adiemissworld

    @adiemissworld

    Ай бұрын

    She doesn't care, she never cared when they were treating Cass horribly. Then slept with Cass's husband, she's not a nice person.

  • @notvalidcharacters

    @notvalidcharacters

    19 күн бұрын

    "Michelle's shocked". I see what you did there. Look how a clueless poster ignored your calling out the video for its dishonesty and tried to make it about Michelle. Shocking.

  • @kevin-um9ys

    @kevin-um9ys

    18 күн бұрын

    @@adiemissworld Didn't Michelle also know John was sleeping with their daughter "Mackenzie and did and said nothing,just basically "brushed it aside.

  • @charlescline8943
    @charlescline89438 ай бұрын

    Michelle is still living

  • @windronner1
    @windronner18 ай бұрын

    An abundance of talent. Marred by excess and hubris. That made for a remarkable group and wonderful sound.

  • @tapper701

    @tapper701

    8 ай бұрын

    And as such, the groups adventures & misadventures were a source of much of their music ... As in you write what you know/experience ...

  • @arnellamahoney317
    @arnellamahoney3178 ай бұрын

    Cass Elliott was one of my favorite members of the band. My favorite songs although written with underlined intent are songs I Saw Her Again and Creeque Alley. Monday, Monday and California Dreaming are also my favorite songs.

  • @grayceshephard8821

    @grayceshephard8821

    8 ай бұрын

    I love Them All

  • @tapper701

    @tapper701

    8 ай бұрын

    And "Go Where You Want To Go" , which IMO, could be recorded & released today and do well ... 12:30 song has great harmony "Young girls are coming/walking to the canyon" ...

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    8 ай бұрын

    One of our favorites too, you've got taste! Who comes in at second place?

  • @user-ke5pt9mv5v

    @user-ke5pt9mv5v

    Ай бұрын

    Cass had an amazing voice. The mamas and the papas were nothing without her.

  • @user-ke5pt9mv5v

    @user-ke5pt9mv5v

    Ай бұрын

    My fave was California dreamin. I was a young teen.

  • @wilburbonzo
    @wilburbonzo4 ай бұрын

    The title is misleading, Michelle Phillips is still alive.

  • @michaelmack1035
    @michaelmack10358 ай бұрын

    Michelle is still with us

  • @ezrhino100
    @ezrhino1002 ай бұрын

    it just struck me how important music was to people back then. there just seemed to be a lot of music in people's homes and lives, that it just spilled over into pop culture. the quality of songwriting and singing is unparalleled, especially considering what's out now...

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 ай бұрын

    Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see?

  • @FredFix

    @FredFix

    16 күн бұрын

    Ranked up with hotrod cars, drugs and sex. My high school and college years were a rock n roller fantasy. Hello you hello me hello people we used to be...

  • @user-tx8df3ii3q
    @user-tx8df3ii3q8 ай бұрын

    I always liked Michelle Phillips soprano voice a d I also liked Dennys voice.he also had a great sound and when all four would sing it was out of this world

  • @grayceshephard8821

    @grayceshephard8821

    8 ай бұрын

    Yes they were great

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    8 ай бұрын

    Us too! Thank you so much for bringing back memories. Whhat other types of video would you like to see on our channel?

  • @luciferholt4765
    @luciferholt47655 ай бұрын

    John Phillips wrote a book about his life called Papa John. In it he details his life with the band, and personal life, including his drug addiction. One of the best books I've ever read. Not only is it very well written, the humor in his words makes it worth the read. It's actually outright funny at times. This is one of my favorite bands of the 60s.

  • @johnrolle3416

    @johnrolle3416

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes, a truely great read.

  • @MikeD_

    @MikeD_

    3 ай бұрын

    @@johnrolle3416 I'll have to check it out. Hopefully it's still in print, or available digitally.

  • @spideraxis
    @spideraxisАй бұрын

    "California Dreamin' " was my favorite.

  • @kimmarievan-ever6599
    @kimmarievan-ever65993 ай бұрын

    Creeque Alley is my favourite song. Mama Cass my favourite singer followed by Denny Doherty love their voices .so strong..

  • @marylougutierrez3165
    @marylougutierrez31658 ай бұрын

    LOVE THIS GROUP,LOVE THEIR SONGS

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad to kow that you're a fan. In your opinion, what is their finest song?

  • @tonywhite7083
    @tonywhite70836 ай бұрын

    Michelle and Cass were wonderful😊

  • @donhudson4883
    @donhudson48833 ай бұрын

    So Michelle is the lone survivor which is misleading by your title.

  • @WineSippingCowboy
    @WineSippingCowboy6 ай бұрын

    Michelle Phillips is the surviving member. The band folded. But the influence continued through Wilson Phillips, with lead singer Chynna Phillips, daughter of the late John and Michelle.

  • @outoftheirskulls5676
    @outoftheirskulls56764 ай бұрын

    My favorite was Cass. Of note: It was Cass, who got Crosby, Stills and Nash together. She was sneaky about it. She invited each one of them to dinner, not telling the other two. "Oh and bring your guitar maybe we'll play a bit after dinner." She pictured/ heard each one in her head and thought these three would really be dynamic together.

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    4 ай бұрын

    One of our favorites too, you've got fine taste! What other types of video would you like to see?

  • @eleanorsourp4324
    @eleanorsourp43248 ай бұрын

    Mama Cass’s daughter reveals the truth about her death. It is an interview with Casses daughter and Michelle’s daughter. They explain what happened to Cass in her final moments. I was a huge fan of the Mamas and Papas! I grew up listening to their music and I was 4 and my brother and sisters were teenagers. It was a simple time back in the 60s and 70s. For me the music was awesome!

  • @dobbylives8365

    @dobbylives8365

    6 ай бұрын

    And Michele is still alive but they lie in the headline leading people to believe she has passed too-😡 And this is supposedly addressing “FACTS?!”?? Poor woman…it would be cool if she made a big announcement to the press that she’s still alive! She could really mess with their minds 🤔

  • @dobbylives8365

    @dobbylives8365

    6 ай бұрын

    I was born in 1969 but I miss the simpler, slower days I’d love to go back; even if it’s before the invention of the Walkman 🧐 Aha! 😆 It IS the Walkmans fault we learned to tune-out🤪

  • @FredFix

    @FredFix

    16 күн бұрын

    I progressed to the Walkman and now to a smartphone and earbuds. If I went back in time...I would bring my laptop, widescreen TV , and smartphone with earbuds and wireless charging.

  • @kittylady1095
    @kittylady10958 ай бұрын

    Mama Cass...she had a gorgeous voice! Sad that her appearance over rode her voice! RIP

  • @Jominycrocket0

    @Jominycrocket0

    8 ай бұрын

    She went to HS with Jim Morrison. He hadn’t a clue at that time he would end up in music. He had an IQ of 150.

  • @dicksonfranssen

    @dicksonfranssen

    8 ай бұрын

    even sadder is the stupid sandwich story. Just let her rest in peace. I weighed 75 lb more than now when I met my drop dead gorgeous wife 25 years ago. I'm a sweat pants wearing slob but I never get jealous or kick the dog, some people can't see past that. I've dated plenty of women that were "plain looking" and they were then and always have been beautiful to me. It's a sad and shallow world we live in.

  • @mareebrocklehurst9370

    @mareebrocklehurst9370

    Ай бұрын

    What was her appearance got to do with her voice accept people how they are

  • @Slanche1974
    @Slanche19745 ай бұрын

    The words of a producer when he first seen them " when John. Walked through the door he was as tall as you can be, when Michelle walked through the door she was as pretty as you can be and when Cass walked through the door she was as big as you can be " 😂

  • @user-ws9cf7lm7o

    @user-ws9cf7lm7o

    4 ай бұрын

    She was morbidly obese for sure, which wasn't that common back then. Getting to be the norm now unfortunately.

  • @cynthiausakowski3358
    @cynthiausakowski33588 ай бұрын

    Michelle Phillips is still alive. She is 79 years old so this is completely wrong. !!

  • @ChrisBCartagena
    @ChrisBCartagena4 ай бұрын

    Headline wrong, but you knew that... Michelle didnt die!

  • @notvalidcharacters

    @notvalidcharacters

    19 күн бұрын

    Yeah he knew that, but that's not the point. The point is Making Money Through Dishonesty.

  • @milmil6594
    @milmil65945 ай бұрын

    Sad that Mama Cass Elliot's legacy was marred by the rumor of choking on a sandwich leading to her death and a clear attempt to make light of her being over weight..Her contribution to the music industry was over shadowed by false narrative meant to harm her reputation as a gifted singer and is disgusting..A beautiful soul i choose to remember as someone who shared her gift to the world through song and hopefully others will remember that as well...RIP Mama Cass

  • @andywinslow9638
    @andywinslow96388 ай бұрын

    I like two songs more than ever. I Saw Her Again and Got A Feeling. And I like Mama Cass' solo Make Your Own Kind of Music.

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    8 ай бұрын

    Our favorites too, you've got taste! What other types of video would you like to see?

  • @andywinslow9638

    @andywinslow9638

    8 ай бұрын

    @@FactsVerse Thanks. How about underrated or forgotten 60s and 70s comedians? I'd say I'd like to hear about Shecky Green, Allen Sherman and Willie Tyler and Lester

  • @davidponseigo8811
    @davidponseigo88112 ай бұрын

    Mama Cass got a really raw deal in life. She deserved better but because she was heavy she was cast aside.

  • @JTRocks1
    @JTRocks13 ай бұрын

    Only Michelle is still with us, thank God. 🙂

  • @AdmrlLocke
    @AdmrlLocke4 ай бұрын

    I'm surprised you didn't mention her guest-starring role as Jenice Manheim in the Star Trek: The Next Generation first season episode "We'll Always Have Paris" (1988). I read an interview with her in which she said something to the effect that the Star Trek fans send her more fan mail from that one episode than she gets from everything else did she'd done in her life combined, including her time in The Mamas & the Papas.

  • @treknician1701
    @treknician17018 күн бұрын

    Nice to see someone who tells the FACTS about the death of Cass Elliott!

  • @The1djdave
    @The1djdave5 ай бұрын

    Some of the finest music in our lifetime.. Loved Michele in Knots Landing to continue the love of these icons.

  • @stephenmcwilliams5842
    @stephenmcwilliams584217 сағат бұрын

    "How *Each* of the Mamas & the Papas Died" is a nonsense title, for Michelle is alive and well.

  • @CherokeeBird
    @CherokeeBird3 ай бұрын

    I've always loved Cass. Her dance moves were on another level ❤

  • @sallykohorst8803
    @sallykohorst88038 ай бұрын

    Thanks for their stories.

  • @victorneeland5555
    @victorneeland5555Ай бұрын

    Michelle is still alive

  • @Allyourbase1990
    @Allyourbase19902 ай бұрын

    I wish I was born in the 50s so I could have been old enough to see all these awesome artists play live . I hate being born in 90. The music in the 60s - 80s was soooo good

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 ай бұрын

    Fun stuff, thanks for sharing! What other types of video would you like to see on our channel?

  • @theincredibleimpression
    @theincredibleimpression8 ай бұрын

    Believe it or not, the house in London where Cass Elliott died is the same house where just 4 years later in 1978 Keith Moon died of a drug overdose (ironically in the same bedroom as well)! The flat was actually owned by singer Harry Nillson. Incredibly after Moon's death Nillson sold the property because he felt that it was cursed!

  • @tapper701

    @tapper701

    8 ай бұрын

    No good looking woman would/should walk into that bedroom, why you ask "Because they are drop dead gorgeous" ...

  • @theincredibleimpression

    @theincredibleimpression

    8 ай бұрын

    @tapper701 I like that one bro!🤣

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    8 ай бұрын

    Very interesting, thank you so much for sharing this info! May Cass and Keith find peace 😥😥

  • @dicksonfranssen

    @dicksonfranssen

    8 ай бұрын

    @@FactsVerse And Harry Nillson as well. Gone at 54 and not a "rock & roll" death, what a waste.

  • @deanmashburn6829
    @deanmashburn68293 ай бұрын

    Mama Cass Monday Monday I can listen to that song all day any day

  • @dancook4993
    @dancook49934 ай бұрын

    Hands down it was Cass that made this group a voice you recognize anywhere like John Denver or Karen Carpenter ,,,Cass Elliott

  • @jaboe93

    @jaboe93

    3 ай бұрын

    Cass was the voice, Michelle the face

  • @JamesFormia-cp1vr
    @JamesFormia-cp1vr3 ай бұрын

    Mama Cass was phenomenal

  • @VinylPro
    @VinylPro21 күн бұрын

    for sure, the Michelle Phillips !

  • @thefamouspeople1960
    @thefamouspeople1960Ай бұрын

    It's bittersweet to learn about their individual journeys, struggles, and the paths they took after the band's dissolution.

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! We're glad to know that you love our video. What other types of video would you like to see on Facts Verse?

  • @joaoavelino2696
    @joaoavelino26962 ай бұрын

    As far as I know and it is documented, Denny Doherty had a romance with Michelle Phillips and not with Mama Cass

  • @peterericson8170
    @peterericson81705 ай бұрын

    Hey - get facts right: Michelle aint dead!

  • @JamesFormia-cp1vr
    @JamesFormia-cp1vr3 ай бұрын

    Ca dreamen a touch of winter day

  • @linorodriguez8511
    @linorodriguez85114 ай бұрын

    My favorite California Dreaming

  • @jimmartin3162
    @jimmartin31624 ай бұрын

    Each one of them had individual talent. Together they gave many memorable songs. All good things come to an end and as such things do. There should be no sadness, their legacy is left and is playing on and still being enjoyed. What else is there to say.

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    4 ай бұрын

    Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see?

  • @jimmartin3162

    @jimmartin3162

    4 ай бұрын

    Do you have any videos regarding story of Everley Brothers, Beach Boys or The Monkees also Ike & Tina Turner. Lastly also liked Norman Greenbaum - Spirit in the Sky. Apologise for the tall order. I am smiling here, I have given you a tall order, do not worry if it cannot be arranged. You did kindly ask. Really appreciate the work you are doing, great to see this media has great folks and is not all bad!

  • @jenniferwells9032
    @jenniferwells90324 ай бұрын

    My fav was - Dedicated to the one I love 🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @maryflynn7816
    @maryflynn78168 ай бұрын

    Mama Cass was my favorite by far.

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    8 ай бұрын

    Us too! You've got taste. Which sog is the most memorable for you?

  • @user-ux9zg5oz7f

    @user-ux9zg5oz7f

    Ай бұрын

    I'm a 74 year old Scotsman and I have loved Mama Cass since the first time I heard her voice and Make Your Own Kind Of Music is my favourite song of all time and I still listen to it every single day of my life - R.I.P. Cass 😢💔🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @burtramone765
    @burtramone7658 ай бұрын

    My favorite period in music. How about a piece on 'The Lovin' Spoonful' ? Which actually has links to this video, as shown.

  • @dionsands3113
    @dionsands31134 ай бұрын

    John wrote ALL the songs!-Denny lead singer.Cass lead harmony,Michelle 2nd harmony.All their biggest hits teatured Denny as the lead,especially monday monday.

  • @captaincarl8230
    @captaincarl82306 ай бұрын

    Cass Elliot was also the "Mama" in the Three Dog Night's "Mama Told Me Not to Come". She had warned the songwriter about the party scene in Los Angeles, which was the area where the group was from.

  • @kelanjones7281
    @kelanjones72816 ай бұрын

    Denny Doherty also narrated and played as “The Harbormaster” on the popular CBC/PBS Tv show “Theodore Tugboat”

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    6 ай бұрын

    Very interesting, thank you so much for sharing this info. What other types of video would you like to see?

  • @KarenNielsen-zc8bk
    @KarenNielsen-zc8bk5 ай бұрын

    Mama Cass is by far one of my favorite ALL time

  • @10tenman10
    @10tenman103 ай бұрын

    MacKenzie Phillips accused her dad of incest. He could not reply because he was already deceased.

  • @Karl44444
    @Karl4444423 күн бұрын

    Favor of the mamas and Papas mama Cass, ,,,and wish I could have meet her , Loved her

  • @KeljaSamiNation
    @KeljaSamiNation22 күн бұрын

    Philips was a monster from hell

  • @charlescline8943
    @charlescline89438 ай бұрын

    There is a sick joke circulating. If Cass Elliot shared her sandwich with Karen Carpenter would they both still be alive?

  • @dicksonfranssen

    @dicksonfranssen

    8 ай бұрын

    That is sick. Why keep repeating it?

  • @davidroussel4667
    @davidroussel46673 ай бұрын

    I'll be the odd man out, my favorite is Denny Doherty. Very underrated singer. And my favorite song is one where his vocals are dominant, Monday, Monday. Creeque Alley a close second.

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    3 ай бұрын

    So true! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. what other types of video would you like to see?

  • @bsaver5942
    @bsaver59429 күн бұрын

    Cass would be considered slim in today's world

  • @jimwal10
    @jimwal105 ай бұрын

    See: Mackenzie Phillips Tells Larry King About Incest By Father.

  • @thebestofforum
    @thebestofforumАй бұрын

    Would probably help if the subtitles kept up with the vocal info.

  • @anniejensen1394
    @anniejensen13947 ай бұрын

    Mama cass ❤️

  • @ernestgamez9794
    @ernestgamez97945 ай бұрын

    God bless the ones gone.

  • @shape816
    @shape8167 күн бұрын

    So you mean, "How 2 of the Mamas and Papas died". I didn't get a "how" for Denny, and Michelle is alive.

  • @E-BikingAdventures
    @E-BikingAdventures2 ай бұрын

    You should do a video tittled "How each of the cast members of Gilligans Island died." Then not mention anything about Ginger and Mary ann still being alive.

  • @Skycladatdusk78

    @Skycladatdusk78

    Ай бұрын

    Pretty sure only Ginger is still with us.

  • @E-BikingAdventures

    @E-BikingAdventures

    Ай бұрын

    @Skycladatdusk78 . Yes. I just found out Dawn Wells died in 2020. I didn't know that.

  • @geetee4459
    @geetee44597 ай бұрын

    Not perfectly correct but probably one of the best summaries of the Mamas & Papas online to date.

  • @darrenwillett216
    @darrenwillett2164 ай бұрын

    Only 3 have passed away not 4

  • @copgirl5443
    @copgirl54436 ай бұрын

    I love Denny Daugherty

  • @user-xx2hj7xb6b
    @user-xx2hj7xb6b3 ай бұрын

    Cass Elliot had a hit in 1969 called It's Getting Better. Some couples have "their song" and that was mine and Janet's, my girlfriend at the time. I still have the 45. Too bad Mamma Cass died so young. She had an amazing voice, powerful, clarion and a range that might have worked well in operetta had she pursued that genre.

  • @marktweet7395
    @marktweet73958 ай бұрын

    Don’t let Mama get to the table first

  • @user-fu2mi1nd5l

    @user-fu2mi1nd5l

    8 ай бұрын

    What me worry?

  • @grantp4022

    @grantp4022

    6 ай бұрын

    Unless you own a Burger King franchise :) maybe OK then ?

  • @danielfarmer2026
    @danielfarmer20268 ай бұрын

    Yes, California Dreamin

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    8 ай бұрын

    One of our favorites too, you've got taste! What other types of video would you like to see?

  • @Scottwilkie18
    @Scottwilkie188 ай бұрын

    I remember watching Denny on Theodore tugboat

  • @marisaelenenadiejamusiccom3974
    @marisaelenenadiejamusiccom39744 ай бұрын

    Now we have a hillybilly culture

  • @rich52569

    @rich52569

    2 ай бұрын

    and we have the hip hop/ rap culture taking over all of pop culture. i dont know which one is worse.

  • @MrJuvefrank
    @MrJuvefrank2 ай бұрын

    Long Beach used to be a good neighborhood.

  • @snowbunz
    @snowbunzАй бұрын

    Favorite song = California Dreamin'. All members were my favorite.

  • @SPerryfevr
    @SPerryfevr8 ай бұрын

    My fav song is Monday, Monday! 😊

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    8 ай бұрын

    One of our favorites too, you've got taste! What other types of video would you like to see?

  • @ronniesouthern7829
    @ronniesouthern78294 ай бұрын

    Get your facts right. One of them is still living.

  • @F1HNR
    @F1HNR5 ай бұрын

    Hey, Michelle ain’t dead yet

  • @jerryreeder9715
    @jerryreeder971512 күн бұрын

    Cass was my favorite-california dreamin

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    12 күн бұрын

    Us too! Thanks for sharing. What other types of video would you like to see?

  • @Linda-pw8gx
    @Linda-pw8gx5 ай бұрын

    Michelle has kicked all their butts

  • @meteorfive6
    @meteorfive62 ай бұрын

    Michelle is my FAVORITE !!!

  • @laika25
    @laika254 ай бұрын

    So Michelle Phillips didn't die...

  • @katarinakrnjevic8183
    @katarinakrnjevic81833 ай бұрын

    Even though they had been together only couple years mamas and papas where such good group.

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    3 ай бұрын

    Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see?

  • @TheHannibalTV
    @TheHannibalTV5 ай бұрын

    great band

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    5 ай бұрын

    Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. Which of their songs appealed to you the most?

  • @dicksonfranssen
    @dicksonfranssen8 ай бұрын

    If Cass Elliot went for an audition today she wouldn't make it past the door. Pretty sad when an IQ of 80 and being able to "twerk" is considered talent. John Phillips had an "alleged and at times controversial" relationship with Mackenzie? Whatever else he did in his life is all undone with that sick behavior. It started when she was 19 and didn't end until the night before her wedding. I can still sing all the words but thinking about this pig getting his own daughter stoned and then sleeping with her turns my stomach. At least Chynna Phillips & Wilson Phillips seemed to turn out okay. And I thought my family was nuts.

  • @James-pq7nf
    @James-pq7nfАй бұрын

    Michelle my favorite is still alive

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    Ай бұрын

    We love Michelle too! Thanks for sharing ♥

  • @rapidrabbit7175
    @rapidrabbit71752 ай бұрын

    I had no favorite but developed a craving for ham sandwiches.

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 ай бұрын

    Lol, nice one! What other types of video would you like to see?

  • @Superman-ey3id
    @Superman-ey3id2 ай бұрын

    Michelle Philips is the favorite.

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing! How about your most memorable song?

  • @keithsteele5580
    @keithsteele55802 ай бұрын

    California dreamer will forever live in my heart. I have loved the mamas & the Pap😂pas, since I first head the son😂g, in the sixties still do ❤❤😂😂

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 ай бұрын

    One of our favorites too, you've got fine taste! What other types of video would you like to see?

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