“Twelve Thirty” was one of John’s most beautiful creations. Hauntingly bittersweet. He was a brilliant songwriter. Too bad years of hard drugs stole his humanity. His music will live on.

@Clare-tea

2 жыл бұрын

That one is my favorite and also Safe in my Garden.

@vigo894

2 жыл бұрын

He did that to himself. Drugs don't force you to do anything son.

@barneyronnie

Жыл бұрын

@@vigo894 Unfortunately, some of us are predisposed to addiction by virtue of our genes...

No respect for the man nor his 'accomplishments'. No redeeming value in someone who does that to a child. He tried to normalize it to her. He messed up her head and the other stuff too.

The real talent of the Mamas and the Papas was Cass Elliott

@lisag18

3 жыл бұрын

There wouldn't be a group for Cass to get her break if not for John

@timgreenglass

3 жыл бұрын

@@lisag18 she provided a focal point, and the lead voice. all he did was wear dumb looking hats. cass released solo albums that remain underrated.

@Bill-cv1xu

3 жыл бұрын

You got that right Carolyn!

@Silenced23

3 жыл бұрын

How about her Ham sandwich?

@Swampzoid

3 жыл бұрын

Papa Denny Doherty was an excellent singer too. Michelle was just for show.

The Mamas and the Papas may have been a short lived group. But they remain one of my all time favourites. Great job and video Scott!!

He really caused a lot of pain and sadness for someone who wrote beautiful music. Glad I didn’t know him!

@michelleduncan9965

2 жыл бұрын

Me too Cheryl Ann. Talent aside, he was a very dark soul.

@barneyronnie

Жыл бұрын

It was the drugs; I knew him, as I was strung out back then ...

@user-fu2mi1nd5l

8 ай бұрын

got a new liver so he could continue his drug use. Am I right?@@barneyronnie

@quester09

6 ай бұрын

talented composer, not so much as a person.

@chrismiles8822

Ай бұрын

My take on John Phillips was he had a spontaneous take on life, was an adventurer and could conjure vivid images that stood the test of time. Nothing evil necessarily.

I remember watching The Mamas & The Papas on the Ed Sullivan Show when I was a very little girl. My Mum and Dad liked their music but I remember my Dad saying that didn't like Joh Phillips very much. When I asked him why he said that "I don't trust a man who wears a winter hat inside." Strange what sticks in your mind years and years later.

@ENigma-um8zw

2 жыл бұрын

That's a hilarious memory :D

@kathrynoneill5862

2 жыл бұрын

You're Dad's a smart man.

@TREVASLARK

2 жыл бұрын

It is strange indeed.

@Clare-tea

2 жыл бұрын

That's funny.

@lauraarcher1730

2 жыл бұрын

Very wise! 😂

Mama Cass and Denny where the two best singers that really helped established the band. Denny sings much of the song , California Dreaming. As others have said, Mama Cass really was one of the main talents of the group. They debated about having her in the group, due to her weight. Denny was from Canada.

@mikelgeren149

2 жыл бұрын

Shame Cass choked on a chicken bone . 💞

@lordgodkingbufu2158

Жыл бұрын

@@mikelgeren149 She had heart failure, she didn't choke on anything

@mikelgeren149

Жыл бұрын

@@lordgodkingbufu2158 news reports at the time said she be choked .

@lordgodkingbufu2158

Жыл бұрын

@@mikelgeren149 On a ham sandwich thanks to a gross assumption, so that detail from news reports wasn't right either

@missyhumwood6669

2 ай бұрын

Mama Cass had a heart attack.

With respect to making these kind of videos, Scott does not raise the bar, he is the bar. They are always deliciously interesting and unique. Thank you so much.

@donculver153

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@minimonkeyman2139

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@ChrisCards

Жыл бұрын

Anyone putting the words 'deliciously interesting' together should immediately be slapped before completing their sentence. Be better.

I read his daughter's book high on arrival..he was a monster

@janetsabers4965

3 жыл бұрын

He was an idiot!!!

@randyfarr844

3 жыл бұрын

I never knew all of this, I am shocked and almost dont want to believe it, what a snake he was.

@gregoryholstein4224

3 жыл бұрын

@@janetsabers4965 He was a genius and the daughter Mackenzie is a lying junkie trying to get her 15 minutes of fame because her career blew up when she was a coke fiend.

@comet1227

3 жыл бұрын

@@gregoryholstein4224 you are an idiot. He was also a junkie, and groomed his own children! Mackenzie wasn't the only one!

@chrismessenger9104

3 жыл бұрын

Jury is forever out on that family. Too bad. But the guy got and died sober. The problem with MacKenzie's book is.... it's a book. And John is gone. I'm skeptical about anything that requires no proof.

He may have been a genius, but a nasty human

@mikepatrick5909

3 жыл бұрын

being talented has nothing to do with being nice...

@gregoryholstein4224

3 жыл бұрын

Did you personally know him? Judgemental freak.

@serenapetersen1822

3 жыл бұрын

@@gregoryholstein4224 you're sick dude. Hope you're registered then, and away from schools and parks.

@wildbill5670

3 жыл бұрын

judge not lest be judged.

@californiahiker9616

3 жыл бұрын

@@gregoryholstein4224 he wrote an autobiography. Self indictment.

Sounds like he was an incredible jerk.

@katakisLives

3 жыл бұрын

Genius people often are

@martell203

3 жыл бұрын

@@katakisLives True.

@selenasmith7732

3 жыл бұрын

@@katakisLives very true they have tormented souls

@katakisLives

3 жыл бұрын

@@selenasmith7732 yes indeed. That's the price you pay for genius it's a high price.

@wiedietie

3 жыл бұрын

@@katakisLives But not all jerk's are genius

When I went to see Once upon a time in Hollywood, I waited to see your name in the credits before I got up and left. I was stoked to see it and so happy for you! Right on Scott!

@donnalitchfield2556

3 жыл бұрын

Me too. Took a picture too.

@vicvega3614

10 ай бұрын

How was Scott involved with the movie?

Now let me tell you my encounter with John Phillips! When he was sick and out of Desert Hospital, I was working for a home health agency in which he was a patient of ours. I was the Receptionist! The phone rang, I answered, a voice comes on the phone and says Candy this is John Phillips! Do you know who I am? I said yes and starting singing Monday, Monday! He was laughing! I have a very young sounding voice so probably didn’t think I knew who he was! He called several times after that and was always very nice calling me by my name! I was very sad upon hearing he had passed !!

@Clare-tea

2 жыл бұрын

He was an addict but not necessarily evil. There's a difference. Thank you for your story.

I'm so happy that even though you moved away from Hollywood, that you're still posting super interesting posts! Thank u. 🤗

@marshamariner7897

2 жыл бұрын

Hope u can hv ur yours again. But if not the videos r GREAT!!💖💗❤️💕🌹

I am surprised you didn't mention the time he was caught drinking in a bar right after his Liver transplant. Someone caught him on a firm camera back in the day when that wasn't so common. It made the national news. People were not happy. Musical genius no doubt. Horrible human being.

@ckotcher1

3 жыл бұрын

I mean if you understand alcoholism it’s not like you can just stop because you get a new liver. But he probably should have chosen to drink at home.

@pyewacketpeggy8329

3 жыл бұрын

@@ckotcher1 You are right. But you don’t take a transplant from someone

@stddisclaimer8020

3 жыл бұрын

@majormal1: Reportedly, John's answer to a friend who asked, "John, what are you doing (in a bar)?" was "I'm breaking in the new liver."

@ahcapella

3 жыл бұрын

That poor liver probably didn’t know what had HIT it after it was transplanted into John!

@ghostcityshelton9378

3 жыл бұрын

@@pyewacketpeggy8329 The 'I Dream Of Jeanie guy who also was some JR dude on Dallas whatever that was, I never watched it== Anyway he got MANY transplants & stepped ahead of those who had been waiting & waiting because the actor had alot of money. I feel sorry for those who died waiting for a transplant when you have rich bozos who buy their way to the head of the line and then abuse their donated organs. I saw a beautiful video that a wife on their wedding day had gotten the beautiful young lady to meet her new husband... Why? Because his brother had recently died and he was an organ donnor & the young lady had gotten her husband's brother's heart. The husband got to use the doctor's thing you listen to hearts with and he heard his brother's heart beating. So....there are still many wonderful folks out there. Hey! If someone can use a body part or parts of mine go for it.....why not, cause it could help save someone's life. "PEACE !"👍👻

Love this kind of content, especially when we get to see the places involved in modern times. Thanks, Scott and Troy.

@donaldpellico367

3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting individual

Hate to speak badly of the dead, but, if half the things said about John by his family are true, the man was a real "stinker". Mama Cass was the real talent in in The Mama's and Papa's. Loved the video Scott. no one does it like you do! God Bless and hope you have a superb day!

@williamzoom

3 жыл бұрын

Phillips was a pos but his talent should not be diminished, he & Michelle wrote their biggest hits & Elliot never wrote one hit song. She was a great singer and that's about it!

@stp7907

3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic songwriter. World Class Lech!

@craiganderson275

3 жыл бұрын

The real talent? Garbage.

@terrytodd7396

3 жыл бұрын

@@craiganderson275 I think not.

@craiganderson275

3 жыл бұрын

@@terrytodd7396 come on man. You believe someone with a great singing voice is more talented than a writer, composer and musician of all those classic tunes? Seriously?

Scott if this is the kind of Palm Springs content we can look forward to, I’M ON BOARD

John was my neighbor in Malibu. There are a lot of stories about him that are untrue, and the ones that are true are pretty wild.

@itrthho

3 жыл бұрын

Tell us more

@xavier.g7565

3 жыл бұрын

What's NOT true?

@DiegoGarcia-js6ex

3 жыл бұрын

Where I can found information about John phillips life?

@vicaroo001

2 жыл бұрын

TEASE!

@ontnurse2

2 жыл бұрын

just like I said, dont judge him. He was a great artist and his name was sullied. He was not alive to defend himself. Whatever happened to do not speak ill of the dead??

Love what you do, Scott. Thank you!

Thanks Scott. Always a pleasure to watch pal thanks again for taking us along

Awesome content Scott! Keep up the awesome job and you have one heck of a voice for telling the best stories and so well articulated! Luv&Peace Sean&family Cheers

THE TWISTED ICONS OF THE 1960S, WHAT GREAT MUSIC THEY MADE , , LOVE THE VIDEO SCOTT YOU ARE THE BEST , LOVE N HUGS ON YOUR NEW LOCATION 🙏🎶🎵🎼

Awesome Video As Always! Thanks So Much🤘🖤

Congratulations Scott on the credit given by QT. It’s well deserved in my opinion. Your research and dedication to truth and honour are outstanding. It’s great to see you getting the recognition you deserve! Your videos give me the kick in the pants I sometimes need to not be afraid to chase my dreams. Much respect from Niagara Falls 🇨🇦

Yet another great video! Thanks for posting, Scott! :)

Glad to see you are still in fun spirits. I loved this video. The lottery bit made me chuckle. Thanks Scott. I look forward to your exploits in the Palm Springs area.

An interesting read is David McGowens book "Weird Scenes in the Canyon" about the music scene in Topanga/Benedict canyons..a lot of the musicians Jim Morrison for example had fathers high up in the Military Industrial Complex.... Interesting video as always Dearly.

@nikkibest5010

3 жыл бұрын

I read that book and have listened to several interviews with the author. I'm not sure about it all. Though. Its extremely interesting but just so incredibly far out there. I'm not entirely sold.

@veggielady5571

3 жыл бұрын

Frank Zappa was another one. Did you know that David McGowens died mysterously? If you look up here in You Tube, you will find a vlogger named Mike Williams-Sage of Quay and he has discussions about the rock stars who were part of the Canyon crowd and David McGowens book and research. You will be shocked and amazed. It is a huge rabbit hole.

@Jackholiday1025

2 жыл бұрын

You could just say military lol

@catherinemorand500

2 жыл бұрын

The Great Dave McGowen

its so crazy how time passes and people who were once at the forefront of music fade away get old and die

Another great one! Love these little trips with you Scott ! Thank you ,for all you do !

I’m so in love with the whole Palm Springs thing already and I’m only two and a half minutes in. Had to stop and say it. I hope this is as perfect in your real life as it is for me having a pajama day freezing my ass off in Missouri 😉 What a great idea!

love the videos man, tried to get on one of your tours when i was in LA a few years back and couldnt make it. The manson doc is incredible, i love the way you share this stuff. Thanks for everything you do.

I think genius is a bit of a stretch; pop tunes aren’t really difficult to write- it’s getting it recorded, produced, and distributed etc that’s difficult. I’m not saying it’s easy but we always use the word genius to freely with pop stars

@paulweaver7074

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! Loved the Mamas and Papas, but their songs were far from works of art. Let's talk about Paul Simon or Harry Chapin if we're talking about genius.

Mama Cass along w/Denny Doherty were the most talented singers in the group. John Philips was the leader and driving force and main songwriter. Michelle Philips had a great voice too but mostly she sold America on the California hippie chick dream.

@mikesaunders4775

3 жыл бұрын

Selling the California 'Hippie Chick' dream, it doesn't get much more epic than that.

@jodyguilbeaux8225

3 жыл бұрын

well i would look at mama cass , then shift my eyes to the other side of the stage to michelle. to a young boy... michelle was eye candy. even today she is still hot.

@tylerjones2695

2 жыл бұрын

Hands down cass and denny were the singers john was a bad actor and michelle was the little girl he dragged into it

@keetahbrough

2 жыл бұрын

Everybody copied her look. She was 16 years old... when she was first with the guy. A child herself. But many children were and are, on their own at 16. And yes, she did take custody of a small boy, severely neglected and found starving, by Michelle and Chynna. I got that story straight from Chynna Philips (from Wilson Philips) KZread channel video. She’s talking about her childhood and is a lovely woman.

@ontnurse2

2 жыл бұрын

well said and i agree

Palm Springs is absolutely beautiful!! Thank you for another great video.

That was amazing his last wife gave his former wife her space, most wives will not even consider that

@comet1227

3 жыл бұрын

Probably didn't want to be buried next to him 🤢

@PickledPepperz

3 жыл бұрын

It could have been in the Will

@dlsmith6671

8 ай бұрын

Maybe she remarried and wants to be there. Or ashes spread…..

Enjoyed this. Always enjoy your stuff. Happy days

They were a great group! I liked their music back in the day.

You are the best Scott. And congratulations on the input you had in once upon a time in Hollywood. I love everything you do. Been a fan since dearly departed website days

Scott you are such a talented story teller! Never forget that!

Another awesome video Scott. Thanks.

Well done Scott! 🤜🏻🤛🏻 I love the sound of that fountain. Stay safe Scott! You are loved muchly!

Thank you Scott. I enjoyed this.

Great video, thank you for sharing it.

Yes, Phillips wrote some true ‘60s Classics. IMO his greatest talent was as the arranger of those intricate Mammas & Pappas harmonies.

@user-fu2mi1nd5l

8 ай бұрын

Great artist. Crappy human.

I always love watching your videos

I really enjoyed this one Scott. Didn't think I would.

I went on a rampage with all of the podcast episodes and I'm comin over to this channel I love everything you do and you make me laugh. I was at the Dearly Departed Museum about a year ago and it was so my thing I'm glad I got to experience it.

Hi Scott, I’m so glad you moved to Palm Springs rather than leaving beautiful California. I believe you’re going to be happy there. It’s gorgeous! All the best to you

OMG, the lottery ticket ... Scott, you are GOLD. Solid gold!

Thank You. Great video 😊. I enjoyed the scratch ticket & the fact that you left it 👍. I was growing up during the time of The Momma's & The Papa's & their music brings back such great memories of my youth. Especially California Dream'n. 🙏 & ✌️

Thanks for posting this, I just finished Mackenzie’s autobiography so your timing is perfect!

@califdad4

3 жыл бұрын

Michelle's is very good also , hers was written around 1980, she actually had his 2 kids with Genevieve Waite for a year

Greetings from liverpool uk. Love the vids. Great hearing the stories especially the seedy ones. Cheers 🍻🍻 Andy

Mama Cass was the Main Singer that made the Mamas & Papas famous.

@Almost_Famous_Ryan

3 жыл бұрын

Although Cass was wonderful, that's not entirely true. They were popular almost immediately and Denny sang the lead vocals on the first 2 charting singles, California Dreaming and Monday, Monday.

@henaretahata3799

3 жыл бұрын

@@Almost_Famous_Ryan I GREW UP WITH THEM SO I DON’T AGREE WITH YOU, MAMA CASS WAS IN MY TIME IDOLISED WORLD WIDE, ALWAYS UP FRONT ON THE RADIO SHOWS OF MY TIME, EVEN RADIO MUSIC SHOW COMPERES RAVED ABOUT HER, HIW SHE WAS THE MAIN VOLALIST OF THE M & PAPA’S THRU OUT THEIR ENTIRE MUSIC CAREER.

@Almost_Famous_Ryan

3 жыл бұрын

@@henaretahata3799 Aren't capital letters great? Which part of my comment is incorrect? Denny sang lead on the first 4 US charting singles; California Dreaming, Monday, Monday, I Saw Her Again, Look Through My Window. Cass obviously sang lead on many songs too, but she was not the exclusive lead singer. Denny sang lead on just as many, and he sang the most successful singles.

@beckigreen

3 жыл бұрын

@@henaretahata3799 Wrong.

I really appreciate all of your documentary videos

I am happy to see you are making videos in your new home area!

You are hilarious Scott , and I loved the suspense of the ticket. Glad you made the move can't wait to see more Vlogs.

@chrismessenger9104

3 жыл бұрын

Scott who?? What did he do?

Great video!

I love this content!!! Super interesting!

HI Scott. I just wanted to drop a line and tell you how much I have enjoyed your content. I first got exposed to you when I was a kid and bought a helter skelter dvd from the bargain bin at the store I'm 30 now and I've loved your content and style ever since!!

Scott I enjoy all of your videos.

I grew up in 70s UK..and California dreaming and Monday Monday were always on the 8 track player In our(mums) flat...and and my whole childhood I did dream of getting to California having a stingray..listening to the beach boys and every thing else that I thought was cool about USA..I was going to do when I moved to live there....well the dream never came true.... it was always to remain a boys dream...but the song still takes me back to the boy with the dream I once was every time I hear it....thanks PAPA JOHN...r.i.p. And thank you Scott for taking me to a little peice of the place I always dreamed about.... Thank you...

Always enjoy your work 😎 🎶🎥🎬

Good stuff as usual Scott... Thanks for sharing

john phillips was one of the 1st tranplantion patent (liver),he did'nt stop drinking

@AttilatheThrilla

3 жыл бұрын

Well the liver doesn’t stop your mind from wanting to drink 🤷‍♂️

@barneyronnie

Жыл бұрын

No he wasn't. Check out Billy Burroughs, jr. Tom Starzl, liver transplant pioneer, performed several liver transplants in the 70s!

Cass Elliot was the life line of the mamas and papas

Loved what you did at the cemetery that was awesome Scott

Always enjoy your videos very interesting

Mailbox: DING! Scott’s graveside frolic was very fun. INSANE that you had the earlier Death Hag photo! Great video overall

I just found one of his daughter's KZread channel's. Chynna Phillips Baldwin. She tells some stories about her father. There's one where she's talking with her brother Jeff and talks about Cass. He also tells a story about John and Elvis riding motorcycles together. There were some pretty interesting stories on that particular video. Anyway, thanks for sharing this with us. Congratulations on being credited for the movie !! That's awesome...!! I haven't seen it yet, but I can't wait to watch this movie. You're a great researcher !!

Love your videos ❤️!

Thanks Scott. Enjoyed the video. When are getting back to the podcasts? I like listening to them when I’m working out.

Scot you know your stuff. I love your channel and will be a patreon soon.

I can believe both women, there's no discrepency in stories, and I believe Mackenzie, too. Her step sister has a similar experience.

Thank you I really found this interesting

Hi Scott. This is a great video, but all of your videos are great, fascinating. I love the Mamas and Papas, wonderful songs and brilliant harmony. Love Cass Elliot. That's why I don't buy lottery tickets, but I like where you put it.. lol..

He was an asshole but there’s no question he was talented as hell. He was the heart of The Mama’s and the Papa’s and the glue that held it together. Not as much of a singer but He wrote all their songs.

@barneyronnie

Жыл бұрын

Hi roller girl; I'm glad you finished your GED. I loved how you kicked the crap out of that college punk, too. You're probably retired now. Hope you are well😊

Awesome thanks very informative

great episode!! GREAT WORK AS ALWAYS so glad you mentioned Monterey pop and the "if you're going to San Francisco"and, how he was a great musician despite the CRAZY

Bro I really highly appreciated your wonderful documentary about john phillip's funreal. you mean a lot. thanks

Love it! Lottery ticket was funny. U the 💣 ❤️

Hi Scott and Troy. Merry Christmas and Happy new year.

Love your VLOGS!

I am very good friends with his daughter Chynna Phillips from Wilson Phillips. She is just a wonderful human being

Scott my dan harty and I love watching you videos keep em coming great job thanks ps I from limerick Ireland

Re: Sharon Tate's murder At first Roman Polanski was convinced John Phillips did it and even snuck in to Phillips garage to see if he could find any blood evidence in John's car

@greendragn

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah because Polanski was having an affair with Michelle at the time Sharon was killed. He told Sharon he wanted a hippie not a housewife.

@evancoker194

Жыл бұрын

@@greendragn Polanski was a weasel, first, last, and always. Sharon Tate should have honored her engagement 'commitment ' to Jay Sebring, she might be alive today. Not much better than Polanski in my book.

@imtheitchyouneedtoscratch

5 ай бұрын

Exactly!!! With Jay's taking and selling drugs along with Frykowski and the Billy Doyle thing put Sharon in the firing line and unfortunately paid with her life by hanging around them goons and Abigail Folger too. If only Sharon didn't cancel her overnight stay at Sheila Wells 🤦‍♂️😳💔😢

I can't get past the fact he had a sexual relationship with his daughter. It's beyond, beyond revolting.

@4465Vman

Жыл бұрын

its gross he was whacked out on drugs her too...and the drugs bring alot of people's morality way way down..yeah it was really gross

@user-fu2mi1nd5l

8 ай бұрын

But, what a GREAT ARTIST. This is the problem with "IDOLS"@@4465Vman

another great presentation

Thank you !! Very interesting .... Greetings from Sweden 🌹🌹

Thank you Scott

He sexually assaulted his daughter!!

@rogermartin798

3 жыл бұрын

So did Trump !..lol

@thecausalgamer7916

3 жыл бұрын

@@rogermartin798 umm what does that have to do with this video? Didn’t know trump was in the mama’s and the papa’s 🤔

@AstroTrain100

3 жыл бұрын

allegedly...

@sharongill9067

3 жыл бұрын

@@rogermartin798 fuck off creep..

@katakisLives

3 жыл бұрын

Is there any proof?

That was awesome! ♡♡

I think Scott Muchaels did an excellent job with this, & he has a great voice.

Thanks Scott

Scott, hilarious ending to this vlog ...once upon a time in Hollywood will one day be about, Scott, Jordan and Adam. So much talent in one place and yet darkness overcame it. Keep the faith.

He is a great songwriter, musician. Thanks!

Holy moly, that is pretty darn cool. To have your name in the credits. Wow!!!

He was complicated without question - As for the group: Cass Elliot was everything !

@ralex3697

3 жыл бұрын

Vocally yes, but not songwriting, that was John’s deal Brilliant talent, horrible man

@rma3_3_3

3 жыл бұрын

@@ralex3697 Yes. I know that already but thanks tho.

You are a good man Scott ... You always find time to visit and always buy flowers for the deceased ...

Thanks!