The haunting magic comes at 5:23 when Mama Cass only sings "dreamin" while Mama Michelle sings "California Dreamin" Then Cass sings an extended "On such a winters day" while Michelle sings "California Dreamin" at the same time. It is mind bending yet it is so haunting and flows ethereally.

@Thesimonemachado

Жыл бұрын

Wow! Indeed. Amazing.

@gemanscombe4985

Жыл бұрын

A favorite moment which I always wait for. Angelic.

@jhfit

10 ай бұрын

I knew there was something about it I liked. Good call

@earlkirkland9476

9 ай бұрын

That has always been my favorite part of the song!

@GuitardedAK

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for this!

Mama Cass turned out to be the real star of the group. When she went solo, she really was a big star. Miss her. RIP.

@reneaguilar3471

2 жыл бұрын

Nahh . Michelle is the star . She’s beautiful she’s the Mexican beauty she speaks Spanish she sings beautiful she had charisma . She is the only star to come out of that group. The fat girl was ok just ok

@pbrucpaul

2 жыл бұрын

@@reneaguilar3471 Michelle Gilliam Phillips is Not Latina at all, look it up. Ever hear her sing solo? Mama Cass (just O.K?) is the one who's the Real singer in that group. Google that Also! Check out the facts first.

@reneaguilar3471

2 жыл бұрын

@@pbrucpaul I know she’s not Latina . She lived down in Mexico in her childhood to mid teens . She speaks perfect Spanish and did not learn how to write in English till she was in her teens . She was born in the states but has that part of the Mexican culture that will never go away . And yes I have a bias for her but really people put her down in favor of an super overrated Cass. By the way Mexican hippie was the name that John used to presented her in their performances🤔🙏🏼😁

@reneaguilar3471

2 жыл бұрын

@@pbrucpaul by the way I heard her solo and she is awesome . Her voice is sweet kind of like Olivia Newton John . Delicate and velvety . But she was not a natural singer John made her learn how to sing so she could go on tour with him . Michelle was considered one of the best sopranos of her time . So that will tell you how much she developed from zero . Cass was not acceptable to John because she could not sing some high notes but fortunately for her she found the way and was accepted by John . Cass makes the group look just like normal people in their image . The big mushroom 🍄 John called her . And the Canadian citizen had to me the best voice in the group that’s Denny alright

@joealexandra7185

2 жыл бұрын

@@reneaguilar3471 John was reluctant to have Cass in the group because of her weight -- he made up the other excuse after the fact, to save face. Cass could reach any and all notes. It was an image thing.

This is one song I have never understood why anyone has ever recorded a cover version of. This is absolute 100% nailed on perfection! Cannot ever be improved, so leave well alone.

@sanseiryu

2 жыл бұрын

C'mon, you never listened to Jose Feliciano's version? He kills it and makes it his own. kzread.info/dash/bejne/a42dxbOtgJDeqco.html

@CaryOn11

2 жыл бұрын

I think this is a pretty credible cover by Shaw Blades. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fndnxK-zYNS0fqQ.html

@stchannel2476

Жыл бұрын

Everyone is scared to record it. No one can do a better job, This is the only version that’s needed. We can listen to it and enjoy it forever!

@wallacecallow2255

Жыл бұрын

My sister and I did a cover of this, with her singing the harmony part and playing her bouzouki, with me singing the lead and my guitar at an open mic. I've also covered it on a double-track taping.

@Chiungalla79

Жыл бұрын

That`s easy. They loved it. Covering a song isn`t (always) about improving it or trying to do so. Its not about competition with the original. It`s not always about trying to make it your own. What makes you want to sing along is the same urge that makes many musicians want to cover it. Really not that hard to understand, unless you have a closed mindset and believe covering is only about improvement.

Denny had such a fantastic singing voice! I think he's very much under appreciated.

@fusiliers

2 жыл бұрын

Easily one of the most overlooked vocalists in rock/pop history!

@lesliegolding7159

2 жыл бұрын

Too true!

@mountainguyed67

2 жыл бұрын

Mr. 1000, the one on Law And Order SVU?

@Mr.56Goldtop

2 жыл бұрын

@@mountainguyed67 What???

@mountainguyed67

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mr.56Goldtop You mentioned Munch, he was the older detective on SVU.

Who was the “best” of the group? Who cares…the combination of these four voices is what truly makes it MAGIC.

John Phillips was an amazing songwriter and as importantly, an amazing arranger. Cass Elliott's voice was a once-in-a-generation example of perfection. Put her in harmony in any group and that group is instantly better than it was.

@EconAdviser

Жыл бұрын

I recall watching a younger Cass with 2 other heftier young women singers in Ed Sullivan show. She wasn't a rock or folk singer at all in her roots. Pure pop singer. Real singer Denny and Cass had to sing louder (you can hear their distinctive voices mostly), so it's real a duet group with harmony backups. Denny's wife just there to sell records as eye candy, and she knew it.

@minnesota_fats7344

Жыл бұрын

John Phillips head some amazing talents but Man that that come with some serious addiction problems. I heard he was such a terrible alcoholic/drug user that at Keith Richards threw him out of a party he was throwing because he was so wild and out of control. To go so far even Keith Richards has a problem with you, That's a new low. It sad that such amazing talent comes with such problems sometimes.

@lreadlResurrected

Жыл бұрын

@@minnesota_fats7344 Yeah, and his daughter, McKenzie, had similar problems. They got her booted from One Day at a Time if I remember correctly. I didn't coin the phrase, but I've quoted it many times, "Cocaine is God's way of telling you you have too much money."

@rossjohnson-pullin5633

Ай бұрын

@@minnesota_fats7344and his daughter Mackenzie also alleges that John abused her sexually as a child.

@minutemansam1214

Ай бұрын

@@minnesota_fats7344 You should read about what he did to his daughter.

Denny Doherty was born and is buried near me. Really want to visit his grave one day. What a voice, he did the Maritimes proud!

@888strummer

2 жыл бұрын

He was an amazing singer. Too bad this lady cuts the sound right before his first vocal solo and then talks right as he "got down on my knees"...

@bjmcmahon722

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah...I just looked him up to write some appreciation...but too late 8m afraid. ...died in 2007. What a voice...born too late.

@markdettra1794

2 жыл бұрын

He's buried near you ? How did you get on comments ?

You should hear Mama Kass sing "Dream a Little Dream of Me." That really shows how beautiful her voice was. I think she had the best voice in the group.

@robertallen6710

Ай бұрын

Certainly the most projecting and distinctive...but what is amazing cool to me is how her voice can fit in like she's just another one of the church choir ensemble...imho

The harmony groups of the late 60s to late 70s were so damn good and The Mamas and the Papas were one of the best.

@kevino4846

Ай бұрын

The Association, The Byrds also.

For those of us, who are old enough, like me, this song touches us like no other. It is absolutely timeless and wonderful.

Cass doing "Leaving On A Jet Plane" with John Denver shows her harmonization better. Maybe "Dream A Little Dream Of Me" for a Cass single.

@flyz456

2 жыл бұрын

I definitely agree, I have it saved as one of my favorites.

@mikemath9508

2 жыл бұрын

Many times my excuse to a question is... ..cuz im leavin' on a jet plane. Don't know when ill be back again

@lucie4185

2 жыл бұрын

My favourite is Play your own kind of music.

Mama Cass was a leading light in the whole Laurel Canyon singer songwriter scene. She actually took Graham Nash to meet Crosby and Stills and told them they would "sound great together". I told you she was in the audience at the Monterey Pop Festival. As a mtter of fact the guitar player in this (John Phillips) was co-promotor of the festival.

This has me craving a Peter, Paul, and Mary reaction to "Blowin in the Wind". Love your channel so much Beth.

@BethRoars

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@garyechols9458

2 жыл бұрын

peter paul and mary tip remastered live

@markvanderstelt8999

2 жыл бұрын

i always thought you were a puff the magic Dragon kinda Guy.?

@jonathanwilliams6913

2 жыл бұрын

@@markvanderstelt8999 who do you mean?

@dmikewilcox

2 жыл бұрын

My favorite group

Still gives me the chills after all these years.

"I Call Your Name" is probably my favorite song by them. Incredibly strong solo parts by Cass and Denny and some of the most complex harmonies of any of their songs.

@aBeatleFan4ever

Жыл бұрын

I also love their version of "I Call Your Name". It is the only Beatles song that I actually prefer someone else's cover. The Beatles original is fine - but I like John Phillips' arrangement for The Mamas and The Papas even better - and Mama Cass belts out that vocal. Here is a link to it: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ipOLzq6ScsmyXc4.html

One of my all time favorites. This song is perfect!

Good to hear Denny and his Nova Scotia accent.

@toyorobo

Ай бұрын

Agreed!

These people here. These people were decades before my time in 1984, they were more towards my parents time in the 60s, they were 50’ & 51’ babies, and this was one of my mom’s favorites. And it’s always been one of mine. I love songs from this era.

@kevino4846

Ай бұрын

You have great taste.

Michelle Phillips is a mother of Chynna Phillips from the Wilson Phillips group and of course the Wilson sisters are the daughters of Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys Michelle later became a well-known actress on TV

Another harmony band the 60's is the Seekers. They had a huge hit in Georgy Girl. They started as a pure folk group and have a huge catalog. One of my favorite songs by them is I'll Never Find Another You.

@nirmalsuki

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Judith Durham's voice is second only to Karen Carpenter's.

@carolinejane8145

Жыл бұрын

Watching Judith sing The Carnival is Over live on Rockwiz just shows how incredible her voice was RIP Judith Durham ❤

The harmonies on Helplessly Hoping by Crosby, Stills and Nash are exquisite.

You bring so much joy to hearing a song that was a favorite of mine when I was a child. You bring so much to every reaction: knowledge, insight, and education. But you also bring a genuine love of good music that you emote so very well. You help make old songs new again, and I love you for the blessing of your enthusiasm.

Thank you, Beth. Brings back memories of the 60s every time I hear it, and the first time I caught the fresh Pacific coast air while overlooking Monterey Bay, CA. (sigh...)

That "rarr" get me every time, lol! Fantastic to see you in my reccs again, Beth! Big thumbs up

Simply timeless. Excellent choice for your astute analysis.

Try solo Mama Cass "Make Your Own Kind Of Music". She is amazing singer

They do a lot of "split off" harmony in "Monday, Monday"

This song always makes me smile, this group are so happy and wholesome, love them ......

My first favourite band. As a small child I was obsessed with my tape of Mamas and Papas and I totally wore out the old cassette.

Singing along to the studio track, of course. No telling how many times their vocals were multiplied.

@johnkonstantine9115

2 жыл бұрын

true. this is actually an analysis of a record. Sounds like everyone was 'double tracked' at the very least.

@pyrmontbridge4737

10 ай бұрын

@@johnkonstantine9115 Did they do that back in the early 60s?

@AFNacapella

7 ай бұрын

@@pyrmontbridge4737 constantly. doubletracking (stacking multiple takes of the same singer and line in one track) was key to the whole pop-sound since beat music. as with stacking detuned oscillators in a synthesizer, the slight variance across multiples of the same line fattens the sound. like giving a yellow letter on white background a light orange margin and a beige shadow... this here is a double choir plus soloists arrangement. I guess on the record all bandmembers did both the call-choir and answer-choir, and layered multiple takes to get the big choir sound. and agreed, seeing just 4 people, 1 guitar and no microphones on a stage and hearing a band with choir is weird

@AllinGold2

2 ай бұрын

Cass at 5:23 layers "Dreamin'" over everyone else, including herself. That one little variance really transforms the song.

@kevino4846

Ай бұрын

@@pyrmontbridge4737 Getting into the 70s, many groups wouldn't perform on tv because of the sound quality. Music engineering was advancing faster than quality television sets.

Such a nice look back! Great song and now I appreciate in new ways!

You are the best! Delightful to watch you enjoy the music I grew up with. Your smile is infectious. Love you!

Great song, timeless. I would suggest "Creeque Alley" - it is loosely the story of their formation as a band - and a great song.

@skywarrior00

2 жыл бұрын

There are certainly modern vocal bands that are at least on par with this but it's difficult to compare without accounting for the innovation and evolution of pop music and musicians back in the 50s - 70s. I think a band that would match up well with Mamas and Papas today is Little Big Town. Try almost any of their songs but I would recommend Boondocks or Pontoon to start.

Beth, Better late than never!!!! Once again we are reminded of just how young you are. Youth is a good thing. You have the heart and soul of someone from this time period... Mama Cass was one HECK of a good singer. Clear and easy delivery without strain. Just pure talent and SKILL. I shall sound like an old goat now - they don't make them like this anymore!! Their harmonies were pure and tight. Super good stuff! Take care girl....

Their "look" evolved throught the years to a more hippie style, especially the guys. Their sound remained pure and elegant.

I watch several reaction vids. You are by far the best Beth. Well done you !

It was pretty standard to not be a "live performance" at that time on TV. Sound issues primarily. I can't forget their song "Monday, Monday" it played ever day going to school on the school bus. This is in the period of folk singers and they would stand and sing or play. One way to see the difference is to watch Cher's show. She dressed up a bit more but the technique of just standing for a vocal performance with perhaps dancers on stage with them was paramount.

Denny and Cass were the vocal greats. Listen to Creeque Alley for the fun history of how they formed and their connection to the byrds, loving spoonful, etc.

Dennys' vocal break gets me Every. Single. TIME!!!

So glad you did this one! One of my favourite songs ever. The Mamas and the Papas are one of the reasons I like my band to do harmonies. You are so right about the straight singing because of the the different layers of harmonies & parts. Maybe you could do a video showing how to do the different voicings?

Keep on roarin' Beth, we love ya!

always gives me chills, a perfect song, there's not many

Love your take on one of my faves from my childhood.

Thank you Beth. Fun to hear your reactions. I always learn something new about the music and the artists.

@BethRoars

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

You must remember some of these singers are so wonderfully naturally talented in every way heavenly masters!🎶🎶🎶👍

When I was with my Aunt at a cemetery in Halifax N.S., paying respect to my Uncle, a few years ago, she told me that Denny was buried somewhere in the same cemetery. Local boy home for good.

Your genuine smile is very nice to see !

While looking up Mama Cass videos I came across her and Julie Andrew singing together... Two amazing voices together

@richardhoner7842

Жыл бұрын

Agree. Cass and John Denver was great too.

Great harmony NEVER goes out of style!!

My mom listens to this style of music, and my sister and I always did the backup singing while she sang the lead. It was great fun.

You can hear great harmonies with Crosby, Stills and Nash or C,S,N, and Young. Maybe Suite: Judy Blue Eyes.

I started chuckling when you were discussing scoops and how groups should do them in unison….because I KNEW Mama Cass’ own scoop was coming. She sings “dreeeeeeeeeeeamiiiin’” while the other 3 sing “California dreamin’”. To every rule, there’s an exception. :-)

Iconic voices and yes, they sound like there are a dozen singing, not four. I grew up to this song in the SF Bay area...

Beth, I would like to start of by saying, you look stunning, and your smile is so wonderful and inviting. I truly mean that, and mean it in the best possible way !!! I am so happy and thrilled that you reacted to this song. There are not enough people paying attention to these legends and that's such a shame. I really love your reactions and so, with the audience you have, I KNOW it's going to get some well deserved exposure. Thank you for doing this.

Loved the Call & Answer style of this song, plus how easy to sing/harmonize along with it.

Check out their tunes "I Saw Her Again" and "Monday Monday". If you really want a thrill, listen to the song "Wild Women" by The Big Three. Cass Elliot was in that group before the Mamas and the Papas. She was an exceptional talent and this song really showcases her voice and stylings.

Thank you so much for the memory back to my youth.

Just discovered your channel. I appreciate your commentaries.

I love these guys.

Your music mirrors your mind Say yes to Yes! Leave It is an excellent example of rock harmonies Love your channel!

Gods I love 60’s bass guitar. It sounds so good

@shuenlisan7429

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/lXpnqsincqfNgco.html Best couple ever : organ + 60's electric bass (+wondeful french song)

@LSqrd1960

2 жыл бұрын

Joe Osborn on bass, one of the great session players of the time!

@claytonberg721

2 жыл бұрын

@@LSqrd1960 Yeah, this was a wrecking crew song, I was gonna guess carol kaye on bass.

@LSqrd1960

2 жыл бұрын

@@claytonberg721 when in doubt, Carol Kaye is always a good guess. I’m a big Joe Osborn fan, have a playlist of songs he played on.

@peterbaird7597

2 жыл бұрын

@@LSqrd1960 Joe is my main inspiration on bass. What a sound, what great note choices.

I discovered your channel with the video of Hooverphonic, "Mad about you" and i liked it, so i decided to subscibe. I'm french and singer too. I love your voice, your hair (i love the red hair so much) and specially your sweetness tone when you're talking, it's really soothing, delicious to ear. Thank you.

Love the song AGAIN Great choice!!! one of the Top artist of our time but UR BEAUTIFUL Reaction is what makes this video a MUST WATCH!!! Ur COLGATE SMILE will always have me on UR lovely channel!!! Continue the GREAT WORK & DEDICATION! ALBERTO & MEXICO always enjoys U!!!

Their version of "My Heart Stood Still" is absolutely stunning. Michelle Phillips has said it's her favorite song they ever recorded.

They were so in sync. I love them so much. I think they sound so good together. They compliment each other very well. Music was a legend then and still to this day. Miss you mama. I'm glad this narrator nailed it. Peace and love

Must also watch Cass' foot work , is doing traditional Scottish dancing, beautiful. Her voice is incredible

Good Morning ☀️😃 From Long Island New York. Always look forward to your sunny 😎 smile 😊 Beth. Have a great day to everyone who reads this as well.

One of my favorite songs of all time, and I'm a metalhead! Thank you for this!

@bradgrant3338

2 жыл бұрын

Up the Irons! 2 more days...

When you just hear that intro goosebumps already. What a song.

Thank you for your analysis of this most memorable song. I learned some music vernacular.

Perfect in every way.

My new favourite channel

One of my favorite songs of all time.

Wonderful 1960s harmony at its best! This is incredible music

I love your smile during the instrumental part :D i guess it must be funny just knowing people are gonna watch you just listen. But it doesnt seem that it phases you a bit and you truely can enjoy that part. That triggers my wish to have more harmony bands as well. your enthusiasm really spreads over. Maybe you could do a reaction to chumbawamba some time?

New to this channel. Love your work, Beth, you really know your stuff. Rarr!

lol, so cool. Big Beth Roars fan and recently, been on a huge Mamas & The Papas binge over the past few weeks and the two come together :-) Gotta love YT!

I love this group! All their music is catchy and fun. I think either 12:30 or Dancing Bear would be my fave songs.

And its fun to hear you talk about group harmony. Everything you mentioned is true in the best 4 part harmony groups of a special style of singing... much advanced the past 20 years.... barbershop quartet / chorus harmony. Take a listen some time!

I love the use of the suspensions... This song brings me back to my youth...

always cheers up a dark mood day

The band had a mythical being they named "Harvey" which came into being when they sang in close harmony... sort of a fifth harmonic voice that seemed to appear out of nowhere. They'd work on a new harmony part and when that seemingly fifth vocal harmonic would bloom from their four voices they'd say: "Harvey's here!" and they knew they'd nailed the part.

@CountryFriedChocobo

2 жыл бұрын

TIL That's some cool info. Thanks for sharing.

@JeepersCreepers2013

2 жыл бұрын

That's not weird at all

@Jamie_Pritchard

2 жыл бұрын

I believe The Righteous Brothers had a similar quality. When they sang together it was almost as if they became a third voice.

@markvanderstelt8999

2 жыл бұрын

oh the same harvey in those old jimmy Stewart movies ? he had a invisible rabbit only he could see and people thought he was crazy walking around talking to him haha very good movie.

@fusiliers

2 жыл бұрын

If anyone wants to hear a really good example of Harvey, there's a part in "Midnight Voyage" that I think defines it. About the two minute 11 second mark kzread.info/dash/bejne/lGGEz9CPgLK7kaQ.html

Awesome choice and great singer mama Cass was. She was the whole package, jingles, solo, harmony and group or solo, she did it all. May i suggest a solo song of her like "words of love" or "dream a little dream of me". Or a deep insight video of her, you'll see how great her music repertoire is. Years back, someone compared an artist to her, i don't think they meant in a bad way but her voice speaks loud in tone, emotion, range and possibilities are endless in her.

They sing like angels 😇 in a choir

The 3-part harmonies of Fleetwood Mac are pretty amazing. The Chain - live performance 1997 is a standout.

@idalily3810

11 ай бұрын

The Eagles, too. Their 5-part harmony on Seven Bridges Road is fire. And Beach Boys, of course, had amazing harmony, too.

I love this song!

I have this group on my "blast from the past" music pod. Favorites section

Their entire catalog is worth hearing and owning.

I love what Cass does at time ~5:25 where she departs from the expected notes (stepping up instead of downwards) plus she says eeeemin' rather than dreamin'.

🎵Well I got down on my kneeeez🎵 What a belter by Denny! 😍

This isn't a live performance, they're not that easy to find unfortunately, but amazing when you do

@digitig

2 жыл бұрын

That's what I thought - it couldn't sound *exactly* like the record when performed live - and their lip sync isn't very accurate.

@davidcohen821

2 жыл бұрын

Yup. They didn't have remote mics back then. Lip-sync city.

loved this song since it came out :)

Love that old stuff and love your analysis! What talent and sound. BTW, the Beach Boys did a cover that you might want to look at.Beth, you rock!

Excelent choice of a song. It's a real classic and powerfull. In times when there was not any autotune, pc software and all had to be hand (and vocal) made, we MUST consider this one as a real classic. In other order of ideas, i cannot avoid to say that I inmediatly noted the smile and expresions on your face that tells you really enjoy the tune. Forgive me for saying that you are charming. Salutes from Venezuela!

@MarcosElMalo2

Жыл бұрын

I don’t want to rain on the parade, but this was lip synced over the album recording, as was common practice on TV shows at the time.

Great video! 🙏 🤗

The Statler Brothers' harmonies were impeccable. You should check out some of their work, such as "I'll Go To My Grave Loving You," "Bed Of Rose's," "Do You Know You Are My Sunshine?" and "Class of '57."

@catherinelynnfraser2001

2 жыл бұрын

Counting Flowers is my favourite

Enjoyed your reaction. Have a good evening.

Mama Cass doing Dream A Little Dream is phenomenal. Love California Dreaming too.

I'd love to see you do more videos on jazz singers, like Sarah Vaughan and Anita O'Day. You find so much variety among jazz singers in terms of how they approach the music. Some are very lyrical, some are all about playing with rhythm, and some singers like to "dance around" the melody and chord structure.

There's a documentary on which producer Lou Adler recalls John Phillips listening back to the over-lapped vocals on some of The Mamas Papas recordings and he started hearing harmonies that weren't even recorded within the mix. It's funny what your mind can do to layered harmonies.