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Other music forums => Various Artists, Lyrics, Discographies => Topic started by: NoraNora4 on January 01, 2008, 02:48:35 PM
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Any other big Mamas and Papas fans here?
I Love themm :)
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they're pretty good :)
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I love their harmonies.
;D
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I like them a lot.
'Glad to be Unhappy' and 'Words Of Love' are my two favorites by them.
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Excellent band. California Dreaming is a classic .
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Great band. Pitty I'm not familiar with their complete discography but I plan to listen to most their albums soon. At least, this year 8)
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Oh, I remember being a 10-11 year old boy and listening to California Dreamin' all the time. I loved that song and I still like it.
They were pretty good. What a shame about Mama Cass's dead. Was that tragic or comedy? I don't know. ::)
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Oh, I remember being a 10-11 year old boy and listening to California Dreamin' all the time. I loved that song and I still like it.
They were pretty good. What a shame about Mama Cass's dead. Was that tragic or comedy? I don't know. ::)
The ham sandwhich thing is a myth. She died of a heart attack. So I guess tragedy wins.
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Awh I like Mama Cass <33
Dream a little dream gets me everytime.
Monday Monday & California Dreamin = WOW
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Good band, but they screwed up I Call Your Name and Twist And Shout.
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I was in love with Mitchy
(http://www.fiveaa.com.au/lib/images/gallery/normal/michelle-phillips-129677.jpg)
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^^ what a looker she is ;D
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They never charted with this 1965 recording...
Go Where You Wanna Go
The Mamas and the Papas - Go Where You Wanna Go (Original Stereo) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8akbo4pMK8#)
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But the following year The 5th Dimension hit #20 on the charts with their cover...
Fifth Dimension - Go Where You Wanna Go [HD] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRfFNoCGmlY#)
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Their 1967 autobiographical hit single was Creeque Alley.
Cue the tape...
The Mamas & The Papas - Creeque alley (HQ) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUpyxgOVfQk#)
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Straight Shooter
The Mamas and The Papas -- Straight Shooter (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5IHHXOXOMk#)
The Monterey International Pop Music Festival June 18, 1967
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I Saw Her Again
The Mamas and The Papas - I Saw Her Again (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zBMK5OAGyE#)
1966
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Here's a great California anthem for everyone!
Mamas & Papas California Dreamin' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yY9EXSDYd9o#)
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This is the original version of 'California Dreamin'' by Barry McGuire (of 'Eve of Destruction' fame), with The Mamas & The Papas on backing vocals.
Barry McGuire - California Dreamin' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH7szheL6vc#noexternalembed)
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This is the original version of 'California Dreamin'' by Barry McGuire (of 'Eve of Destruction' fame), with The Mamas & The Papas on backing vocals.
Barry McGuire - California Dreamin' ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH7szheL6vc#noexternalembed[/url])
I heard this version, BARRY McGUIRE'S vocals just ruins the song. The music sounds exactly the same as THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS version. I used to think that this song was a MAMAS AND THE PAPAS song, hear it for yourself.
Scott MacKenzie San Francisco 1967(original) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ_WG3d3GL8#)
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I heard this version, BARRY McGUIRE'S vocals just ruins the song. The music sounds exactly the same as THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS version. I used to think that this song was a MAMAS AND THE PAPAS song, hear it for yourself.
Scott MacKenzie San Francisco 1967(original) ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ_WG3d3GL8#[/url])
It is the same music. John and Michelle Phillips originally wrote the song for McGuire and sang backing vocals on his version. Afterwards they decided to take the song back, so they recorded their own lead vocals over the original backing track from McGuire's version. I do like McGuire's version, I think his raw voice works well for the song.
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It is the same music. John and Michelle Phillips originally wrote the song for McGuire and sang backing vocals on his version. Afterwards they decided to take the song back, so they recorded their own lead vocals over the original backing track from McGuire's version. I do like McGuire's version, I think his raw voice works well for the song.
I haven't heard McGuire's version in years, THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS version would become the version that everyone is familiar with. I may be wrong but McGuire's version, with the single vocal, doesn't really give the California vibe that is needed. THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS version, with the complete harmonies, gives the California vibe and sound which would become THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS trademark sound.
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I do like McGuire's version, I think his raw voice works well for the song.
I like it too. Bob Dylan might have sung it like that. But Barry McGuire beat him to it. ;)
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I like it too. Bob Dylan might have sung it like that. But Barry McGuire beat him to it. ;)
I wish that I could like the McGuire version like you do but it lacks the full harmonies that are in the MAMAS AND THE PAPAS verson.
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Twelve Thirty (Young Girls Are Coming To The Canyon)
The Mamas & The Papas - Twelve Thirty (Young Girls Are Coming To The Canyon) - 45 RPM - MONO MIX (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A02R0aO2LS8#ws)
1967
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Twelve Thirty (Young Girls Are Coming To The Canyon)
The Mamas & The Papas - Twelve Thirty (Young Girls Are Coming To The Canyon) - 45 RPM - MONO MIX ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A02R0aO2LS8#ws[/url])
1967
I love this song Hello Goodbye! The harmonies are so rare and beautiful! The canyon is Laurel Canyon.
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I wish that I could like the McGuire version like you do but it lacks the full harmonies that are in the MAMAS AND THE PAPAS verson.
I like The Mamas and The Papas version a whole lot more, BF. It's Denny Doherty's magnificent tenor voice that makes this song.
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I like The Mamas and The Papas version a whole lot more, BF. It's Denny Doherty's magnificent tenor voice that makes this song.
THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS were known for perfect harmonies, Denny Doherty's tenor voice just complimented the rest of the band perfectly. What more can I say. I think that we should start a MOODY BLUES and 5TH DIMENSION threads, what do you think?
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We already have a Moody Blues thread. A 5th Dimension thread would sure be nice.
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We already have a Moody Blues thread. A 5th Dimension thread would sure be nice.
I have always had the biggest crush on Marilyn McCoo!
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Twelve Thirty (Young Girls Are Coming To The Canyon)
The Mamas & The Papas - Twelve Thirty (Young Girls Are Coming To The Canyon) -
I never knew this song until just a few years ago. It's really pretty. Some people were just born to sing together.
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I have always had the biggest crush on Marilyn McCoo!
Here we go again!
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I have always had the biggest crush on Marilyn McCoo!
I started a 5th dimension thread: http://www.dmbeatles.com/forums/index.php?topic=12558.0 (http://www.dmbeatles.com/forums/index.php?topic=12558.0)
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I started a 5th dimension thread: [url]http://www.dmbeatles.com/forums/index.php?topic=12558.0[/url] ([url]http://www.dmbeatles.com/forums/index.php?topic=12558.0[/url])
Right on Hello Goodbye, I just posted a video on THE 5TH DIMENSION thread.
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Here we go again!
ha2ha ha2ha
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I never knew this song until just a few years ago. It's really pretty. Some people were just born to sing together.
THE MAMAS & THE PAPAS TWELVE THIRTY VIDEO CLIP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79nqYPNYFfo#)
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(http://i39.tinypic.com/r23m9j.jpg)
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Here's a Monday song!
The Mamas & The Papas - Monday Monday (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h81Ojd3d2rY#)
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Got A Feelin'
The Mamas & The Papas - Got a Feelin' - Live, 1967 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqbz83oQdmE#)
The Hollywood Bowl 1967
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Got A Feelin'
The Mamas & The Papas - Got a Feelin' - Live, 1967 ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqbz83oQdmE#[/url])
The Hollywood Bowl 1967
WOW, it blows me away of how similar the harmonies are between THE 5TH DIMENSION and THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS!
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Good band, but they screwed up I Call Your Name and Twist And Shout.
I wish they would have recorded "I Call Your Name" just like they did it here...
#5 - The Mamas & The Papas - "I Call Your Name" and "Somebody Groovy" (SHINDIG! 1965) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v65nhfCVMd4#)
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I wish they would have recorded "I Call Your Name" just like they did it here...
#5 - The Mamas & The Papas - "I Call Your Name" and "Somebody Groovy" (SHINDIG! 1965) ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v65nhfCVMd4#[/url])
Hi In My Life! How are you? This live version did sound incredible didn't it? In my opinion, I truly believe that THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS were a great live band. The harmonies were beautiful and perfect, this video proves it. Take care.
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I think that Cass Elliot was such a talented and warm-hearted person and it really burns me that she isn't as respected as she should be.
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I think that Cass Elliot was such a talented and warm-hearted person and it really burns me that she isn't as respected as she should be.
Hi Mairi! CASS ELLIOT is not as respected as she should be because THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS did not get the recognition that they truly deserved. Take care.
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I haven't heard this one in a while...
Straight Shooter
The Mamas And The Papas - straight shooter (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqs0ylVEZ-Y#)
In interviews, The Mamas & The Papas were proud that their live performances sounded like their studio recordings...
Mamas and Papas -- Straight Shooter (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5IHHXOXOMk#)
The Monterey International Pop Music Festival 18 June 1967
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California Dreamin'
Mamas & the Papas - California Dreamin' (Live) Monterey 1967 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoAeSyWoUCg#ws)
Monterey Pop 1967
THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - CALIFORNIA DREAMIN (LIVE) STEREO SOUND HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpJSohX92jM#ws)
Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame Induction 1998
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https://youtu.be/Tp8lEeQMnP0 (https://youtu.be/Tp8lEeQMnP0)
1965
https://youtu.be/E6RmBfNSuCQ (https://youtu.be/E6RmBfNSuCQ)
1967
Rolling Stone Magazine: Is that a true story about a pipe falling on your head …
Cass Elliot: It’s true, I did get hit on the head by a pipe that fell down and my range was increased by three notes. They were tearing this club apart in the [Virgin] Islands, revamping it, putting in a dance floor. Workmen dropped a thin metal plumbing pipe and it hit me on the head and knocked me to the ground. I had a concussion and went to the hospital. I had a bad headache for about two weeks and all of a sudden I was singing higher. It’s true. Honest to God.
Or so the story goes. :)
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I've always liked them but I hate the recording technology that was used at the time. I don't think any remasters have been done of their work. Cass and Michelle usually sound so tinny; I don't hear any bass in Cass's voice either. Don't the Mamas' voices typically sound kind of shrill?
Hopefully, someone will try to enhance their sound someday.
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(https://previews.123rf.com/images/viktorus/viktorus1606/viktorus160600009/60066943-vintage-stereo-amplifier-frontal-panel-control-knobs-angled-view-closeup.jpg)
Try adjusting the bass on your amplifier, Loco.
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I always thought Abba stole their Mojo.
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I always thought Abba stole their Mojo.
https://youtu.be/h81Ojd3d2rY (https://youtu.be/h81Ojd3d2rY)
Monday, Monday
https://youtu.be/LVOqDMYWoDA (https://youtu.be/LVOqDMYWoDA)
Honey, Honey
;D
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^^^
Ah...good one!