First Time Hearing The Mamas & The Papas 🎵 California Dreamin' Reaction

This is our first time listening to the The Mamas & The Papas. The most recommended song from this band was California Dreamin'. It's very different than what we're used to.
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[@joelharris363]

I get chills every time I hear this song. The vocal progression, the minor tone, the perfect harmony, the soul in the voices...

[@danielschaeffer1294]

And what about that suspended chord? It’s worthy of Stravinsky, and you won’t find anything like it in today’s music. It’s too sophisticated.

[@justmehere6094]

Even the subtle flute solo

[@Johonnac]

Literal goosebumps

[@MagnaCali]

one of my favorite songs

[@gamexsimmonds3581]

I love the song, I actually prefer the Eddie Hazel Version but I'll take either

[@annaoswald5943]

Lex: "It's like a vibe you don't hear in modern music". Those are well spoken words Lex.

[@BradAndLex]

Thank you, Anna!! 😄

[@zq9m3xh8]

There IS no modern music.

[@3283stout]

Exactly, because this is what real music supposed to sound like.

[@vicprovost2561]

Modern Pop dominates now but sucks big time for the most part. But there is hope, this decade I have listened to these female fronted Rock Bands and they kick butt. Try Halestorm, Lilac, Dorothy, Simply Reckless and Samantha Fish, these ladies and their awesome bands bring old school style with a modern feel for some real throw back rock that surprised this old hippie and made me smile to know someone can still sing like in the old days and play like the used to back in the day. The Mamas and the Papas are part of our glorious past, these musical players of the last decade have convinced me Rock, if not Pop, is in good hands going into the future. 🎸

[@chasingbirds3073]

@@vicprovost2561 I agree with you. Love Liliac. I would also mention The Iron Cross and The Warning, two more young female fronted rock/metal bands.

[@annewoodard6803]

Their HARMONIZING is the best in the business. One of the best 60’s songs ever performed 😁❤️

[@cagnazzo82]

Music is so straightforward nowadays kids don't recognize layers of harmony when they hear it. Knowing the type of music that's out now I totally get where the disconnect's coming from.

[@tbone2071]

They're up there for sure, but I'd go The Bee Gees as far as harmonies. IMO

[@inmylifeivelovedthemall]

@@tbone2071 Bee Gees, Beach Boys, Beatles, Everly Brothers. All masters in harmony. Fantastic voices

[@sourisvoleur4854]

@@inmylifeivelovedthemall Also add CSN(Y)

[@rogeliorc3685]

Anne, estoy completamente de acuerdo contigo

[@taz454]

Brad sounds like he's never heard music from before the year 2000 😂

[@jimarmstrong5820]

This was one of the signature songs of the sixties. It is a pop masterpiece. It brought incredible fame to these people.

[@garyny4073]

One of the greatest songs ever recorded by one of the greatest groups ever in music and rock n roll 👍🥃🚬☕

[@tracysnow349]

Omg! One of the greatest songs ever made. Their harmony. LORD. My whole body chills.

[@marierodrigue1445]

It’s harmonizing they’re amazing at it mama cass has the voice of an angel

[@KennyFame]

Denny Doherty did too

[@marjorie4310]

Her Dream a Little Dream is my all time favorite song.

[@WHAT1029]

Damn, Brad. You gotta expand your horizons, man. You're gonna miss out on some of the best music of all time if you stay cornered in your own expectations of what makes "good" music. This is an amazing song by an amazing band.

[@onskates56]

Lex is a genius. I’m utterly enthralled by her take on my favorite music.

[@StatisticsJason]

I wish I knew someone like her IRL. Smart, interesting with feminine charm. I like Brad too, he's very logical. They are a good balance.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Smart, and also **intense**. She really feels it.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Lex might really be a genius. She said shit in this video that was way over my head, including her comments about the harmonies such as, "It's like you're singing to your shadow.", and, "It's like you're having a catch and you're the ball." And she spits that stuff out so quickly, I'm just like, "Whoaaa". LOL

[@deependz3231]

The dude is like a bag of rocks, and not on just this reaction either, 99.99% on all the other ones as well.

[@yinyangja]

Lex is the perfect girl. Cute smart and funny.

[@deanschulze3129]

This is sung in a minor key (think Bus Stop by The Hollies) with a bittersweet harmony. Unique and great. This song is timeless.

[@crsounddoctor4937]

Yes, this is pure vocal harmonies!!! No Auto Tune!!! Dig that Flute solo too!!!

[@ledzepandhabs]

The haunting magic comes at 4:30 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.

[@thorstambaugh1520]

Lex is actually gifted when it comes to music. She hears everything and interprets it spot on.

[@glenchapman3899]

That was a pretty common trick for bands doing 4 part melodies in that era. Just an extremely effective way to keep a melody interesting to the ear

[@cajunsushi]

Lex, you are so deep and perceptive. I believe I’m speaking for many when I say, we appreciate you.

[@charlesprovencher6918]

I hear the first 3 seconds of this song and a smile automatically comes to my face. My parents listened to this song so many time when I was a kid. The nostalgia is just through the roof.

[@scoobysnacks]

It is extremely interesting the way Lex's mind works. I would never think of the quirky stuff she comes up with but somehow, she's always on point with the analogies.

[@bradlymiller4936]

Poor Brad always has to find the meaning of the song. So many of these artists in the late 60s early 70s don’t even know what their songs meant. Only thing that’s really important is what this song means to you. I’ve read many interviews from a lot of artist in this era and many can’t explain where the song came from. Some will even say the words came to them instantly. People like Bob Dylan would say he could write a song anywhere and many times it wasn’t up to him when the lyrics came to him.

[@BradAndLex]

I'm scarred from listening to great sounding hip-hop songs with horrible lyrics 😂

[@raymondmanderville505]

You couldn’t be more wrong in your analysis of the music . They were in New York City trying to get back to California . Another song about this bands time in NYC is “ 12:30 “

[@bradlymiller4936]

@@raymondmanderville505 I wasn't talking about this song specifically. My point was not to slam Brad at all either. I personally love how he tries to figure out the meaning of each song. I was talking about some of the artist from that era in general. Yes for sure some songs have a specific meaning that the artist wanted the listener to grasp. In many other cases from this era the great song writers had no idea where the inspiration came from or even what the true meaning of the song was. If they do have a specific meaning many artist would rarely share with the audience. That is why I mention Dylan above, many many many times he was interviewed and said he had no idea what a song was suppose to mean or where the inspiration came from. John Fogerty kept a small notebook with song titles even before he wrote the song or knew what song would fit each title. I think we can agree we don't have the same overall brilliance in song writing today as was on display in this era. Unless the artist actually tells us what the song is about it is completely up to the listener to interpret the meaning and enjoy the song.

[@isarlinreyes1842]

@@raymondmanderville505 Yes the song has a history behind it. But that doesnt mean the artist is using words for you to figure it out. He is more transferring the emotion or the surrealistic feeling of it

[@OneEyedJack1970]

@@BradAndLex Frank Zappa is kinda like that. Musically brilliant, but pretty far out there, lyrically.

[@samg8012]

It's called talent. No autotune, no electronic nothing. Just glorious voices.

[@doreenradwan4790]

This song is iconic" and their harmonizing was the best! And there is Mama Cass, she could belt out a tune better than anyone, she was a force of nature!

[@simon2077]

It's called VOICE LAYERING. BEAUTIFUL! The Mamas & Papas were masters at layering their music. No one has really mastered this since.

[@Krustenkaese92]

her: "this song sounds like I just came back from Olive Garden and NASA just announced that aliens were among us all along, you know what I mean?" him: "... yeaah." this guy has no idea what she's talking about 😂😂

[@BradAndLex]

😂💀

[@ghostlee6434]

It's called 4 part harmony and counterpoint. You're so used to singers now being helped electronically that it confounded you when deep vocals and harmonizing in a real way between 4 artistst that needs no adjustable help.

[@peeramidwithin3823]

Preach. Music, as it should be, from the past was based on auditory performance. This day and age they just want people to look good, musicianship is an afterthought. They just change everything they do with computers. We’ve lost a whole generation of good music because of this obsession with image. Music is for the ears not the eyes.

[@raymo6795]

...as a youth in grade school, we did "row, row, row your boat' in music class to give rudimentary understanding of 4 part harmony. I guess that sort of teaching has been put aside to make room for some bullshit

[@bobbybobbatunday9959]

No help other than being double tracked. They were hit by the Phil spectre wall of sound reinforced bythe wrecking crew.

[@RobertLindabury]

I was going to say, each voice sure is double-tracked so they are being helped in the original mix since this TV show obviously isn't live.

[@raymo6795]

@@RobertLindabury …but I have heard live recordings, and they still sound great and harmonized well together. I actually prefer it live

[@DanSolo871]

I would love to watch Brad try to figure out the the story behind The Kinks “Lola”. So yea, you guys should do a reaction to La-La-la-la-Lola.

[@chasingbirds3073]

I 2nd this. Brad's head will explode.

[@ssaint565]

Definitely!!

[@NosEL34]

😂, yeah, id like to see that

[@randypembeerton1762]

OMG!?! Lol…

[@LynnThompsonAuthor]

Hahahahahahaha! That will be a hoot!

[@DoctorPsilocybin]

"It's like singing with your shadow" I've never heard the vibe of this song summed up so perfectly.

[@patricksmalleyes8163]

Brad likes to pick the songs apart ,just enjoy Bud ,Lex likes to just listen to the music and enjoying the music

[@andrewbaldwin9796]

Brad needs to experience more of 60's rock🤘 The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, The Who, The Doors, The Kinks, The Animals, MC5, Blue Cheer, Vanilla Fudge, The Birds ...🤘🤘🤘

[@robssteven]

Definitely more Stones and Jimi Hendrix!

[@garywillingham3644]

Cream

[@cobrakari]

Yeah more 60’s The Birds are spelled Byrds by the way.☺️

[@scottfrench4139]

Dylan

[@tonyv.8781]

No Beatles on YT

[@rick5908]

Brad's just used to listening to music fattened with back tracks, delay, reverb and autotune. 4 party harmony is a skill

[@Kipperbob]

This is how my siblings and I learnt how to sing harmony as children, we were taught to sing all our nursery rhymes in 4 part delayed harmony, it was a fun way to develop a good ear for music as a young child.

[@DanAnkers]

that sounds SO amazing. I wish

[@Kipperbob]

@@DanAnkers yeah, we were lucky enough to have young aunts with good taste in popular music who also sang in our church choir,

[@tonyhamid802]

Love Lex's instant on point reaction. Go with your heart!

[@stephenofarrell3827]

When you reacted to Janis Joplin's " Ball and Chain", Mama Cass, The big girl in this video, was the woman in the audience who looked so awestruck, mouth wide open!

[@ronaldmorgan7632]

Welcome to folk music of the mid-60s. I remember hearing this as a kid on car rides. Michelle went on to be an actress.

[@kens32052]

I remember seeing her in a couple of episodes of Star Trek TNG. She was an old fling of Picards.

[@ronaldmorgan7632]

@@kens32052 She was also in some drama in the 80s that my wife use to watch religiously (Knots Landing?)

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Michelle is Mama to actress Mackenzie + singer/writer Chynna. More details about the Phillips family tree in my post. 👩‍🎤👨‍🎤👩‍🎤

[@andrewft31]

And John went on to have a sexual relationship with his daughter McKenzie.

[@a_squuared7530]

This guy pauses at literally the worst possible times, almost always. Wild.

[@tonyberezowski7859]

lol, true. But, he does back it up before restarting!!

[@frankrizzo4460]

Yes it's a bit frustrating 😒

[@vrvaughn]

He’s clueless .. everybody tunes in to see her reactions and his bewilderment

[@jeknechtphotography7106]

I've always found this to be a very soothing and relaxing song. Perfect song to listen to while driving in the rain. At least for me.

[@richardfalter3748]

Modern day groups wish they jad the talent that the mama's and the papa's had. Cass Elliot had a beautiful voice. Their songs always hit home. The harmony is beautiful

[@vicprovost2561]

Utterly classic song from a time when many were made. Incredible harmonies, amongst the best and have stood the test of time, they sound just as good now but are totally of that era. Sometime you just vibe to the tune and enjoy the amazing voices. 🎵

[@josephamoraz7990]

Awesome. Keep up the older rock. 50s, 60s, 70s. SO MANY bands & groups.

[@louielouie22]

You know what's hard to process? Your reaction to simplicity dude. What's not to get? They sound great. 😁

[@joecrandle4969]

I think he just lives in a perpetual state of confusion.

[@nyny]

I think if they went back and listened today he might have a different take as they have listened to a lot of older music by this point.

[@kosmosyche]

I'm glad you mentioned it. I'm like "Dude, what?" Feels like his "hormonic receptors" (if there are such things) are completely atrophied and it's all just some sort of noise to him. And it's not like it's Mahler's 5th, what's there to process, exactly? lol

[@scottmatzeder9162]

Epic...lex if you like this maybe look at: The 5th Dimension, "The Age of Aquarius"...Flower Power!

[@YedMan01]

Nice Call Lex, as this song is from 1965!!! Definitely my favorite mamas and papas song. Before moving to California in 2017 I spent seven years planning my move and I sang this song for all seven years. another song for me with great sentimental value.

[@TheGreatGig73]

I am amazed at how small the musical world is to some people. There are millions of great songs by artists from all styles and genres.

[@OutdoorAdventureandGear]

Amazing to see a younger generation travel through the history of such great music. I'm jealous in a way lol. Great reactions. 😊

[@DanAnkers]

Brad's analytical streams are crossing and converging, and then imploding. I love it. :)

[@thetrademarkclan]

This is literally my most favorite song in history of music PERIOD.

[@wallacehardiniii9038]

"it's like you and your shadow singing together." Facts!!!!!!!!!

[@unholydriver4987]

It seems like this doesn't quite do it for Brad. Crosby, Stills, and Nash (or with Neil Young as a fourth) might be something he'd like more. Same era, but more advanced, and deeper lyrics.

[@JayCross]

Or perhaps something from the Byrds, like Eight Miles High, or Turn, Turn Turn.

[@johnphillipsjr7238]

Dude hasn’t a clue. Neither one of them actually. So frustrating to watch.

[@amsterdamraven7280]

Grew up on my fathers music. CSNY were one of my favourite cd's to listen to.

[@unholydriver4987]

@@johnphillipsjr7238 I'm not a huge fan of The Mamas and The Papas, but it's a little better without the visual, TBH.

[@BrettLesPaul]

@@johnphillipsjr7238 I hear you, however, the point of the reaction exercise is to see how outsiders react. Well, there you have it... Oh I almost forgot: The point is for them to make some cash.

[@katayfa]

Its really great to see Lex's reaction to classic music. Just dont understand Brads inabilaty to enjoy real music.

[@majykfngrz]

Yeah, not to be mean but I could see Brad being on the Spectrum for his specific comments and rigid analysis of lyrics, always. It isn’t a bad thing at all, as it helps him in being analytical for his other favourite things he has in his life. He just doesn’t like “clutter” whether noise or anything else. I would not be surprised if he is a very meticulously clean individual, confirming such a diagnosis. Stay well Brad & Lex!

[@machupikachu1085]

he can't enjoy real music, just imaginary music. :D

[@dwb041]

Brad is the analyst of the team.

[@FirstnameLastname-nd9wx]

@@majykfngrz i mean thats a bit much just based on how he listens to music. rock isnt everyones thing

[@JK-ld8cd]

this is one of those songs that you cant get out of your head for days

[@franknabozny6062]

You guys are ready for The BEE GEES Babbbbbby!!!! Let's Go.🤪

[@axemanrob7161]

My favourite song, makes you feel nostalgic for something you've never experienced

[@Brainly-Brian]

You need to do some Fleetwood Mac and Toto songs. They have a tons of great songs both bands.

[@carbine5378]

The Mamas and the Papas’ harmony was superb.

[@iconadams]

John Phillips, the tall guy with the guitar, wrote "California Dreamin' while staying at what is now the Washington Square Hotel that abuts Washington Square Park in NYC. It was Winter in NYC and he was dreaming of being back in warm California.

[@annpilgrim7685]

They are singing in “a round”. Think Sheldon and Penny, singing soft kitty in a round 🙃

[@temptjoe]

Brad doesnt like STEREO. STEREO: sound that is directed through two or more speakers so that it seems to surround the listener and to come from more than one source; stereophonic sound.

[@TheDeadStretch]

More accurately he doesn't seem to like Harmonizing Vocals.

[@russellmorgan5611]

Not so. He was quite positive about Pentatonix.

[@nessaseetah1805]

@@russellmorgan5611 funny. I love harmony, all music... and my ears find Pentatonix almost abhorrent. (?)

[@snooks5607]

5:55 haha "it's like playing catch and you're the ball" genius

[@markgilchrist9381]

"It's like you and your shadow singing together" best thing I've ever heard

[@Blitzyduder]

OMG this is one of my favorite" chilling in the garden, background to a BBQ" song. The sing along value in the car is also very high. Great era for music which I cant say for today's popular music.

[@Storyraymond]

This song is amazing! One of the best songs ever!

[@TheConservativeinaction]

You guys were so right this song is about a guy who lives in New york city dreamin to go to california for warmer weather. Monday monday is another good song from them.

[@lanspalmer1582]

"It's like playing catch and your the ball" That's an awesome description. Ha ha, love it.

[@k1hasard]

For old stuff, you might want to check out "Cherish" by the Association, and "Shangri La" by the Lettermen. Both are beautiful songs and both are older.

[@joahanmarks8560]

Hahahah used to party with the eletronic cover of this song. "Royal Gigolos - California Dreamin" Many years later I would discover the original. Love this!

[@bakercarl8518]

I glad you guys gave this a listen. I've been digging this a while.

[@binky1612]

It's pure classic! There's nothing to dislike

[@christym1974]

How about some Chuck Berry - Johnny B. Goode and Ray Charles - Hit the road Jack! These are from the 50s. So many great songs from 50s and 60s!

[@Itelkner]

Great suggestions, Christy

[@BradAndLex]

Okay thanks! 📝

[@tofersiefken]

I love how Lex always finds something to like about a song even if it is new, odd, and confusing. Brad almost never likes new sounds. It makes me wonder why he does this channel. I kind of think he doesn't like music in general.

[@DavidAntrobus]

"It's like playing catch. And you're the ball." Brilliant.

[@larsolby4238]

Hi I would really like you to react to Graham Parker "Stick to me" or a 10cc song.

[@6666Imperator]

I love this song for the countering tempos. It sometimes feels like waves moving towards each other and then clashing and with that they create a new current instead of trying to defeat each other

[@han6276]

Great group. Here's a few other great suggestions; Monday Monday, Dedicated to the One I Love, Creeque Alley, Twist and Shout (cover), and Snowqueen of Texas.

[@tallycahamuhlhetru26]

You've never heard of vocal harmonizing, Mr. Brad? 🙃 It was pretty standard in the 50's/60's/70's. A LOT of excellent music which features this vocal effect. 👊🤘

[@jackpeters9048]

Grew up with this sound...great era of music...lots of talent, as the mama's and papa's exemplify

[@danamaguire4285]

They have such beautiful voices.

[@MoonChild-1994]

Brad and Lex, Bobby Womacks cover of this song is a MUST reaction, please. 💗

[@josephstrazzulla6310]

If the Scooby Doo characters were a singing band this is what it would look like,

[@ugaais]

LMFAO your comment hit me just right..lol

[@yeahboiii6640]

A dreamy feel is what you are experiencing Brad!

[@garybarr1045]

I was born in 1944. Yep, these were good old days on one hand but I was drafted into the Army and ended up a disabled retired veteran from Vietnam in 1968. Good, bad, and ugly days all rolled into one. Such is life.

[@joshuawatts67]

Listen to Bobby womack version of California dreaming its soulful

[@raenellefisher8514]

Try to remember Mama Cass' face when you react to Janis Joplin's Ball and Chain at Monterey. She's in the video.

[@SilentBob731]

I have a list of songs that will literally Never Get Old, and this one is on it.

[@tracerow5516]

Lex, you are such a fresh breath of air. I love your channel guys.

[@joepaskowski9091]

This is folk music from the early-mid 60’s-right before the psychedelic era. Very chill and mellow sounding. Then came the backlash--Black Sabbath and Metal….which was the best!!!

[@andrewft31]

Actually this song came out in 1966 at around the same time as Pet Sounds and Revolver, all four of their original albums came out from 1966 to 1968

[@anthonyferrell7517]

This was actually part of the psychedelic era, although this song or group might not be considered specifically part of the psychedelic genre by some.

[@freddymo3339]

Guys, I can't tell you what a heavenly place California and L.A, were back in the 60s. >THIS SONG ECHOS THOSE DAYS !!! The love and acceptance the hippie movement brought ! Peace, love , Chocolate mescaline, bell bottoms, blue jeans , HAIR, COLORfulleverything and incense. Sandlewood, strawberry and vanilla . Oh and of course lots of patchouli .

[@PacMan-ph4uy]

Don't forget the manson family L.A Finest

[@davidcruz8667]

Right on.🤟✌️

[@dunsplus1313]

that movement brought liberalism and look at mess we have now because of it

[@danastearns7939]

about 1965-66. Great harmony. many hits through 60's and early 70's.

[@757optim]

I can't imagine this song not being pleasing to the ear. Then again, I heard it in real time.

[@christym1974]

We need Monday Monday next!

[@otda3675]

Amazing songs, “I saw her again” is my favorite by them tho, you should check it out

[@haybekuragami8658]

Hey, tbh, I really like you two. You seem positive, happy, and level headed. I like being along for the ride as you experience new music. I've watched other reaction channels, and it seems that to succeed, it's often a matter of having personality driven content. I like your personalities. Keep up the good work.

[@JDart1842]

The song was written in 1963 while John Phillips and Michelle Phillips were living in NYC during a cold gray winter and they were reminiscing about being in sunny California.

[@DavidDArcy1975]

seriously... how old are you two if this is your first time hearing this legendary tune? Mama Cass is Legend. Also, please react to the guitarist that Hendrix claimed was the best in the world - Ireland's Rory Gallagher "I'm Not Awake Yet". To clarify - Jimi was in London in the late 60's and was asked what it was like to be the greatest guitar player in the world... to which he replied, "Ask Rory Gallagher". Rory was resident in The Marquee Club with his band Taste at the time. Really enjoying your reactions on this side of the pond, Respect & Peace go n-éirí an bóthar libh

[@scottfrench4139]

He also said Chicago's Terry Kath was the greatest guitarist.

[@SIXX2772]

Diving into historical music.....good deal, blonde is just gorgeous lol..this song will grow on you like wild fire the more you get used to it.

[@Mack-cb6gb]

Keep em coming... I love this song.

[@Kodu212]

California Dreaming is one of the greatest songs ever.And they are dreaming of going to California

[@twwtjohns]

In 1965 when California Dreaming came out my sister and I sang it at the school talent contest. We were good but only got 2nd place due to Lennie Furman's and his stupid ventriloquist act. We should have won because the dummy did most of the work.

[@chuckwilliams6261]

Of course the dummy did most of the work, the other member of the act was just a puppet.

[@dorianleakey]

Buddum Tss

[@anniesmom2207]

ROTF

[@MrDiddyDee]

Interesting reactions. Just had to smile at Brad's face throughout, his expression made me think of when we tried to introduce our toddler to new foods, now he's open to just about anything. Just like your taste buds change, a wide variety of music can eventually be appreciated too, Brad will get there. Lex is much more open, maybe due to already being a bit more acclimatised to earlier eras. It's tricky starting from a narrower view of music, you have no context for the historical progression and what was so ground breaking in each era, it moved so fast through the 50's right up to the 80's. Though, for me, something was sadly lost since the era of digital recording technology grew, with it somehow song writing and musicianship also took a dive when everybody thought they could do it, and with very little inspiration or effort. The music became generally repetitive, derivative and recycled and lost it's soul. Individualism or variety is not how I would describe modern music, everyone seems to be using the same beats and the same sampled sounds, then anything that might be unique in their voices is auto tuned to hell.

[@rogerledoux4741]

The problem with today's music is in part most songs have the same 3 or 4 chords playing the same beat. Voices are in large part auto tuned, they don't use real drums but use drum machines. They no longer play by feel but are matched to a click so there is no feel. There are not a lot of real harmonies because the lead singer does there own harmony and backup vocals. It's just to hamoginized.

[@dggydddy59]

Both of you guys are so right on with your analysis. There are lots of reasons why modern popular music, and I always stress the word "popular", just can't compare to the artistic quality and inspiration that the music of the late 50's through to the early 90's had and you both hit on several of them. Hip hop, rap, Disney-fication and TV talent shows have just killed what popular music once was and once meant. The sorry excuse we always hear that if you just dig harder you'll find good stuff might be true, but with the advent of affordable home digital studios now means that everybody and their dog has put out their stuff out there. There was plenty of junk in the old days when you had to work your whole life to get a record deal, now we're totally overwhelmed with it. This is what you get when everybody thinks music ought to be free. You end up getting what you pay for.

[@stanleyrichiii4474]

Incredible harmony. They could really sing. Sounds so good

[@michaellazzeri2069]

REleased in DEcember of '65, it was #1 everywhere, all through early '66 ! -------Written on a cold NYC day by John & Michelle Phillips. --------John Phillips, the genius composer & arranger, who let drugs destroy him. ------Michelle is a 2nd soprano--------Cass Elliott is an alto --contralto, & Denny Doherty is a 2nd tenor. ------------MJL, 77 y/o

[@natalieo-s8908]

Hello! Thank you for the video!Please pay attention to the young singer Diana Ankudinova.Make reactions to the songs of Wicked game, Human🌞🌞🌞DIANA ANKUDINOVA is a talented young singer. I would like to know your opinion. I think you will be surprised. Diana has a very unusual voice and artistic presentation for her age.🌹🌹🌹 Thanks in advance

[@sergeykot8753]

Diana Ankudinova 😊👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💥💥💥🎉💫💯

[@vladimirkhokhlov6756]

Diana has a unique and magical voice 👍💥

[@yuriichetvertakov3704]

Diana this is the best thing I've ever heard in my life 🤯 😍

[@segazavr6596]

Я бы посмотрел ваши реакции на Диану Анкудинову!!!!

[@hotroddie05]

That’s because most modern singers aren’t really good singers. They use a lot of equipment to help with the vocals. Singing back then was raw. Nice reaction.

[@paulriddle7818]

You do know they were lipsyncing right?

[@hotroddie05]

@@paulriddle7818 it’s pretty obvious but yes

[@deborahh2556]

We used to call this singing in a round and we often practiced different types of singing like this back in the day; not only in school when we took chorus class, but with our friends when we sat around playing our guitars. It seemed so natural to us to sing different styles and harmonies. Kids today are missing out on a lot, apparently.

[@ProtusMose]

There's something haunting about the chord progression and the vocals. It's almost like a dirge.

[@jeffreycherep8264]

I personally think that the song is about suicide,directly or indirectly. I never heard anyone else say that,but that's my impression.