'I Shall Be Released' - Mama Cass, Mary Travers, Joni Mitchell

[@gulliver3644]

As a very young combat vet just back from Vietnam, i related to this song when I saw it on Mama’s show. It still brings tears at 73.

[@mom2adragon677]

So glad to see your comment. My dad came back but he was crazy as a Betsy bug. I’m always glad to see that not everyone suffered his fate.

[@hammer44head]

Glad you made it back sir and thank you.

[@tamara8908]

Thank you for your service.

[@JoshDeCoster]

Thank you for your service!

[@2thelimit]

Thank you for your service.

[@starkillertoys1599]

All three of them have very distinct, crystal clear, beautiful, pleasant voices and they harmonize amazingly well. No trying to sing over each other, just these 3 amazingly talented ladies combining their talents beautifully.

[@grizzlybear4]

This is STUNNING. If only the beautiful Mama Cass had been able to live longer.

[@davitofarito]

A great talent, unfortunately she was the architect of her own fate.

[@benjamin4394]

I would sit in the foyer of my Grandmothers house listening to this on an 8 track. She would play it on her big component stereo and it would echo down the hallway! God what great memories!!!!!! LOVE TO ALL READING THIS!

[@ColleenLytle-sq8tx]

American Queens! Thank you, this brings my heart home again - I miss this feeling in the US where we were all a community, a Nation united. We had our differences, we protested, voted, and lived useful, hopeful lives. I miss the love...it's all men with mindless hate and endless pockets, telling us what they're going to do to us. God bless everyone - I wish all the old hippies would run for office - we need this love back, I miss my country. xx

[@johnygail]

what I love about this, is that none of them try to out perform the other. Lets face it the best 3 voices of an era and all perfectly content to let the other one shine!!! sheer poetry in music. my personal fav is Mary. but all 3 amazing

[@davidanthonystone5165]

Me too Love them all But Mary T wow I saw her and Peter and Paul from their beginning. She was so hip with having to try to be and her contralto and a male tenor too

[@seventiesmemories5116]

check out mama cass and john denver, same amazing chemistry. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHzHnKGPlrh7nac

[@saraheart2804]

Can't choose.

[@dennisleporte2327]

And you can tell they really enjoyed it.

[@montinaladine3264]

sheer, not shear (sheep get sheared)

[@steveeagle153]

Mary Travers not only sang like an angel, but she was also a stunningly beautiful woman.

[@Mr05Chuck]

She was. However, I have always been totally in love with Joni.

[@Swampzoid]

Mary was an underrated performer. She was simply superb

[@t-bo2734]

Great legs.

[@davidanthonystone5165]

I met Mary Travers in 1967 back stage at A Peace Rally. Such a hip Groovy Woman

[@howardrichard8544]

Mary was my first love

[@tonyapthorpe1751]

Mama Cass Elliott had such a lovely angelic voice

[@theresefournier3269]

She sure does! and whereas i put it on as to join in the singing, she had me sobbing throughout the entire song! just like the one she does with John Denver! "Leaving on a jet plane"! and don't think i could sing a single note there either! too many tears and spirit groaning within and outside! wow! that was a trip and a half! :-)

[@silversprings62]

Boy did she ever……gone way too soon……RIP

[@terrydoyle4120]

Mama Cass, Judith Durham and Karen Carpenter.......that'll do for me

[@researchmethodologiesandst2005]

Did she ever--if only she could have lived a little longer

[@theelectricant98]

The greatest ever

[@gracepursey2166]

Pure harmony...no screaming over each other.... BEAUTIFUL...

[@slowfootlabeef704]

I didn't know this existed- actually have tears in my eyes (and really not sure why) perhaps I missed these voices more than I realised. Thank you so much for posting it!

[@kevinbrito5591]

So beautiful and Harmony

[@janetclaireSays]

I think it could also be the nostalgia for this era and the simple beauty of this performance. Live, no autotune, no flash, just sitting there singing.

[@HomeAtLast501]

Mary's performance of "500 Miles" stills my heart every time I hear it.

[@missterry626]

2 are gone...but not forgotten💖

[@jakereeves1266]

Just passing through ,but these three incredible women remind me of all the wonderful, talented women in my life.

[@positivegradient]

Mama Cass, the most amazing woman from the 60s

[@rogersargent6453]

I saw this when it was first broadcast. Had been anticipating Cass’ first TV special. This was 1969 and I was only 15 years old. I had first heard of the M&P from my older brother when I was only 12 years old. His record collections had a big impression on me. He had them all, the Beatles, Peter, Paul and Mary, Jefferson Airplane, Rolling Stones, Janis Joplin, Aretha, Laura Nyro, etc. I came to love rock & roll through him. I especially became fond of the M&P and collected all their music religiously. I loved their harmonies and thought Cass was awesome. I followed her career thru the years and was heart broken when she passed away much to soon. Since then have followed all these artist and grieved when they passed as well. I had not seen this since actually getting a recording of Cass’ first special Now I have her second special too. I am now a nearly 68 yr old granddaddy and am so very thankful that we have something like You Tube to revisit these amazing moments in music history. To all who put these various artist’s performances out here. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!

[@markdinkel9006]

Me too Roger . 64 year old grampah. Music was the best back then

[@EirePhoenix47]

Joni is still living.

[@janfrederick9034]

I, too, am grateful these wonderful singers and songs are on here. Almost 65. I was little when the folk music scene was big, but as I grew up, I fell in love with these great songs I am hearing again. Love it. Love the harmony!

[@ImCFoxx]

I was 18 in 1969. That era of music was the best rock ‘n’ roll. It was so inspirational.

[@selvamthiagarajan8152]

Do you remember the television you owned at that time?

[@lwhitman57]

Three such distinct voices on their own, blending so beautifully.

[@gracepursey2166]

“White” harmony......no screeeeeeeeming !

[@MichaelBarry380]

they all were/are

[@chrishorner2952]

Three absolute legends here !!

[@reneekennedy716]

Beautiful! I miss Mary and Momma.

[@jolynnhill8502]

I miss all of these great artists. I also saw this when it was first shown in 1969 on the Mama Cass show..Love it!!

[@annecohen8927]

This is just beautiful....... lovely ladies!

[@susanpritchard6224]

Beautiful

[@LTR302]

These ladies had class and substance. What beautiful harmony.

[@musicfanBRA]

Beautiful voices, different personalities, friendly vibe = great result. A rarity.

[@301250]

Heaven doesn’t make such singers with celestial voices, anymore today.

[@prinspray]

Had Mama been lived to this day, she would have been as equally big as Cher, Aretha Franklin (RIP), Dolly Parton, Patti Labelle or Diana Ross. Gone way too soon...

[@alisonhenry7330]

She's bigger than them all, hun. She was a good soul with an incredible voice and all the time in the world for her fans. A rare gem especially in modern 'diva' terms.

[@prinspray]

@@alisonhenry7330 I absolutely agree. What a shame we lost her.

[@davidanthonystone5165]

She would have been a big Musical Comedy Actress

[@marcyjames1]

My dad loved Cass’s voice. So pure and unpretentious. She could’ve given us so much more great music.

[@prinspray]

@@davidanthonystone5165 I think se already did.

[@garynarborough]

This made my early morning. These are 3 great singers each in their own right but this was pure magic to listen to. Mamma Cass and Mary Travers are no longer alive though. Thanks for posting this. The days of real music.

[@roberthurley6860]

Hearing this kind of takes your breath away a little.

[@gbgentry9295]

Love it, wish I could have been in the room. Astounding.

[@optout130]

WoW ! What A Power Team Trio ! ! Just Lovely ~

[@andrewjacksonjr8126]

It doesn’t get any better than this!

[@nobillclinton]

RIP Cass Elliot & Mary Travers. May Angels surround you Roberta Joan Anderson.

[@Fevril85]

I love these talented and beautiful ladies! Only Jon Mitchell is still around.God bless Joni.RIP Mama Cass and Mary.❤💕💗💞🌹⚘🌷

[@RickNowels1]

three of the absolute greats.

[@johnseward618]

Rick Nowels I

[@glennfromthebronx]

.....are you THE Rick Nowels...who produced and co-wrote with many...including Stevie Nicks? If so, I'm among a batch of Stevie fans who ADORE her 4th album, THE OTHER SIDE OF THE MIRROR. thanks.

[@willg4802]

OK boomer. Sounds like a cat fight to me

[@RandomPlayIist]

@@willg4802 oof just out of the womb bro? Don't wear your ignorance and immaturity like a badge, makes you look foolish.

[@dontaylor7315]

@@RandomPlayIist It's a troll. It's been posting that same crap in one thread after another, looking for attention.

[@drbarryb]

just awesome

[@barrydavid5110]

Three of the most beautiful voices on Planet Earth, together at once...how perfect.

[@DjNikGnashers]

Absolutely fabulous.

[@researchmethodologiesandst2005]

what a beautiful song with 3 beautiful women! Mama Cass is my personal favorite--what a voice!

[@unclebobunclebob]

What a trio of geniuses.

[@gregoryklein1723]

These 3 ladies were superstar angels. Joni still with us.

[@HomeAtLast501]

Wow. One of the few times in my life a musical performance has moved me to tears.

[@chaiwalla23]

Mama Cass lived up the street from me in Baltimore when I was a kid.

[@David53D]

This really is amazing these 3 classy women harmonizing a Dylan classic .

[@duffyjohnson77]

Three of the most beautiful voices you will ever hear.

[@sharksport01]

Actually, the B-52's girls put them to shame.

[@thibod07]

So much beauty! Their voices made me travel through time so many time. Thank you for sharing!

[@johnburrows6542]

Beautiful! Before artists thought of themselves as commodities in competition for the most views.

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

And none of this crazy riffing back then.

[@artbeau]

One of those lingering performances that disappoints when it ends and plays on in your head. Beautiful.

[@matthiasrottler947]

This is so crazy! The great Mary Travers, the even bigger Mama Cass AND Joni Mitchell together! What a heavenly band this will be, when on someday the last of the three ladies left with us, Joni Mitchell, will cross Jerdan too. What a pitty that Mama Cass and "Mary" have gone so early!

[@silversprings62]

This performance gives me the chills......what voices!

[@doolittlerobert]

It's all so beautiful, but when Joni's singing I get chills down my back!

[@sandraandrews9907]

The angels 👼 are singing so beautifully...RIP Cass Elliot & Mary Travers. 🎤🎶🎶

[@winstonsmith3070]

Wow what a trio. What blessed music from an era long gone with the wind.

[@glennhfriedman4571]

beautiful.

[@valerieverdi2730]

I was lucky enough to see two of these women in person. Sadly we lost Cass Elliot too soon. What she had to offer can only be imagined. Beautiful voices gently playing off of one another creating the perfect harmonies. Angelic.

[@didiwongo]

Wow. I love this. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@dalecross6888]

People will never know how iconic this photo is! Joni, Cass, and Mary!! God bless for what you have all done for female vocalists! it will never be done again! yes, we did all love, once upon a time

[@MsTdougherty]

3 beautiful women with incredible voices. UNBELIEVABLE!

[@xelapapa15xela4]

This is so heavenly.

[@standingtree5363]

Classic music, great history, only the educated will ever know. Sad.

[@Musiclover-zi6zd]

Awesome👍💎🍀❤️💚

[@mtnbikr107]

Love this video.

[@AtlantaGymFan]

More talent here than any one singer "popular" today.

[@trevortenentes1319]

Born in 77 and I wish I was alive during this time. I feel so connected to it. The music, the pop culture, the environment, all of it.

[@graham6229]

Saw PP&M at the Royal Albert Hall in the mid 60's I think. Dick Kniss (RIP) was playing stand up bass just off stage a smidge but he filled in the sound beautifully. Mary was a darling and it was so sad to see her Cancer eat her up. Leukemia is a bastard.

[@BD-to6md]

Three wonderful singers. Hey, the past, I miss you.

[@kevinbwillson4161]

Angels

[@danakins2679]

And the Angels Sing!

[@nktrs]

Three of my favorite female folk singers from that era! o how beautiful their voices are together!!

[@Tocsin-Bang]

So much talent in one place, never heard this before.

[@recoveringbaptist2023]

Joni's album "Blue" saw me through some rough days as a 16 year old in 1971. I LOVE that album, and still listen to it!

[@ceawords1]

Karen Reid me too. older than you though and got me to and through a divorce.

[@prairied0g]

Joni's album helps everyone going thru rough times whatever the year. Timeless and beautiful, same as this song! Glad she pulled you thru!

[@DerrickMims]

Your username, tho. I feel seen.

[@garywright4495]

Oh yes, that's what we need NOW.

[@gardenvariety9957]

Yeah, a total masterpiece, every song a gem! I remember when it came out, I was trying to be a tough guy teenager and was not visibly impressed when a girlfriend played it for me. Of course, on later listenings I started tearing up😃

[@josephlagos3060]

What a collection of pure talent!

[@gerrywood3584]

Very touching

[@robertpamler5372]

Three of the best musicians ever...

[@bennyjazzful]

WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From a 72yo Aussie fan.

[@Rollers123a]

I'm a 61 yo Aussie. It's a great recording.

[@TheTomvaliente]

When you have a chance to sing together, take it.

[@jimmygreer4626]

Beautiful...

[@PaulWardonline]

Glorious music.

[@SteveCarras]

:)

[@wareidav]

Just wonderful

[@donaldleider7382]

That’s a lot of talent on one stage!

[@dancingbear86]

Great performance by three groovy gals!

[@bobski7032]

Thank You for posting👌

[@katherinebooth1708]

joni is the only dear lady in this trio alive, must miss your singing folks, like Michelle Phillips, nothing but love in my heart for all of you.

[@willg4802]

Whatever boomer, can't wait till you all pass

[@pirbird14]

@@willg4802 You, too, shall pass, Grasshopper.

[@sulaynyang7108]

Are you kidding me? I am a huge Joni fan but her vocals on this are certainly not the best of the 3 "ladies"

[@bassiehd]

@@sulaynyang7108 Where did it say she was the best? She's the only one still alive.

[@sulaynyang7108]

@@bassiehd someone else mentioned it before (thread IS 7yrs old) - must have been deleted after my post. That's all.

[@peternalbandian5390]

Another lady giant of folk music does perhaps the best cover of thisDylan song - Joan Baez.

[@stockvaluedotcom]

God that is beautiful.

[@michaelbaughman8910]

BEAUTIFUL,MAGICAL,and SUBLIME.

[@DistantLights]

Mama Cass was a great singer. And the bass is all over the place melodically on this track, sounds like a James Jamerson type bassline.

[@paulyhoffmann]

I saw Mary Travers once at the Orrington Hotel in 1976 having coffee downstairs in the coffee shop. She was in town for a concert.

[@thewhack64]

Such talent❤❤

[@nickslyrics3291]

Beautiful! Gorgeous! Melodious! Class act!!

[@greensam7074]

Beautiful

[@pattigee1]

New to me. Thank you, thank you. So great.

[@PJ-hn4cg]

Wonderful ...

[@sillyone52062]

Two gone, one...?? Life is short people, enjoy everyday!

[@Mississippi_Boomer]

sillyone52062 And now Joni is very sick. Sad

[@maremaid15]

I thought the same thing and yes now Joni is very sick.

[@numerikproductions]

Is she??

[@reykjavik82]

was thinking that before I saw your post

[@IrishKack]

That’s a lot of talent. Wow.

[@louisegogel7973]

Awesome!!!! 🎼✨🎶💕🌈🎵📀🎤✨🎹🎵🎷✨🎸🎶

[@iandavidson1]

How famous would you have to be to join these 3? History of music in one place.

[@jlholmes8]

Three of the best ever. Mary and Joni I've had the pleasure to see many times, I wish I could have said the same for Mama Cass.

[@bellazuzu]

Voices of a generation. I was lucky enough to see each in their time -- Cass and Mary gone forever far too soon. May they always be remembered.

[@imtiyanger7385]

Just imagine these three as a super group on the lines of CSN! They had the wherewithal.

[@kevindavies2066]

Absolutely stunning stuff, and a complete joy to watch and listen to, the epitome of absolute sheer personified talent. So effortless with no gimmicks, just three great voices. Todays generation is being found to be sadly lacking. ❤️

[@sylviaross5486]

I love the beautiful harmony! I grew up in the 1960's & 1970's, & as a singer myself, these three women, along with Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, Ann Wilson, Janis Joplin, Donna Summer, & Pat Benatar, were my idols. If I were only half as talented as they, I'd be happy.