Mama Cass Elliot Biography

[@madmaxmusic7132]

Michelle was gorgeous but let's be honest, nobody could take their eyes off Cass dancing around in her go-go boots. She was the star of the group.

[@Maria-km2pe]

SHE CARRIED THE FUCKING GROUP and she didn't get the respect and recognition she deserved because some people didn't like her appearance. Even some people in these interviews are disrespectful. Fuck that, she's beautiful and she's my inspiration!

[@margaretmc4707]

Exactly, they would have got nowhere without her, Denny was great but Cass pulled it all together, glad someone tells it like it is!

[@YouTube4me]

I am glad she followed her dreams. She did what she wanted to do. She got her dream career. She had an amazing voice, a fabulous band, a beautiful child and had an exciting life. RIP Cass Elliot.

[@lisaparsons4124]

Yes Cass Elliot a awesome singer

[@patriciawylie3033]

Love Cass Elliott. She was the best of the group. RIP❤

[@Brian-lu4gx]

what a woman! Cass mama you are and always will be one-of-a-kind. I`m just grateful that I found the music on KZbin, or I may never have had the pleasure listening to this beautiful voice. rip Mama Cass your music will live on and on forever in time.

[@lisaparsons4124]

Awesome singer and group sung in 1966,year I was born 💙

[@hestergreen2031]

Absolutely beautiful voice. May she rest in eternal peace, knowing she is loved and missed by all of us..

[@patricebradley9547]

And still singing!!!

[@thedeucemonkey2331]

If I get to Heaven I so wanna meet her...

[@lisaparsons4124]

Yes I agree Cass Elliot a awesome singer 💟 RIP💐

[@lisaparsons4124]

​@@thedeucemonkey2331yes me to love to meet Cass Elliot awesome singer

[@DaddyWarbucksunlimited]

Cass was best female vocalist like belting 30s-40s style. She knows we Love her. Shalom shabbat.

[@boozejunky]

She got her standing ovation the night she died. I couldn't think of a better way to go. Brava!

[@ShirleyDeeDesigns]

Brava. I just watched a video of her singing with John Davidson where she told him it’s brava for a girl. 😉

[@boozejunky]

@@ShirleyDeeDesigns your right where are my manners?

[@melissawright1979]

She died happy and at the peak of her fame. Couldn't think of a better way to leave this planet

[@iray6167]

I love how history did justice to Cass Elliot, showing her as the individual powerful woman she was. Shame she left so early, she truly deserved to witness this.

[@larryhall2805]

The CSN book I read said of Cass that she was a musical matchmaker. She was key in introducing Graham Nash & David Crosby. That alone is pretty clever.

[@64caretaker]

I believe in a God that provides JUSTICE. We all see, now, that Cass Elliot WAS the mama's n the papas....she will get the recognition she DESERVES and I don't think anyone will ever be able to deny her that What a BEAUTIFUL woman

[@karenfitzpatrick6256]

Who knows? Possibly she does know this as she watches over her sister and daughter from beyond the veil. Three of the four are reunited now. In time the fourth will join them. Can you imagine that party! Singing songs even the Angels will love.❤

[@stacex4724]

California Dreaming is probably one of the most beautifully written and most beautifully sung songs in history...

[@irenemarson3687]

If you go to San Francisco be sure and wear some flowers in your hair... . who wrote that song?

[@markramsey4640]

@@irenemarson3687 That song was written by John Phillips of The Mamas and The Papas. It was sung by Scott Mackenzie. John also played on the record.

[@dlakoba4459]

I agree!!

[@dogsterooni]

@Phyllis Bergh ha I agree but somehow it works lol

[@dogsterooni]

@Phyllis Bergh Being that I am a musician with perfect pitch I understand what your saying . But this song is so amazing I deal with the little imperfections Cheers

[@carolynholody9281]

The Mamas and the Papas would’ve sucked without Mama Cass! She was the most talented one in the group. Rest In Peace, Sweet Cass!

[@marlanaedwards5296]

Mama Cass had brightened up the group 100%. Without her the group would have been in the dark.

[@marieboutin9054]

She had such a beautiful voice. Why shaming her because of her weight ? she had a nice face too and a lovely character.

[@lawnmowermanlawnmowerman9930]

Beauty fades rapidly but ugly reaches to the core. Cass just wanted to be loved like we all do.

[@packingten]

@Castlebury21 saying nice face to big girl insults them.Like the rest of them sucks.

[@melaniewalker5226]

She was a fantastic singer and I've always thought she was beautiful.

[@shelly2599]

Lovely Woman even in 2021 and forever ♥️

[@marlanaedwards5296]

I see Cass as an encouraging image that tells us all women not to worry about our sizes, but me on the other hand I can't help it.

[@meagancobb1417]

In the 70s, the voice was Karen. In the 60s. It was Cass. The "instant radio" voice. Three notes and you knew who it was. One of the greatest singers in history

[@TheNewsAnchorYouTrust]

❤😊 I just thought the same, minutes ago! 🫶🫶👍

[@markyboy214]

EVERYBODY LOOKED SO STIFF!!! MAMA CASS WAS CARRYING YOU GUYS WITH RHYTHM AND DANCING

[@albertoalvidres9174]

te amo eres lo mejor con tus botitas blancas nadie te Iguala me encanta tu movimientos con tus pies

[@Ethericrose]

Agreed.

[@georgebethos7890]

This feels like it was with together with a meat cleaver a terrible documentary

[@georgebethos7890]

Totally cut out her LSD use and the way she he brought it to the group

[@Ethericrose]

@@georgebethos7890 They were ALL taking lsd way before Cass took a small vial of it to the Virgin Islands in the spring of 1965. They were also smoking a lot of pot way before Cass became part of the group.

[@darlenehutchison802]

Cass had a Voice! She was very light on her feet too. Watching her dance during they're performances is amazing! ❤️🧚‍♂️

[@shelly2599]

Darlene Hutchinson 💐

[@darlenehutchison802]

@@shelly2599 Hi. Shelly!❤️

[@shelly2599]

@@darlenehutchison802 Hi Darlene 💐

[@kelrogers8480]

Imagine how she could have moved if her weight had been healthier. So sad.

[@suestephan3255]

Her dancing was a plus so light on her feet. People accepted Cass, saw her character. They loved her. It was the personality clash with John Phillips that made her say goodbye.Fame changed them & the spark was gone.

[@imawade]

Cass has been gone for 46 years now. She was only 32 years old when she died. Had she lived, she would be 79 tomorrow. September 19th. She and the mama's and the papa's were a very big part of my music world growing up. I will always love them. Thank you for posting this.

[@leatherbyker]

It was a sad day for the world when she passed. Imagine is she we're still alive today.

[@melaniewalker5226]

She was 33.

[@shelly2599]

@@leatherbyker She is still with us and in. Janis Joplin video she is sitting in the audience supporting Janis. ♥️🎶

[@redblade8160]

@@leatherbyker If she were still alive today, then she would be just like all the other celebrities telling you to get the covid jab.

[@nolagospeltracts8264]

For some reason I thought Cass was a member of the 27 Club.

[@NuradeeBrothers]

shes is the most oustanding among the group

[@lisasanders9472]

Beautiful Women Beautiful Music I Wish I had grown up with her Music!!

[@sandrahaak9879]

You can live with it now too/still. I’m reliving it.

[@kellygould7305]

Beautiful inside and out, and boy did she have some pipes, RIP sweet angel💛🙏

[@judyhendrickson4023]

Cass Elliott was wonderful person! !!Always had a smile for everyone! !!!To me the mama's and papa's were NOTHING without her!!!

[@marieboutin9054]

I entirely agree with you. The Mama's and the Papa's were NOTHING without her. She was a very good singer and a wonderful person.

[@charlesroberts3650]

The other three were like the other dime-a-dozen folk acts barely making a living, with Cass THEY SOARED. Ditto about her being a wonderful person. I wrote this about another video: Soaring lyrics and harmonies, unparalleled in the history of music, a special moment in time. Michelle was alright but I'm still in Love with Mamma Cass, WHAT A VOICE, a good person and very cute.

[@freshpaint7659]

You're right about that. Her voice dominated every track!

[@eugeniasyro7315]

They would have been nothing without her talent and personality!

[@jimmysapien9961]

@@marieboutin9054 for sure

[@getonthepeacetrain]

Oh Mama cass. I wish i could just tell her, how wonderful and perfect she is and how much I adore her. I love you cass.

[@maxime3539]

@cindybin2001 don't disrespect her, you look stupid rn

[@lawnmowermanlawnmowerman9930]

@cindybin2001 Don't condemn others until you've walked in their shoes.

[@amarie3187]

@cindybin2001 Sickened by all the drug use? How judgemental you are is sickening!

[@petermitchell6348]

Don't worry, the London Palladium sent her off with a deserved two standing ovations.

[@IH8YT]

She didn't like being called Mama Cass

[@rockt378]

A true gem. She was jamming on her dancing in the street song. You couldn’t stop Those feet. Her spirit was Awesome

[@bgd-canman9976]

Without Moma Caas, the whole brand would have failed.

[@tamething1]

BGD-Canman : John wrote (among many others) "California Dreamin'," Michelle wrote a verse to it, and Denny sang the lead. That wasn't going to fail, whether Cass was there or not. Cass was very talented, but so were the other three. Don't insult them.

[@rashmita916]

@@tamething1 Amen!...So true!

[@davidking4059]

she made them successful. Shame she died so early

[@jodykidp5396]

I'll say it this way, without Cass Elliot they'd have never gone as far as they did. She was excellent for the group!!!

[@jodykidp5396]

@@tamething1 Hey thats not an insult, Cass has a pitch and tone to her voice, they had to have, to make them what they all were together. Don't deminish Cass in any way! They were brilliant together! Cass had personality plus, and she had all the moves, too!!!

[@gardengirl7446]

When Cass dances....and Michelle and the boys became just backup singers!

[@JudgeJulieLit]

Denny Doherty had a uniquely wonderful, sonorous voice, varying with the song tender or powerful.

[@gardengirl7446]

@Jim Stevens it's the truth. That's why Cass went on to be a star and the other three faded away

[@gardengirl7446]

@@JudgeJulieLit but he did not have star quality like Cass did, nor did John or Michelle have it. Only Cass! 🌟

[@JudgeJulieLit]

​@@gardengirl7446 Denny sang a wonderful lead in "Chimney Sweep," and Michelle went on to do some starry costar acting. John wrote most of the group's songs, and created and masterminded this ensemble, which like a choice chamber quartet, was greater than the sum of any of its essential parts.

[@gardengirl7446]

@@JudgeJulieLit but none of them had star quality like Cass, talented, yes but star quality is different. ❤

[@kennethkester2781]

I wonder if Mama Cass would have teamed up with Freddie Mercury and Queen what kind of music that would have possibly been like. Freddie and Cass singing together I would have loved to see that.

[@sunnyquinn3888]

OMGlitter, that would've been epic! Maybe they're rocking out together in heaven.

[@eugeniasyro7315]

She had one HELL of a great voice! Legend!

[@summerjones7904]

She was so beautiful ❤️

[@IwasBlueb4]

Summer Jones....Cass had a lot of charisma....a genuinely nice person....fun...and soooo talented

[@lori3865]

Yes in every way! Truly.

[@darladettinger-kopp555]

She was a Queen 👸!!

[@debramoss2267]

Absolutely, completely she was radiant.

[@deanbrandt2748]

She was beautiful. ♥️ R.I.P.

[@terryhill9772]

i didnt appreciate at the time how good of a singer and beautiful person she was,she truly was a beautiful woman

[@sled_dog]

I so loved this woman. Her voice. Her personality. Her everything. Cass I love you!!

[@parkerbauman2890]

The moral of the story: be yourself; everyone else is taken! Love you, Cass.

[@asong4thedead]

@cindybin2001 Oh no! *clutches pearls* It was the 60's and they were a band. Of course they did drugs.

[@tjfSIM]

@cindybin2001 Shock horror! So did pretty much everyone in music, entertainment or showbusiness at the time. It doesn't make her a bad person. It probably didn't do her any good, but she never hurt anyone else in the process.

[@tjfSIM]

cindybin2001 And priggishness makes me furious. Pardon me if I don’t condemn her character to the fires of hell, just because she took a few wrong turns in her short life. From what I can see she was a beautiful, intelligent and warm person who struggled a lot in life, and was finally starting to find contentment when she died. I don’t see what point there is in criticising her for the mistakes she made when she was clearly not a bad person. But there you go.

[@asong4thedead]

@cindybin2001 what do tattoos have to do with someone's morals?

[@asong4thedead]

@cindybin2001 I suspect it's because you're a puritanical, holier than thou whackjob.

[@lindaincolorado2646]

She was incredible, and really the foundation of the harmony

[@shelaghjack117]

I have been enthralled by this. A Nd hate to see it end

[@charlesroberts3650]

Soaring lyrics and harmonies, unparalleled in the history of music, a special moment in time. Michelle was alright but I'm still in Love with Mamma Cass, WHAT A VOICE, a good person and very cute.

[@lisaparsons4124]

Yes I agree Cass Elliot a awesome singer 💓

[@Veronica705]

Cass Elliott had an amazing voice. The other members of the Mamas and Papas were just the backing vocals.

[@kylieoliver5846]

sad everyone concintrated on her weight she is one in a million

[@edithcarter3554]

I agree. She was ❤️

[@grandiose5720]

@@edithcarter3554 I totally agree

[@iamjustahudsonhornet3468]

no. she one in 20 billion

[@shelaghjack117]

You are right. That fight for recognition of. Her talent instead or her size must have taken a horrific toll on her life. I always loved her for her terrific persona.

[@roblabow9702]

Great lady. I can`t think of the name of the song but I never liked the reference to her weight in that song of the M`s and P`s.

[@creating1_c1999]

everyone else bopping and tapping their feet, while Mama Cass is mashing those potatoes...love her!

[@sarahnewcomb738]

Cass TRULY made her own kind of music.Great pipes, Cass !!!

[@myrianvalenzuela9199]

Her weight is not an issue she can carry herself confidently and got a really a powerful voice.

[@kelrogers8480]

What bullshit! The woman died of obesity at 32, for God's sake! Tragic!

[@suestephan3255]

But in the end it was. Her heart couldn’t keep going and she left a little girl that she loved. Even on these singing shows they don’t get women with voices like that. She had star power.

[@finallythere100]

She actually didn't look as heavy around 24 minutes in the scenes wearing slacks. I think the tent shaped dresses did her no favors, maybe there were not the style options as much for larger women.. . ). Maybe she could have rocked something a little more tapered w the signature go go boots.

[@angelwings7930]

@@finallythere100. She dieted. Yo-yo dieting. Up and down. So at times yeah, she looked a little thinner. But it wasn’t permanent. She was about 240 when she died. She could lose weight but would gain it back, which is also very hard on your health. Aside from the obesity itself.

[@catcookie6726]

Mama Cass was the first celebrity passing I cried over. I was just a kid but, I really felt so sad like I knew her personally. I think most people did.

[@lucy0537]

Cass was awesomely talented n beautiful inside n out. .....Rip darlin ♡

[@amacmti]

Obsessed with Cass Elliot lately...all of a sudden 😎💕 the energy in her Laurel Canyon house must be a force. RIP Cass🌹🍄🌻🌼

[@HRH_LadyZee]

Love how she goes all James Brown with those moves... 😂 Pure talent!

[@THEELDER1]

rest in peace darlin' you were beautiful and had an incredible voice, your size never mattered!

[@shelly2599]

The Elder I agree💐♥️

[@amycurran9257]

🎊 Mama Cass, an eloquent, beautiful voice that will be remembered forever ❤

[@lisaparsons4124]

Yes I agree Cass Elliot a awesome singer ❤️ remembered forever

[@quietguy1948]

Rest in Peace, Cass (Ellen Cohen) Elliott... Gone but never forgotten.

[@Ethericrose]

Cass was much more than the weight. These so called friends and colleagues that keep banging on about the weight sound so fickle. Have they forgotten, it's what's inside that counts. Cass's fans saw the beautiful, talented woman that Cass was. Cass Elliot will be remembered.

[@kelrogers8480]

The weight mattered. She died of a heart attack at 32. Tragic!

[@suestephan3255]

Michelle Phillips was a good friend and loved her. They made amens later. Michelle never flaunted her size and John told them what to wear. She was definitely the heavy lifter.

[@SparkyOne549]

@@kelrogers8480 Trust me, that’s not why alot of people commented about her weight.

[@kelrogers8480]

@@SparkyOne549 Well it certainly did not look attractive. It never does. She was a very attractive, young woman. The weight ruined it, because obesity is not only dangerous, it's gross. And unless people are going to tell us all that anorexia looks beautiful, they don't have a leg to stand on. I certainly don't see the Woke trying to force women to fancy grossly fat men!

[@SparkyOne549]

@@kelrogers8480 Do you know that there are some that can’t help it? I’m sure it wasn’t her fault. Genetics or a chemical imbalance can cause it, steroids for a health condition can also cause it. I personally don’t care who sings what, i love music period. I just love the songs, not the artists.

[@patricialenaburg6553]

All she had to do was open her mouth, and what came out was that beautiful natural voice. She stayed true to her self, no faking it, it was the true her. Owen, her daughter has her mama's voice, she sounds just like Cass. Cass will never be forgotten, she was in an era where music was a passion. I am 73, and my Grand kids grew up with my music, my oldest Grand child is 37, and still listens to it. Her music keeps her alive for all of us.

[@stlbusker3025]

I can appreciate the music of The Mama's & Pappa's now more than I could during their hey-day of the 1960's. Although I enjoyed their sounds at that time, the 60's had so many great bands and fantastic music that many bands were overshadowed by some of those other entertainers. All these years later I look back on those days and realize just how truly magical they were.

[@sheilagoldberg283]

Cass, Ellen as she was then, went to high school together in VA, and she had a very special bond with my father. We rejoiced in her success, and were sadden by her death

[@scrappycoco7996]

There will always be a special love for Cass Elliott

[@johnpothews9771]

Such an incredably beautiful person.She was one of a kind.I remember turning 14 on July 29th and hearing on the news we lost her.I was very sad then became thankful that I lived during her tenure.

[@jenniferkaven4455]

I was In jr high when Monday monday came out, i loved that song😁

[@jenniferkaven4455]

I was In jr high when Monday monday came out, i loved that song😁

[@jenniferkaven4455]

Her size didn't matter, she made the group what it was.

[@astrocross180]

She had a killer voice she was an awesome singer the Lord blessed her and she had such wonderful place self-esteem she is very much missed she was a legend

[@BeatlesGirlKaren]

Cass is what a True beauty & Talented singer looks & sounds like - nothing like all this terrible stuff on TV, the movie screen & radio today.

[@shelly2599]

Beatles ♥️Girl We like what we like

[@Potaville]

Too bad most of the world is 100% unaware of what it is that is actually infested inside all TV, on the movie screen and in radio, also infested in 100% ALL media outlets of every single type as they are all 100% owned and operated by the same exact GANG worldwide! Just as all so called bands and singers are 100% paid puppet deceivers that never write their own music "never have and never will!" Never make it to the top. They are all intentionally made famous by the same worldwide "Gang" 100% all of them without exception are inverted transexuals including that MAN Cass Elliott that goes by the fake name Bette Midler today. Bette Midler/Cass Elliot is still a 100% MAN just like the rest of them are all inverted from birth!

[@suestephan3255]

No singing show, the Voice, American Idol gets anyone that can sing like Cass did. Powerful and beautiful harmony. They were all in sync with California Dreamin.

[@sherierodrigues1569]

Through the tears, of happiness, at 71, I am still having those goosebumps. What a group but more so really, what a woman. RIP Mama.

[@fast03vette4me]

Strange how the great stars leave much too early. Seals their legacy.

[@veragailfaircloth117]

I absolutely loved her in the 60's & still love her today. Great loss to the music world Shalom RIP my beautiful friend 💖💕

[@manichairdo6346]

Mamma Cass sang it as it is. She was an intellectual. My boyfriend and I loved her, then. She articulated hope to us in our hopeless teenage lives. It's getting better. We were together until death us parted 45 years later. May I mention, my boyfriend became a much loved rock musician...who had the privilege to know the now incredible Barry McGuire. Even now, I see Mamma Cass as the loveable, big sister I never had.

[@jaybennett5756]

How Lovely! Thank you for that!

[@Suzi64grad]

manic hairdo My hubby was in Vietnam and this was the music that kept me going...,still married 53 yrs later!! Mama Cass was the best!!

[@manichairdo6346]

Suzi64grad Wow. Thankyou for your reply. 53 years, awesome.

[@memorialled_zeppelin-warew1346]

Barry McGuire was awesome and so very underrated. Poor guy worked for 6 hrs to get his voice rough enough to record "Eve of Distruction" . Must have nearly done him in. . Sorry for the loss of your beloved. 45 yrs is such a special long time I recently lost my partner of 16yrs to congestive heart failure... Sadly probably the same thing that killed Cass.

[@artois72]

Thank you for sharing that! A beautiful,intelligent,compassionate & immensely talented individual.An intellectual indeed! I recently watched her giving what was a quite rare interview with a famous British chat show host of the 70’s & 80’s(Russell Harty)She was totally captivating,witty,engaging & her integrity shone through.So impressed hence my waxing lyrical! Thank you for your post -it was your emphasis on her intellectuality that I most appreciated hearing.X

[@carolharris1041]

She was too beautiful, talented, and charismatic to stay in that group. Loved those go-go boots, and her slick footwork! Such a loss at such a young age!

[@Every-picture-tells-a-story]

Forever in our Hearts 💕 Mama Cass Elliot.. ❤️

[@judyhendrickson4023]

What a wonderful and warm person Cass Elliot was!!

[@shirleyharold1698]

❤️❤️😭 I loved her and her music . She had the voice, and could sing with anyone . Her voice is so recognizable and melodic

[@marleylab51]

Her voice was just so fantastic. What a talent

[@Thelegend-rl2uk]

Mama Cass was without question “larger” than life itself. R.I.P.

[@kevincerce5056]

"Monday, Monday" is a 1966 song written by John Phillips and recorded by the Mamas & the Papas, using background instruments played by members of the group.I was 14 when this song was released, 68 today.

[@user-mv9tt4st9k]

My mother loved Cass Elliot, and the Mamas and Papas. What a beautiful person Cass Elliot was.

[@lindastruckus776]

Mine also

[@DelaniaAndTheDogs]

My mom did too.

[@besame5504]

Her talent made that group popular. Tired of hearing about her being overweight, it doesn't matter.

[@mclark2288]

Not only was she best voice of the M & P but also the best dancer!

[@jennifer801]

Cass was just the most amazing woman. Such a beautiful soul. Such a beautiful voice.

[@deborahh2556]

"I saw her Again", ...I will never forget how huge that song was back then. There was nothing like it..we were so crazy about it; playing it hundreds of times over. Wow. What a sound.

[@leftykeys6944]

I hate the fat shaming. Cass was beautiful. Great voice, enigmatic smile...

[@eshjane]

Such a beautiful woman and voice. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@GinaLopez-ib7ph]

Cass Elliot was beautiful inside out i loved her singing and she was the best of the best in the 60s/70s ..

[@patriciaallen2089]

Her duet with Tom Jones was great

[@ramitodevioletas575]

She was a true artist 🌹❤️

[@JudgeJulieLit]

Yes, not just her vocal talent, but her styling and emoting it.

[@beverlyledbetter9302]

I love to hear her sing! Her and Doherty's voices made that group. Michelle may have had the looks, but Cass had the voice!

[@ncowie12]

Mama Cass had the pipes , moves, and vibes to be the amazingly talented person she will always be considered. Thank you for sharing your one of a kind gifts sweet Mama Cass❤

[@jessiefawn2797]

I just thought of her today, what an unforgettable voice & presence. Missed, appreciated & remembered. A legend.

[@patriciamartinez5836]

One of the most talented singers in history. Her voice was golden. I met her for 5 minutes when I was 13. She was so gracious.🌹

[@ThePoobears]

so sad she passed before her time she was great :) RIP Cass Elliot

[@raisa_cherry33]

😢💞

[@lisaparsons4124]

Cass Elliot had such a beautiful voice awesome singer, so sad she passed away May Cass Elliot RIP 💐🙏💙

[@shosmyth1454]

Cass was the DIAMOND in that rag tag group! Rest in Eternal Peace Dear Cass! 💕💕💕💕💕

[@lisamurphy5770]

Her daughter must be so proud. And she’s fortunate to have those videos and pictures of Cass! What a talent!

[@deniseroe5891]

The 60's were such turbulent years, but the best music came out of it. I love folk music and especially the Mamas & Papas. Cass had a incredible voice. Gone too soon.

[@rosiemcnaughton9933]

Mamas and the Papas were one of my favorite groups, but Cass Elliot was the star. She could really sing. I felt so badly when she died.

[@sochowell3469]

Cass had blue-eyed soul. She was close with and respected by so many folk pop rockers across the country including the young Eagles. And Michelle Phillips was not hard to look at - a maneater.

[@marccoleman1315]

I never thought she was that heavy, I loved her just the way she was. And I wish she was here now. I love you Cass

[@stevekenley9233]

Even today I still love to hear Cass E. sing those 60's songs ..The California Dreaming is the most uplifting song when I have a bad day...Memories are so great to have

[@bonniescott6470]

She was amazing such a beautiful voice and a beautiful person 🙏🏻

[@lifecoachdavid9755]

She was amazing and paved the way for the ones that came after her that didn’t fit the usual thin, pretty model but were original and super talented. Thanks Cass!!!

[@manichairdo6346]

It's incredibly annoying that Mama Cass was judged because of her weight. I've yet to hear of one overweight, amazing black blues or gospel singer disrespected in this manner. Mama rocks!

[@marlanaedwards5296]

You're right. She never should have been judged by her weight. That was not nice.

[@alexchomba3942]

Incredibly annoying!

[@dottydew3673]

Black women singers back then just got disrespected for being black - unless they were a Supreme or 5th Dimension.

[@andreabasney]

Martha Wash was treated in the same manner as Cass. Read of the C+C Music Factory “Gonna Make You Sweat” video controversy……

[@truthbetold6011]

​@@andreabasney Exactly they was disgusting disrespected because of their race alone. 🙄

[@lb45878]

You'll never hear a voice like this again. What a woman, what a legend. RIP Cass. Many thanks for the upload xx

[@barbaracilley8200]

I grew up listening to their music. We’d sing along and I’ll never forget all the times I had tears in my eyes. Their music touched me. Even as I listen now at 72 years old I got tears in my eyes. RIP graceful, soulful, lovable, honorable, talented Mama Cass.

[@stephenroman9015]

Mama may have been a big girl but she was light on her feet, absolutely beautiful

[@tsf5-productions]

So...without looking up as I write this...who's alive from the group, Mamas and Papas? The rock-pop quartet had many top hits I liked. "Monday Monday" and "I Saw Her Again Last Night" are my favorites. Everytime I hear those tunes...I remember my love of 1966: L.G.S. Thanks for the fond memories. Good documentary.

[@airship9637]

Michelle Phillips. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mamas_and_the_Papas

[@carolecole2552]

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[@karengummer6657]

I just realized when I am unconsciously dancing, I dance like Cass. I grew up on the Mamas and the Papas. My brother, sister and friends would sit in the living room singing their harmonies. I was singing along the entire time. So happy to see footage I never saw before. She had such a unique voice and personality. 🤩 She is irreplaceable and very much missed. 😔

[@pollacksharman0147]

Hello how are you doing 😊😊☺️

[@TexRenner]

Cass had such talent and such a grand personality that some of us discounted Michelle completely. She wasn't talentless, but there is no such thing as having more talent than Cass.

[@truespyfan]

Wow... What an amazing woman, and amazing talent.

[@Bananadiva1]

Every time I heard Cass sing I just melt. She has such a phenomenal voice and astonishing charisma. Her sister Leah also has an amazing voice. You can really hear a similarity between them. Quite a few of Leah's songs are on KZbin.

[@debbydunn1454]

Cass was full of life, you can tell the way she moves on stage as she sings. Love this video

[@cherriehallman5248]

I loved, and still love her voice..she was iconic !!! What a beautiful lady, inside and out. She could harmonize with the best of them !!! Such a heavenly voice...so sad that she was taken from us too soon...

[@debbieanne7962]

The group was abit before my time but I have listened to their music and it's great. Mama Cass made the group. She had an awesome voice and talent. It's such a pity that her weight was focused on. Gone to soon....