OMG!! WHO ARE THEY?! The Mamas & The Papas - California Dreamin' | REACTION

[@stephanieo2509]

Denny Doherty often gets overlooked in what a great singer he was because Cass Elliott was such a powerhouse, but he's got a strong, beautiful and warm voice and I'm glad you caught that.

[@barbarachieppo9603]

👍❤. I love Denny's mod hairstyle.

[@rubydazzler]

@@barbarachieppo9603 hahaha, that wasn't a mod style, more of a moptop Beatle gone wrong ;)

[@barbarachieppo9603]

@@rubydazzler I like it.

[@marysweeney7370]

and he was pretty handsome too.

[@barbarachieppo9603]

@@marysweeney7370 I agree.

[@eclconsulting]

This song came out in 1966. They were a very popular folk-rock group in the 60's, comprised of John and Michelle Phillips, Cass Elliott, and Denny Dougherty (lead on this song). Other great songs to check out are Creeque Alley, I Saw Her Again, Dream a Little Dream of Me, Dedicated to the One I love, and Monday, Monday.

[@chrisjamieson3452]

And 12:30 (Young girls are coming to the canyon)

[@GinMae]

Creeque Alley - story of the band very cool - thanks, Carol - and of course, Dream a little dream and Dedicated... I also love Cass Elliot with John Denver :)

[@SweetThing]

Don't forget Twelve Thirty

[@pjd3704]

You prettybmuch covered Carol....! ;-)

[@warrenhughes911]

Good one.

[@mamaflush9945]

"Mamas & The Papas - Dedicated to the One I Love" and "Monday, Monday" Mama Cass was such a beautiful, kind soul. She died way to young. RIP U R MISSED

[@franchk8372]

'Monday Monday' another great song by the Mamas and Papas.

[@williamjamesayers7719]

Without a doubt. Can't argue with you because I love 'Monday, Monday.'

[@garydpsu]

John Denver and Mama Cass did a live duet to song. "leaving on a jet plane" .its wonderful check it out !

[@t2goblue313]

Love that

[@bpfromowc]

I can vouch for what Gary says . The Denver/Elliott duet is on another level to everyone else. They start singing @ 1m 30s. 22m views says it all. Denver sounds like a frickin’ Angel 👼 .

[@t2goblue313]

@@bpfromowc yes that is a great song. Thay sing so good together, great duet, just like you said.

[@janetking8826]

Did you know that John Denver & Cass Elliott actually didn't like one another?

[@carlaharrington5120]

This song was released in 1966! Back in those days if you wanted your song played on the radio it had to be under roughly 3 minutes! Monday, Monday should be the next song you do of theirs.

[@mod850]

Mama Cass did a solo called "Dream a Little Dream" and effin killed it. Highly, HIGHLY recommend.

[@phogandivephogandive3885]

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[@GinMae]

YES! thank you!

[@christinerobinson9372]

And "Words of Love".

[@renatodaros2701]

100%

[@kathleenkarsten5739]

Oh, yeah! Absolutely! ❤️

[@elizabethandrus3848]

I tell you, the Sixties groups were the best ever. So much was changing historically, every song became an anthem. I love this group!

[@Branmuffin7]

“Every song became an anthem” - that is the most perfect way to describe this era of music!

[@trudywolfe2795]

His name is Denny Doherty. He's great but the best singer in the group was Cass Elliott. Listen to Dream A Little Dream.

[@jamesjohnston9225]

That's right!

[@innosanto]

He has great voice and totally different to her.

[@freedomjoe7118]

I love this song, reminds me of a being a kid. This is one of those songs that just transcends you. Grew up in NYC in the 70’s with Elvis and Rock n Roll, Disco then Hip Hop in the 80’s but this song from the 60’s is like from a past life or something.

[@nikkicarrington9365]

Adogg, you must listen to more , they have some great songs as good as this.

[@sandrasofiahsexton3917]

Another of their songs that sounds really great is Dedicated to the One I Love. Another group of the time that put out some great sounding songs is The Association: Cherish, Windy, and Never My Love, among others.

[@catwhisperer9489]

Oh, yeah, The Association had some great songs---I especially like "Never My Love"!!

[@sharonpate5481]

Yeah they’re all good ones ☮️👵🏼

[@user-gt2uf8cq9y]

"Monday Monday", "I Saw Her Again", "No Salt On Her Tail" all have the same harmonies. Also check out "San Francisco (Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair)" which was originally written for the group but given to a friend named Scott Mackenzie.

[@lesliesmithjr9354]

Gotta check out "dream a little dream of me" Cass Elliot (momma's and the papas)

[@tinypurplefishesrunlaughin8052]

Creeque alley is a self biography song about the group It’s really good.

[@sharonpate5481]

Now you’re taking me back to high school! What a great time to be alive. The popular music scene was really experimenting with new sounds and they came fast and furious. Lots of live concerts in outdoor venues and we were getting to see it all unfold on tv. My parents were shocked because the Beatles hair came down over their ears 😂😂😂😂👵🏼☮️🌻❤️

[@joel65913]

I Saw Her Again Last Night, Monday, Monday, Dedicated to the One I Love, Words of Love are some of their better songs but there are many more worth seeking out as well. After the group broke up Cass Elliott (the brunette) had a brief (she died at 32 from heart failure) but very successful career and has some great songs as well-Make Your Own Kind of Music, Dream a Little Dream of Me, I'm Coming to the Best Part of My Life, It's Getting Better among others.

[@JustOneSue]

Wonderful harmonies!🤗🤗

[@robperry5293]

This is one of the styles of the early hippy music. I was still pretty young (a kid) when this came out but I remember it. All the songs were short back then, had to be to get radio play.

[@heru-deshet359]

Glad to see young people appreciating these treasures!

[@tokencitizen5511]

Iconic. Mama Cass 🔥

[@catwhisperer9489]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@marlarogers9304]

You need to follow this song with their kids, Wilson Phillips! Try Hold On.

[@stephanieo2509]

Oh, and I'd check out "Monday Monday", "I Saw Her Again Last Night" and "Dedicated to the One I Love."

[@my4mainecoons338]

I remember when this was a Top 40 hit. I had a cassette recording that I played over & over. It says something about the age of Adogg's audience that they request The Mamas & The Papas and Simon & Garfunkle.

[@tinypurplefishesrunlaughin8052]

I see the joy you’re getting outta all this music discovery. I’m really happy for ya it’s a wonderful journey you’re on. Wanna smile? Not a request just something I think you will find exceedingly enjoyable. Search “Marley Idol “. “Stand up with a rebel yell” An example of Music improving race relations. Fun stuff.

[@LetItBeSummer-1]

You really should dive into their catalogue because there’s not one bad song amongst them. They are a fantastic group. Specially close to my heart because my parents bought the albums and we grew up with it in the house. Both parents have passed.

[@lindadenton7407]

I always feel so torn about The Ms & The Ps. The music is so good but John Phillips was a monster.

[@mmg8823]

From left to right: Michelle Phillips, Mama Cass Elliott, Papa John Phillps (we don't talk about him), and Denny Doherty. They were big in the mid to late 60s. I suggest their song Monday, Monday.

[@cletushouse906]

Keep on with this group and you will be knee deep in pure gold before you know it.

[@joshbrown8299]

Monday, Monday. Check out The Animals "House of them Rising Sun"

[@patticrichton1135]

LOVE your reaction!! This came out in 1965 when I was 18 years old, one of my FAVORITE groups in the '60s. FANTASTIC harmonies. THey have a LOT of songs to react to!

[@garysteinert8040]

Denny Dougherty Check out the children in Wilson Phillips video Hold On

[@anthonykellogg9332]

If you didn't expect that voice to come from him, you should listen to The Animals - House of the Rising Sun.

[@tabathalee385]

Please react to House of the rising son by the Animals of you haven’t already. You’d enjoy it

[@rubyleuty9417]

California Dreaming was late 60’s early 70’’s. They were in NY and they decided the music scene had moved to California. React to Creaque Alley. It’s about the group. Really good song.

[@sueingram8476]

This song came out the year I was born, it's one of my favorite oldie songs

[@michaelpape3793]

Momma Cass also sang "Words of Love" solo with the group.

[@pamelajohnson6199]

They have many great and 60s Iconic hits~ Monday Monday is another

[@bwilliams463]

I'd like to see you react to the Mamas and the Papas' 'Creeque Alley.' It's a fun autobiographical song about the group's history.

[@DANIGAL101]

Beautiful song!! I grew up in LA so this is nostalgic for me! Love this group too! Lots of other good songs by them!

[@markwilliams5606]

Brothers and sisters! Give these young people The Best in Great music! Try Rambling Gambling Man by Bob Seger live! Santana live at Woodstock!🤠🐎🇺🇸✌️🇬🇧☕

[@jeanettesmith765]

They were all great but Denny and Cass were so incredible!

[@jamiem4941]

This was so much fun, I haven’t heard it in a long, long time. They were so good! So glad you enjoyed it. I agree it was just too short though. Watched the whole song, thank you for this fun reaction.

[@olly8]

Back when you could Hear the Harmonies of their voices...so much feeling! I love to harmonize to songs. This has so many layers of vocals upon vocals, the Truest instrument of all ❤

[@trudywolfe2795]

Great song. Great group.

[@rhondahandley9595]

They have a great catalog. You wil love all of them.

[@michaelcarpenter4309]

Creeque Alley explains the whole story of how Mammas And Pappas were formed

[@beeseewill2407]

The 60s .Great decade for beautiful music.

[@d.j.starling3559]

Song was released Dec '65, & was their first hit. Their song, Monday, Monday was their biggest hit. Denny Dougherty sang lead on this one, John Phillips & his then-wife, Michelle (the blonde) wrote the song (John wrote Monday, Monday as well), & Cass Elliot was the other female. She had a great career on her own after the Mamas & Papas, but sadly, died in 1974, at the way-too-early age of 32. Dedicated To The One I Love is another great one by the Ms&Ps.

[@sarablack2547]

Please do hold on by a group called Wilson Philips they are 3 women who grew up together cause they are the daughters of the mamas and the papas. Their song was used in the film bridesmaids and they appeared at the end of the film to sing it.

[@sweett8351]

You got it, I’m subscribed now 👍🏻😄

[@dawnmanzetti1633]

1965 was release of California Dreaming.

[@marysweeney7370]

If you want feel the 60's, this song will put you right there. No matter how many times I hear it, it has the same effect on me.

[@janabraam7963]

Now you're into the hippie era! Love it!! More 60"s please!

[@sueingram8476]

Monday, Monday, is another good one by them

[@AdamtheGrey02]

I think that skinny chick is Billy Baldwin's wife's mother now.

[@catwhisperer9489]

That's exactly right---he's married to Chyna Phillips, of the pop group "Wilson Phillips"; and Justin Bieber is his son-in-law.

[@mattshaw6180]

"Go Where You Wanna Go" is a killer song from that same first album. Harmonies hardcore!

[@frankiebowie6174]

I was born in 1956 and this song sent us into the stratosphere, along with many others. It was a great time to grow up.

[@richardgannon62]

Hi, California dreaming, 1970, s creeque alley is the song that tells the story of them, . Hope you enjoy it

[@lt.spears1889]

When you think of 60’s this song encompasses that vibe better than any song recorded in that time frame.

[@GinMae]

Thanks, Da Real - this is beautiful -- John Phillips was the genius behind the writing and harmonies, although Denny was the lead singer here -- (I have trouble with Phillips, though, b/c he was apparently a not-good person.. to put it mildly - I'll leave it at that....)

[@Branmuffin7]

I hear ya… especially after what his daughter Mackenzie said he did to her…

[@GinMae]

@@Branmuffin7 Exactly that, Breanne!

[@andrewcormier529]

The song is from 1966 Danny Doherty was that guy cass Elliot or mama cass was the heavy lady And she actually was the star of the band her voice was absolutely amazing she died very young she choked to death in her sleep,when she left the band they tried to keep it together but they never made another hit after her, she also had a solo career.John Phillips is the lead guitar player and the blond haired girl was Michelle who became phillips and their daughter was Mckenzie phillips from some TV sitcom that was on in the seventies yes way more songs check out Monday Monday, I saw her again,words of love,twelve thirty,go where you wanna go..and more great reaction keep spreading that music around 👏 God bless.

[@catwhisperer9489]

Actually, I think John and Michelle were the parents of Chyna Phillips, of the pop group "Wilson Phillips"---you're right about John being Mackenzie Phillips father (From the show "One Day at a time"), though.

[@andrewcormier529]

@@catwhisperer9489 yes your right Mckenzie mom was Susan Adam's...I loved this group and cass on her own was amazing voice gone much to soon...

[@leolikiardopulos4891]

Hey dude ! Da real Addog ! Listen to this one :! Righteous brothers “ unchained melody “ and tell us what ya think ?! ☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻😉

[@lancevaughn432]

Mamas & The Papas, “Monday Monday”. “I Saw Her Again”. “Creeque Alley”

[@missbchapman1193]

LOVE YOUR VIDS AND YOUR SPIRIT🔥

[@Sarah-uf9od]

Creeque alley is so good

[@sumonjamal1653]

60's pop group... the Mamas & the Papas were short-lived... marred by drugs, scandal and incestuous relationships🙄 Great music... but the sound covered quite a bit of ugliness...

[@humbleb4him2]

I love The. momma's And Papas, if your not real familiar with this Group, Pay Special Attention to Cass Elliot. (Momma Cass) her voice is Amazing....Thank you so very much for playing these oldies...Just please don't forget PENTATONIX...Your show is the one who brought me together with Pentatonix, oh one last thing did you Know KRISTY from Pentatonix is having a Baby, ( a baby GIRL To be exact...Thank you so much, I have learned so much from you....Thank you "A Dogg" you are so Awesome....

[@trudyroberts2133]

Originally called the Mugwumps before changing name.

[@pogo2076]

At the Monteray Pop Festival in '67 Janice Joplin did a little number called Ball and Chain which she learned from Big Momma Thornton. Sitting in the front row was a large lady with her mouth open, listening. Cass Elliott. Both greates !!!!!!!!

[@robingainey1328]

Came out in the 60s SINGS TO REACT TO MONDAY, MONDAY

[@martypringle9201]

They weren't two couples. Two did get married and then divorced. And other interesting things within the group...They sing about California of the 1960s. California is NOT like that anymore...by far...BUT love this group....Try their songs"California Dreamin', 'Dedicated to the One I love', ' Twelve Thirty" , 'Words of Love", and of course, their autobiographical song of their own story sung by them which is rare to hear a group do, called 'Creeque Alley" Creeque (pronounced creaky) Alley is a real place, one of a series of alleys (actually named Creeque's Alley and owned by the Creeque family) in the Virgin Islands. In the song 'Creeque Alley', They are telling the (autobiographical) story of how they formed so they are talking about each of them and other singers/groups they were in, associated with, or friends with. Folk Music is where Michelle and John Phillips came out of in the early sixties. "John and Mitchy were gettin' kind of itchy Just to leave the folk music behind". Next lyric refers to Denny Doherty and Zal Yanovsky trying to make it big, get gigs, record made, recording contracts, anything: "Zal and Denny workin' for a penny Tryin' to get a fish on the line" "In a coffee house Sebastian sat And after every number they'd pass the hat" refers to how John Sebastian, who wasn't a member of the Mamas and Papas, started out, as many folk singers did in the fifties and sixties. Song's lyrics: "McGuinn and McGuire couldn't get any higher, but that's what they were aiming at. Doesn't refers to drugs as much as aiming to reach the heights of music popularity and also a play on the Bryd's hit song "Eight Miles High'. 'McGinn' refers to Roger McGuinn, the lead singer of the pop/folk group 'The Byrds'. McGuire' refers to singer Barry McGuire who had some big hits in the mid-sixties, especially 'Eve of Destruction'. Example of the meaning of lyrics in the song: "Zally said Denny, you know there aren't many Who can sing a song the way that you do, let's go south Denny said Zally, golly, don't you think that I wish I could play guitar like you", refers Zal Yanovsky and Denny Doherty getting together, then joined by John Sebastian, "Zal, Denny and Sebastian sat (at the Night Owl) And after every number they'd pass the hat" was the three yound men trying to make it big before Denny met Cass Elliot and she joined the three guys. "When Denny met Cass he gave her love bumps..." (she was infatuated with him)..."Call John and Zal and that was the Mugwumps..." (The Mugwumps were a 1960s folk rock band, based in New York City. It released one self-titled album in 1967 and two singles. The Mugwumps found little success during their short time together in 1964, and are best known for launching the careers of Cass Elliot and Denny Doherty and John Sebastian and Zal Yanovsky who made up the group the Mugwumps, pronounced 'MUG-wamps', as in it rhymns with 'swamps'. After the group's breakup, Denny Doherty went on to team with Michelle ad John Phillips while John Sebastian and Za Yanovsky formed their group 'The Lovin' Spoonful'.... Hence the song's lyrics in Creeque Alley: "...Sebastian and Zal formed the (Lovin') Spoonful..Michelle, John (Phillips), and Denny gettin' very tuneful..." The writer of the song, John Phillips, takes some poetic licensein lyrics like "When Cass was a sophomore, planned to go to Swarthmore, But she changed her mind one day. Standin' on the turnpike, thumb out to hitchhike Take me to New York right away..." Cass Elliot hadn't ever planned to go to Swarthmore College but she did want to go to New York City.

[@catwhisperer9489]

"Dream a Little Dream of Me" (I think Mama Cass [the big girl] sings lead on this one), and "Monday, Monday" are two really good ones of theirs. John Phillips (I forget which one he is) is the father of Chyna Phillips, of the group "Wilson Phillips" (and the blonde girl, Michelle Phillips, is her mother), and McKenzie Phillips, of the old TV show "One Day at a Time" (his daughter played the older sister). Will you please, also do Cher---I'm sure you've heard of her, but, maybe, didn't pay any attention. I think this song, "You Haven't Seen the Last of Me", from the movie she was in, "Burlesque", is one of her finest moments, ever. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGfPZol7Zrh2bqs

[@puddintame9885]

60'sAM radio played short songs. 70'sFM played longer songs, underground (good) songs and then MTV came in the 80's.

[@TheClonemenot]

Creeque Alley! Creeque Alley! Creeque Alley! My suggestion would be "Creeque Alley". Thank you.

[@ЛаврентийПавлович-щ3и]

I've reviewed about fifty reactions to this song. Dude. You're the best. Like, subscribe, comments... Keep it up. Even if you know the song, you're a brother, just don't pretend that you're listening for the first time, if you recognize the music, say so. But it will be honest.

[@carlajenkins1990]

Monday, Monday from 1966. This is part of the folk-rock of the '60s.

[@kathrynkissane5144]

Mama Cass was beautiful...her voice and talent, but her hige heart...though it physically gave out on her at age 32🥺 My fave song of hers is 'Make Your Own Kind of Music'

[@dougieryan5144]

The late Denny Doherty,from Halifax,Nova Scotia,Canada.

[@HiddenCharmhome]

The stories that go along with these old school bands… they were all way more messed up than any kids today… but they looked and sounded so innocent! 🤣

[@randallmccoy8581]

In the post war era, AM radio format was 2 minutes 30 seconds...and everything was edited to fit this format or you didn't get played on AM radio. It took bands like the Beatles (who took artistic control of their own product back from the studios) to break that mold. Also, the newer FM radio format was looser and less commercial, so the arty stuff began to migrate to FM radio and all the good stuff just followed.12 minute songs from Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and others soon drove that old 2:30 AM radio format right into the dirt. You can expect everything from the 50s and MOST everything from the 60s to be 2:30.

[@sheilawhite7044]

The lead male singer was called Papa Denny. Don't know last name. Denny's pitch and the quality of his voice make him the ideal lead. Everyone is gone now except for Mama Michelle (tall blonde), married to the group's founder John Phillips. As for the personal machinations of the group, go to some kind of pop history. The group was primarily mid to late 60's so while the English groups predominated, the folksy sound of the Mamas and Papas provided some variety.

[@jonbays-broils598]

This song it's been remade by just about everybody. Jose' Feliciano did an amazing acoustic version. There are literally 100 remakes.

[@amandathibodeau4996]

Glad you enjoyed this. Classic! Our commenters have told you what you need to know.

[@timroebuck3458]

CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' came out in 1966.

[@williamjamesayers7719]

one of the BEST songs I've heard from the past. Their music is legendary.

[@laurasteber5194]

check out mam cass watching Janis Joplin perform at Monteray music festival !

[@marideclements3358]

Dedicated to the One I Love is my favorite of the Mamas and Papas. Another great song for you to react to is Runaway by Del Shannon from 1962.

[@marcieharreld286]

Released in 1966.....60's music ROCKS!!!!🎵🎼🎶🤘🎸🎤🥁🎹

[@louiscirigliano5896]

Back in '05 I worked at Disney California Adventure and this song was played constantly Haha. I wonder if they still play it, great song and reaction!

[@marklunetta7937]

California Dreamin' is their best. They really only have 2 other good songs; Monday, Monday and Creeque Alley - you will enjoy both!

[@bluesky-rb8fn]

Mama ,,, wow Wowers girlfriend!! Soar and sing with the angels!! What a talent!! Come on humans we need more love and understanding, we will destroy our species if we don’t!!! Sending positive energy to you all!!!

[@davidbertrand895]

1966. Their first hit was "Monday Monday."

[@robertasirgutz8800]

HUGE in the 60s. My favorite song is "Twelve Thirty".

[@markbrown7103]

I was born in 1953 I grew up with all of the songs I The mamas and papas had a Lotta songs out back in the 60s check come out you’ll love them there’s also another band called Peter Paul and Mary that were really good not just good but super good so check them out to they done a song called Puff the Magic Dragon I could write you forever on all the stuff I know a lot about music I’m a solo instrumental guitarist I’ve been playing for 47 years these people and this music inspired me to want to learn how to play a guitar and I did I was 22 when I started and I still play today and love it thanks for these videos these are great have a great day 😎😎😎😁😁🎸👍🏼☮️

[@user-ii3vn8tn3q]

Credence Clearwater Revivals lead John Fogherty. That’s a voice!

[@robingainey1328]

Da Real ADog live your accent and your sweet smile 😊 oh by the way I'm 65 just complimenting you lol 😂

[@chrisb9577]

The song was released in late 1965 and peaked at #5 in early 1966. The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.

[@maryprice1314]

Love your reactions.!!! Your joyful smile is priceless! This is music from back in my day! Absolutely love watching you discover it for the first time! Makes me feel like I'm hearing it again or the first time as well! Rock on !

[@paulmoniodis1212]

Your enthusiasm honors them.

[@larrymohns7799]

I always wish that song was longer also!! You probably should check out the whole album the greatest hits of the mamas and papa's.. And by all means along with everybody else I'm gonna suggest Monday Monday as your next mama's and papa's song

[@psmolek7438]

You just don’t get harmonies like this anymore. Another great group is The Fifth Dimension.