California Dreaming - The Mamas & The Papas (cover) by Foxes and Fossils

[@mikestyles499]

World Class cover band. None better.

[@carolinecorman1716]

Nice job. Mama Cass would love it too.

[@peterulrich497]

Best cover of California Dreaming I have ever heard.

[@COLDB33R]

I concur!

[@pattiswolf8218]

Phenomenal 😀😃🙂

[@edhastie6074]

Tim, I know I’ve said it before but the puzzle that you put together for every song is incredible

[@henryhodgens4312]

Such a winter's day...RIP, Scott...you'll be sorely missed. I pray God's blessings and solace for the F & F family. Shalom

[@charleskadletc2431]

Mama's and Poppas would be proud. Good Cover.

[@dan599]

Anybody else get chills listening to this?

[@ernestobussio9090]

ME TOO !!!!

[@johnorourke8737]

Yes, I get chills, This soft rock group and the song are SO ANOINTED

[@c4sb2008]

yup

[@laci5353]

igen!

[@earlmartin3676]

Absolutely, that is a great cover!

[@ronpacheco8818]

My entire life I couldn't stand this song, until now. Great job everybody.

[@jefftippett3831]

This song is close to 60 years on and still such a great piece of music. Agree with virtually everyone else that this band is such a treasure.

[@SK-mn9dy]

I just can’t stop listening to this band. They are awesome!

[@Maddogg_57]

Same here

[@Vikezupa]

Darwin and Toby slay the guitar solo! Love it!

[@TurboMountTV]

As soon as a I saw the title I knew you guys would knock it out of the park.

[@kevinwiens4804]

Can it Get Any Better? I Think NOT! I am 64 yrs. old, I grew up listening to the Mamas and the Papas! All summer long I could hear this song...ringing in my ears, on my car stereo. a '64 Chevy Bellaire. You Guys are the Classic sound Tim a special thanks to you for bringing this group together! You Got Fossils who grew up in the 60'sand the next gen FOXES, who are totally amazing! The total chemistry is outta sight... just like the Mama's and Papa's

[@JoelWelter]

RIP Scott. You are missed.

[@rickjordanrickyleejordan4517]

We are LOSING OUR MINDS over your cover of California Dreaming! Tim's vocals and the rich harmonies are astonishing. And then suddenly it's like Joe Walsh and Don Felder jumped in with a guitar duet! Thanks F&F.

[@kcrnz]

This is the best era of pop music. Fantastic refresh of a true classic.

[@wardenweaver3320]

I loved how the guitars worked together!

[@kcrnz]

@@wardenweaver3320 Another great voice from this 70's & 80's era is Linda Ronstadt. I have been watching her perform Heat Wave.

[@TimDecker989]

I was expecting the keyboard to play that part with a sampled flute. No! It was an amazing duel guitar solo. Awesome.

[@kcrnz]

@@TimDecker989 You obviously know music better than me. That change went over my head,

[@user-de8ce6jl8c]

Fabulous... Absolute Perfection... When I choose to listen to a rendition over and over, it is obviously clearly superb... This is a prime example.. Take Care.. Terry Lear...

[@lynwessel2471]

I like their live in concert version even more. .

[@chuckstewart9102]

Holy you know what...Tim was right...that was beyond spectacular. And what made it extra special, all eight F&F participated! Thank you! Love all the F&F!

[@GregWallis]

Professional in a way that most modern acts simply wouldn't understand.

[@ignacionochetti7747]

I am an Argentine fan. Thanks for the wonderful music!

[@scottking9061]

Thank you for listening, Ignacio!

[@rafaelramos2731]

Can’t get enough I have to come back and listen. Love u guys. Cheers from Puerto Rico.

[@harleyb-ham266]

No theatrics, no costumes, no drama, just "real" music done very well. Great stuff!

[@DonneMagoo]

that's what I said about 4 mos. ago when I 'found' them..just pure unprocessed vocals.. refreshing !

[@rickstegman8621]

Amen!

[@otrwp79]

no banana

[@CalJennings]

Amen!

[@charlesseymour1482]

Absolutely

[@franktaconelli9095]

Incredible vocals then that surprise guitar duet instead of the flute solo; another awesome presentation

[@fredanderson5278]

Scott King, I love everything you do on bass. You are amazing.

[@chrishuntington5313]

I agree.

[@brucehart1617]

RIP, Scott. You were 'da man'.

[@kimghanson]

I made a mistake tonight. A mistake I will be honored to make many times in the future. You see, I'm not much of a drinker, but tonight I decided to have a little brandy and I listened to an inordinate amount of F&F. And then I got to this one. Scott's virtuoso yet subtle performance brought me to old man tears. He is magnificent. Please tell me it's a dream and he is still with us. Scott, you don't know how much we miss you.

[@stuartanderson5437]

What ever song they air, it will no doubt be another perfectly played melody with stunning harmonious voices. Can't wait....... 😀

[@hyen6864]

Every bit as good to listen to as the original ! What a great band of musicians, leads, and background vocals ! Please don't stop ! The best there is !!!

[@mloiaco]

I bet it’s California Dreamin

[@seeolfreeloader]

@@mloiaco picky like Mac Davis complaining about Elvis pronouncing ghetto as ghettoes 😂

[@gregwarren6192]

hands down the best cover band on earth

[@ernstdombrowski8618]

That's it. I never have heard a better one!

[@stevejesseph6050]

And a SIX PART HARMONY!!!

[@garyt19651]

I love this group !!!!!! I you like The Beach Boys check out The Fendertones and Bootleg Beach Boys , also The Mahoney Brothers for a mix of everything. I do not miss a day without listening to Foxes and Fossils though.

[@jdacosta443]

Really?

[@gregwarren6192]

@@jdacosta443 I guess there's always one

[@GRamp-pu4we]

Great cover song. I doubt even the Mamas and Papas would be dreaming of the California that is available today. My, how things have changed!

[@LagrangePoint901]

Thank you for bringing life back to some great oldies!

[@dansakimoto2523]

As both a Californian and a product of that era, all I can say is ... outstanding!

[@ArcoZakus]

Dan Sakimoto, "... outstanding!" No kidding. The Mamas and the Papas released their version of this song during my last year of high school in California. Shortly after that I did some serious "California Dreamin" while crawling in the mud at Ft. Polk, Louisiana, and for another three years traveling around the country and the world on an all expenses paid tour. Serious nostalgia hearing this song again. Too bad California has changed so much for the worse since then. Bittersweet.

[@barryfoster8491]

Excellent - side by side guitar string bends - super awesome!

[@gatesgoodell-westcoastfolk2101]

I teared up immediately on the first notes, knowing what treat the song would be, then I was STILL floored by how it surpassed my expectations... what a guitar duet.... what harmonies and mixing.... what a great lead vocal! Thank you all for keeping at it!

[@chuckstewart9102]

Bill G Yes, I thought the mixing was superb.

[@markcole6297]

I am so quick to comment on the vocals and harmonies, that I often forget to give the much deserved recognition to the music, as well. That guitar duet was a thing of beauty and Scott was phenomenal on bass, per his usual. Thanks for reminding me. Bill G.

[@johnthompson4864]

Those dueling guitars gave me goose bumps

[@billroberts4910]

Wow. Perfect twin lead guitars.

[@kennrothman205]

How did I not comment on this one? Maybe just because it is as awesome as all of your others??!!

[@raybeavers3123]

This group is Fantastic and they are in the TOP 3 BANDS OF ALL TIME, in my opinion!!!! 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@davidmlang1]

All I can say is.....awesome!!!! Absolutely awesome!!!!! Mamas & Papas mover over!!!

[@PRR5406]

I've praised the vocalists to no end, but the musicians need to take a bow as well. These guys know how to play music with skill, style, and total professionalism.

[@arizona2009kingman]

@TheDowner You are what you eat ,

[@leebrand3724]

@TheDowner I think you name says it all as you don't understand what this group is about Perhaps you don't know the history of this band but it was started as a hobby for the girls but blossomed because of the brilliance of the group. The guys were professional musicians called the Mustangs and they played for many years. This group is not interested in touring or writing their own music as they are quite comfortable doing covers for fun. I'm a musician of more than 50 years and take it from me you will not see or hear a better tighter and vocally pure group than this.

[@robertvanruyssevelt7159]

@TheDowner So you consider the New York Philharmonic talentless losers? You have no idea what talent is.

[@marinelifer1752]

@@leebrand3724 they are indeed good musicians but you also don't know what all they do post production or doing recording. For all you know some or all of the vocals is lip synced or modified in realtime by software. My point is that to state 'take it from me you will not see or hear a better tighter and vocally pure group than this' does nothing good for your reputation. I am also a musician.

[@leebrand3724]

@@marinelifer1752 From the videos you will see that the musicians/vocalists are not in one place except for the part when five of them are together. In that part it is extremely difficult even with modern technology to change the sound or vocals/presentation on each one so the balance has to be right. Sure as the band members are apart that Tim has done a fantastic job on the mixing but there is a limit to how much you can fudge any bad spots.What i have indicated is that the vocals by F&F are so good because the voices are matched and they sing in perfect pitch and tone. I have been in group like Lexington Lab Band where the musicians/singers are changed and i can tell you that there are groupings that perform better on certain songs than others. In F&F case these singers know each other and sing to their strengths..If you really want to see why they are so good go and look at the videos of their first performance and especially the first song Sweet Judy Blue eyes. This was in a shocking venue with the recording done on basic analogue equipment with no fancy gizmos. Listen carefully to the sound and voices and you will see why i comment that they are in a league of their own. It is unfortunate that they don,t do live concerts as you will then see what they can do. Perhaps listen to some of their carpark videos and you will also see the class as i have played in such conditions and it is tough.

[@markfoor4137]

Spot on!!! John, Denny, Cass & Michelle would be proud!!!

[@martionpaul3210]

Well done good voice well done boys play well☝️👍

[@franksanta-teresa971]

With the fall weather fast approaching and after hearing their rendition of the Mamas and Papas song, “Dedicated to the One I Love”, I’d love to hear them sing “California Dreaming”......

[@lynwessel2471]

Its Fall so "all the leaves are brown" seems likely.

[@philipcaine1744]

Based on the end of the Australian blog post, my bet is for CA dreaming...

[@kerrywillis1114]

Awesome job guy and gals!!

[@RubyBandUSA]

good one Frank "Sinatra" Santa

[@johnszczesniak9270]

Hotel California would also work.

[@nobbycheeseman2915]

This sounds so fresh and Tim's vocals were superb.

[@powerpopaholic876]

Ugh. Autotune

[@jerrybach1234]

Loved Tim's Acoustic Guitar!!! Spot on!!

[@darrellwillams9212]

No auto tune, just pure talent. This has been discussed and proving out many times in the past.

[@kittler53]

@@powerpopaholic876 No autotune here.

[@chuckstewart9102]

Have to say I am thrilled to see and hear Toby. I am a huge fan. Loved his ending, too!

[@jimhoffmann2649]

Wow !!! Outstanding lead vocal, Tim ! Terrific !!! Gotta show those Foxes that Daddy can sing, too! But they already knew that .... Also, fantastic harmonies by the whole band. And beautiful guitar work, as well as keyboard, drums and bass... Gee, did I leave anything out ?! Just love the whole thing. Great job!

[@colecase6715]

Well I hate to be one to say it, but I feel this wasn’t Tim’s song to sing. His voice was not the match for this particular song. I love this band and I love what they do for us on you tube but I have to be honest. Blessings

[@scottbreseke716]

@@colecase6715 One can be honest and wrong at the same time. :-)

[@colecase6715]

Scott Breseke That’s why they call it an art. Certainly subject to opinion.

[@scottbreseke716]

@@colecase6715 Beauty is in the ears of the beholder, yeah.

[@yiamdmb2087]

Brilliant guitar arrangement over the flute. Don’t let the pseudo music critics dishearten you. This is QUALITY stuff. Every single one of you is IMMENSELY talented which makes the coming together otherworldly. Keep on singin’!

[@TheBrubaker2]

Superb rendition. Bravo 🎉

[@sparkman1952]

Props to Johnny Pike on drums., the unsung hero of the group. I know Hal Blaine and all Wrecking Crew members that have passed on would be admiring the entire group’s superb musicianship. Looking forward to your next gem. Thanks so much for keeping great music alive.

[@kktruran]

Johnny is an amazing drummer and a great guy as well!

[@ni2549ck]

Right! what the hell?

[@SleepThatBurns]

We get to enjoy this for free. What a gift. I would pay to see this live though. Maybe one day that will happen. It happened for Leonid and Friends. I absolutely love the content on this channel. I've spent countless hours revisiting older videos and new. Thank you F&F!

[@JohnSmith-pd3kc]

yes, free, but we can always visit the TIP JAR ;^)

[@wallygator1254]

Love leonid & friends as well!

[@SleepThatBurns]

@@JohnSmith-pd3kc I wasn't aware there was a tipjar. I will look for that and gladly contribute. Thanks for the "tip"!

[@jamesarriola6056]

Leonid and friends are superb indeed. Try out the Lexington lab band as well, good group of folks. Enjoy

[@SleepThatBurns]

@@jamesarriola6056 wow...nice tip. Had no idea. Thank you.

[@scottbreseke716]

Very nice guitar intro. Good backup vocals. Creative dual lead guitars which remind me of the group Boston. Inspired driving bass lines. Solid drumming.

[@valwas6581]

Hey! It's F&F, you can't expect nothing less.....! Peace & Love from England and....thank you!

[@johnfarnboroughuk8845]

Tim produced probably the understatement of the century after “Helplessly Hoping” about 10 years ago, “That really wasn’t half bad”. Well Tim, it needs to be said again.!

[@michellebilodeau3882]

These guitar players...WOW!!! They are great!!!

[@antoniobriciomoreno7190]

I can spend all night long listen and watching this old dogs songs. Greetings from México.

[@yankeerocker8633]

I've been a professional musician for close to 40 years as a drummer and this band is at the top of their game. Awesome awesome awesome Is all I can say

[@christopherbrodeur2333]

They are good also another band that covers Chicago called Leonid and Friends doing 25 or 6 to 4 tell me these guys arent the best musicians in Russia !!!

[@dryan8377]

@@christopherbrodeur2333 What? THere is such a thing? That's my most favorite song of all time and what drove me to listen to rock music in the 70's. Imma look now. Thank You!

[@Hettepop]

you won’t be disappointed if you cue up Leonid & Friends. I’ve seen them in concert!

[@pattiswolf8218]

🙏 🙏 🙏 AMEN 🙏

[@evgeddyvangerven6108]

Dude can sing, entire band very talented. Great cover guys.

[@allangoetz6160]

once again Scott outdid himself on the bass. Thumping right from start to finish

[@lynwessel2471]

I think he's taken it up a notch since he saw Johnny playing bass on the July 4th videos.This was very good.

[@dougsalzmann2752]

@@lynwessel2471: Scott has been challenged. He's probably in his studio right now, practicing the kick drum.

[@ZoeyPaigeLunaPhD]

He is a thunder god

[@michaelsingley5641]

Scott's not only an excellent musician but a classy guy. I tried to compliment him once without including Johnny Pike and he wasn't having any of it. He thinks of it as a team and they do make a great engine room for sure. 🌈

[@lynwessel2471]

@@michaelsingley5641Yes, they all take the team approach,that's why this works so well.

[@benmobi]

This song's been covered a couple zillion times, over the years ... this is the best, THE best cover, ever ... EVER.

[@cheongyei]

Totally agree, Ben.

[@CantonmentBoy]

I’ve found that to be true with many if not all of their songs.😁

[@fredgerken8095]

Best cover, EVER!!!!

[@SClark-ww3vi]

Listen to: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ2qXqmEbc5sh8U School of Rock version

[@fredgerken8095]

@@SClark-ww3vi a close second to f and f.

[@thomasodetto4670]

Great rendition of this famous song . Excellent singing and playing of instruments during this performance.

[@roeljinayon7206]

California dreamin on such a winters day..🎼🎶🎶🎼♥️♥️

[@cowsongs]

SPECTACULAR! The dual harmonized guitar lead for the instrumental is so much better than the original flute, and I never thought I would think that. Doing it with the guitars adds so much more energy to it and the song just spring-boards off the solo with even more energy because of it. Whew... vocals are beyond beautiful, and whole band plays with that perfect balance of delicate finesse and DRIVE that is so hard for bands to master.

[@lynwessel2471]

I really like the the guitars there too..and no 1:55 is not a car alarm ,lol. ( question has been asked several times)

[@oooszh]

Да, соло выигрывает, в сравнением с оригиналом!

[@PapaAlec]

Best cover by a long shot😍 vocally and instrumentally!

[@LIGHTNINLIPSKI1]

I'm a bit of a fossil myself. At nearly 60 I appreciate good quality music as I'm very fussy as to what graces my ears so I don't make these comments lightly. The vocal harmony on your live and recorded covers is excellent. Stay blessed and much Aroha from Aotearoa.

[@simonovessimon4242]

wow ..how did i miss this one...brilliant fantastic 6 part harmony 10/10

[@danoblue]

The dual guitar break by Darwin and Toby adds a lot to this version, much like it did on Don't Worry Baby.

[@MANHATTANBEEFMAN]

California Dreamin' - harmonies & bass line = outstanding!

[@ron.v]

YES! That amazing bass line. Superb!

[@colblimp]

Finally a good cover of this song. Well done!

[@lynwessel2471]

See also their live in concert version on the channel. (Hit the orange logo)

[@jessescruggs1726]

Simply Fantastic & Fabulous - Especially Love the dual guitar work - Felder & Walsh would be proud...! Beautifully Done as always. I can't wait to see y'all in concert in 2021..

[@johnamiro6927]

Amazing group of talent ❤❤❤

[@bullmoose2962]

Best Cover group ever!! I've watched their KZbin videos, from day one, over, and over, and over! lol.

[@ruby055]

Just awesome, it's been a decade of awesome for me listening to you guys.

[@dougsalzmann2752]

"Well, I got down on my knees . . ." Tim brings such energy, so much soul, just the right gravelly touches at the right times. This is just a remarkable vocal, as impressive a performance of the song as anyone has ever given. Really.

[@michaelsingley5641]

Totally agree. I don't think he gets enough credit for very versatile and seasoned voice. 🎤

[@PaulDubois-x1u]

WOW! Just WOW! You are GREAT! Thank you so much!

[@prairiestrong1106]

Oh man, do I ever love the guitars instead of the flute, totally transforms the song. It’s like hearing it for the first time. Timeless.

[@vazz22]

From Georgia to California....Nothin but GOOD VIBES!

[@dennisbart1366]

WOW!!!!! WOW!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!! One of my very favoritest songs and you guys KILLED IT! GREAT JOB!!!

[@kleuberg4601]

Love the guitar duet. Vocals are great too. Great cover.

[@stevejoshua9536]

Man, that guitar duet had me in a kind of a "Hotel California" groove.

[@cll1639]

I never heard of this group until about 3 days ago. Now I'm hooked.

[@billwalker8783]

Welcome to the best band on You Tube.

[@petrus666love]

You just wait, it’s like an addiction but in a good way 😊

[@usrt46]

Same here!

[@Vikezupa]

They’re definitely addictive.

[@garyt19651]

It's easy to hooked on them, they sound great

[@edwardyoung9487]

the best version of this song so far!

[@TheStevenc819]

I always start my day with a song by Foxes and Fissils

[@pesetas66]

Beautiful harmonies and flawless instrumentals...Love it!

[@dennisjay3277]

It's so refreshing to watch and listen to a group that doesn't have to swallow their microphones. They have learned to project their voices. Also they are beat, on melody and just really look like they are enjoying the song that they are singing, not just singing the words.

[@jefffinkbonner9551]

Definitely. Although to be fair that’s likely because of the lack of ambient noise in the studio whereas on stage singers often likely use close-proximity mics to only capture their voice and not be drowned out by the booming band.

[@tommatusiewicz3560]

Yes, they do seem be enjoying it. Great sound, guys

[@mrdrumhead58]

Its hard to shine through when you have Maggie, Sammie and Chase in the line up, but Tim you did an amazing job and can hold your own in the vocals arena. Love the harmonized guitares too! Well done to all.

[@postalinVT]

Yeah, loved that guitar work.

[@Vikezupa]

Freaking Tim’s vocals are off the charts! My lord. There is not a better vocal band out there. Period! I love this band!

[@postingid3214]

I'm speechless, but I can somehow get one word out; and only one word........... "WOW!!!" I'm in my early 50s and I LOVE THIS PRESENTATION of this song. Such a beautiful job. Thank you for the memory flashes I had while listening to it. God had truly blessed you all. Thank you!

[@sjthom6989]

I love the way it starts with the two singing background gently then 'wham' ...the whole crew jumps in at 0:22. A great hook.

[@bluesman608]

Nice!! You are a rare and beautiful group. Thank you for bringing great music to life.

[@johndiamond5824]

Team work makes the dream work, Top class. Greetings from Scotland.

[@rodneylouw4923]

Not just a cover but a tribute to the original. This is worthy of being listened to over and over and over again ... absolutely brilliant!

[@raymondboyle845]

Maggie coming in at 2:22 with that subtle one word harmony "Dreamin' "....sends shivers down the spine.

[@tunanorth]

Yes!

[@alanw3311]

That was the "goosebump" moment for me on the original recording - and they have caught that perfectly, along with the rest of the number of course!

[@suesommer2938]

great performance of an iconic song well done all keep up the good work

[@RandySouthard-ul3sf]

Awesome, you guys are ridiculously great😮

[@lynwessel2471]

100,000 subscribers! For a little band that started by doing a one off show for family and friends, You've certainly made a lot of new friends over the years! Congratulations and thank you for all the wonderful music, and to the "lovely management lady",Maggie, thank you for the idea to" do some more things" with F&F, what a year it's been.The next 100k won't take so long!

[@chuckstewart9102]

I second that!!

[@ni2549ck]

Yeah Maggie, keep doing some more things with F&F. All of you keep doing more things. We need more things.

[@richardg7445]

"do some more things" may go down in history of popular music along with " I just gave her a bunch of stuff to learn. She said ok and she did it" And " when I heard them sing together I cried". Such common understated language produced stunning results. Keep being yourselves and enjoying what you do.

[@davespeed45]

If anything this is even better than the superb original. This lot have real talent.

[@bear6323]

Love to listen to guys sing & play. Keep it up.

[@joemichaels4231]

Awesome job guy's.....Love it!!!

[@heehungcat2320]

Excellent job 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@jeffgrimsley6209]

I just love everything this group does over and over again. So clean !

[@aceroadholder2185]

A trait that that Chase, Sammy, and Maggie have is that even though their harmonies are excellent you can still hear their individual voices. I'm glad that at the mixing board their voices aren't all churned together. The gang did a really good job on this one.

[@jim6070]

Excellent from everyone! The instrumentals and lead were only surpassed by the usual superior harmonies. Thanks Foxes and Fossils!

[@jeanpierreobiague6667]

I enjoy your country music and songs in Paris ....you are great!

[@jameshoover3558]

The harmonies are stunning and lead players are masters of their craft. Outstanding job!