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[@smedleybutler1969]

Mama Cass Elliot is not just a backup she is the best singer in the group and the most famous!

[@alphaomega7191]

Michelle Phillips was arguably more famous for a longer time given her successful acting career.

[@stonemansteveiii3135]

And the first to die in like 1974 in her early 30's!!

[@michaelasay6140]

@@alphaomega7191 because the heavier one diedp

[@joeybee1914]

I hate to be one of those people, but Mama Cass was not more famous than Michelle Phillips.

[@stonemansteveiii3135]

@@joeybee1914 Until she died!

[@sparkyspace1]

55 years later and still an awesome song

[@larrydaugherty2605]

It's a timeless classic

[@brianmurphy8166]

make it 56, born in 96' and still a classic to me

[@foofghtr]

My aunt and my mother this is their day, same age as the band members. In 1964 my aunt was a senior in HS she saw the Beatles play Philly and I’m jealous. I’m a year older than this song, lol..

[@bartleby2012]

Classics never get old.

[@rogerkelly7988]

This was considered to be folk rock in the 60s and 70s and this group was iconic and this song was a huge hit for them

[@leannsherman6723]

Check out their song “12:30. “

[@jameshitt8385]

Most them started out in folk music.

[@thomasburt8995]

To get a better view of Cass Elliot's voice, try "Dream a little dream of me." Outstanding vocals!

[@kentclark6420]

Words of Love, also.

[@richardjones6024]

@@kentclark6420 Words of Love is a great suggestion, Cass does some groovy dancing in there too!

[@GinMae]

Yes - please give it up for Cass! also really like her collaboration with John Denver -- Midnight Special (yep - I'm old) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHzHnKGPlrh7nac

[@josephconner3742]

True, the only one of the group to branch out to a solo career . But John Phillips didn't want her in the group because he was perpetually fat shaming her.

[@michaelasay8587]

Yes

[@Necile2]

That sound is pure singing talent without auto-tune.

[@brotherbreeze8351]

Truth

[@williamjordan5554]

But lots of reverb.

[@iTxip]

The voice harmonics in this song are top notch. Im a metalhead in my heart but I love old school rock almost as much

[@099_fahrezirafid8]

I am Metalhead too, yeah... I love this song🤘

[@savannahday3178]

Agree 100 percent!

[@jeltoninc.8542]

I play all sorts of metal and psychedelic shit but yeah the 60s is where it all started. You can’t beat good pop music tbh. It’s just catchy. And back in the day it was made by actual talent.

[@toodlescae]

Mamas & Papas was way before your time I'm sure...lol. I grew up in the 60's so I know who they are. Mama Cass Elliott's (the heavy set lady) greatest talent was her ability to harmonize with anyone. She had a great solo voice too.

[@brianfisher6165]

Mama Cass was an amazing singer and passed way too young, she was 32, RIP Cass!!!

[@debbiechang5781]

These guys were best known for beautiful harmonies. Mama Cass Elliot was an amazing vocalist and, in many ways, carried the vocals for the whole group. Great reaction. You two are adorable. 🥰🌺✌️

[@msdarby515]

Truth. She was at least 50% of the groups talent, probably more.

[@ledzepandhabs]

The haunting magic comes at 4:30 when Mama Cass only sings "dreamin" while Mama Michelle sings "California Dreamin" Then Cass sings an extended "On such a winters day" while Michelle sings "California Dreamin" at the same time. It is mind bending yet it is so haunting and flows ethereally.

[@Branmuffin7]

I’ve always thought that too! Makes it difficult to do car karaoke by myself tho haha

[@onclebob2178]

❤️

[@joeschmoe665]

Nothing says 60s/70s like a flute solo.

[@gigi3377]

Jethro Tull

[@rebeccasimantov5476]

Canned Heat as well

[@konradv7]

You will probably Mama Cass as the woman saying “Oh wow” during Janis Joplin’s performance at Monterey Pop. The M&Ps actually organized the show.

[@brotherbreeze8351]

It was mostly John who helped organize and produce the Monterey Pop Festival. TMATP were definitely a key draw. John rarely gets the credit he deserves for his multitude of talents.

[@LB-br6xx]

Omg. Just realized this song is 55 YEARS OLD!! Thanks for reacting to the classics. PS- no auto tune

[@wheelmanstan]

it's a perfect song, there's a few perfect songs out there

[@redpine8665]

No doubt. It really is. I've never gotten sick of it. It's vibrant and moody at the same time. They captured something beautiful.

[@marthalowe1556]

AGREE!!

[@jefflast9489]

No one should expect you to know anything about music that is over 50 years old. It's enough that you're interested in hearing it and enjoying it! It brings fond memories to watch you guys hear something for the first time and remind us what it was like for us way back when!

[@wajj1842]

This song was composed in the early 60s by John (tall guy with the guitar) and Michelle Phillips (woman on the left), husband and wife. The were in NYC in the winter playing some other gig (before the Mama's and Papa's was formed), and it started to snow. Being from L.A., Michelle had never seen snow, so they went for a walk. Not realizing how cold it was, they "stopped into a church [they] passed along the way", for the sole reason of getting warm. Needing a reason for entering the church, they "got down on [their] knees and...pretend to pray". When they returned to their apartment, they wrote the song together. When they returned to L.A., they gave the song to Barry McGuire ("Eve of Destruction") in 1963, but his version never took off. Later, when they formed the M and P's, they released the song as a single from their first album in 1965. The song shot to the top of the charts, and the rest is history. If you haven't already done so, you might react to Angelina's version of this classic pop song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3OsaH6jaN9qY7c It is an Absolute MASTERPIECE!!! The fat girl in the group is not just a backup singer, she is easily the best singer in the group. When the group broke up she began what was a very successful solo career. On July 24, 1974, “Mama Cass” Elliot, one of the most memorable and charismatic members of the Los Angeles-based folk rock group The Mamas & the Papas, died in her sleep in a London apartment at the age of 32. It was the death heard about 'round the world, or at least around California.

[@Whateva67]

Cool info 😎

[@george217]

John Phillips? You mean the pervert that used to sleep with his daughter?

[@wajj1842]

@@george217 That's the same asshole, George. And while there are many accounts of John's assholeness (is that a word? well it should be), Mackenzie Phillip's (not Michelle's biological daughter) book was published after his death, so he was never afforded the opportunity to defend himself. And instead of causing John defamation while he was alive, she ended up hurting many family members who were left to deal with the public persecution. What a mess!

[@honestabe1940]

I really envy you guys. The 60's, 70's, 80's, so much great music to discover!

[@barbaraburton8914]

For those of us who lived in that era we had no idea just how great that music was and that young people of today would like it and enjoy it. I thank all of you reactors for playing the sound track of our lives. It was a special time. We can close our eyes and relive our youth. Wish I could rewind my body!

[@michaelburke5907]

Pure harmonic vocalization...so soulful and heart warming. Groovy indeed. So nice to see young people respect the music of my generation! All sorts.

[@sandrastorer5628]

It's not really reasonable to expect you guys to know about the music artists from 40+ years ago. Kudos for your interest in them though. Lots of cool music to discover.

[@brandonflorida1092]

Although, they were world famous for decades, sold 40 million records, and are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Someday in the not to distant future, if you say "Michael Jackson," people will look at you blankly, and I've already seen music reactors on KZbin who had never heard of Madonna.

[@McDevittMike]

@@brandonflorida1092 I remember somebody once asking "Paul McCartney was in a band before Wings?"

[@williamjordan5554]

Cultural literacy does though make a person more interesting to talk with.

[@williamjordan5554]

Cultural literacy does though make a person more interesting to talk with.

[@williamjordan5554]

Cultural literacy does though make a person more interesting to talk with.

[@reality1958]

"They don't look like nobody's mommas and poppas". I love it

[@jcolon68]

The Girls were the best singers in trhe group...Mama Cass is legendary!

[@kentnottingham9635]

Cass had so much range and absolutely fearless when she sang! This song in particular doesn’t show her off but trust me, vocal BADDASS!

[@jamesbarnettjr771]

Their vocals are spine tinglingly Love em ❤️❤️❤️

[@Chris_T_S]

A little insight into why "The Mamas and the Papas" - you got the groovy part of this, and this was very much the days of the Hippies Mamas and papas were how hippies referred to women and men, not just mothers and fathers Great reaction. As a little aside, I just love when my kids and g-kids bring new songs to me - and I surprise them by singing (badly) the lyrics of the covers of some of these good ole classic oldies lol

[@fidge54]

Hahahahaha....How ridiculous. Make up another one!

[@Chris_T_S]

@@fidge54 perhaps you have the true meaning behind The Mama's and the Papas, apart from 'make up another one'?

[@steveneardley7541]

More commonly, "my old man" and "my old lady."

[@kurtzwar729]

Denny Doherty takes a fabulous lead in "California Dreamin'". Just tears into it. Gives Mama Cass a run for the money as the best singer in the band. I love them both. Terrific solos and harmonies. RIP Denny and Mama Cass.

[@vivianmirabal3617]

Singing back up to this song is harder than it looks. The two females do a wonderful job. What makes it difficult is the timing and you have to come in just right.

[@jimstringer1082]

For me, musically, one of the greatest songs ever written, the harmonies are just outstanding, I could listen this over & over again, thanks for highlighting it. The enjoyment in your faces was clear, your fixed smile Asia & BJ, you were clearly in the zone. 👍

[@maryreilly5092]

Hey, Ya'll. Just commenting on Asia's opening comment here. Please don't razz my friends ASIA and B.J. in the comments if they don't know a song. Isn't' that why we're all here? We are all here to learn and love and reminisce on come good music. I remember this song playing in the car when I was 5 yrs old and Mom was taking me to Kindergarten. I was so moved by the music and the harmonies that I started crying! My Mom thought that I didn't want to go to school but I just was so moved by this song on the radio. Needless to say, I've always loved this song!

[@cajunsushi]

Being from San Diego, California, I always felt like this was our state anthem. I was 12 when this came out.❤️

[@jcortese3300]

DEFINITELY check out Cass Elliot on her own -- magnificent voice and clear as a bell. Art Garfunkel was like the male version of her. And that flute solo is well-known among flute players -- thanks to legendary session player Bud Shank.

[@McPierogiPazza]

I just watched the film on the Wrecking Crew. I love learning about session players who were so influential

[@carolinejohnson22]

1960s music has an upbeat optimistic sound. You cant miss it 😊💃🇬🇧

[@anniem4026]

Love this group, anything in this eta still gets me. Try Buffalo Springfield and the song is for what it's worth amazingly so it's still relevant today

[@chrisjamieson3452]

And when they're really wailing. Michelle & Cass are sailing. Hey, they really nail me to the wall.

[@markzimmerman2057]

PP&M

[@18videowatcher41]

This song is an absolute classic! Glad you guys enjoyed it! 😄

[@ajruther67]

It's ok if you don't know. Especially music before you were born. This group is from the 60's. It warms my heart to see younger generations exploring the old music that I grew up with. God bless.

[@markmurphy558]

Mama Cass was considered the touchstone of the sixties folk rock community in LA. She threw the best parties, and introduced the musicians of several super groups in her living room.

[@hollypinkley]

my fav group from back then - takes me back to my hippie days - I am 74 & I still listen to them & it takes me back & makes me smile - a smile!!!! another M&P song!!!

[@stevemontoya6030]

They are each an equal member of the group. Depending on the song each takes the lead. They have alot of Great songs.

[@jimwagner9522]

Oh my. This one takes me down memory lane. I'm happy you guys found it and reacted to it.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

All time classic! Nobody does flute solos anymore ;)

[@patrickpenix3399]

Except Ian Anderson......

[@mrguymandude1096]

Lol, gotta love it. Karl Denson is the most contemporary flutist I know. Check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2exY5aCfcehe7M White Stripes Seven Nations Army of coarse.

[@chrisbointy9761]

Hands down my favorite song from the 60’s.

[@MrDiddyDee]

The band were watching TV where someone was interviewing some Hell's Angels. One of the Angels said, "We call our women 'Mamas!'" Cass Elliot said, "We've got Mamas in our group!", so that made the guys in the band The Papas. Check out their 'Dedicated to the one I love' or Cass Elliot's solo hit 'It's getting better'.

[@yesterdayproductions1019]

the women are singing what we call "counterpoint". The vocals, the melody, the flute solo are just extraordinary.

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

This song was one of the top hits of 1966. The follow-up hit they released was "Monday Monday," which is also worth a listen. As for the whole "Mamas and Papas" thing, you might be surprised to learn of a group called Wilson-Phillips, which is comprised of three women -- Carnie and Wendy Wilson, the daughters of Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys, and Carnie Phillips, the daughter of John and Michelle Phillips of the Mamas and Papas. Wilson Phillips broke big in the '90s with a couple of amazing albums. Check out their covers of these songs by their parents, "California Dreamin'," "Good Vibrations," "Monday Monday," "Dance Dance Dance," "Twelve Thirty," "Don't Worry Baby," "Dedicated to the One I Love," "God Only Knows," and a few others like, "California," and their breakout hit, "Hold On." These three women came from such amazingly harmonic lineage, it's not surprising that their music is steeped in beautiful harmonies. I know you'd dig 'em. And then you'd know what these Mamas and Papas (and Brian Wilson and his wife) created.

[@kmstins]

It sure warms my heart when I see young people listen to the music we older ones love so much. It's really nice when they know how to listen and appreciate it. 🙂👌🎶🎸🥁🎙🎹🎼🎵

[@peterchristopherbanlon]

Hi kids. Mama Cass Elliot was the rock of this quartet. Her pretty face and pear shaped body produced pitch perfect booming resonance unique and unmatched at the time. She was the Mama's and the Papas. Cheers!

[@danielmesery2904]

This is Flower Power music,,,stuff like this,,,The gold 60s,. Beatles,, Motown+ FUNK BROTHERS The best 10 years of music.....✌️🎸⛵😁4 me. Thanks.... The 70s were everywhere....still like some...

[@Sonia-tf4og]

I'm glad you reacted to this beautiful song! I was glad to see that you enjoyed it a lot. I know her when I was little, my father had many cassettes with songs of this style. I'm using the translator, I hope it's understood... Other suggestions from those times: - “Reflections od my life” (1967) of Marmalade -"Silence is golden"(1967) of Tremeloes -"A whiter shade of pale" (1967) of Procol Harum -"Young girl" of (60´s) of Gary Puckett & The Union Gap Enjoy! ¡Saludos, desde Argentina!

[@scottmatzeder9162]

This is Epic and Legendary! Love it. Cannot replace true blessed talent.

[@josephstanton4872]

Your listening to one of the greatest acts in history! This is one of their worldwide smash hits! They easily took their place in a decade of legends! Only Michelle Phillips is survived!

[@yarddawg8287]

Another Groovy toon from the Flower Power generation ✌️ 😁

[@sabrinamarkos7099]

The Mamas and the Papas were well known for their amazing harmonies. They have a nice repertoire of songs. This song is so special to me because I was born in Los Angeles and I'm still here. Being 65 and having grown up listening to all genres of music, I love watching your reactions to all music. Enjoy the journey!👍🏾👵🏿🎶🤗.

[@gerryg2233]

Still one of my all time favourite groups and I’m your age as well so we’re on the same page as far as growing up with the same genre of music.The 60’s 70’s and 80’s is where it was at for me and still is!

[@Tica..77]

Oh H yeah … my older sister had this album & we played the (bleep) out of it! This is a such a vibe! THX’s love this & ♥️ yawl Edit- Asia & Bj sayin Ty Mama & Papa.. aw!

[@cherylkoreski8649]

The blonde girl and guitar player are John & Michelle Philips. The are the parents of singer Chynna Phillips from Wilson Philips (along with Carnie & Wendy Wilson, daughters of Brian Wilson from The Beach Boys.). They are also the parents of MacKenzie Phillips, who was an actress like Michelle and played on a long running sitcom from 1975 - 1984. Very talented family!

[@navagate1900]

Mama Cass was the one in the audience with the sunglasses in the Janis Joplin video Ball and Chain

[@saltytraveller]

You two are delightful. Don't feel bad about not knowing this group. You're young! I have never heard of you two, but I am happy this video popped up. I like you two and I am glad that you gave this tune a shot. I was 7 or 8 when this song came out, so I have loved this music for over 50 years, yeah I'm old. I look forward to hearing more from you.

[@lisaray9944]

Mama Cass was the Talent of the Mamas and Papas … check out her voice on Dream a Little Dream of Me ….

[@fccrick]

Words of Love, and Creeque Alley are two great songs that y'all would probably like

[@julienielsen4462]

The blonde lady daughter was in a group called Wilson Phillips a group in the 80s. With beach boys daughters.

[@job7170]

Listening to this song, walking through the freezing streets of Delhi in December , going to my construction site , sweet memories ❣️✨

[@biggsterboy]

So beautiful to see the joy on your faces while listening to such an iconic haunting classic.

[@dimitrisnikoloulis4071]

All time classic song . Beloved one band!

[@geraldjensen6831]

This was the music of my youth--we were soooo damned lucky as a generation in regard to the quality of our music!!!

[@richardking888]

Wilson Phillips, HUGE! in Pop music during the 90s with hit Hold On. Wilson Phillips is an American pop group formed in Los Angeles in 1989. The group consists of Carnie and Wendy Wilson, the daughters of Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys, and Chynna Phillips, the daughter of John and Michelle Phillips of the Mamas & the Papas.

[@JamesDickson-vs5of]

Cass Eliott,aka mama Cass , what a precious human being, sleep tight sister, ❤❤❤

[@dastiffmeisterman]

One of the most iconic tracks of the 60s. In the top 10 of the decade for sure.

[@user-gg7lu6cs9l]

I got news for 1 of the commanters all though they are all very good singers the lead singer Denny Doughrety is hands down the best singer in this group, been listening to them for years and he just recently passed away.

[@dougca7086]

The thin mama Michelle Phillips is the mother of Chynna Phillips of the group Wilson Phillips the Wilsons are the daughters of Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys Michelle Phillips is also the stepmother Mackenzie Phillips star of the situation comedy one-day-at-a-time

[@dawg897]

and Michelle Phillips became an actress as well. co-stared in several TV series.

[@jefflast9489]

And McKenzie was sleeping with her father at 18 years old. It went on for years.

[@handsome-brute2666]

Mackenzie was boning HER own father😒😳😳😳

[@jefflast9489]

@@handsome-brute2666 True Story. She's spoken extensively about their affair. I don't think she would lie about something like that. She talked about doing drugs as an 11 year old child with famous musicians and Hollywood stars. Crazy life.

[@handsome-brute2666]

@@jefflast9489 even Mick Jagged said he WANTED her SINCE she was about 10 years old..but him being WHITE..he wasnt ostracized like R.Kelly for it!😤😳😒

[@innosanto]

They have so clean faces. Clean pure faces. Like innocent pure village people.

[@innosanto]

He is great singer. And so are the girls. All are great singers.

[@renewilliams7600]

Have you guys done Norman Greenbaums "Spirit in the sky"? That was my jam when i was in 5th grade. I had that little 45 record.

[@kelcieburns9871]

They hosted woodstock... the mama's and the papa's are the mastermind behind a concert that changed the projection of the world.

[@mrb4749]

Probably out in 66 or 67. Short lived group but many hit songs. Very successful in less than 3 years. Denny Doherty in a vest singing was a great singer Mama Cass had success as a solo artist also. Many timeless very good songs

[@kendallcarstens9194]

The blonde female, Michelle Phillips, went on to have a supporting role on the TV series Knots Landing; and more recently has acted on several Hallmark Christmas movies. The shorter dark haired guy, John Phillips--married to Michelle-- is the father of Makenzie Phillips from One Day at a Time TV show. Michelle is Makenzei'e step mom.

[@foofghtr]

John Phillips in the blue shirt started the band. His wife is the blonde her name is Michelle. They were in NYC hating the weather being from LA. The church in question is St Patrick’s Cathedral, Michelle went inside and John waited outside. John and Michelle wrote the song together.

[@steveullrich7737]

Great harmony and lyrics. this was one of the biggest hits of 1965. Glad you liked it.

[@marvinbone1379]

Well, now they're old enough to be your great grandparents. Three of them have passed away. you guys are SO much fun to watch!! (my fave is reaction-to-silence-of-the-lambs...scared ME). you DON'T interrupt alot with needless comments...thanks. also, her laugh is fantastic and real, and will make you smile. and he is about as handsome & smart, as it can get. both are reserved just enough, and listen to each other intently, and with a quiet chemistry between them. they remind me of two african american teachers in 1971 in Minneapolis, ,who had just started teaching, as we were just starting high school, 9th grade She was my gorgeous and patient typing teacher that I adored. And he was the no-nonsense PE teacher (and history teacher) that was really cute, but very strict & serious. which made him all the hotter. I recall that she had moved there from St Louis, and he was from Chicago. They were married by the end of my senior year, 4 yrs later !! Thanks again for the fun intelligent entertainment !!

[@dantean]

Apparently. the story is that they came back from a vacation to the Bahamas after beginning to experience a little success in New York's Greenwich Village "folk revival scene" of the first half of the 1960s to discover all the artists they knew there had been signed to record company contracts and moved to L.A. where the industry had moved to, and Michelle Phillips (the thin blonde one) tells John Phillips (soon to be her husband) that "it's too cold here, we need to move to L.A. with everyone else." Which they did, and where they recorded this GIANT hit (and others) for themselves. Supposedly, the lyrics are very nearly a transcription of what she said to him when they got back to NY in the winter of 1965 to find themselves cold and alone, with everyone else having gone.

[@1after909]

They got the name Mamas and Papas while they were watching a documentary on TV about the Hells Angels motorcycle gang.... It said they called their girlfriends "Mamas"... Cass and Michelle said I want to be a Mama, and the rest is history...

[@tdb2012]

Facts!

[@davidkilianek9168]

1965 - 66 The Mama's and the Papas were right in the to middle of the flower power movement out in San Francisco. "Great ! Fantastic ! Harmonies." Don't stop with California Dreaming. The Mama's and the Papas have an entire catalog of hits. Infact... You should really check out the red DVD " California Dreaming. The songs of the Mama's and Papa's.

[@angelabarazzone7899]

Love the flute.

[@Jill-ni8fe]

Such a classic; such a vibe, never gets old. Those harmonies ❤️✌️

[@xerxescroes2281]

Love this channel. It’s cool to see a younger generation discover older music.

[@thunderraymond2645]

And The Grass Roots have so Much great songs a few to get you going (Temptations eyes) or ( live for today) or (midnight confession ) and they just keep going great songs

[@samlove1081]

I love you two so much!!❤❤❤ Thank you for doing this song. I grew up listening to the Mamas and the Papas! Mama Cass unfortunately choked to death after swallowing a chicken bone. Rest in peace our sweet Bauboo😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@michaellazzeri2069]

Composed by John & Michelle Phillips in the winter of '64 when they were in NYC, suffering with the cold. They joined forces with Cass Elliott & tenor lead voice Denny Doherty, to form the group. They had no name, but came up with what they did as they signed their record contract.. December of '64, January of '65, this was what was called back then : Folk-Rock. -----------MJL< 75 y/o

[@rayfaircloth8253]

The Beach Boys covered this song in the 80's and the 3 living members of the Mamas and Papas made cameo appearances in the video.

[@rorybisson756]

Michelle Phillips is an all-time snack in her day. just breathtakingly stunning, I'd take her at this age vs just about any woman today. nevermind considering how beautifully she aged. she is the definition of Glow Up.

[@dinbee4611]

Whoa.. The right column of this video show several reactions from other reactors for this music group and this song. How come the sudden popularity today? These are just one of my "blast from the past" favorite music group or band. LOL

[@DanoSeer]

Great original vocals back when you had to have real talent. About 1967 (summer of love) the year I was born.

[@michaeltaylor8835]

The harmonies are so cleaaan

[@johnnie3Chords]

Incredible harmonies , I can see it in your eyes how much you are both enjoying it and grooving ! 😊

[@truellaksala]

Mamma Cass Elliot is the bomb. Etc. she does Leaving on a jet plane with John Denver. A must hear

[@scottlang7271]

There are some songs that feel like they are etched on the sky for all time and echo across generations. This is one of them.

[@lesaahrenstein6360]

The woman in The dark dress with the dark hair is mama Cass Elliot. I really like Monday Monday. Was 1 of my parent's favorite bands. Someone below said dream a little dream of me which is also very good. California girls is the Beach boys

[@brandimachulis7820]

House of the rising sun is another you should do its iconic

[@toddmartin1759]

As to the name, they were watching a TV show about the Hell's Angels, and one of the bikers said, "Some call our women cheap; we call 'em mamas." After that, the girls started calling themselves mamas, so the guys became papas.

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Check out: Wilson Phillips, it's their children. Hold On is their best song

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Chynna Phillips Baldwin is daughter of Michelle and John Phillips of Mama and Papas. Carnie and Wendy Wilson are the daughters of Beach Boy’s Brian Wilson.

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Mackenzie Phillips, eldest daughter Julie, on 'One Day at a Time', is the lead singer's daughter - John Phillips! RIP Mama Cass Elliot, your light burned out far too fast, you are missed.

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The guy singing the lead parts is Denny Doherty. He later played the Harbor Master in the childrens show Theodore Tugboat. They got their name while watching a documentary about bikers and their ladies, who they called Mamas and the 2 women said "Thats us, we are Mamas so you must be Papas"