The Mamas & The Papas - Mansions (The Papas & The Mamas 1968 )

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Mansions written by John Phillips (1968)
Musicians :
Larry Knechtel : Keyboards,
Joe Osborne : Bass,
Eric Hord & John Phillips : Acoustic Guitars,
Hal Blaine : Drums
Thanks Carlos Salazar and Christopher for sharing some beautiful images on 1:08. 1:21 and 1:23
L.A. pics : Eduardo Franco
Images and Sound Editing : Eduardo Franco

[@BettinaBalser]

You really hear how Michelle contributed to the balance and sound of the group in this tune. With those super-soprano notes when she and Cass break off into harmony...WOW.

[@jjulian49]

BettinaBalser Absolutely! She’s stunning from start to finish. A similar thing occurs in “Safe in My Garden,” which is also on this album, and she puts her chilling soprano front and center.

[@kiddofig5613]

Since this song is very bohemian and more whimsical, I can't help but feel the resonation of Dancing Bear

[@SEBASTIANSSCRIPT]

alex park I concur

[@dalenichols3640]

Wow, we have very different understandings of the word "whimsical." Or of this song.

[@milesmontemore5060]

Arguably the best song on the album. It seems to be about the internal and external problems and pressures they were facing. Haunting and unforgettable.

[@SEBASTIANSSCRIPT]

Brilliant

[@dalenichols3640]

Certainly the best on this album. Arguably their best ever.

[@SteveChapman1204]

I here this song as their goodbye.. and it was.

[@toddmartin1759]

Michelle's soprano at 3:03. Beautiful.

[@jjulian49]

Todd Martin Absolutely! It’s the moment an already fantastic song becomes regal, ethereal and phenomenal.

[@jjulian49]

Every time I hear this song, it gives me chills. And it just happened again. The Mamas and the Papas at their best, with the counterpoint between Cass's piercing contralto and Michelle's pure, clean soprano contributing so, so much. Wow!

[@philipsmovies]

Another song new to me. A beautiful track. I am great fan of West Coast music.

[@namastepeace]

beautiful artwork and great song. Thank you! namaste

[@jackhillty1]

I completely forgot about this song. What an amazing job of making it real. Although I haven't heard this in xxxx years, it must have makde a big impact because I have always tried to live my life exactly as I pleased. Still trying.

[@BRODGLENN]

Truly a great song... I love it ..

[@jackhillty1]

just watched this again. what a great job you did on this. you are rich in talent.

[@SteveChapman1204]

Their goodbye song.

[@credwordsful]

great song, always liked this one. thanks.

[@gwenchic]

The mamas and the Papas are one of the best and this is the greatest of there songs :) :) :D

[@eduardooton3053]

Suenan increíble...

[@yahwea]

awesome song

[@CarlosGarcia-vl2mq]

Tengo todos sus discos son mi tesoro desde que era un joven los escucho

[@BettinaBalser]

Beautiful video. I always thought that this song was eerily prescient of the Manson slayings a mere year later.

[@SEBASTIANSSCRIPT]

A favorite forever and ever and ever 💛 💓 ❤ 💗

[@CarlosGarcia-vl2mq]

Siempre fue y será mi grupo faborito hermosas canciones

[@MaryPinkHair]

lol I never heard this song because I didn't buy their albums and probably it was not popular on the radio back then.... except maybe in California? Idk it makes me cry just a little.

[@CarlosGarcia-vl2mq]

Que grandes voses limpias puras sin tecnología como ahora eran de admirarse

[@coolsweetgroovy]

Wow Eduardo, this is amazing anyway it is. talk to you later, Donyel

[@justdont2378]

No matter what I listen to I just get dragged back to this album-

[@CarlosGarcia-vl2mq]

Hermosa Michelle

[@CarlosGarcia-vl2mq]

No me explico porque nunca fueron a Mexico donde siempre fuero n escuchados y admirados

[@whisperinstorytellerASMR]

The opening sounds like 'Halloween' ....scary!!!

[@EranEdry]

whisperinstoryteller in case you were wondering, the opening is in fact the final track of their third album, titled "John's Music Box". Not sure how it made it into the video but the real version starts at 0:16.

[@henryjackson2357]

Eran Edry No, he means the opening to "Masnions", and I can hear it too

[@francisbain8142]

Great song to listen to, but the best part of the song is from 2:54 thru 3:58.

[@VaniaWarrior]

Oie;) Edu~ Show

[@jodehle]

@ocnarfeara Hmm I thought the song didn't become popular until after the manson ordeal.