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@toddmartin175911 ай бұрын
They are a folk rock group that has sold 40 million records. They're legend!
@Lionize72811 ай бұрын
The Wrecking Crew played the instruments on this. John Phillips did play some acoustic guitar though the intro on this was performed by P.F. Sloan who was the composer of the number one hit "Eve Of Destruction."
@bjwnashe558911 ай бұрын
Good call
@ronaldelliott437311 ай бұрын
There were three major backing groups of studio musicians back in the day, responsible for literally more than a thousand major artists’ records. (There were of course several others, with all labels having a stable of signed “mercenaries” for hire or loan) LA based “The Wrecking Crew” did this album. The other two, The group at “Motown,” and “The Swampers” in Muscle Shoals, AL. Google the list of recordings they made, it’s truly remarkable. Btw guys, you have a knack for pulling the most prolific music that more than holds it own today. Your subs are a very knowledgeable group, your choices, the same. Love the channel. 👈😎
@t.j.payeur533111 ай бұрын
Great info, thanks..This is by far the best reaction channel in all respects and the quality of the fans is part of it.
@kraig777711 ай бұрын
@@t.j.payeur5331 I think they do hard work so they get great fans. They have great experience to speak from when they're reviewing, they pick the best music, and they post videos every day. Ha and we are the best fans so there's that too...
@hog720311 ай бұрын
The group at Motown was the Funk Brothers. The group for Asylum records was The Section. And of course Stax records had Booker T and the MG's.
@suesebree867011 ай бұрын
La and Che are the BEST!!
@ronaldelliott437311 ай бұрын
@@hog7203 Love it, that’s right! Their names escaped me. I was also trying to remember if Atlantic had a group of “the usual suspects” in studio in the late 60’s as well, when Aretha and Cream etc. were recording in NYC? I know Pappilardi and Dowd were there, but lost the thread all these yrs later. Thanks for sharing, those were great times. 🤘
@JimiBurleigh11 ай бұрын
This is another great example of Carol Kaye's brilliant bass lines underpinning the melody of the song. Lyrically, it's wonderful and evocative of both sunny Los Angeles and the freezing cold New England winters.
@Greg-io1ip11 ай бұрын
You missed the entire point. It has nothing to do with the weather report LoL!
@Cosmo-Kramer11 ай бұрын
@@Greg-io1ip Well, are you going to clue us in, or just "LoL" at us?
@bjwnashe558911 ай бұрын
Yes. Hal Blaine probably on drums. They always sounded so good together. Sweet rhythm section.
@daveman_5011 ай бұрын
I'm sure it was Joe Osborne on bass. It has his feel and tone.
@John_Chu11 ай бұрын
@@daveman_50 Just a side-note on Joe Osborn that tickles me no end. Joe's walking bass intro to Rick Nelson's version of "Summertime" was totally lifted for "We Ain't Got Nothing Yet" by The Blues Magoos and Deep Purple's "Black Night."
@reddoxx475411 ай бұрын
This song was produced by Lou Adler, who had an extensive and colorful history in music and film. He produced Carole King's album "Tapestry".
@Irockthere47 ай бұрын
He directed Up In Smoke and sits next to Jack Nicholson at Lakers games.
@desibeach11 ай бұрын
If you want to hear Cass Elliot’s voice shine then listen to *Dream A Little Dream Of Me* ….love, love, love her voice
@shellycasbeer377511 ай бұрын
My mom used to listen to this album. I was about 5 or 6 years old. I still put it on the old turntable and blast it into open space. They harmonized so well.👍🎸🎶🎼🎵
@fusiliers11 ай бұрын
They are easily one of the best vocal groups of all time. It's always worth mentioning that they weren't using overdubs to get that sound. Part of their magic is that their harmonies were so perfect that they frequently created an overtone effect that they band called "Harvey" because it was like having a fifth voice.
@johnnyd528511 ай бұрын
You’re right about the sound mixing. They were singers. The producers mixed the hell out of this. Instead of 4 singers it sounded like 12. Then they brought in studio musicians! This was 60 ‘s music!
@ws376411 ай бұрын
The calling lyrics of John and Denny, and the answer lyics by Cass and Michelle are soooo incredible!!!
@suesebree867011 ай бұрын
LOVE how you are exploring ALL genres!!!! This is another classic....
@joeyhenson650011 ай бұрын
Must watch Wrecking Crew and Funk Brothers documentaries if you have seen, to understand how American music was shaped during the 60’s and 70’s. These musicians do not get the recognition deserved for their contributions even in today’s music. Great reaction guys.
@Greg-io1ip11 ай бұрын
In retrospect, it was actually brave to hire some of the black musicians in popular music. Boycotts of albums was a common practice in Bible Belt and white nationalist evangelical cultures. Best to let we white folks find out later. But shouldn't have been until KZfaq came around. Sinatra was a menace to America. He wanted to run everything because he sucked actually (to my ears anyway).
@cherrypickerguitars11 ай бұрын
If you truly love music, you can appreciate this song, and all its elements. You guys truly love music! Kudos on this pick! Peace
@vicprovost256111 ай бұрын
Peace indeed, this song is still a trip! 🎵
@324cmac11 ай бұрын
And this group had as much internal drama as Fleetwood Mac!
@t.j.payeur533111 ай бұрын
I have listened to So much old familiar music with new ears because of you people..thanks..really...
@Greg-io1ip11 ай бұрын
I agree. I wasn't understanding how big of a role Sinatra's criminal activities had in what happened to music since these amazing 50's-90's era. While internet addiction is certainly a big part of it, I can see all the intersections of musicians trying to bring black performers in incognito around Mafia controlled labor unions. So definitely Sinatra was point boy for enforcement. Sammy Davis Jr at the end of his life left many clues, as did actual Mafia family member Dean Martin about SINatra's meddling and criminal involvement. Sinatra was always under orders, reporting to Trump's gay lover Roy Cohn. But after Roy died, it was split up. Finkelstein Mafia attorneys and Jared Kushner's daddy seemed to fill in Roy's shoes, with Trump doing the rabble rousing to make sure only the connected entertainment industry peeps got popular. Thus, real talent suppression even more common. Keith Richards knows all about how Trump did it. Like Sinatra, they controlled the venues and hotels. You don't report to Mafia syndicates to get the big cuts to Casino owners? You don't get to tour there.
@324cmac11 ай бұрын
This great song stands the test of time. They captured magic with this one. Great reaction!
@joelliebler569011 ай бұрын
Everyone loved this back in the day. One of those unforgettable tunes that will be known 100 years from now!
@patrickvecchio813811 ай бұрын
That wonderful female voice is the late,great Cass Elliot.Overlooked in my opinion as one of the greatest singers of all time.
@teresac396410 ай бұрын
Those harmonies soar in to the heavens.
@RandyTWA11 ай бұрын
Timeless classic by one of the most talented, dysfunctional quartets ever!
@sl593211 ай бұрын
growing up in the frigid northeast in the 60's, this song was so enticing. Back then, California was golden sun and a land of opportunity
@richardhatter362411 ай бұрын
You guys have the best sound system of any reactions that I've heard. I appreciate that because I'm hearing things I never noticed before on these records. Thanks so much guys!
@t.j.payeur533111 ай бұрын
Me, too, man..all the time...
@georgescanlon973810 ай бұрын
I AGREE
@steveullrich773711 ай бұрын
Such an iconic and beautiful sounding song that indeed epitomizes the sound of the 60s; the opening guitar notes are so recognizable. This was a huge hit when it came out and still stands the test of time as one of the best songs ever.
@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv11 ай бұрын
Chicago HAPPY 'CAUSE I'M GOING HOME Live, one of my favorite flute solos.
@joesmith195711 ай бұрын
You two are the best reactors. Yes, classic 60’s! Reminds me of my childhood.
@chitownlee11 ай бұрын
They organized The Monterey Pop Festival.
@suesebree867011 ай бұрын
And Cass was BLOWN AWAY by Janis!
@CANEsPappa3 ай бұрын
Love the harmony’s here…classic. Never tire of hearing.
@mamaflush994511 ай бұрын
This was a legendary group and as others have said they have loads of tunes to check out. I'd suggest the song "The Mamas & Papas -Creeque Alley (on the Ed Sullivan Show)" this song is an autobiographical hit single written by John Phillips and Michelle Phillips; narrating how the group was formed and its early years. And the lyric that say's "And No one's gettin' fat except Mama Cass" is quite remarkable if you think about it. I think it took a lot of "moxie" to include a line about your weight (especially when you are a large person). It spoke to Cass Elliot's confidence and resilience. She was known as the queen of L.A. pop society in the 1960's. and I've read articles that spoke to the fact that she carried herself with such class and poise that everyone looked pass her size. RIP: Mama Cass 💔🔥U R Missed Sadly, Cass Elliot died at 32 yrs. old she was found dead, and it was determined that she died due to heart failure. Nice reaction fellas' thanks 4 sharing
@markmurphy55811 ай бұрын
As mentioned, Mama Cass held what would be called "salon parties" in 1940s France, in the LA music community. As a result, she was involved in the formation of many bands, by introducing future bandmates to each other. John Phillips, the lead singer on this track, was the promoter of the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival, the most important such festival until Woodstock happened 1969. That is where you saw Mama Cass in the audience blown away by Janis at her coming out party. The Who also had their American debut at Monterrey, and reportedly scared the shit out of the laid-back Californians with their guitar smashing antics. There is a movie on KZfaq about the festival of you are interested.
@mamaflush994511 ай бұрын
@markmurphy558 Thank you for this, wonderful info ❤️
@willblood708211 ай бұрын
Soooooooo many outstanding songs by them! “Creeque Ally” is a great song that tells the story of how the group was formed… must listen 👍🏻
@StevesFunhouse11 ай бұрын
Mama Cass (Elliot) was AWESOME ... so much so that you can immediately tell when they are ACTUALLY singing as opposed to lip-syncing in any video. She had such a powerful voice, that when they were singing LIVE, she had to stand back 4-5 feet from the same mics as the rest. So, if you see a video of them, and she is standing beside everyone ... it's lip-synced. BTW, in case no one else mentions it, this song was written for Michelle Phillips (who was a California native) by her husband, John. They were in New York, working with the group New Journeymen, which eventually evolved into The Mama's and The Papas. They were there to do recordings and she was feeling homesick for the coast. He stayed up late nights writing, and wrote the 1st verse for her, and brought it to her in the morning ... so that longing is what the song reflects. Incidentally, she always had a dream of singing before the Queen of England, and she finally got the chance after the band split up. She was still very close friends with Michelle Phillips, and after her performance, she was so excited about it that she called Michelle to tell her. She died in her sleep that night, having fulfilled her dream. I have always been so happy for her !!! At least she got that ...
@jamesescamilla111211 ай бұрын
Ten years after- Id love to change the world. Thats a good old school jam.
@craiger991gm11 ай бұрын
This was one of my mom's favorites. It always felt so melancholy to me. Captures the times really well.
@ML-un1oi11 ай бұрын
Definitely 60s. The harmonizing is great. Carol Kane on bass. Great studio musicians. The Wrecking Crew. Great reaction fellas. Appreciate you 🙏 ❤
@adamt15649 ай бұрын
This song really captures the feeling of that era--thanks for bringing it back!
@John_Chu11 ай бұрын
Bud Shank, west coast jazz great, plays the flute solo. Primarily sax player but did a lot of LA session work in the ‘60s.
@TheDivayenta11 ай бұрын
I won a karaoke contest singing this with girlfriends with all the harmonies. What a gorgeous song!!!❤
@workingman668111 ай бұрын
If have not watch the documentary The Wrecking Crew, its a must. You guys would love it being the musicians you are.
@sallybannister622411 ай бұрын
Rabbit hole with these guys, fantastic band best songs and musucianship ever, , but the tangled web of unrequited love and turmoil, but the most iconic band and sound of the sixties. Dream a little dream of me by Cass Elliot is as near to perfection as a song can be .❤
@suesebree867011 ай бұрын
Yes it is....
@lisar.667011 ай бұрын
They were a group that was formed in 1965 by husband & wife band members John and Michelle Phillips. Other two members were vocalists Denny Doherty and 'Mama' Cass Elliot They had a folk/pop sound that generated a new 60's genre labeled 'sunshine pop'. I believe that John 'Pop' Phillips was the only one to play a instrument .. the guitar. The group disbanded in 1968. #California Dreamin' was released in 1965, peaking at no. 4 in the U.S. and no. 23 in the U.K. Their single #Monday Monday was the only song to reach no. 1 in 1966. The Mamas and The Papas were inducted into the RRHofF 1998 .. The VGHofF (Vocal Group Hall of Fame) in 2000 and the single #California Dreamnin' after being re-released in 1997 in the U.K. .. peaked at no. 9 and earned the group a GHofF (Grammy Hall of Fame Award) in 2001. ** 'Mama' Cass Elliot died of heart failure at age 32 after performing in London on July 29, 1974. ** Founder John Phillips died of heart failure at age 65 in 2001. ** Denny Doherty died of kidney failure in 2007 at age 66. ** Founder Michelle Phillips is the sole survivor today.
@45601211 ай бұрын
absolute classic great pick
@deaniegarcia569411 ай бұрын
Lovely song on Tuesday morning! A 60’s classic, paints an idyllic picture of a place that went extinct in the 70’s. There were four singers, none played anything but maybe the tambourine. Nonetheless, they sold records. Love your knowledge of production, your reaction highlighted it. Thank you for the insight..peace!
@jaquestraw111 ай бұрын
I miss that place
@rickcooper5311 ай бұрын
Also, John is strumming the guitar.
@cdfdesantis69911 ай бұрын
Founding member John Phillips played acoustic guitar, but the other instruments were played by studio musicians. One of my all-time fave songs. Thanks for your reaction.
@julietate780611 ай бұрын
The woman you referred to in the audience while Janis sang was Mama Cass Elliott. Of the four in this group, she had the MOST powerful voice. Check out "Dream A Little Dream Of Me." Fantastic reaction as usual. You guys ROCK!
@rogercaruso933711 ай бұрын
This is what I grew up with. Just like the show the wonder years.
@realbser195611 ай бұрын
There’s a great documentary on the group of studio musicians who played for the Mamas and the Papas. They were called The Wrecking Crew and the list is endless for the musicians that they played with.
@mr.snicker-doodles708111 ай бұрын
Monday Monday! The anthem to the most hated day of the week next please haha..
@edwardcrews295211 ай бұрын
Fantabulous. Thank you sirs
@ginnydominguez549311 ай бұрын
They are great. My mom loved them. And I still do.
@Macstick11 ай бұрын
Tommy Shaw n Jack Blades did a remake bout 10 years ago or so they did an awesome job ✔ it out !! 😎❤
@terenzo5011 ай бұрын
A lot of 60s music sounds better in mono. Stereo placement was screwy until the 70s. Most of the stuff we originally heard was on the single speaker in the middle of our car's dashboard.
@GinMae11 ай бұрын
Thanks, guys! A very beautiful song.. John Phillips was an innovator on those unique harmonies (although by all accounts not a good person.. to put it mildly - but that's another story...) Cass Elliot was astonishing with her vocals... a classic... appreciate your reactions...
@denisetowe89511 ай бұрын
One of my favs…always on my playlist!
@michaellockhart55411 ай бұрын
The instruments on the albums were almost exclusively The Wrecking Crew, at your leisure, look through the members of that group of studio musicians, it's amazing, just a few names Glen Campbell, JJ Cale, and Leon Russell
@cdmann11 ай бұрын
Went thru high school listening to this music. GOOD TIMES!!! THANKS👏👏👏👍👍✌️
@dwoehrma11 ай бұрын
There is a documentary called "The Wrecking Crew". Its about the studio musicians of LA up through the 60s. They were on every record of that era. Its an eye opening movie about the studios and all who worked there. Its a must see.
@jeffk.907511 ай бұрын
My favorite Mama Cass moment is her version of Dream a Little Dream of Me.
@Warmode8811 ай бұрын
Crazy little story about Mama Cass.. she passed away in an apartment in London, the same apartment Keith Moon from The Who would later die in four years later - both at the age of 32.
@324cmac11 ай бұрын
Freaky!
@reddoxx475411 ай бұрын
And the apartment was owned by Harry Nilsson.
@t.j.payeur533111 ай бұрын
Yow..I didn't know that...
@Donna_212111 ай бұрын
You guys are the BEST!! My go to every night! Keep up reacting to all this amazing music! One of my all time favorite songs! Love your Zep reactions!!!
@petersalerno429811 ай бұрын
Thanks for the memories.
@lesblatnyak594711 ай бұрын
Liquid LSD was the choice of high for the band so I would say it helped. Nicely done gentlemen.
@MapManLK11 ай бұрын
Time travel DOES exist! I was a teen when this came out in the 60s and the song takes me back every time! (Still have my vinyl copy.)
@johnfleming62367 ай бұрын
You’ve got to see their live performance!
@nickozzy11 ай бұрын
Harmonies to the best 👌
@polksaladannie729411 ай бұрын
Hello guys! First of all, I agree to all of those who say your reaction channel is the best! It´s the only one I follow, because you are serious in your task ♥California Dreaming is a wonderful song, I think it was The Mamas & The Papas breakthrough song, it was famous all over the world, also in my Swedish teenage years 😊In my opinion Mama Cass = Mamas & Papas, her beautiful vocals are sailing high above the other members of the group 💓. I REALLY do recommend their (perhaps underrated) song "Twelve Thirty", where Mama Cass is on the top of her genius, please do a reaction to that song next 🙏
@davidsweet916311 ай бұрын
They were 4 singers . The band was the ' Wrecking Crew ". Everyone used the Wrecking Crew at that time. Look them up.
@cherylalexander194811 ай бұрын
Great songs, great talent. You should review Creeque Alley! Great tune that references their friends, music contemporaries starting their music careers.
@stevezeidman722411 ай бұрын
You guys do a great job picking music from my era. This song blew up the airwaves. Try “I Saw Her again”. Another great song by this group with fantastic harmonies. In a latter verse the singer comes in too soon and they left it in the song.
@suesebree867011 ай бұрын
Yes. I had forgotten that one!
@UncleCharlie111x211 ай бұрын
These guys should have more followers! They are on point with reactions!
@Lwize11 ай бұрын
Legend Lou Adler produced and developed this group (among other 60's and 70's major acts). He always sat court side next to Jack at Lakers games for years. You guys would recognize him.
@loisrogers904211 ай бұрын
This is, of course, ONE of their well known songs, but I believe you'll really like Creque Alley.
@destination22ful11 ай бұрын
Great reaction. This song added to the California mystique of the 60s. When wearing headphones you can hear Barry McGuire for a brief moment in the beginning of the song. Google that to find out why. Thanks guys.
@steviemccormick376211 ай бұрын
California Beach & Surf Sound !!!!
@dannycasson155111 ай бұрын
There are classics and there are Classics! This song is a Classic! Important legendary group...
@rogercaruso933711 ай бұрын
Store them on a couple of varieties shows back in the day great harmonies
@jml-rj5re11 ай бұрын
Lou Adler produced and engineered Claifornia Dreamin'. He also produced Jan and Dean, the Grass Roots, Carole King, Barry McGuire, Spirit, and Johnny Rivers. He also wrote Wonderful World with Sam Cooke. Lou Adler also founded Dunhill Records. .
@Nancyshank11 ай бұрын
That’s my uncle playing the flute solo. A pretty famous jazz sax player named Bud Shank.
@AirplayBeats11 ай бұрын
Wow that’s awesome. I loved what your uncle did on this one.
@grandpaslayer623211 ай бұрын
Listen up on some, Black crows . Remedy. Love you guys . #ROCKON
@rogercaruso933711 ай бұрын
Still get the goosebumps
@johnthegreek583611 ай бұрын
Guys, great songs, you’re picking some great classics
@elih970010 ай бұрын
Dedicated To The One I Love is the dope song.
@fernandonavarrette452211 ай бұрын
I really enjoy and appreciate you two gentlemen and your reactions. Keep it flowing. Doing great things
@Greg-io1ip11 ай бұрын
Beautiful song. It always made me feel both peaceful and a tad sad at the same time. We can't turn back the hands of time. But we do have to get back to nice music. It can be blues, hard rock, jazz, classical or pop. No cult stuff that divides by race or gender. There was a lot of music pulling people together in this era.
@vicprovost256111 ай бұрын
Music Everyone can enjoy! For the Human Race. The music of that era is already standing the test of time and will always be listened to. I'm so lucky to have grown up when it was going on!
@ronaldmilner893211 ай бұрын
Hi Airplay Beats! I love watching your reactions- you two should check out Loggins & Messina's song "Angry eyes"- you will LOVE IT!!!!
@cheripetty180511 ай бұрын
To learn more about The Mamas & The Papas, check out their Autobiographical Documentary "STRAIGHT SHOOTERS: The Story of The Mamas & The Papas". It's fascinating, hilarious and sometimes stunning. How California Dreamin' was conceived and written is detailed, along with a plethora of amazing stories sure to delight and entertain!
@bradsense743111 ай бұрын
I think you guys will appreciate a song from another vocal group who also recorded with The Wrecking Crew. “Love’s Lines, Angles and Rhymes” by the Fifth Dimension. They had many hits more on the pop side but this particular tune has really beautiful and interesting arrangement and instrumentation. A real who’s who of musicians listed on this recording. And along with gorgeous vocals of Marilyn McCoo.
@suesebree867011 ай бұрын
Yes!!! The Fifth Dimension would be great to explore! It just occurred to me that you can't go wrong with ANYBODY from our era!
@stephenhuber121911 ай бұрын
Echo In The Canyon is a must watch
@hog720311 ай бұрын
There's an awesome cover of this song by Lee Moses on his Time and Place album that you and some of your viewers would enjoy. That whole album is one of my favorites. The title track is great, as is the song Adorable One. He does a cool cover of Hey Joe also. A very soulful vocalist/musician from the late 60s early 70s that was unfortunately overlooked Imo.
@olly811 ай бұрын
Just checked out your suggestion. Lee has a great voice, loved his version ✌🏼
@vicprovost256111 ай бұрын
Great harmonies is the understatement of eternity! 🎤🎤🎤🎤
@leemcclements888911 ай бұрын
Love this song! The harmonies they had were some of the best.
@arthurwoodson28811 ай бұрын
One of the greatest songs ever. You guys need to check out the documentary on The Wrecking Crew, the studio musicians who played on so many hits of the 60s & early 70s. As well there is a documentary/ concert about the Funk Brothers who played on so many Motown hits. You guys Rock!
@johnmcbarron728211 ай бұрын
This and 12:30 are two of my favorite Mamas and Papas songs. Both are transportive and both are awash in the 60s sound.
@Jude_19611 ай бұрын
Amazing to me: YOU CANNOT MISS CASS'S VOICE in ANY song on which she is singing!! SO distinct!! LOVE The Mama's and The Papa's!! ALL of them: SO talented!! SO MANY GREAT 60s TUNES!! GREAT harmonies!! Sad to lose her at such a young age.... Some of their good ones: Go Where You Wanna Go, Got A Feelin' (pretty trippy soundin'), Dream A Little Dream Of Me, Dedicated To The One I Love, Words Of Love, and Straight Shooter....just to name a FEW of their songs - they were SO POPULAR at the time!! THANKS for giving this one a listen, Guys!! HUGS!!❤❤❤❤❤
@redpine866511 ай бұрын
Some songs just capture a spirit so perfectly. This is one.
@anthonyblakely39911 ай бұрын
One of the best Folk bands of the 60's!!! They were Dope!!! Love that 60's Flower-power psychedelic sound!!! There are some bands in 22 & 23 coming out with that 60's psychedelic sound like Th Canons, Beach Weather, and October Blue....I am glad to live to hear it come back in full cycle. Good reactions!
@tonymazz172111 ай бұрын
Iconic
@bella-xp7qd11 ай бұрын
Was written in response to being in NYC in winter recording missing California. Got down on his knees to pretend to pray. The preacher liked the weather because it brought people into the church, even if only to get warm.
@darrenmaxwell108511 ай бұрын
it’s a great song! Great harmonies, great vocals! I remember my Dad playing this in the late 70s, I was 8 or 9 and he told me then how great it was and I guess I believed it because I still listen to it today!
@billadkins515011 ай бұрын
My dad had the album when I was a kid.
@joescott887711 ай бұрын
Love it when a wonder-filled reaction graces my screen, as it did just now, because of the beauty and power of some classic 60's 70's or 80's song! Cheers, guys!
@stevedahlberg868011 ай бұрын
Love the arrangement and all that space in the mix.