"Mama" Cass Elliot, Baroness von Wiedenman (19 September 1941 – 29 July 197… Read Full Bio ↴"Mama" Cass Elliot, Baroness von Wiedenman (19 September 1941 – 29 July 1974), born Ellen Naomi Cohen, was a noted American singer who performed with The Mamas & the Papas. She then went onto a successful solo career, releasing nine albums. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she spent most of her childhood both in Baltimore and Alexandria, Virginia, a suburb of Washington, D.C.
Elliot was widely considered the most charismatic member of the Mamas & the Papas due to her sense of humor and optimism, in part because of her large size and weight. She was one of the most beloved members of the group, and her warm, distinctive voice was a large factor in their success. She is best remembered for her vocals on the group's Billboard hits "California Dreamin", "Monday, Monday", and "Words of Love", as well as her first hit as an independent act, "Dream a Little Dream Of Me".
Cass was in love with fellow Mamas & Papas band member Denny Doherty. His affair with another married band member, Michelle Phillips, was one of the causes of the break-up of the band. Elliot resented Michelle's perceived betrayal of their friendship and helped to support the band's decision to fire Michelle in June 1966, when it became clear that John Phillips could no longer work with her. The band quickly replaced Michelle with Jill Gibson, girlfriend to their producer Lou Adler. However, by late August of 1966, Michelle was let back into the group, while Jill received a lump sum for her efforts. Gibson would later admit to feeling betrayed by the band.
Cass gave birth to a daughter named Owen Vanessa Elliot, on 26 April 1967, without naming the father.
Elliot guest-starred three times on Julie Andrews's 1973 television series, The Julie Andrews Hour. Cass's voice blended surprisingly well with that of Andrews, given their stylistic differences, and they created a pleasing onscreen chemistry. Cass also made guest appearances on The Carol Burnett Show.
Elliot was a close friend and neighbor of coffee heiress Abigail Folger, who was a victim of the Charles Manson murders. She was also close to actress Sharon Tate, writer Wojciech Frykowski, and international hairdresser Jay Sebring, all victims of the Manson madness in the summer of 1969. Singer and performer Sammy Davis, Jr. was also a good friend of Elliot and this group, and Davis has been quoted as saying that they had all been together days before the tragedy, and were it not for he and Cass each flying off to other gigs that week, they too could have been victims of the Manson Family.
After the breakup of The Mamas & the Papas in July 1968, Elliot went on to have a successful solo career, even headlining briefly in Las Vegas, for the whopping contract at that time of USD$40,000 per week. Though her Vegas gig ended badly, she was a regular on TV talk shows and variety shows in the 1970s. Her most successful recording during this period was Dream a Little Dream of Me from her solo album of the same name, released by Dunhill Records. At the height of her career in 1974, having just finished performing at the London Palladium theatre, she died of a heart attack. The coroner surmised her heart had weakened to the point of failure due to Elliot's weight and the effects of several crash diets over the years.
Elliot was married twice. In 1963 she wed James Hendricks; they divorced in 1968 (Hendricks had been a member of "Cass Elliot and the Big Three," later named "The Mugwumps"). In 1971 she married Baron Donald von Wiedenman, a journalist.
It should be noted, that Mama Cass died in the exact same bed, in the exact same room, (although a few years prior), as manic drummer of The Who, Keith Moon, in an apartment owned by singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson.
An urban legend holds that Elliot died while choking on a sandwich, sometimes specified as a "ham" sandwich. Shortly after her death, but before her autopsy, The Times published an article that quoted her doctor as speculating that she "probably... died as a result of choking on a sandwich while lying in bed". However, the coroner found no food in her trachea, and reported the cause of death as heart failure. Nevertheless, the rumor spread, with the popular imagination adding that the sandwich contained ham (it possibly originated as an unkind remark about Elliot's weight). Another version of the story holds that the doctor found a sandwich or partially eaten sandwich in her room, causing him to speculate about the cause of death. Apparently, that version of the story has no corroboration either.
Another popular myth circulated about Elliot. While the Mamas & the Papas were touring as The Magic Circle (their name before changing it to The Mamas & the Papas), Elliot begged friend Denny Doherty to let her join the band. Though she had a great voice, the band's leader, John Phillips, didn't feel her voice blended well with the band's other female vocalist, his wife Michelle Phillips. But Elliot followed the band wherever they appeared, even to an engagement in the Virgin Islands. Here, she was finally accepted into the band. The myth purports that while in VI, a piece of copper tubing fell on her head and miraculously changed her voice. Though untrue, the myth has been repeated by such music professionals as Casey Kasem. Elliot was hit on the head with a copper pipe during a nightclub renovation, but it had no effect on her voice. The myth was apparently started by band member John Phillips as a justification for letting her into the band after initially refusing to allow her to join. He tells the story himself on the PBS special California Dreamin': The Songs of the Mamas and the Papas, insisting it's true.
Both rumors were mentioned in the Filmfour-produced film Beautiful Thing, of which Mama Cass' music is a big feature.
The E! True Hollywood Story biography about Elliot reports (and revives) the completely unfounded and baseless rumor that singer/songwriter John Lennon of The Beatles may have been the father of Elliot's daughter, Owen. This rumor most likely originated from Cass's fantasies due to her obsession with the Beatle -- demonstrated in the Mamas and the Papas rendition of the song "I Call Your Name," written by Lennon/McCartney, in which Cass literally calls out John's (Lennon) name. Many, many years later after the death of Mama Cass, bandmate Michelle Phillips helped Owen find her real biological father.
The song "Make Your Own Kind of Music" was featured in the ABC television show LOST, during the opening of season 2. It was played by Desmond to distract the survivors entering the Hatch.
Elliot was widely considered the most charismatic member of the Mamas & the Papas due to her sense of humor and optimism, in part because of her large size and weight. She was one of the most beloved members of the group, and her warm, distinctive voice was a large factor in their success. She is best remembered for her vocals on the group's Billboard hits "California Dreamin", "Monday, Monday", and "Words of Love", as well as her first hit as an independent act, "Dream a Little Dream Of Me".
Cass was in love with fellow Mamas & Papas band member Denny Doherty. His affair with another married band member, Michelle Phillips, was one of the causes of the break-up of the band. Elliot resented Michelle's perceived betrayal of their friendship and helped to support the band's decision to fire Michelle in June 1966, when it became clear that John Phillips could no longer work with her. The band quickly replaced Michelle with Jill Gibson, girlfriend to their producer Lou Adler. However, by late August of 1966, Michelle was let back into the group, while Jill received a lump sum for her efforts. Gibson would later admit to feeling betrayed by the band.
Cass gave birth to a daughter named Owen Vanessa Elliot, on 26 April 1967, without naming the father.
Elliot guest-starred three times on Julie Andrews's 1973 television series, The Julie Andrews Hour. Cass's voice blended surprisingly well with that of Andrews, given their stylistic differences, and they created a pleasing onscreen chemistry. Cass also made guest appearances on The Carol Burnett Show.
Elliot was a close friend and neighbor of coffee heiress Abigail Folger, who was a victim of the Charles Manson murders. She was also close to actress Sharon Tate, writer Wojciech Frykowski, and international hairdresser Jay Sebring, all victims of the Manson madness in the summer of 1969. Singer and performer Sammy Davis, Jr. was also a good friend of Elliot and this group, and Davis has been quoted as saying that they had all been together days before the tragedy, and were it not for he and Cass each flying off to other gigs that week, they too could have been victims of the Manson Family.
After the breakup of The Mamas & the Papas in July 1968, Elliot went on to have a successful solo career, even headlining briefly in Las Vegas, for the whopping contract at that time of USD$40,000 per week. Though her Vegas gig ended badly, she was a regular on TV talk shows and variety shows in the 1970s. Her most successful recording during this period was Dream a Little Dream of Me from her solo album of the same name, released by Dunhill Records. At the height of her career in 1974, having just finished performing at the London Palladium theatre, she died of a heart attack. The coroner surmised her heart had weakened to the point of failure due to Elliot's weight and the effects of several crash diets over the years.
Elliot was married twice. In 1963 she wed James Hendricks; they divorced in 1968 (Hendricks had been a member of "Cass Elliot and the Big Three," later named "The Mugwumps"). In 1971 she married Baron Donald von Wiedenman, a journalist.
It should be noted, that Mama Cass died in the exact same bed, in the exact same room, (although a few years prior), as manic drummer of The Who, Keith Moon, in an apartment owned by singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson.
An urban legend holds that Elliot died while choking on a sandwich, sometimes specified as a "ham" sandwich. Shortly after her death, but before her autopsy, The Times published an article that quoted her doctor as speculating that she "probably... died as a result of choking on a sandwich while lying in bed". However, the coroner found no food in her trachea, and reported the cause of death as heart failure. Nevertheless, the rumor spread, with the popular imagination adding that the sandwich contained ham (it possibly originated as an unkind remark about Elliot's weight). Another version of the story holds that the doctor found a sandwich or partially eaten sandwich in her room, causing him to speculate about the cause of death. Apparently, that version of the story has no corroboration either.
Another popular myth circulated about Elliot. While the Mamas & the Papas were touring as The Magic Circle (their name before changing it to The Mamas & the Papas), Elliot begged friend Denny Doherty to let her join the band. Though she had a great voice, the band's leader, John Phillips, didn't feel her voice blended well with the band's other female vocalist, his wife Michelle Phillips. But Elliot followed the band wherever they appeared, even to an engagement in the Virgin Islands. Here, she was finally accepted into the band. The myth purports that while in VI, a piece of copper tubing fell on her head and miraculously changed her voice. Though untrue, the myth has been repeated by such music professionals as Casey Kasem. Elliot was hit on the head with a copper pipe during a nightclub renovation, but it had no effect on her voice. The myth was apparently started by band member John Phillips as a justification for letting her into the band after initially refusing to allow her to join. He tells the story himself on the PBS special California Dreamin': The Songs of the Mamas and the Papas, insisting it's true.
Both rumors were mentioned in the Filmfour-produced film Beautiful Thing, of which Mama Cass' music is a big feature.
The E! True Hollywood Story biography about Elliot reports (and revives) the completely unfounded and baseless rumor that singer/songwriter John Lennon of The Beatles may have been the father of Elliot's daughter, Owen. This rumor most likely originated from Cass's fantasies due to her obsession with the Beatle -- demonstrated in the Mamas and the Papas rendition of the song "I Call Your Name," written by Lennon/McCartney, in which Cass literally calls out John's (Lennon) name. Many, many years later after the death of Mama Cass, bandmate Michelle Phillips helped Owen find her real biological father.
The song "Make Your Own Kind of Music" was featured in the ABC television show LOST, during the opening of season 2. It was played by Desmond to distract the survivors entering the Hatch.
Manhattan
Mama Cass Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Manhattan' by these artists:
175R 海を越えていけ遠い遠いほう 知らない町までの長い長い旅 あれは夏の夢行方くらました 消えた水平線潤んだ涙腺 伸ばしきった…
A2H Si j'le fais pas pour le cash c'est que j'le…
Alexis Brooke I'm pulling up with Rachel, I'm a little unstable I been…
American Aquarium Thousand feet above the ground Lookin' o'er a postcard town …
Andy Ross and His Orchestra Summer journeys To Niagara And to other places Aggravate all…
Anna Ayers So here it goes The last song I wrote The word I…
Annie Ross Summer journeys To Niagara And to other places Aggravate all…
Axelle Red & Renaud Petit Portoricain, bien intégré quasiment New-Yorkais Dans …
Axelle RedRenaud Petit Porto-ricain, bien intégré quasiment New-yorkais Dans…
Bing Crosby Summer journeys To Niagara And to other places Aggravate all…
Bligg Entweder Manhattan oder nöd, Manhattan oder nöd, s gaht be…
Blossom Dearie I'll take Manhattan The Bronx and Staten Island, too It's lo…
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band Shakey Davey's got a twelve gauge in his hand It's sawed…
Bobby Short Summer journeys To Niagara And to other places Aggravate all…
Bristoltooth And I'm not from Manhattan but I could be someone to…
Buddy Bregman Orchestra Summer journeys to Niagara and to other places Aggravate all…
C. Hicks Hey ! Manhattan en imprimé sur ton blouson Hey ! Manhattan…
Caetano Veloso We'll have Manhattan The Bronx and Staten Island too It's lo…
Camélia Jordana J'ai le cœur building Manhattan, Manhattan, Manhattan Fait …
Camélia Jordana J'ai le cњur building Manhattan, Manhattan, Manhattan Fait d…
Camlia Jordana J'ai le cœur building Manhattan, Manhattan, Manhattan Fait …
Carmen Cavallaro Summer journeys To Niag'ra And to other places Aggravate all…
Carmen Justice Its been a long day, a long year So what are…
Cat Power The hotel above and the street below People come and people…
Cat Power (feat Angel Haze) The hotel above and the street below People come and people…
Chamberlain Strange voices calling me back home. I should not have…
Cinerama I can't help staring when you're hardly wearing a thing Your…
Clinton Cerejo New York Mein Lambi Lambi Buildings Hoti Hai Na? Plane…
Coles Whalen Lisa listens closely to the timbre of my voice As it…
Constance Amiot On ira vivre à Manhattan Un jour de pluie comme aujourd'hui …
D Lately I've been a fucking mess But I still get random…
Deadgreenbird Ten brudny świat to moja utopia Gdzie krzyk i płacz nienawiś…
Diana Ross and the Supremes (Richard Rodgers/Lorentz Hart) We'll have Manhattan The Bro…
Diego Ojeda Yo la vi corriendo sola por Manhattan, la recuerdo por las…
Dinah Shore and Tony Martin Summer journeys To Niagara And to other places Aggravate all…
Dinah Washington We'll have Manhattan The Bronx and Staten Island too. It's l…
Earl Shelton Orchestra Summer journeys to Niag'ra And to other places aggra- vate…
Ella Fitzgerald Summer journeys to Niagara and to other places Aggravate all…
Ella Fitzgerald and The Buddy Bregman Orchestra Summer journeys to Niagara and to other places Aggravate al…
Ella Fitzgerald Buddy Bregman & Buddy Bregman and His Orchestra Summer journeys to Niagara and to other places aggra- vate…
Ella Fitzgerald Buddy Bregman & Buddy Bregman Orchestra Summer journeys to Niagara and to other places Aggravate all…
Enrique Morente Me condenaron a veinte años de hastío por intentar cambiar e…
Eric Johnson Artist: Eric Johnson Album: Venus Isle Track: Manhattan In…
Eric Rogers and His Orchestra Summer journeys To Niagara And to other places Aggravate all…
F.I.N so write the tragedy when weâ#128##153#re building up fear o…
Fitzgerald (Ella) Summer journeys to Niagara and to other places Aggravate all…
Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra Summer journeys To Niagara And to other places Aggravate all…
Frank Sinatra & Tony Bennett Spring in Manhattan Starts after dark After a lazy afternoon…
Fred Astaire & Gene Kelly Tempo, you know that good old tempo: Just give me that…
Freddy Martin & His Orchestra Summer journeys To Niagara And to other places Aggravate all…
G'Race All the highs Without the lows but it's not the way…
Gallant Brainwaves living in stills Nightmares just floating on fil…
George Russel and his Orchestra Summer journeys to Niagara and to other places Aggravate al…
George Russell Summer journeys To Niag′ra And to other places Aggravate all…
George Russell and His Orchestra Summer journeys To Niagara And to other places Aggravate all…
G’Race All the highs Without the lows but it's not the way…
Hal Mooney & His Orchestra Summer journeys To Niagara And to other places Aggravate all…
Head of Femur Did you ever stare at the globe? As a kid and…
Helen O'connell Summer journeys To Niagara And to other places Aggravate all…
Herreys Lyssna här - åh, vilket liv Pulsen den är intensiv Breda gat…
IV the Polymath VIctor Nimekam na moto–oh Moto moto–oh (Dj Venji) Dance to …
J.Santos Been livin in the city too many girls lookin pretty, pretty,…
J.Satriani E.Johnson S.Vai Artist: Eric Johnson Album: Venus Isle Track: Manhattan Inst…
Jack Hylton and His Orchestra Summer journeys To Niagara And to other places Aggravate all…
Joe Bushkin Summer journeys To Niagara And to other places Aggravate …
Joe Satriani Eric Johnson Steve Vai Artist: Eric Johnson Album: Venus Isle Track: Manhattan Inst…
Johnny Douglas and his Orchestra Summer journeys To Niagara And to other places Aggravate all…
K.I.D. Spring in Manhattan Starts after dark After a lazy afternoon…
Keenan I fall to pieces, babe but you'll never know I follow…
Kent Summer journeys To Niag'ra And to other places Aggravate all…
Kings of Leon I like to dance all night It summons the day That's how…
L.M.Y.E They sentenced me to twenty years of boredom For trying to…
La Oreja de Van Gogh Vuelve a llover sobre manhattan El contador del taxi para Al…
Lee Wiley Summer journeys To Niagara And to other places Aggravate all…
Lee Wiley & Bobby Hackett Summer journeys To Niagara And to other places Aggravate …
Louise Attaque Il y avait des débordements anciens Tu sais, quand tu voulai…
Ludwig Von 88 Planchant pour mettre à jour Les entrailles de la matière …
Luke Moi, qui ne croyais plus en rien Tout était monstre à…
Maciej Zembaty Mój wyrok brzmiał: Dwadzieścia lat znużenia Tak karzą tych c…
Man Ray Cuando viajo en temporada No me importa más nada Es lo que…
Marty Gold and His Orchestra Summer journeys To Niagara And to other places Aggravate all…
Massiv Tango, gib mir den Beat, Bruder Da-da-dam, da-da-dam! Das is…
Medicensanto Te deseo Todo el dia Como antes Cuando yo a ti Te tenia en U…
Mel Tormé Summer journeys To Niagara And to other places Aggravate all…
Midtown I can't believe anything Every year it's the same Chew me up…
Morente & Lagartija Nick Me condenaron a 20 años de hastío Por intentar cambiar el…
Mozella Every promise you've broken You can have them back Every f…
Onyx Collective Summer journeys to Niag'ra And to other places aggra- vate a…
Pacifique Long Island s'éveille, et moi je me rappelle. Rien qu'un ta…
Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra Summer journeys To Niagara And to other places Aggravate all…
Pieces Of A Dream Moon and the stars Honky-tonk cars Goodbye Manhattan Can't b…
Quique González Una mujer da de comer a los gatos Debajo de mi…
R. Rodgers Summer journeys to Niag'ra And to other places aggra- vate a…
Renaud & Axelle Red Petit Portoricain Bien intégré quasiment New-Yorkais Dans mo…
Richard Rodgers Summer journeys To Niag'ra And to other places Aggravate all…
Rod Stewart Summer journeys to Niagara And to other places aggravate all…
Rod Stewart Feat. Dolly Parton Summer journeys to Niagara And to other places aggravate al…
Rod Stewart [feat. Bette Midler] Summer journeys to Niagara And to other places aggravate all…
Rodgers & Hart Summer journeys to Niag'ra and to other places aggra- vate…
Rosemary Clooney Summer journeys to Niag'ra And to other places aggra- vate a…
Rosemary Clooney (1) Summer journeys to Niag'ra And to other places aggra- vate…
Sara Bareilles You can have Manhattan I know it's for the best I'll gather…
Say Anything In my dreams we fly away from all the palm…
Scott Walker here you are boy here you are here you are boy here you…
Shep Fields & His Orchestra Summer journeys To Niagara And to other places Aggravate all…
Skydd Viens me voir à Manhattan Manhattan Yeaaaah (Tkt y'a SuLFu t…
Stacey Kent Summer journeys To Niag'ra And to other places Aggravate all…
Steve Tyrell We'll have Manhattan The Bronx and Staten Island, too It's l…
TEDUA Avevo due felpe felpe come giacca quell'inverno (yeah) Eri c…
The Buddy Bregman Orchestra Summer journeys to Niagara and to other places Aggravate all…
The Knickerbockers (Ben Selvin & His Orchestra) Summer journeys To Niagara And to other places Aggravate all…
The Supremes (Richard Rodgers/Lorentz Hart) We'll have Manhattan The Bro…
The War In the city, she wakes, before the break of day,…
Tijuana Sweetheart If I knew when I was young that I'd be…
Tony Bennett Summer journeys To Niag'ra And to other places Aggravate …
Tony Martin & Dinah Shore Summer journeys To Niagara And to other places Aggravate all…
Toots Thielemans Spring in Manhattan starts after dark After a lazy afternoon…
Turnstyle Airport, New York, short walk Bags in trunk to Manhattan Met…
Twin-A Make my way to Manhattan One mile at a time Climb on…
V.A. One step, on 7th avenue One glance, my hands are trembling…
Vagiant If I knew when I was young that I'd be…
Vaughn Monroe And His Orchestra Summer journeys To Niagara And to other places Aggravate all…
Visqueen Save me from crossing wires I know will black me out Save…
Vyvyan James Hope-Scott Pacific, specific old days Watch through windows for anythin…
W&W I'm mad about the boy, I know it's stupid To be mad…
Westcott One down. Still frames. It's obvious. Can I fall Shorter t…
Will Bradley & His Orchestra Summer journeys To Niagara And to other places Aggravate all…
Woody Allen; Diane Keaton; Michael Murphy; Mariel Hemingway; Meryl Streep This is the story of a young girl Who was the…
Xavier Cugat & His Orchestra Summer journeys To Niagara And to other places Aggravate all…
Yves Simon Dans les rues de Central Park Y a des noirs portoricains Q…
Yves Simon & Les Korrigans Dans les rues de Central Park Y a des noirs portoricains Qui…
Tijuana Sweetheart If I knew when I was young that I'd be…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Mama Cass:
A Song That Never Comes Listen to the emptiness Of the raindrops on the ground Be…
Ain't Nobody Else Like You You're my first and second place The smile that's on my…
Blow Me a Kiss Stars shining bright above you Night breezes seem to whisper…
Blues For Breakfast I had a hard time waking this morning I gotta a…
Burn Your Hatred I've had my say and now I'm through I've just got…
California Earthquake I heard they exploded the underground blast What they say's …
Does Anybody Love You What's it like where you sleeping? Do you wake up alone…
Don't Let The Good Life Pass You By Did you ever lie and listen to the rain fall…
Dream A Litlle Dream Of Me Stars shining bright above you Night breezes seem to whispe…
Dream a Little Dream Stars shining bright above you Night breezes seem to whisper…
Dream a Little Dream for Me Stars shining bright above you Night breezes seem to whispe…
Dream A Little Dream Of Me Stars shining bright above you Night breezes seem to whisper…
dream of me Stars shining bright above you Night breezes seem to whispe…
Easy Come Takin' the shade out of the sun Whatever made me think…
I Can Dream Can't I I can see No matter how near you'll be You'll never belong…
It's gettin better Once I believed that when love came to me It would…
It's Getting Better-Mama Cass Once I believed that when love came to me It would…
Its getting better Once I believed that when love came to me It would…
Lady Love I don't require a lot to make it Times are hard,…
Make Your Own Kind Of Music Nobody can tell ya There's only one song worth singing They …
Make Youre Own Kind Of Music Nobody can tell ya; There's only one song worth singin', T…
Mama Cass Once I believed that when love came to me It would…
Mama Cass- Dream a little dream of me Stars shining bright above you Night breezes seem to whispe…
Move In A Little Closer Baby When your world's closing in And there's no place to hide An…
New World Coming There's a new world comin'. and it's just around the…
One Way Ticket Call the village band out, bid me good bye Everybody stand…
Sour Grapes When no more raindrops can fall from the sky, All the…
The Good Life Did you ever lie and listen to the rain fall…
The Good Times Are Coming The good times are coming They'll be comin' real soon And …
Welcome to the World Welcome to the world of love and laughter baby Welcome to…
Who's To Blame Everybody knows that you love me Cause it shows But still yo…
Words of Love Words of love, so soft and tender Won't win a girls…
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@ebnolan3856
@@sidgysoho1960 this is what I have found from an interview that Michelle did about 7 yrs ago.
It wasn’t any regular flute but an alto flute, which is larger than a regular flute and plays in a lower register. A jazz player named Bud Shank was brought to the session to play it.
Michelle was homesick for Cali and John started writing it for her earlier in the week. They were in NYC as newlywed’s. She enjoyed visiting churches, and a few days before, she and John visited St. Patrick's Cathedral, which inspired the second verse ("Stopped into a church..."). John hated the verse, as he was turned off to churches by unpleasant memories of parochial school, but he couldn't think of anything better so he left it in.
This is one of the few songs that Michelle was allowed any input in writing.
Doug Thompson tells this story: Denny Doherty once told me that when they were recording that song, they wanted a solo, but didn't want the usual guitar solo. John Phillips walked out into the hall of the Hollywood recording studio they were at and Bud Shank was in that hallway as well. John grabbed him and brought him into the studio. Shank listened to the hole he was supposed to fill and nailed it on the first take.
Check this site out. Lot’s of good facts on music.
https://www.songfacts.com/facts/the-mamas-the-papas/california-dreamin
@olafvoss2082
You get the feeling of being infused with something legendary when you hear this song...
It will always remain an inexplicable phenomenon as to why the Mamas and Papas stood out so much from most bands.
There is something magical just hearing their three most famous songs.
Thank you Mamas and Papas...
Man hat das Gefühl von etwas legendären durchzogen zu werden, wenn man dieses Lied hört...
Es wird immer ein unerklärliches Phänomen bleiben, warum die Mamas und Papas von den meisten Bands so herausstachen.
Es hat etwas magisches nur schon ihre drei bekanntesten songs zu hören.
Danke Mamas und Papas...
@maidahaltrecht6577
Michelle Phillips is the only surviving member left sadly.
@LoveToRead8
No, I think those two men are the originals from the band, John & Denny.
@effsixteenblock50
@@LoveToRead8 This video is from 1998. John has since passed away.
@bobbief_69
@@LoveToRead8 theyre both gone John was the last to go i believe Michelle is the only original left
@LoveToRead8
@@bobbief_69 Yes, someone else already told me that.
@soufox1149
I wonder why cass died young
@peteiswriteingnow
Even 30 odd years after the original recording still sounds good, not the same without Mama Cass She had the real power in the group.
@peteiswriteingnow
@@lillybloom1590 Politics is over everything.
@johannagarcelon5235
I thought I saw Cass’s daughter singing with them, and I thought it great that she stepped in for her mom. Maybe, but I hope I’m not wrong.
@smctrout4423
@@lillybloom1590 Karl Marx was an entitled, lazy good-for-nothing who sponged off of others. I couldn't cause as much misery as Marx has if I tried.