American's contribution to the global airwaves! The MAMAS AND THE THE PAPAS hit their stride after a trip to the beach where they perfected their wonderful harmonies and figured out how to raise the money for plane tickets back home. Michelle Phillips, who has lately stood for President Barack Obama and the California Dream Act, which would help people attain college educations, tells a story about being down to their last $20 and rolling the dice to win 18 times in a row, winning enough to afford first class tickets.
1966; it seemed that one hit after another was in the air; California Dreamin, Monday Monday, and This Is Dedicated To The One I Love. Cass Elliot's voice, one of the best ever. Singer Songwriter John Phillips and. Dennis Doherty a.k.a Denny, as in trying to get a fish on the line.
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EXCERPT: "What made the Mamas and the Papas stand out was the mix of male (John Phillips, Denny Doherty) and female (Cass Elliot, Michelle Phillips) voices. Combined with sharp songwriting and arrangements from Phillips and musical contributions from some of Los Angeles’ finest session musicians-especially drummer Hal Blaine, bassist Joe Osborne and keyboardist Larry Knechtel-the Mamas and the Papas cut some of the most unforgettable songs of the Sixties. “California Dreamin’,” in particular, endures as an anthem of those heady times."
THIS IS DEDICATED TO THE ONE I LOVE
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
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