California Dreamin' by the Mammas and the Papas. This is … what? Exactly? Just a music DVD from the 1960s? A seminal masterwork by some of the world's best ever musical geniuses?
Having listened to this DVD and viewed it, all I can say is yes, I think it is probably a seminal masterwork ... Read review
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California Dreamin' by the Mammas and the Papas. This is … what? Exactly? Just a music DVD from the 1960s? A seminal masterwork by some of the world's best ever musical geniuses?
Having listened to this DVD and viewed it, all I can say is yes, I think it is probably a seminal masterwork by some of the world's best ever musicial geniuses..
I am in my late 40s, so I can remember the 1960s and I can remember the fantastic ... ...Little Dream Of Me
California Dreamin'
There are also several bonus songs on the DVD, Sing for Your Supper, Here in My Arms and Make Your Own Kind Music.
The DVD is produced by Universal Music Videos and Hippo Records.
There's also a special feature, an interview with Lou Adler.
When the DVD starts, the menu page comes up with a moody, atmospheric photograph of The Mamas and the Papas ... more
California Dreamin' by the Mammas and the Papas. This is … what? Exactly? Just a music DVD from the 1960s? A seminal masterwork by some of the world's best ever musical geniuses?
Having listened to this DVD and viewed it, all I can say is yes, I think it is probably a seminal masterwork by some of the world's best ever musicial geniuses..
I am in my late 40s, so I can remember the 1960s and I can remember the fantastic influence that the Mamas and the Papas had on music and on society in general. There songs are a combination of pathos, of love, of joy, are happiness of melancholy of… of life itself, I suppose.
All the hits of the Mamas and the Papas are on this DVD.
I Call Your Name, Dancing in the Street, Do You Believe in Magic Somebody Groovy Words of Love Creeque Alley Twelve-Thirty (Young Girls Are Coming To The Canyon) I Saw Her Again Dancing Bear Once Was A Time I Thought Dedicated To The One I Love Monday, Monday Straight Shooter My Heart Stood Still Dream A Little Dream Of Me California Dreamin'
There are also several bonus songs on the DVD, Sing for Your Supper, Here in My Arms and Make Your Own Kind Music.
The DVD is produced by Universal Music Videos and Hippo Records.
There's also a special feature, an interview with Lou Adler.
When the DVD starts, the menu page comes up with a moody, atmospheric photograph of The Mamas and the Papas and the title song of the DVD, California Dreamin'.
You can choose play all, song select, bonus footage and subtitles. The bonus features include the bonus songs listed above and also the interview with Lou Alder, described as a legendary music producer who was certainly one of the most influential producers of the era.
Adler describes his first meeting with The Mamas and the Papas when he was producing Barry McGuire at the Western Recorders. Adler described how he immediately and perhaps instinctively knew that The Mamas and The Papas were something very special. In fact in the interview Lou Adler said: "the fact that there were two female vocalists in there, Cass and Michelle, hadn't seen or heard anything like that in a very long time, and certainly not in the rock and role idiom. And the quality was above anything that I had heard since those days of listening to the Freshmen and the Hi-Los." (Groups of the 1940s, popular when Lou Adler was growing up.)
Adler is still intrigued by the wide appeal that the Mamas and Papas were able to cater to. Apparently everyone loved them, rock and roll fans and pop music fans, all took The Mamas and The Papas to their hearts.
This interview with Adler taught me a good deal about the story behind The Mamas and The Papas that I had not known before, so even without the songs of The Mamas and The Papas, this DVD would have been great value just for the Lou Adler interview. Adler describes exactly how the group stumbled on the idea of calling themselves The Mamas and The Papas.
I must comment on how Adler looked for his interview. He looked the part, dressing like an extremely him and very well-presented beatnik. He wore a neat beard, tinted (not dark) glasses and a rather funky beret.
Adler expressed regret that John Philips had "destructed his life" in the way that he had, but philosophically took comfort that John would live forever through his music and songs.
He pointed out that, despite it seemingly being a cliché, Cass Elliot really was "larger than life."
Michelle Phillips (known to John and Lou as Trixie) was described by Lou Adler as a "quintessential California gir"l, who was a "rock and roll baby" and who was, if she needed to be, "tough, really, really tough."
He also praised the "almost Western-style singing of Denny Doherty". It was clear that from the at times emotional interview that Lou Adler really loved all of the band, as the band and as the individuals who made it up, and missed those who were no longer alive. He clearly still felt the death of John Phillips very keenly. Though it was clear that he still has a very big soft spot for Michelle, the "quintessential California girl"!
There were also interviews with Denny Doherty and Michelle Philips. Even today, 30 years later, whilst watching the interview with Michelle it is possible to say: "Yeah, Lou. You are right. Michelle is a "quintessential California girl" and a "rock and roll baby."
I can recommend this DVD to anyone, even if you have (by some weird stroke of misfortune) never heard even one song by The Mamas and The Papas.
The video was originally seen on Pubic TV in the USA, although for DVD release has been extended with 30 minutes of new material, including some extra songs and the Lou Alder interview.
Advantages: Sunny, catchy pop songs Disadvantages: Mama Cass and John Phillips are no longer with us
't - all the emphasis is on her wonderful, clear vocal.
All the hits are here: "CaliforniaDreamin", "Monday Monday" (starts off so quietly that I usually end up turning the volume up), and "Dedicated to the one I love" - all beautiful harmonies, and very reminiscent of the hazy days of Summer - and the 60s for anyone old enough to remember those days!
There are plenty of flower-power memories here: "I call your name" even reminds me of Tiny Tim. It is, in fact a Lennon and McCratney song, though. Many of the Mamas and Papas recordings were cover versions: "You baby" is a gorgeous, exhuberant version of the Turtles' song, equally as good as the original, and "Twist and shout" is a slowed down version of the showstopping tune, one that you could even do a bit of romantic dancing to.
But the best songs were written by the band members ...
Thinking back as a child, I remember watching a movie about a dragon and a witch in a 'magical' land.
Turned out to be the lady from this band 'TheMama's and the Papas', so that's talking about time flying!
Anyway, the album is absolutely brilliant and I just love the song 'CaliforniaDreamin'.
The album has atotal of 24 tracks which include:
CaliforniaDreamin, Dedicated to the one I love, Monday Monday, Dream a little dream of me and My Girl.
The only track that isn't on this album that I can think of is 'These Boots were made for walking', which is a shame because it is a great song.
Brilliant album, it's definately a 'must-have'. ...
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