I was lucky enough to see them a few years ago 3 times. Once for free on Venice beach. People were in awe of them, most of them probably didnt know who they were. Particularly sitting on a star went over very well. They were still incredible. The vocals were a bit strained at times, but the music was solid. Randy Seoul brought the vibraphone. One of the best live shows I've ever seen.
I’m a big fan of those same two Dave Mason records you mentioned. I got to meet Dave after a gig here in Tulsa a few months ago and got him to sign my copy of Alone Together.
Linda, I appreciate your kind words...please support the show, it's the only way I'm able to keep doing this & support my family, subscribe at www.patreon.com/discograffiti <3
@@discograffitipodcast2872 I spent all day yesterday listening to all of her podcasts, I didn’t get anything done all day, but it was well worth it, to hear so much history of the mamas and papas! So thank you.
Omg! I’ve died and gone to heaven! All these pods with Michelle !!! I found this just scrolling and so glad I found it!! Music I continually keep coming back to, reminds me so much of my youth🎉
Please subscribe, this is only one episode available of 175 total so far (and counting), not even counting the over 200 or so Patreon shows so far, welcome aboard Linda! :)
The truth is that the MONKEES TV show was the engine that drove the car. Once cancelled, we could look at and admire the car, remember the fun we had in the car when it ran, pretend the car still functions, but...
Headquarters and PAC &Jones are my two favorite Monkee albums. I'm glad you mentioned their work load during those recordings. It is amazing those records sound so good with all the other things they had to do. They were 4 very talented guys. The only thing I would have liked better was more leads by Peter. My perfect Monkee album would have been 3 leads each.
These guys were more than pop artists. Very few bands where all members shared vocals. Listen to "One Too Many Mornings" from their live album. Pure musical euphoria even as a cover of Dylan. Will miss Terry but glad for his insights on these podcasts.😢
That's a good question, but I'd honestly have to go back and listen carefully, I never just toss out flip ratings without carefully considering all the factors. What would you rate it?
These are great interviews. Thank you for making this happen! I never expected to learn the meaning of the phrase Watery Domestic - so cryptic yet obvious. Very cool lore. Looking forward to hearing the rest of this interview, and exploring more of this podcast.
What a joy to hear the people behind such incredible music. Even though I grew up in the 60's and 70's, I didn't discover The Free Design until I was an adult. Now I can't help but fall in love with their iconic style. When I listen to their songs I feel like can finally enjoy being the child that I never was fully allowed to be, due to my religious upbringing. Though their music carries a certain joyful elegance and sophistication, their songs have also taught me to appreciate simple joys, like flying kites, rainy days with umbrellas, and popping my bubble gum. Thank you for this wonderful interview.
Thank you for your comment. I appreciate it very much, this one meant quite a lot to me but the group's not nearly as broadly loved as they deserve to be.
Jeanette McDonald's Old House in Bel Air where John and Michelle lived and created their own recording Studio I remember the install as loved playing inside it...thank you Michelle for allowing me to be a child for a few years.
22:02 This album cover brings back memories of being there that day...Michelle was on duty watching me at the time I played on tennis courts running around like crazy kid. Michelle was a lot fun, after all she was still very young and was I was all over that old house where this cover was shot. Michelle did attempt to save Tamar & I...but I too was hidden away from Michell...then, life was turned into pure chaos I am forever grateful that she tried to help help me get away.
I love how Watt thought Coltrane was punk. Jazz was so incremental to the formation of punk. I always say that '68 - '69 Soft Machine blended skill, jazz and pure chaos and volume to inadvertently create the joyful noise of punk.
Nice to be filled in with the background. I was buying Fugazi records; my friends in Chicago were buying Teen Beat records. I liked Grenadine, yet wasn't paying much attention then.....
Absolutely love this indepth conversation with michelle detailing her life with the mamas and papas and beyond,my favourite band ever,I fell in love with them aged 14 in 1986 I've never looked back,remember being mesmerised watching dick clark listening to california dreamin n was fixed ever since
Awesome conversation between you & Ms. Phillips. Radically frank & honest, mesmerizing, informative & seriously entertaining. Thank you for making this!
17:31 my buddy and I are huge pumpkins fans and we were saying that the other day. Monuments to an elegy makes zwan look like Siamese dream. I bought Mary star of the sea when it came out and thought I didn’t like it. I recently put the album on and I remembered all the words and really liked it. Time is weird.
So many tunes you guys mention that other's missed. Grazing in the Grass, My Maria? I didn't realize it was Jim. but when I listen, it's obviously Jim. Before I knew that, they were just really great songs and Jim was a big part of why. I guess that's the point...
I must say it's pretty cool you're able to interview them! I listened to their songs since "Love You" from commercials I saw years ago,then I hear them on spotfly and most of them esp Love you .is something I needed to hear as a Child, Definitely something I would have liked listen to as a Kid! altho I'm not born in the 60s . .LOL. I'm glad they're still with us too! . .Condolences to Chris though :/
