THE MAMAS & THE PAPAS "CALIFORNIA DREAMIN'" REACTION | Asia and BJ 

Mama Cass Elliot is not just a backup she is the best singer in the group and the most famous!

55 years later and still an awesome song

This was considered to be folk rock in the 60s and 70s and this group was iconic and this song was a huge hit for them

To get a better view of Cass Elliot's voice, try "Dream a little dream of me." Outstanding vocals!

That sound is pure singing talent without auto-tune.

The voice harmonics in this song are top notch. Im a metalhead in my heart but I love old school rock almost as much

Mamas & Papas was way before your time I'm sure...lol. I grew up in the 60's so I know who they are. Mama Cass Elliott's (the heavy set lady) greatest talent was her ability to harmonize with anyone. She had a great solo voice too.

These guys were best known for beautiful harmonies. Mama Cass Elliot was an amazing vocalist and, in many ways, carried the vocals for the whole group. Great reaction. You two are adorable. 🥰🌺✌️

Mama Cass was an amazing singer and passed way too young, she was 32, RIP Cass!!!

The haunting magic comes at 4:30 when Mama Cass only sings "dreamin" while Mama Michelle sings "California Dreamin" Then Cass sings an extended "On such a winters day" while Michelle sings "California Dreamin" at the same time. It is mind bending yet it is so haunting and flows ethereally.

Nothing says 60s/70s like a flute solo.

it's a perfect song, there's a few perfect songs out there

No one should expect you to know anything about music that is over 50 years old. It's enough that you're interested in hearing it and enjoying it! It brings fond memories to watch you guys hear something for the first time and remind us what it was like for us way back when!

Omg. Just realized this song is 55 YEARS OLD!! Thanks for reacting to the classics. PS- no auto tune

I really envy you guys. The 60's, 70's, 80's, so much great music to discover!

You will probably Mama Cass as the woman saying “Oh wow” during Janis Joplin’s performance at Monterey Pop. The M&Ps actually organized the show.

Hey, Ya'll. Just commenting on Asia's opening comment here. Please don't razz my friends ASIA and B.J. in the comments if they don't know a song. Isn't' that why we're all here? We are all here to learn and love and reminisce on come good music. I remember this song playing in the car when I was 5 yrs old and Mom was taking me to Kindergarten. I was so moved by the music and the harmonies that I started crying! My Mom thought that I didn't want to go to school but I just was so moved by this song on the radio. Needless to say, I've always loved this song!

This song was composed in the early 60s by John (tall guy with the guitar) and Michelle Phillips (woman on the left), husband and wife. The were in NYC in the winter playing some other gig (before the Mama's and Papa's was formed), and it started to snow. Being from L.A., Michelle had never seen snow, so they went for a walk. Not realizing how cold it was, they "stopped into a church [they] passed along the way", for the sole reason of getting warm. Needing a reason for entering the church, they "got down on [their] knees and...pretend to pray". When they returned to their apartment, they wrote the song together. When they returned to L.A., they gave the song to Barry McGuire ("Eve of Destruction") in 1963, but his version never took off. Later, when they formed the M and P's, they released the song as a single from their first album in 1965. The song shot to the top of the charts, and the rest is history. If you haven't already done so, you might react to Angelina's version of this classic pop song: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EBI7Km3z7-U.html It is an Absolute MASTERPIECE!!! The fat girl in the group is not just a backup singer, she is easily the best singer in the group. When the group broke up she began what was a very successful solo career. On July 24, 1974, “Mama Cass” Elliot, one of the most memorable and charismatic members of the Los Angeles-based folk rock group The Mamas & the Papas, died in her sleep in a London apartment at the age of 32. It was the death heard about 'round the world, or at least around California.

"They don't look like nobody's mommas and poppas". I love it

A little insight into why "The Mamas and the Papas" - you got the groovy part of this, and this was very much the days of the Hippies Mamas and papas were how hippies referred to women and men, not just mothers and fathers Great reaction. As a little aside, I just love when my kids and g-kids bring new songs to me - and I surprise them by singing (badly) the lyrics of the covers of some of these good ole classic oldies lol

Pure harmonic vocalization...so soulful and heart warming. Groovy indeed. So nice to see young people respect the music of my generation! All sorts.

It's not really reasonable to expect you guys to know about the music artists from 40+ years ago. Kudos for your interest in them though. Lots of cool music to discover.

The Girls were the best singers in trhe group...Mama Cass is legendary!

DEFINITELY check out Cass Elliot on her own -- magnificent voice and clear as a bell. Art Garfunkel was like the male version of her. And that flute solo is well-known among flute players -- thanks to legendary session player Bud Shank.

And when they're really wailing. Michelle & Cass are sailing. Hey, they really nail me to the wall.

Being from San Diego, California, I always felt like this was our state anthem. I was 12 when this came out.❤️

Love this group, anything in this eta still gets me. Try Buffalo Springfield and the song is for what it's worth amazingly so it's still relevant today

Their vocals are spine tinglingly Love em ❤️❤️❤️

Singing back up to this song is harder than it looks. The two females do a wonderful job. What makes it difficult is the timing and you have to come in just right.

It sure warms my heart when I see young people listen to the music we older ones love so much. It's really nice when they know how to listen and appreciate it. 🙂👌🎶🎸🥁🎙🎹🎼🎵

For me, musically, one of the greatest songs ever written, the harmonies are just outstanding, I could listen this over & over again, thanks for highlighting it. The enjoyment in your faces was clear, your fixed smile Asia & BJ, you were clearly in the zone. 👍

Cass had so much range and absolutely fearless when she sang! This song in particular doesn’t show her off but trust me, vocal BADDASS!

All time classic! Nobody does flute solos anymore ;)

This song is an absolute classic! Glad you guys enjoyed it! 😄

Oh my. This one takes me down memory lane. I'm happy you guys found it and reacted to it.

It's ok if you don't know. Especially music before you were born. This group is from the 60's. It warms my heart to see younger generations exploring the old music that I grew up with. God bless.

This song was one of the top hits of 1966. The follow-up hit they released was "Monday Monday," which is also worth a listen. As for the whole "Mamas and Papas" thing, you might be surprised to learn of a group called Wilson-Phillips, which is comprised of three women -- Carnie and Wendy Wilson, the daughters of Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys, and Carnie Phillips, the daughter of John and Michelle Phillips of the Mamas and Papas. Wilson Phillips broke big in the '90s with a couple of amazing albums. Check out their covers of these songs by their parents, "California Dreamin'," "Good Vibrations," "Monday Monday," "Dance Dance Dance," "Twelve Thirty," "Don't Worry Baby," "Dedicated to the One I Love," "God Only Knows," and a few others like, "California," and their breakout hit, "Hold On." These three women came from such amazingly harmonic lineage, it's not surprising that their music is steeped in beautiful harmonies. I know you'd dig 'em. And then you'd know what these Mamas and Papas (and Brian Wilson and his wife) created.

Have you guys done Norman Greenbaums "Spirit in the sky"? That was my jam when i was in 5th grade. I had that little 45 record.

1960s music has an upbeat optimistic sound. You cant miss it 😊💃🇬🇧

This is Epic and Legendary! Love it. Cannot replace true blessed talent.

The band were watching TV where someone was interviewing some Hell's Angels. One of the Angels said, "We call our women 'Mamas!'" Cass Elliot said, "We've got Mamas in our group!", so that made the guys in the band The Papas. Check out their 'Dedicated to the one I love' or Cass Elliot's solo hit 'It's getting better'.

Mama Cass was the one in the audience with the sunglasses in the Janis Joplin video Ball and Chain

They are each an equal member of the group. Depending on the song each takes the lead. They have alot of Great songs.

The Mamas and the Papas were well known for their amazing harmonies. They have a nice repertoire of songs. This song is so special to me because I was born in Los Angeles and I'm still here. Being 65 and having grown up listening to all genres of music, I love watching your reactions to all music. Enjoy the journey!👍🏾👵🏿🎶🤗.

Mama Cass was considered the touchstone of the sixties folk rock community in LA. She threw the best parties, and introduced the musicians of several super groups in her living room.

Oh H yeah … my older sister had this album & we played the (bleep) out of it! This is a such a vibe! THX’s love this & ♥️ yawl Edit- Asia & Bj sayin Ty Mama & Papa.. aw!

Denny Doherty takes a fabulous lead in "California Dreamin'". Just tears into it. Gives Mama Cass a run for the money as the best singer in the band. I love them both. Terrific solos and harmonies. RIP Denny and Mama Cass.

You two are delightful. Don't feel bad about not knowing this group. You're young! I have never heard of you two, but I am happy this video popped up. I like you two and I am glad that you gave this tune a shot. I was 7 or 8 when this song came out, so I have loved this music for over 50 years, yeah I'm old. I look forward to hearing more from you.

I'm glad you reacted to this beautiful song! I was glad to see that you enjoyed it a lot. I know her when I was little, my father had many cassettes with songs of this style. I'm using the translator, I hope it's understood... Other suggestions from those times: - “Reflections od my life” (1967) of Marmalade -"Silence is golden"(1967) of Tremeloes -"A whiter shade of pale" (1967) of Procol Harum -"Young girl" of (60´s) of Gary Puckett & The Union Gap Enjoy! ¡Saludos, desde Argentina!

Great harmony and lyrics. this was one of the biggest hits of 1965. Glad you liked it.

They got the name Mamas and Papas while they were watching a documentary on TV about the Hells Angels motorcycle gang.... It said they called their girlfriends "Mamas"... Cass and Michelle said I want to be a Mama, and the rest is history...

Another Groovy toon from the Flower Power generation ✌️ 😁

Listening to this song, walking through the freezing streets of Delhi in December , going to my construction site , sweet memories ❣️✨

The thin mama Michelle Phillips is the mother of Chynna Phillips of the group Wilson Phillips the Wilsons are the daughters of Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys Michelle Phillips is also the stepmother Mackenzie Phillips star of the situation comedy one-day-at-a-time

And The Grass Roots have so Much great songs a few to get you going (Temptations eyes) or ( live for today) or (midnight confession ) and they just keep going great songs

Words of Love, and Creeque Alley are two great songs that y'all would probably like

the women are singing what we call "counterpoint". The vocals, the melody, the flute solo are just extraordinary.

Mama Cass was the Talent of the Mamas and Papas … check out her voice on Dream a Little Dream of Me ….

You both are great and I think it’s awesome you react to old classic songs and you’re not expected to know these old groups ❤️

Hands down my favorite song from the 60’s.

Such a classic; such a vibe, never gets old. Those harmonies ❤️✌️

Wow so cool you guys doing these reviews of old classics songs so dear to us older folks.

This was the music of my youth--we were soooo damned lucky as a generation in regard to the quality of our music!!!

Incredible harmonies , I can see it in your eyes how much you are both enjoying it and grooving ! 😊

Love this channel. It’s cool to see a younger generation discover older music.

Your listening to one of the greatest acts in history! This is one of their worldwide smash hits! They easily took their place in a decade of legends! Only Michelle Phillips is survived!

I grew up in the 60's and heard all of these groups. I can honestly say that was the best time to grow up and listen to music. You would have loved it.

I love you two so much!!❤❤❤ Thank you for doing this song. I grew up listening to the Mamas and the Papas! Mama Cass unfortunately choked to death after swallowing a chicken bone. Rest in peace our sweet Bauboo😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Such a LEGEND group ..... huge fan of "Mama" Cass Elliot ..... RIP, you are missed. This song ...... BECAME a staple for several groups, including today's musicians who remixed and took this to a new modern level. The Mamas and the Papas are TRUE to me, wish more of the music in the current day had this feel ...... I'm a boy from the BEACH.

The blonde lady daughter was in a group called Wilson Phillips a group in the 80s. With beach boys daughters.

As to the name, they were watching a TV show about the Hell's Angels, and one of the bikers said, "Some call our women cheap; we call 'em mamas." After that, the girls started calling themselves mamas, so the guys became papas.

Hi kids. Mama Cass Elliot was the rock of this quartet. Her pretty face and pear shaped body produced pitch perfect booming resonance unique and unmatched at the time. She was the Mama's and the Papas. Cheers!

Wilson Phillips, HUGE! in Pop music during the 90s with hit Hold On. Wilson Phillips is an American pop group formed in Los Angeles in 1989. The group consists of Carnie and Wendy Wilson, the daughters of Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys, and Chynna Phillips, the daughter of John and Michelle Phillips of the Mamas & the Papas.

The blonde girl and guitar player are John & Michelle Philips. The are the parents of singer Chynna Phillips from Wilson Philips (along with Carnie & Wendy Wilson, daughters of Brian Wilson from The Beach Boys.). They are also the parents of MacKenzie Phillips, who was an actress like Michelle and played on a long running sitcom from 1975 - 1984. Very talented family!

John Phillips in the blue shirt started the band. His wife is the blonde her name is Michelle. They were in NYC hating the weather being from LA. The church in question is St Patrick’s Cathedral, Michelle went inside and John waited outside. John and Michelle wrote the song together.

So beautiful to see the joy on your faces while listening to such an iconic haunting classic.

So glad you shared this. I forgot how sweet this song was. Thanks for this

Nice review, one of the greatest 60’s songs of all time, captures it all, was lucky enough and old enough to hear it as new!

It's the singer songwriter vibe. All these great artists were living around each other in Laurel Canyon in Los Angeles. There's a great documentary Laurel Canyon about this time in 🎵🎶❤️Love y'all

my fav group from back then - takes me back to my hippie days - I am 74 & I still listen to them & it takes me back & makes me smile - a smile!!!! another M&P song!!!

They hosted woodstock... the mama's and the papa's are the mastermind behind a concert that changed the projection of the world.

Whoa.. The right column of this video show several reactions from other reactors for this music group and this song. How come the sudden popularity today? These are just one of my "blast from the past" favorite music group or band. LOL

Huge in the late 60’s early 70’s a folk rock group from the iconic singers and songwriters eta.. love them then when I was 20 makes me 70 something now still love the sound and the memories it evokes.

House of the rising sun is another you should do its iconic

That was a throw back for sure!! Nicely done both of you. They were also the beginning of a legacy group as the Phillips(married couple) daughter Chynna formed with the Wilson Sisters (Daughters of Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys) formed Wilson Phillips..try "Hold On" by them.

Man, u guys are discovering so much great music. It’s fun to watch.

I think reactions are best when a person has absolutely no preconcieved notion of what the group/artist does, that way it becomes a truly blind reaction 💞

I'm an old white guy and when I see young black people listening to the old classic rock white bands, its so cool to me....ya'll are so cool and respectful and just love good music of any genre......thank you so much and God bless you so much!

Check out: Wilson Phillips, it's their children. Hold On is their best song

There are some songs that feel like they are etched on the sky for all time and echo across generations. This is one of them.

Well, now they're old enough to be your great grandparents. Three of them have passed away. you guys are SO much fun to watch!! (my fave is reaction-to-silence-of-the-lambs...scared ME). you DON'T interrupt alot with needless comments...thanks. also, her laugh is fantastic and real, and will make you smile. and he is about as handsome & smart, as it can get. both are reserved just enough, and listen to each other intently, and with a quiet chemistry between them. they remind me of two african american teachers in 1971 in Minneapolis, ,who had just started teaching, as we were just starting high school, 9th grade She was my gorgeous and patient typing teacher that I adored. And he was the no-nonsense PE teacher (and history teacher) that was really cute, but very strict & serious. which made him all the hotter. I recall that she had moved there from St Louis, and he was from Chicago. They were married by the end of my senior year, 4 yrs later !! Thanks again for the fun intelligent entertainment !!

thank you again for taking the the time to listen to all these old songs i will pray that you 2 have a safe year and life

They are the classic example of great 4 part harmony - maybe one of the best. They have a huge list of great songs, many Top 10 material. The best of their popular songs are Monday Monday, Creeque Alley, and I Saw Her Again. A few of their lesser known but GREAT harmony songs are Rose in Spanish Harlem, Dancing Bear, and Got A Feelin'.

Probably out in 66 or 67. Short lived group but many hit songs. Very successful in less than 3 years. Denny Doherty in a vest singing was a great singer Mama Cass had success as a solo artist also. Many timeless very good songs

I once heard the Mamas and Papas described as 4 people trying to sound like the Mormon Tabernacle Choir A similar sound is a group called Wilson Phillips consisting of Chyna Phillips (daughter ofMichelle and John Phillips of Mamas and Papas) and 2 daughters of Brian Wilson of the beach boys

The blonde female, Michelle Phillips, went on to have a supporting role on the TV series Knots Landing; and more recently has acted on several Hallmark Christmas movies. The shorter dark haired guy, John Phillips--married to Michelle-- is the father of Makenzie Phillips from One Day at a Time TV show. Michelle is Makenzei'e step mom.

All time classic song . Beloved one band!

The guy singing the lead parts is Denny Doherty. He later played the Harbor Master in the childrens show Theodore Tugboat. They got their name while watching a documentary about bikers and their ladies, who they called Mamas and the 2 women said "Thats us, we are Mamas so you must be Papas"

Apparently. the story is that they came back from a vacation to the Bahamas after beginning to experience a little success in New York's Greenwich Village "folk revival scene" of the first half of the 1960s to discover all the artists they knew there had been signed to record company contracts and moved to L.A. where the industry had moved to, and Michelle Phillips (the thin blonde one) tells John Phillips (soon to be her husband) that "it's too cold here, we need to move to L.A. with everyone else." Which they did, and where they recorded this GIANT hit (and others) for themselves. Supposedly, the lyrics are very nearly a transcription of what she said to him when they got back to NY in the winter of 1965 to find themselves cold and alone, with everyone else having gone.

Michelle Phillips was also quite the actress and was on Knots Landing in the 90's