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| From | "Judy B" <HeyJude@socal.rr.com> |
| Subject | New DVD....California Dreamin': The Songs Of the Mamas & the Papas |
| Date | Thu, 31 Mar 2005 11:26:36 -0800 |
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Just wanted to pass this on...
DVD - California Dreamin': The Songs of the Mamas & the Papas
(Hip-O/Universal Music Group)
The four member, sexually integrated California quartet the Mamas & the
Papas combined soothing, light pop harmonies with a folk sensibility,
creating a sound that could be sentimental, reflective or inviting. Their
first huge hit, "California Dreamin'," set the tone and established the
framework for the group, featuring both lead and complimentary vocals being
alternated by male singers John Phillips and Denny Doherty as well as female
members Cass Elliot (probably the group's most dynamic performer) and
Michelle Phillips. This new DVD package combines a previously shown one-hour
Public Broadcasting Service documentary with some valuable bonus material,
including three previously unissued songs and an extensive interview with
their longtime producer Lou Adler. This collection certainly contains the
familiar numbers like "California Dreamin'," "I Saw Her Again" and "Monday,
Monday," but it also shows the group's versatility with the inclusion of R&B
and Motown hits like "Dedicated to the One I Love" and "Dancing in the
Street." There's also an interesting, if somewhat flawed duet rendition of
"Do You Believe In Magic" with Barry McGuire and Elliot's solo hit "Dream A
Little Dream of Me." The DVD proves a good blend of nostalgia, biographical
detail and musical clarification, revealing everything admirable and
distasteful about a legendary '60s ensemble.
Judy
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