A wonderful band...too often overlooked by the critics. 'Straightshooter' is
up there with 'Last Train To Clarksville' and 'Ill Feel A Whole lot Better'
as one of the most exquisite moments of 60's jangle-pop.

I look forward to the DVD!

Jim
www.rickyonline.co.uk

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Judy B" <HeyJude@socal.rr.com>
To: <audities@smoe.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 8:26 PM
Subject: New DVD....California Dreamin': The Songs Of the Mamas & the Papas


> 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
> www.superoldies.com
> www.topshelfoldies.com
> for the best in obscure '50s and '60s music
>
>
>
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