The Mamas and The Papas

By Arrangement: The Secret Weapon Of 60’s Music, PART 2 (1965-69)

May 9, 2020 John Ross 2

Our favorite guest blogger John Walker Ross returns with Part 2 of his series about the importance of musical arrangements in the music of the 60’s! John, as most of you know, is the creator and […]

“Here Is Mama Cass”…

July 27, 2018 Rick 5

Didja know that it was on this day, July 27th 1968 Cass Elliot released her first solo single following the break up of The Mamas and Papas. ‘Dream a Little Dream of Me’ had been […]

“John and Mitchy were gettin kinda itchy”

April 20, 2017 Rick 2

Folk rock! When Worlds Collide. The inevitable and incredible merger of two uniquely American musical genres. Folk Music, performed almost exclusively on acoustic string instruments and “borrowed” its themes and lyrical message from the “Beat […]