The Mamas And The Papas - Midnight Voyage (Rehearsal & Chatter)

I think if Cass would finished this song, it would be the same gem as a "Dream a little Dream". John had amazing arranging abilities, and Cass sang that song just like a true angel. All that was like a fun for her. You can her her at the second take "Whaoowhaoo whaoo come on...". That phraze she sang, showed all her abilities in singing, and her angelical voice... All that is just brilliant. Cass was a star in 60s, but i'm happy She's still shining for today. Not like today's singers, but She's in memory, and many tears will be let, when we'll listen to her greatest songs. We all miss you, Cass.
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Chris.

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[taddyd1]

I loved this lp when it came out and thought this song was as good as Dream a Little Dream. They were already broken -up by the time The Papas and The Mamas was released (unbeknownst to us fans) so of course Dunhill never pushed it and was busy promoting Cass' new solo career. Although this was a very labored album to make (they were fighting and getting high so much) the tracks are under-rated and the blend of Denny and Cass's golden voices was never better.

[christopher60s]

Yes, Papas&Mamas i think is even their best work at all... Yes, it was very laborated and quality of sound that they made on this album is phenomenal!

[whathelephant1251]

@christopher60s which album is this/

[christopher60s]

@whathelephant1251 This is from their fourth album "Papas & Mamas" :)

[ragamuffin92]

In retrospect, I believe that John included the talking bit where Michelle claims to not be late but really is, and then she tries to count the song back in but nobody pays attention just to embarrass her.

Kind of like when he "made" Michelle and Denny sing "I Saw Her Again" after he found out about their affair. John said on PBS (with a laugh) that it was his way of getting revenge.

[christopher60s]

Hi! Thanks for comment, but isn't that was a great idea??? Of cause it was shame to sing that kind of songs, for Denny and Michelle when they knew about it :)

Chris.

[rockerlawyer]

I might get a little bashed by the other fans, but I say that this is their best song! Love it all: Cass is voice is from another world, the rhythm, the drum intro, the lyrics, the backing vocals... These things combined create like an atmosphere, this song makes me feel like I´m dreaming with my eyes open!

[GayGeisha]

I recently got thier greatest hits and loved it. It's really like nothing else. But I couldn't get this song out of my mind - so beautiful and so haunting. And I always find there's a lump in my front as you hear her singing "My Friend, My Friend" at the end.

[coewee]

mama cass r.i.p..........4 ever loved this music the best

[JohnnyGNV]

@tygersflowerz I always felt the "chatter" was rehearsed ~ but of course, who really knows for sure - maybe Michelle could shed some light on a question like that.

[antiekeradio]

Oh and btw I have this on 45rpm single. Its the B side of 'dream a little dream of me'.

[antiekeradio]

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[tiredlawdog]

It's criminal how short of time this group was together. John Phillips was possibly the best song writer of our time. Denny's voice was a once in a life time. What a waste that they fell apart.

[tygersflowerz]

Guys, I think this *is* the finished product. I don't know if the studio chatter was rehearsed or not, but either way, they liked it and kept it in the song. This IS the final product. It is a finished song. There's no "real" version out there minus the chatter, this is it.

[rockerlawyer]

@RAY2424 agreed!

[RAY2424]

@rockerlawyer The piece near the end with the reverp on the harmonies accpella would give goosebumps to any barbershop quartet. Awsome

[moraleclipse]

Always a favorite. 

[mankynd45]

I very much agree with many commentors, that Cass's voice was astounding, angelic and moving! Her charismatic personality, her dance moves, her amazing and seemingly effortless vocals just makes her loveable, and I can say that she is my all time favorite female singer. Thanks for posting this recording! Great song, and as others have said, an excellent illustration of their beautiful harmony and talent.