Heard this on my classic rock station this morning. I'd forgotten this one. I just love that radio station. I get to hear almost forgotten tunes from my younger days. ♪♫♫♫♪
I swear I thought that this was a country western, Bayou song. Man, I am still learning new things every day. I had no idea it was by John Phillips what a talented musician.
Next time you're trying to find a song, try typing in a few key lyrics for your search. It should either bring it up or at least give you a handful of possibilities that should contain the song. Beats looking for over 45 years.
I spent years trying to remember who this song was by so I could get a copy because I loved it as a teenager. Finally got it and it a song I will never forget. RIP John.
This classic bings back great memories of 1970 - less complicated times. And, we were all much younger then. I got this LP. Released on May 2, 1970 reaching #32 on July 18.
You got it released? Which company were you working for? I worked for Capitol and MCA. My work usually involved grunt stuff, BUT I did end up partying with many of them. Papa John was one of them ...
It says, "I got this LP." "Released on May 2, 1970..." How you got the idea that he somehow had anything to do with the release of the record is beyond me.....
Hal Blaine ("Hit it, Hal') on drums, Joe Osborne ("Joseph") on bass and Leon Russell ("Third Handle"), all members of the Wrecking Crew community, all Rest In Peace. I miss them.
I remember this one well. I was 12 years old and listening to this on my transistor radio in 1970. This never got any airplay after its initial relase.
Great Song dude - I'm second battalion 3rd marines from the jimmy carter administration after Nam. Peacetime hasn't been for a long long time alright. Take it easy baby bulldog!
I've loved this unique, catchy song since I first heard it in 1970 on the school bus radio, on my way to classes at Kent Junior High (25 miles south of Seattle). Thank you, Michael Glickman, for listing the musicians; it confirms what I and my brothers have suspected for decades...that just before the guitar solo, when Phillips says, "Do it to me, James," he's talking to the great lead guitarist James Burton (Elvis Presley's solo guitarist in his peerless rhythm section, from the late '60's until Elvis' death). And as Everett Garrett commented, musicians from "The Wrecking Crew" (very busy and very talented studio session musicians in the L.A. area) are on this recording...no wonder it sounds so tight! By the way, this sounds like it might be an "alternate take;" I notice some subtle differences. And if you listen somewhat closely, at the very beginning of this recording you can hear the recording engineer say, "Hit it, Hal," to drummer Hal Blaine.
Kent Vandals. Were you in the old High School building or did they have the new buildings ready then? I'm also wondering why they had to change the name of it
@@dwlopez57 When I started at Kent Junior High ("The Vandals," which, my Mom told me, was the moniker used when it was Kent High School) in the fall of '69, some of the old buildings (the former Kent High School) were still there, along with "new" buildings. I had some of my classes in the old main building, where my Mom had her high school classes (she's a 1944 Kent High School grad), and where her older brothers also went; the oldest brother graduated in 1928, which I think is when the old buildings were erected because I remember seeing "1928" on the inside of the auditorium. In addition to the main classroom building and the auditorium, the original gymnasium was still in use when I started 7th grade in 1969. By the time I finished my stint at KJH in June of 1972, I believe all of the old buildings were gone. Kent Junior High eventually fell on hard times, and I think it was in the '90's that academic performance at KJH was so poor that it was closed down. It reopened, with a little superficial remodeling, several years later as "Kent Middle School," with the new nickname "The Bulldogs." By the way, I went to school with Phillip Lopez; are you related to him?
@@chrisbauer7855 yeah I remember when they demolished the old school. It was October or November of 1971. As far as I can tell your uncle would have attended the earlier Kent Hogh School. Then I believe that one opened in 1929. Also not related to or knew Phillip Lopez. Thanks for your reply have a good day.
@@dwlopez57 So maybe they built most of Kent High School in 1928, and then it opened in 1929. My Mom told me that there was a school kind of at the bottom of Scenic Hill that at some point was the junior high; maybe that was the high school before 1929. By the way, did you attend KJH? Before or after me?
@@chrisbauer7855 No, I went to 7th and 8th grade in the Highline district, then we moved and I was at Meeker for 9th grade then on to KR, sounds like we both graduated in 1975. When I saw you mention Kent JH I remembered that old building and I for whatever reason really liked it even though I never was inside
I'd forgotten this song until I did a little research on the Mamas & Papas. I still have the 45 in my collection. I liked the song when it was out, but it was never a very popular song. I do remember hearing it on AM radio.
For those wondering, the musicians are lead vocalist-guitarist-harmonica player John Phillips; backing vocalists Darlene Love, Fanita James, and Jean King; lead guitarist-dobro player James Burton; steel guitarists Buddy Emmons and Red Rhodes; guitarist-harmonica player David Cohen; guitarist Eric Hord; bassist Joe Osborn; drummer Hal Blaine; keyboardist Larry Knechtel; and fiddler Gordon Terry.
This is DEFINITELY a song that can make you feel, happy when you're sad, up when you're down, calm when you're upset! Like what STEVE MARTIN said about banjo music on his 1st or 2nd album: "I'M PISSED!" and he starts playing the banjo and 3 seconds later says "I'm sorry...." You can't stay mad when you hear a banjo being played. That's the effect that this song has... At least, on me!!!
Haven’t heard this song in years and then it came up on WTWW 5085 shortwave. I never knew the name of it or who did it WSRF-FM played it and the station was automated. So cool to know what it is and hear it again after all these years!
At 0:30 - "Do it to me, James" refers to famed studio guitarist James Burton (Elvis, Ricky Nelson). At 1:00, "Third Hand" is the nickname for famed Wrecking Crew keyboardist Larry Knechtel. At 1:51 a very quick "Joe" refers to another key Wrecking Crew player, Joe Osborn. It's right before his solo on bass.
I'm quite certain that I haven’t heard this song since, AT LEAST, 1975! I had either the 45 or the LP. And every now and then since ’75 it has played in my head, mostly the chorus part. BUT this was a cool song when I was just a kid. I saw an interview with John on a documentary about The Mamas and The Papas (my mom liked THEM because their songs were 'decent'; unlike "The Beatles whose songs were all about drugs.") AND, John Phillips told about all of the drugs The Ms & Ps did when they were at the height of their popularity, and he said that since he 'GOT CLEAN' he hasn't had ANY hit songs. Then, he jokingly said "Maybe I should get hooked on the drugs AGAIN, so that I can make some MONEY AGAIN!" So, I was happy to tell my Mom about that!!!
It was the summer of 1970 two years after the group's final release. Cass had started her solo career the summer prior in 69 with ua-cam.com/video/g6GhLkDqG00/v-deo.html&ab_channel=markmarciajenkins. Kelley, when the Ms and the Ps came on the 60s scene winter of 66 with California Dreamin' they were considered the #1 hippy group yet, they sang as if recording in a Cathedral in London like St. Paul's. There's been no group like them ever since. The 60s were all about true great vocals while as important was four part harmony and, the melodies always moved the human spirit. I am a former Deejay and still trained singer that can belt it out so I know what I am talking about. There are still great singers like in the TV show the voice however, the song writers lack what was present back in the 80s, 70s, and 60s. I'll leave you with just one song written by John who gave it up to another group thinking it wouldn't become a hit??? Yet another choral CHORUS that is rousing from the spring of 1967 as this group's first release OH, does any music today sound like this ? ua-cam.com/video/mfA8uoW8rRU/v-deo.html&ab_channel=InCelebration%3AThe5thDimension
Gulley Jimson.........Heard this on the radio a few times, back in the day--and had to run out and buy the album, just to get hold of this gem !! 4-25-18
John Edmund Andrew Phillips (August 30, 1935 - March 18, 2001) was an American singer, guitarist, songwriter, and promoter, most notably of the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival, a landmark event of the counterculture era and the Summer of Love. Known as Papa John, Phillips was a member and leader of the vocal group The Mamas & the Papas.
Mama Cass eventually lost her way, too. Her solo career was done for concurrent with Phillips's Mississippi, and exactly four years hence, her tragic farewell.
In my original comment on this song I mentioned that I noticed subtle differences from the recording I know; it turns out, that's because this is the album version, which I had never heard before. I had only ever known the single, from the school bus radio and then the 45 record. But I've recently noticed, here on UA-cam, that a couple of people have put up the single version that I remember so well. The single is mono instead of stereo, and it's shorter than the album cut; but to be honest, though I do like this album version, I actually like the single better; it's cleaner, tighter and more polished. Check it out and see what you think.
@@burlingtonbill1 Which version do you like better? As I've said, I personally prefer the mono, single version, the version that got all the airplay on AM radio when it came out.
I can't find in any of the online lyrics what John says just before the piano solo. Sound like "Burt handle." Anyone know? I loved this song..brings back good memories of a time when I went through many tough changes.
John Phillips (John, the Wolf King of L.A.) the first solo recording by the Mamas & the Papas leader John Phillips, was released on January 25, 1970. - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Phillips_(John,_the_Wolf_King_of_L.A.)
My opinion of Phillips is that he could of left a more respected legacy had he not allowed drugs to pull him so far down into that hole . I read he attended Linton Hall Militarily School in Bristow, Virginia and my older brother and me also were enrolled there back in 1962 and he was absolutely right when he wrote in his autobiography that the nuns watched the boys take showers then caught you when leaving the shower area and spank your bare ass for whatever things you may have done wrong that day. I always had my ass whipped at the age of 6. I never failed to wet my bed !
Younger generation listener here who is an avid fan of music from this era and The Mamas & Papas. AND I’m from the south so this style is nothing new to me. Unlike most of the comments here… to me this track screams watered-down creativity on John Phillip’s part. Lackluster lyricism & recycled harmonic structure paired with a new style of music. John tried to take a little bit of the enigma that was the mamas & papas and just tried to sh*t it out again for a new crowd & for another buck, it seems. I’m not trying to hate on the guy (although he arguably deserves a little), I just hate to see people peddling music instead of CREATING it. I guess Cass Elliot might’ve been the musical mastermind behind the mamas & papas after all.
With all John Phillips's talent, and following from the M&P, why was it a Mission Impossible for him to press on any further past this snarlin' good hit single? After Mississippi was released, though, it turned out, quote, John Phillips's Life Will Self-Destruct In Five Seconds, end of quote. And sadly, it had.
Heard this on my classic rock station this morning. I'd forgotten this one. I just love that radio station. I get to hear almost forgotten tunes from my younger days. ♪♫♫♫♪
Woke up with this song in my head. My parents had this on a 45 back in early 70’s. Was a good tune
Brilliant tune. Talented guy John .
I swear I thought that this was a country western, Bayou song. Man, I am still learning new things every day. I had no idea it was by John Phillips what a talented musician.
This is such a fun song and John is a genius!
I was a Mamas and Papas fan so i took a chance on this first solo album by John Philips. What a great gamble that was. This whole album is very good.
Yeah Jim Ray! Agree!
Love this song and his voice and a great band
I've been trying to look up that song for over 45 years and just came across it now!
Ohh Mannnn .... You took the words right out of my mouth.!! Last time I heard this was 1973 -talk about an "ear worm" ! JRS
@@johnsewell6593 It just popped into my head for some reason and I had to find it again on UA-cam...love it!
Next time you're trying to find a song, try typing in a few key lyrics for your search. It should either bring it up or at least give you a handful of possibilities that should contain the song. Beats looking for over 45 years.
i Have the vinyl
That's just what I did!@@ricenglish4556
I spent years trying to remember who this song was by so I could get a copy because I loved it as a teenager. Finally got it and it a song I will never forget. RIP John.
This classic bings back great memories of 1970 - less complicated times. And, we were all much younger then. I got this LP. Released on May 2, 1970 reaching #32 on July 18.
You got it released? Which company were you working for? I worked for Capitol and MCA. My work usually involved grunt stuff, BUT I did end up partying with many of them. Papa John was one of them ...
It says, "I got this LP." "Released on May 2, 1970..." How you got the idea that he somehow had anything to do with the release of the record is beyond me.....
This song should have been in the top ten
Hal Blaine ("Hit it, Hal') on drums, Joe Osborne ("Joseph") on bass and Leon Russell ("Third Handle"), all members of the Wrecking Crew community, all Rest In Peace. I miss them.
Same here real musicians!!!
RIP to all🎶🎶🎶
Not Leon Russell - but Larry Knechtel.
James Burton on guitar?
@@thomasrobinson182 Yes, that was John's call to "Do it to me, James".
one of my favorite lost songs. so catchy. 1970 should have been more popular.
Yes👍
Thank you very much. I was looking for this song long time ago.
It's fantastic.
John Phillips: GREAT SONG WRITER / MUSICIAN...........PERIOD!
Loved this song when I first heard it when it was released. It's been an ear worm ever since!
Only ever heard this once on the radio. Had I heard it a few more times, it would have stuck in my head. Never too late.
It also got a play on American Bandstand on May 30, 1970.
John Phillips may have led one fucked up life, but the guy could sure write a song.
But Playgirl Michelle f****d him up like all barbie dolls do yet men always take the blame.
@@daveycrockett6781- typical blame game...he was an adult, he knew what he was doing.
Yes, music was definitely his calling and he answered early on with much success to follow!
I love this song, so glad I found it again. Thank you
Commenting SOLELY on the song and this arrangement....FANTASTIC.
I remember this one well. I was 12 years old and listening to this on my transistor radio in 1970. This never got any airplay after its initial relase.
Fond memories this song brings...thanks John xo
John Phillips- American Musical Genius!
Brilliant song, pretty big in Australia, too.
VICTORMALONEY Yep! Just listening to it now in Gosford!
Fabulous!
@@kerrydwyer4993 hello from Covid City Victoria, can't wait to get back to The Entrance when all this is over and yes it's a fab song
What is it with all of us in Sicktoria suddenly listening to this track?
Fantastic Southern boogie!
I loved this song when it came out, bought the single on 45,took a bit but got the album this is on,just a great singer/songwriter
I remember playing this song as a night-time DJ (daytime Marine) on WKVO in Havelock, NC in 1970.
Jake Nash Thank you for your service...great song.
the coronavirus is really complicated
it's a beast!
Great Song dude - I'm second battalion 3rd marines from the jimmy carter administration after Nam. Peacetime hasn't been for a long long time alright. Take it easy baby bulldog!
COULDNT GET THIS SONG OUT OF MY HEAD FOR ABOUT THE LAST 6 YEARS ,SO HAPPY I FOUND IT,IT BRINGS ME BACK TO A HAPPIER MOMENT IN MY LIFE
WHICH MOMENT?
Good choice! That bass line knocks me out.
Yes!
I couldn't get this song out my head for over 45 years and never thought that I'd ever hear it again! Join the club!
that's exactly like I feel!
John Phillips’ only solo hit, making it up to number 32 in 1970.
OMG haven't heard this since it first came Out. So, so happy. 9-15-23
Loved the loose but tight feel. Great musicianship.
Almost 16 years old in drivers ed.the teacher let us play the radio and this song came on! Haven't heard it since
I've loved this unique, catchy song since I first heard it in 1970 on the school bus radio, on my way to classes at Kent Junior High (25 miles south of Seattle). Thank you, Michael Glickman, for listing the musicians; it confirms what I and my brothers have suspected for decades...that just before the guitar solo, when Phillips says, "Do it to me, James," he's talking to the great lead guitarist James Burton (Elvis Presley's solo guitarist in his peerless rhythm section, from the late '60's until Elvis' death). And as Everett Garrett commented, musicians from "The Wrecking Crew" (very busy and very talented studio session musicians in the L.A. area) are on this recording...no wonder it sounds so tight! By the way, this sounds like it might be an "alternate take;" I notice some subtle differences. And if you listen somewhat closely, at the very beginning of this recording you can hear the recording engineer say, "Hit it, Hal," to drummer Hal Blaine.
Kent Vandals. Were you in the old High School building or did they have the new buildings ready then? I'm also wondering why they had to change the name of it
@@dwlopez57 When I started at Kent Junior High ("The Vandals," which, my Mom told me, was the moniker used when it was Kent High School) in the fall of '69, some of the old buildings (the former Kent High School) were still there, along with "new" buildings. I had some of my classes in the old main building, where my Mom had her high school classes (she's a 1944 Kent High School grad), and where her older brothers also went; the oldest brother graduated in 1928, which I think is when the old buildings were erected because I remember seeing "1928" on the inside of the auditorium. In addition to the main classroom building and the auditorium, the original gymnasium was still in use when I started 7th grade in 1969. By the time I finished my stint at KJH in June of 1972, I believe all of the old buildings were gone. Kent Junior High eventually fell on hard times, and I think it was in the '90's that academic performance at KJH was so poor that it was closed down. It reopened, with a little superficial remodeling, several years later as "Kent Middle School," with the new nickname "The Bulldogs." By the way, I went to school with Phillip Lopez; are you related to him?
@@chrisbauer7855 yeah I remember when they demolished the old school. It was October or November of 1971. As far as I can tell your uncle would have attended the earlier Kent Hogh School. Then I believe that one opened in 1929. Also not related to or knew Phillip Lopez. Thanks for your reply have a good day.
@@dwlopez57 So maybe they built most of Kent High School in 1928, and then it opened in 1929. My Mom told me that there was a school kind of at the bottom of Scenic Hill that at some point was the junior high; maybe that was the high school before 1929. By the way, did you attend KJH? Before or after me?
@@chrisbauer7855 No, I went to 7th and 8th grade in the Highline district, then we moved and I was at Meeker for 9th grade then on to KR, sounds like we both graduated in 1975. When I saw you mention Kent JH I remembered that old building and I for whatever reason really liked it even though I never was inside
Musical genius!
I'd forgotten this song until I did a little research on the Mamas & Papas. I still have the 45 in my collection. I liked the song when it was out, but it was never a very popular song. I do remember hearing it on AM radio.
Jhon Phillips...main artistic brain of Mama's & the Papa's... it's soo good
For those wondering, the musicians are lead vocalist-guitarist-harmonica player John Phillips; backing vocalists Darlene Love, Fanita James, and Jean King; lead guitarist-dobro player James Burton; steel guitarists Buddy Emmons and Red Rhodes; guitarist-harmonica player David Cohen; guitarist Eric Hord; bassist Joe Osborn; drummer Hal Blaine; keyboardist Larry Knechtel; and fiddler Gordon Terry.
Thank you Michael. I love it.. some fine musicians and Darlene Love? ... Hal Blaine and more.
Thank you for the information!
So half the wrecking Crew if not more than half
Thanks, Michael.
@Michael Philips It says right in the comment.
I've always loved this song,hm, I like your dress. You know the album is just as good
Do it to me James! He said. And before the piano solo “Third Hand Long “
Love this song
remember this song as a kid---- Thanks for the upload
Great song by John Philips, so is the album this song came from!
Reminds me of the summer before my senior year in high school. A special time.
1970 the year I was discharged from the navy.
Con esta canción felicito a John Philips en su cumpleaños.
This is DEFINITELY a song that can make you feel, happy when you're sad, up when you're down, calm when you're upset! Like what STEVE MARTIN said about banjo music on his 1st or 2nd album: "I'M PISSED!" and he starts playing the banjo and 3 seconds later says "I'm sorry...." You can't stay mad when you hear a banjo being played.
That's the effect that this song has... At least, on me!!!
Classic John Phillips!
Haven’t heard this song in years and then it came up on WTWW 5085 shortwave. I never knew the name of it or who did it WSRF-FM played it and the station was automated. So cool to know what it is and hear it again after all these years!
Great country rock song!
Love this song and I love the flip side of the single.. April Anne
At 0:30 - "Do it to me, James" refers to famed studio guitarist James Burton (Elvis, Ricky Nelson). At 1:00, "Third Hand" is the nickname for famed Wrecking Crew keyboardist Larry Knechtel. At 1:51 a very quick "Joe" refers to another key Wrecking Crew player, Joe Osborn. It's right before his solo on bass.
Hal is Hal Blaine
OMG the cover photo of Bob Dylan's "Desire" album is basically a zerox of this photo.
Yes you’re right. First I thought it was a mistake 😂
Indeed
That was the first thing I noticed.
My daughter loves this song!
I Love this song!
I worked at a Radio Shack store. I left this playing on repeat in an eight track machine (!) on display until everybody got mad at me.
I still have the 45. Bought it new. Hundreds of plays.
Same here.
I'm quite certain that I haven’t heard this song since, AT LEAST, 1975! I had either the 45 or the LP. And every now and then since ’75 it has played in my head, mostly the chorus part. BUT this was a cool song when I was just a kid. I saw an interview with John on a documentary about The Mamas and The Papas (my mom liked THEM because their songs were 'decent'; unlike "The Beatles whose songs were all about drugs.") AND, John Phillips told about all of the drugs The Ms & Ps did when they were at the height of their popularity, and he said that since he 'GOT CLEAN' he hasn't had ANY hit songs. Then, he jokingly said "Maybe I should get hooked on the drugs AGAIN, so that I can make some MONEY AGAIN!" So, I was happy to tell my Mom about that!!!
I recall this song getting a lot of airplay on KLIF that summer.
John Philips made it great!
Never heard of him...must be before my time...although I like a lot of classic rock, especially southern rock.
Sure must have been before your time, sweetheart, us oldies remember it from about the early '70's
That's a great thing about music, you can discover all kinds of gold nuggets if you dig deep enough!
It was the summer of 1970 two years after the group's final release. Cass had started her solo career the summer prior in 69 with ua-cam.com/video/g6GhLkDqG00/v-deo.html&ab_channel=markmarciajenkins. Kelley, when the Ms and the Ps came on the 60s scene winter of 66 with California Dreamin' they were considered the #1 hippy group yet, they sang as if recording in a Cathedral in London like St. Paul's. There's been no group like them ever since. The 60s were all about true great vocals while as important was four part harmony and, the melodies always moved the human spirit. I am a former Deejay and still trained singer that can belt it out so I know what I am talking about. There are still great singers like in the TV show the voice however, the song writers lack what was present back in the 80s, 70s, and 60s. I'll leave you with just one song written by John who gave it up to another group thinking it wouldn't become a hit??? Yet another choral CHORUS that is rousing from the spring of 1967 as this group's first release OH, does any music today sound like this ? ua-cam.com/video/mfA8uoW8rRU/v-deo.html&ab_channel=InCelebration%3AThe5thDimension
I love this!!!!!
Ummm ... John Phillips??? One-Hit Wonder??? Y'all need to Google him. And, maybe, the Mamas and the Papas.
+Gulley Jimson Exactly.
I'd forgotten this song until I Googled the Mamas & Papas.
Well, technically, this is his only hit as a solo artist.
Gulley Jimson.........Heard this on the radio a few times, back in the day--and had to run out and buy the album, just to get hold of this gem !! 4-25-18
@@egbertsouce3895 I did the EXACT same thing! One of my favorite songs of all time!
Great song! Evilness as a person!
I Remember this coming over the radio summer 1970 smoking a fat reefer . Great tune but a lost hit !
I remember Arthur Godfrey sang this on his radio show in 1970. It was on cbs radio
John taught his daughter Mackenzie how to roll joints when she was 10 ...
I probably heard this song when it came out.
Great tune from a Master gunsmith!
I get so sick of people going for the juggler of a genius! What the fuck the any critics done in there lives? Oh yeah, they criticize!
Hal Blaine and the Wrecking Crew at their best . That bass solo !
John Phillips was a good maestro musician sad that he has passed.
She crossed her legs and looked at me funny
John Edmund Andrew Phillips (August 30, 1935 - March 18, 2001) was an American singer, guitarist, songwriter, and promoter, most notably of the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival, a landmark event of the counterculture era and the Summer of Love. Known as Papa John, Phillips was a member and leader of the vocal group The Mamas & the Papas.
And I met him, Scott McKenzie and Spanky McFarlane in 1985 Kingston, Ontario, CANADA. I had a one on one solo chat with Spanky.
Brillient❤❤😂😂🎉
Mama Cass eventually lost her way, too. Her solo career was done for concurrent with Phillips's Mississippi, and exactly four years hence, her tragic farewell.
John was a victim of Michelle while Cass of Denny. Michelle and Denny both screwed John and Cass through their SEX affair.
In my original comment on this song I mentioned that I noticed subtle differences from the recording I know; it turns out, that's because this is the album version, which I had never heard before. I had only ever known the single, from the school bus radio and then the 45 record. But I've recently noticed, here on UA-cam, that a couple of people have put up the single version that I remember so well. The single is mono instead of stereo, and it's shorter than the album cut; but to be honest, though I do like this album version, I actually like the single better; it's cleaner, tighter and more polished. Check it out and see what you think.
Yes, I noticed this as well. It sounded much more sparse.
@@burlingtonbill1 Which version do you like better? As I've said, I personally prefer the mono, single version, the version that got all the airplay on AM radio when it came out.
first time I ever heard this and I am 54
I remember another version of this as a hit.
57
@@Laceykat66 No one else did this song, but the version on the single is a different mix.
@@trfesok Thank you. I thought it was a cover.
Hey Tim”Do you like the song “Mississippi” by John Phillips.?”
I can't find in any of the online lyrics what John says just before the piano solo. Sound like "Burt handle." Anyone know? I loved this song..brings back good memories of a time when I went through many tough changes.
"Third hand alone"... its a reference to playing the piano solo. Sort of like saying "go for it"...
Great album also 👌
Does this music become the hips really when I express it by the words of the American of the 70s? SO COOL !!!!!
1970 @ Fort Sill, OK. Ken Harris, Jim Hillestad and Bill Davis. Great roommates.
Ft Siĺl,Ok. 1975-'76
Fort Sill 1985😝
John Phillips (John, the Wolf King of L.A.) the first solo recording by the Mamas & the Papas leader John Phillips, was released on January 25, 1970. - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Phillips_(John,_the_Wolf_King_of_L.A.)
Also,James Burton on guitar,one of the few surviving members of the “Wrecking Crew “.
RIP Papa John 💚🌼✌️
I had a copy of the 45, but lost it when I moved
RIP Hal...
beauty ♥
My opinion of Phillips is that he could of left a more respected legacy had he not allowed drugs to pull him so far down into that hole .
I read he attended Linton Hall Militarily School in Bristow, Virginia and my older brother and me also were enrolled there back in 1962 and he was absolutely right when he wrote in his autobiography that the nuns watched the boys take showers then caught you when leaving the shower area and spank your bare ass for whatever things you may have done wrong that day. I always had my ass whipped at the age of 6. I never failed to wet my bed !
Good old mama’s and poppa s
John who offered his daughter, McKenzie, as a present to Mick Jagger!
Great hit
Darlene Love and the Blossoms are the backing singers
Younger generation listener here who is an avid fan of music from this era and The Mamas & Papas. AND I’m from the south so this style is nothing new to me. Unlike most of the comments here… to me this track screams watered-down creativity on John Phillip’s part. Lackluster lyricism & recycled harmonic structure paired with a new style of music. John tried to take a little bit of the enigma that was the mamas & papas and just tried to sh*t it out again for a new crowd & for another buck, it seems. I’m not trying to hate on the guy (although he arguably deserves a little), I just hate to see people peddling music instead of CREATING it. I guess Cass Elliot might’ve been the musical mastermind behind the mamas & papas after all.
Do it to me James! Third hand Long!
I remember another version of this that was also a "hit" but I can't find it. It was not as "placid."
With all John Phillips's talent, and following from the M&P, why was it a Mission Impossible for him to press on any further past this snarlin' good hit single? After Mississippi was released, though, it turned out, quote, John Phillips's Life Will Self-Destruct In Five Seconds, end of quote. And sadly, it had.
drugs, unfortunately....
He was one heck of a dope fiend ...
The 'Wolfman, knows music,listen ..
The dividing line between Country and Hippie Music wasn't really relevant in Canada
swamps all around make ya feel kinda funny, don't they honi?
she opened her legs and looked at me, "honi"...
Sounds like ruby don't take your love to town Kenny rogers
Yes, Y'all need to Google him.That's what Y'all need to do that ,Y'all, I'm atellin ya Ya'll
with the great james burton
This sounds similar to "That's The Story Of My Life" by the Velvet Underground.
Anyone get a strong Lou Reed vibe from this song?
No.