Cass Elliot Community Forum

Hi everyone,
Just wanted to pass along the info that last night on American Idol, the remaining contestants sang Califronia Dreamin'. In my humble opinion they did a good job. Yet, I much prefer the Wilson Phillips version, but I'm biased.
Take care,
Nicole

I went back and viewed it after my sister alerted me to it. There was virtually no harmony in this rendition. I become increasingly convinced, when it comes to The Ms and Ps catalog, I think California Dreamin' and Monday Monday are best left alone....

Hi, even though I didn't watch this episode of American Idol, I agree for the most part with Richard and Nicole, certain songs are better left untouched with the exceptioon of the offspring ( Owen, Chynna) and these twins from Austria > MonaLisa Twins...they do a fabulaous rendition in my opinion, check them out on youtube for their version of California Dreamin !

Hi Guys,

I watched "American Idol" and I saw this episode when the remaining contestants sang - or should I say attempted to sing - "California Dreamin'". There was no harmony at all and I think that 's the problem with "American Idol" and these other reality singing shows - most of these so-called "singers" can't sing harmony at all - and isn't that a key component to being a good singer? I agree with everyone else who left a comment - outside of the Wilson Phillips tribute album (Carnie, Wendy and Chynna have the right to sing their parent's songs and they did those songs justice because those girls can SING!) - I feel that the Mamas and Papas catalogue of songs should be left alone. No one can re-create the harmony that John, Michelle, Cass and Denny achieved. There are just certain songs in the Great American Songbook that should be left alone - "California Dreamin'" and "Monday, Monday"are two of them.

Cheers,

Rob