by Sportguynj1 » Thu Jul 01, 2010 10:04 am
Hi guys,
I have to say that while I like the "Straight Shooter" and "California Dreamin'" documentary DVD's I think that the "Behind the Music" special they did on E! Entertainment in 1998 (when they were finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame) was my favorite. It had great commentary from not only John, Michelle and Denny but also from Cass's sister, Leah Kunkel, who provided a more in-depth insight regarding not only the group but to Cass in general. It didn't "white-wash" anything and told the true story of The Mamas and the Papas - warts and all. It was all there - the good, the bad and the ugly and you could really feel both joy and pain when the surviving members spoke about Cass and their time together as the Mamas and the Papas. It's especially poignant now since both John and Denny are gone.
I loved what Michelle said at the end - "Great things aren't meant to last forever - they're special, they're unique - they're like a bubble...and that's what the Mamas and Papas were". I thought that was the best assessment regarding the relatively short life-span of the group.
Cheers,
Rob