Monday, Monday THE MAMAS & THE PAPAS (with lyrics)

One of the best Sixties groups to come out of the USA, their shooting star was all too brief in the pop charts. This song, their second UK chart entry, peaked at #3 in 1966. Denny Doherty, who takes lead vocals here, hated the song and was surprised when it became a big hit. Mama Cass and Michelle Phillips didn't like the song either, and even John Phillips (who wrote it) admitted he didn't really know what the song was about.

[caitlynmcintosh]

I like to listen to this song on Monday to make me feel better

[denislacombe]

I am 69.i am an old man now! But that song will never get old!!! And Cass Elliot what a voice!!! Denis from.France...

[p.v.chandrasekharan]

A song that rings in my ears even after 60 years.Yes I am indeed old, but the song isn’t.

[GlennYoung]

Cass’ voice always shown through in their music.

[truespyfan]

It just blows my mind that their voices work SO well together, such an amazing sound and harmony... close my eyes, and lay back listening to it.. Just amazing... nothing else like it. Just wish I was around to enjoy it when it was 'happening'...

[susanbehring]

It is a Monday during the Corona virus and I needed to hear this song. Stay safe everyone!

[bethwilson]

This song reminds me of the times when my Mom was still with us, how we use to play it and sing a long with it.

[glenrosarian]

I think this is their best song. The composition and harmonies are beautiful. It really moves me. And John Phillips' voice is fantastic.

[luvlyeleonora]

I always have mixed emotions when I listen to these old songs. I am an Indonesian but was brought brought up in the U.S.A. during the Mamas and Papas era. Such sweet memories of an unforgettable childhood

[bro]

Monday can be hectic, but I begin with Mass and ask God to bless the week. Sunday is different because it is more peaceful, less hectic.

[ProjectB]

When I worked at Safeway, this song would play like 5 times a day. I hated it for so long, but now that Safeway is about 10 years behind me, this song reminds me of easier times.

[cbalduc]

One of the defining songs of my youth.

[victorinoperez]

The great Cass was good on Monday and every other her voice was fantastic all the time 24/7

[jw]

I remember one night in college, just over 10 years ago, I was at Waffle House just off campus. They still had a jukebox with 45s, so I popped some quarters in it. This was among the songs I chose. Y’all, the sound of this song from that 45 in Waffle House was magic. Lol

[aniko]

It is Monday morning and I am happy to hear it again after so many years.(from Hungary🇭🇺)

[byy]

Love this Love Dennis Doherty he is one of the founding members of this group and he is from Halifax Nova Scotia so proud

[wordeye]

Monday morning is a beautiful time but it doesn’t promise that Monday evening will also be beautiful. In fact, in this song it turns bad because a lover leaves unexpectedly, without a warning.
“Monday morning” could mean any beautiful time or circumstance. It is nice in the beginning but doesn’t warn us about the evening where a surprising disappointment may await us. This is why the group didn’t like this song: it is a sad premise that eerily prophesied their “Monday evening, ” which would include tragedy. It resonates on deep levels with the human race that often sees unforeseen disappointments after a beautiful beginning. However, it is magical and memorable in its sound. It brings me back to my childhood in the 1960’s, my “Monday morning” that was so good to me.

[Burt]

Such a beautiful song....Thanks from Italy....RIP John Phillips, Denny Doherty, Cass Elliot

[electricblue]

Amen.
This is one of those songs that touch the soul and keep one going.

[desireec.crooks]

This song reminds me of just how jaded and blank young'uns are these days.
God how i miss the 60s on the Sunset Strip!!!