Alright today is Monday, in case anybody forgot and is now running super late for work. Monday means misery for some and for others, like myself, it means a wealth of music to choose from. I must apologize for all the themed music and I promise I will stop myself from continuing to pull convenient daily songs from my musical head but today I just could not help it.
“Monday, Monday” by the drama and Doughnut-filled The Mamas And The Papas first appeared in the musical world in 1966. The song was written by John Phillips (Papa John, yes the original Papa John) who actually was a pretty talented song writer even years after the end of The Mamas And The Papas. The end of The Mamas And The Papas that came in 1967 and then again in 1968 because first Cass Elliot (Mama Cass), who was rather over-weight, was insulted by John Phillips (most likely Yo’ Mamma So Fat) in front of a young Mick Jagger. She was so embarrassed and insulted she left the band and then came back and then left again after wanting to embark on a solo career that culminated in heart failure in 1974.
Okay now to the song. Phillips has an odd relationship with Mondays. According to the song, Monday’s are good to him but then they make him cry (possibly because they are leaving without him? Leaving in favor of the abusive Tuesday?) I find this to be an interesting predicament and almost certainly a catch-22 that can make your head swirl. Let us leave it that he was confused. The song is great though. A catchy piece of vocal harmonies and a good lead croon by Denny Doherty. Fun Fact: First song by a sexually integrated group to reach #1 on the charts. Leading the way for such bands like No Doubt and Black Eyed Peas, almost certainly posing the question what is going on.
Check it out on this glorious Monday: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7KrlDZ5Hkw (Black and white makes it awesome).
The Music Court 
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