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Ba-da  ba-da-da-da
Ba-da  ba-da-da-da
Ba-daba-da-da-da

Monday, monday (ba-da  ba-da-da-da)
So good to me  (ba-daba-da-da-da)
Monday mornin, it was all I hoped it would be
Oh monday mornin, monday mornin couldnt guarantee…..

Anyone who has seen the Mamas and the Papas live, or on TV, will instantly recognize that refrain. If you were born in this century and still have un-vulcanized eardrums you should check it out. It is one of the all-time classics of the 60’s and has been responsible for getting untold numbers of people through Monday mornings without them having to call the suicide hotline.

If your Monday is a little left of Iffy and you are so down that whale shit looks like stardust, this could be just the ticket to realizing “It’s Monday, so what? Quit staring out the window, go get  a fresh cup of coffee and get going.” Even if the lyrics don’t fit your situation exactly, the harmony and sound of the music will make you feel better. No guarantees but whataya got to lose?

In case you haven’t heard it lately here’s a link to probably the all-time greatest version of this song sung at The Monterey International Pop Festival on Sunday June 18, 1967 in Monterey, California. To those of you counting, you know that’s 47 years ago, right? Ok then, take a listen and then see what the day brings.

http://www.eyeneer.com/video/rock/the-mamas-the-papas/monday-monday