Denny Doherty

Denny - I had the good fortune to sit behind you during a production of "Mrs. Robinson" in Beverly Hills about 10 years ago. During the intermission I approached you and you were as nice as could be. I felt as if I had known you my entire life. Thanks for being a gentleman and not dashing my dream of meeting you. Thank you too for your lilting voice; truly the signature of a generation. You will never be forgotten, I can assure you of that. God Bless.

What wonderful songs he sang,will never forget him

Hi Denny, to your family, so sorry for your passing and from all of us who are your fans, thankyou for the talent you shared with us and for making our days a nicer place with your songs.
God Bless You Denny and be safe and well in heaven!!!

Denny. I wrote to you but for got to tell ya the song my parents named me with was creeqe alley now every morning I play this song. Thanks again. The. Mama's and the. Papa's. For. The music. Cass Harnish. Again

Denny My name is Cass. Harnish. I listen to your music since I was a wee girl. When I was born my parents named. Me after Mama Cass when I found that out later on in life I was proud I know listen to the group every min of the day. God rest Denny. I know you are looking down on your family as well as your.Fans. I'm proud to be named after her. It's an honour. To me.

Your angelic voice will always be with all. Who knew you and the mama's and the papa's . To. Your family may God bring you peace during this time We all loved Denny he was a beautifull man he will remain in our hearts and thoughts and prayers. God rest

My mom, my grandfather and I used to talk to Mr. Doherty (Denny) when they had their coffee at Meadowvale Town Centre at the Second Cup. I was only a little girl but I remember he and my family sharing a table and talking about the current events. Such a humble man he was! I knew he was somebody famous but I never got into 'The Mamas and the Papas' until I was in my teens. I vaguely remember some conversation about how learning music is good for the mind...perhaps this is part of the reason why I am more apt to learn the guitar. I know his spirit is all around his family and the people who so loved him. I only wish I knew him better. From what my mom and grandpa said, he was a gracious man and it seems that he would chat with anyone. Blessings! -Angela Joyce

For Denny...one-quarter of the 1960s folk-rock group the Mamas and the Papas, known for their soaring harmony on hits like "California Dreamin'" and "Monday, Monday.

WEEP NOT FOR ME


Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.

Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.

I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.

Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.

Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.

Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.


© Joe Fazio
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jfazio@gmail.com /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California

The greats are slowly going. I loved them too. Remember how we would sing these tunes at home in Timmins. They inspired me ti sing. I now have memorized about 100 of Dylan's songs, even the 10 minute ones and I am doing radio commercials, au francais.

RIP Denny. I loved the Mammas & pappas and lived just around the corner from Denny in Mississauga in the early to mid 90's