Unforgettable Concerts on Instagram: "🍌 Michelle Phillips – The Banana Moment (1967) During a 1967 performance on The Ed Sullivan Show, Michelle Phillips of The Mamas & the Papas cheekily ate a banana on stage while lip syncing—turning a forced performance into a subtle act of rebellion. Her laid-back defiance became an iconic moment in music television, blending satire, style, and a dash of surreal humor. #MichellePhillips #TheMamasAndThePapas #EdSullivanShow #BananaMoment #60sMusic #PopCultur

Songs That Should Not Work on Instagram: "On this day in 1967, Michelle Phillips casually ate a banana during The Mamas & the Papas’ “California Dreamin’” performance on The Ed Sullivan Show. 🍌🎶 Why? The group was forced to lip-sync, so Michelle turned it into a protest — making history with one of the most subtle (and hilarious) acts of rebellion on live TV. ✨ #1960s #TheMamasAndThePapas #CaliforniaDreamin #EdSullivanShow #musichistory #throwback #onthisday"