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Papas' Song About Mackenzie Gets New, Creepy Meaning

After incest claims, recently unearthed Phillips song sounds seriously inappropriate

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 25, 2009 8:15 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Now that Mackenzie Phillips has revealed her incestuous relationship with papa John, the songs he wrote about her take on a whole new meaning. Especially “She’s Just 14,” which includes the lyric that gave Phillips the title for her book High on Arrival, E! notes. Suddenly, lines like “There isn’t much she hasn’t seen” and “She ‘did it’ in a limousine” seem decidedly more disturbing. Listen at the link below.

'The Mamas and the Papas' arrive at Southampton, England. From l to r; Canadian-born Denny Doherty, Mama Cass Elliot (1941 - 1974), Michelle Phillips, and John Phillips (1935 - 2001).
'The Mamas and the Papas' arrive at Southampton, England. From l to r; Canadian-born Denny Doherty, Mama Cass Elliot (1941 - 1974), Michelle Phillips, and John Phillips (1935 - 2001).   (Getty Images)
This March 5, 1981 file photo shows John Phillips of the pop group 'The Mamas and The Papas,' left, and his daughter MacKenzie, right shown during a taping of the John Davidson Show in Burbank, Calif.
This March 5, 1981 file photo shows John Phillips of the pop group 'The Mamas and The Papas,' left, and his daughter MacKenzie, right shown during a taping of the John Davidson Show in Burbank, Calif.   (AP Photo/File)
This Feb. 26, 2008 file photo shows Mackenzie Phillips, of the 1970's sitcom One Day at a Time, appearing on the the NBC Today television program in New York.
This Feb. 26, 2008 file photo shows Mackenzie Phillips, of the 1970's sitcom "One Day at a Time," appearing on the the NBC "Today" television program in New York.   (AP Photo/Richard Drew.File)
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astroyo
Sep 28, 2009 8:46 AM CDT
Didn't any of you who don't believe her, hear Papa Denny's daughter come out and corroborate MacKenzie's claims? She said that her father told her he was aware of the incest when it was happening. Too bad he felt he couldn't do anything about it. Also MacKenzie claims that about 10 people are alive who know that this is true. People don't be so quick to lay the blame on the victim - even if she is an addict!
luluzz
Sep 26, 2009 5:27 AM CDT
True drug addicts will lie their faces off to get what they want, but victims of incest hold in their stories as long as they can before they can't hold it any longer. He story is very believable from the standpoint of a victim of severe sexual abuse. Her admissions to the incestuous affair make too much sense, especially when she tries to cover her father's psychotic abuse by saying it became consensual.
NxBigmouthery
Sep 25, 2009 11:40 AM CDT
Whether this is true or not, it's getting way too much play. I do not deny the seriousness of incest, but there's something dodgy about issues seemingly only gaining traction when a 'celebrity' brings 'em up. If it weren't Ms Phillips, it never would have got a run.

 
entertainment • celebrity • incest • Mackenzie Phillips • John Phillips • Mamas and the Papas

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