Cass Elliot
Cass Elliot (born Ellen Naomi Cohen; September 19, 1941 – July 29, 1974), also known as Mama Cass, was an American singer and member of The Mamas & the Papas. After the group broke up, she released five solo albums. In 1998, Elliot, John Phillips, Denny Doherty, and Michelle Phillips were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for their work as The Mamas & the Papas.
Early life
Elliot was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of Philip Cohen (d: 1962) and the former Bess Levine (1915 - 1994). Both her mother and father were the children of Jewish immigrants from the Russian Empire. Her father was the owner of a small business, and her mother was a trained nurse. She had a brother Joseph and a younger sister Leah, who also became a singer as a member of the Coyote Sisters. The Cohens later moved to Alexandria, Virginia. Elliot adopted the name "Cass" in high school, possibly borrowing it from actress Peggy Cass, as Denny Doherty tells it. In any case, it was "Cass", not "Cassandra." She assumed the surname Elliot some time later, in memory of a friend who had died. Elliot attended George Washington High School, along with Jim Morrison of The Doors.
Cass Elliot (album)
Cass Elliot is the fourth studio album released by Cass Elliot and the first album recorded for RCA Records. The album was recorded in late 1971 at RCA’s Music Center of the World in Hollywood at 6363 Sunset and originally released in February 1972. It was produced by Lewis Merenstein and conductor Benny Golson conducted and arranged the album.
With RCA granting her artistic freedom, Elliot pursued a more pared down, sophisticated sound for her first album with the label. Most of the songs were performed live in the studio. Elliot chose mostly standards. Elliot saw this album as her opportunity to finally distinguish herself as Cass Elliot and not "Mama Cass."
Songs
"Baby, I’m Yours" was originally released by Barbara Lewis in 1965 and written by Van McCoy. This was the first single released from the album in February 1972 with "Cherries Jubilee" as the B-side.
"Jesus Was a Crossmaker" was originally written, performed and released by Judee Sill just four months prior to the release of this album.
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ALBUMS
- Cass Elliot / The Road Is No Place for a Lady released: 2009
- The Complete Cass Elliot Solo Collection released: 2005
- Dream a Little Dream of Me: The Music of Mama Cass Elliot released: 2005
- Don't Call Me Mama Anymore released: 2000
- Cass Elliot released: 2000
- Dave Mason & Cass Elliot released: 1995
- The Road Is No Place for a Lady released: 1972
- Bubble Gum, Lemonade & .... Something for Mama released: 1969
- Dream a Little Dream released: 1968
- Dedicated to the One I Love released:
- Mama's Big Ones: The Best of Mama Cass released:
Cass Elliot / The Road Is No Place for a Lady
Released 2009- I'll Be Home
- Baby I'm Yours
- Jesus Was a Crossmaker
- That Song
- When It Doesn't Work Out
- I'll Be There
- Disney Girls
- I Think It's Going to Rain Today
- Cherries Jubilee
- It's All in the Game
- East of the Sun (And West of the Moon)
- We'll See
- Try It Baby
- (If You're Gonna) Break Another Heart
- Saturday Suit
- Does Anybody Love You?
- Walk Beside Me
- All My Life
- Say Hello
- Who in the World
- When Love Was Not a Word
- Oh Babe What Would You Say
- The Road Is No Place for a Lady
The Complete Cass Elliot Solo Collection
Released 2005- Dream a Little Dream of Me
- California Earthquake
- The Room Nobody Lives In
- Talkin' to Your Toothbrush
- Blues for Breakfast
- You Know Who I Am
- Rubber Band
- Long Time Loving You
- Jane, the Insane Dog Lady
- What Was I Thinking Of
- Burn Your Hatred
- Sweet Believer
- It's Getting Better
- Blow Me a Kiss
- Sour Grapes
- Easy Come, Easy Go
- Welcome to the World
- Lady Love
- He's a Runner
- Move in a Little Closer, Baby
- When I Just Wear My Smile
- Who's to Blame
- I Can Dream, Can't I
Dream a Little Dream of Me: The Music of Mama Cass Elliot
Released 2005- Dream a Little Dream of Me
- California Earthquake
- The Good Times Are Coming
- Does Anybody Love You
- Welcome to the World
- A Song That Never Comes
- Disney Girls
- One Way Ticket
- Here We Go Again
- Listen to the World
- It's Getting Better
- Blues for Breakfast
- That Song
- Move in a Little Closer, Baby
- (If You're Gonna) Break Another Heart
- Don't Let the Good Life Pass You By
- New World Coming
- East of the Sun (And West of the Moon)
- Make Your Own Kind of Music
- I'll Be There
- Words of Love
- I'm Coming to the Best Part of My Life
- Radio Jingles
Don't Call Me Mama Anymore
Released 2000- Introduction: Dream a Little Dream of Me/Extraordinary
- I Think a Lot About You
- Audience Rap, Part 1
- Don't Call Me Mama Anymore
- My Love
- I'm Coming to the Best Part of My Life
- Torch Song Medley: I Got a Right to Sing the Blues/Come Here to Sing a Torch Song
- Audience Rap, Part 2
- The Night Before
- I Like What I Like
- I'll Be Seeing You
- Theme From L'Amour [reprise]
- I Think a Lot About You [Studio version]
- Listen to the World
Dedicated to the One I Love
- Make Your Own Kind of Music
- Dream a Little Dream of Me
- It's Getting Better
- Blow Me a Kiss
- California Earthquake
- Move in a Little Closer Baby
- Easy Come, Easy Go
- Talkin' to Your Toothbrush
- When I Just Wear My Smile
- Don't Let the Good Life Pass You By
- Lady Love
- Sour Grapes
- I Can Dream, Can't I?
- New World Coming
- He's a Runner
- Good Times Are Coming
- Who's to Blame?
- Ain't Nobody Else Like You
Born: 1941-09-19
Died: 1974-07-29
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California Earthquake
by: Cass ElliotI heard they exploded the underground blast
What they say's gonna happen, gonna happen at last
That's the way it appears
They tell me the fault line runs right through here
So that may be, that may be, what's gonna happen, gonna happen to me
That's the the way it appears
They tell me the fault line runs right through here
Atlantis will rise, sunset Boulevard will fall
Where the beach use to be won't be nothin' at all
That's the way it appears
They tell me the fault line runs right through here
So that may be, that may be, what's gonna happen gonna happen to me
That's the way it appears
They tell me the fault line runs right through here