"Days of Pearly Spencer" (or in later releases "The Days of Pearly Spencer") is a 1967 song written and originally performed by the Irish singer-songwriter David McWilliams, and included on his second album David McWilliams. It charted in continental Europe in 1967 and in the UK Singles Chart in 1992 after being covered by Marc Almond.
Background
Having his first single, "God and My Country", flop, McWilliams entered a Belfast recording studio to record some demos. Around that time, Mervyn Solomon overheard his tapes, and was impressed enough to telephone his brother Phil Solomon, who agreed. As McWilliams was already signed to CBS, who manufactured Major Minor's recordings, Solomon offered to take McWilliams off their hands. The offer was accepted, and Solomon took McWilliams with him to London to record the song. Originally, the song was a poignant ballad.
The song had, according to Stuart Bailie of Radio Ulster, a "flickering, almost documentary style" in which it took listeners to the more run-down parts of Ballymena where people walked through rubble bare-foot looking old beyond their years. Due to the title of the song, many listeners believed that the song pertained to an individual harrowed by a poor lifestyle and poor-quality alcohol; McWilliams said he had written the song about a homeless man encountered in Ballymena. Some of those close to McWilliams, however, claimed he was writing about two ladies from his hometown.
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.
Mama Cass Restaurants is one of the foremost food based companies in Nigeria.
History
In November 1983, Charis Grace Onabowale opened the first location at Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos.
The first outlet carried for the first time the brand “Mama Cass Cafeteria”. Mama Cass Restaurant currently owns a chain of about 14 quick service restaurants and has expanded its service locations to other parts of the country. Besides Lagos, other outlets are located in other Nigerian states including Ogun, Edo, Abuja and the United Kingdom.
Mama Cass specializes in home cooked traditional African meals and international cuisines and other specialties like Oven Fresh pastries, Jaydens Sliced Bread. In addition to the restaurant chain, a bakery and Industrial catering also operates. It has expanded into industrial canteen management, private function catering and high volume bread production.
Cass Elliot - Dream A Little Dream Of Me (It's Lulu, 07/25/1970)
Cass Elliot & Lulu performing 'Dream A Little Dream Of Me ' on British TV show 'It's Lulu' in July 1970.
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published: 18 Dec 2020
Make Your Own Kind of Music ( Mama Cass Elliott )
A performance at the hollywood palace
published: 13 Jan 2008
The Tragic Death Of The Mamas And The Papas' Cass Elliot
“Mama” Cass Elliott had one of the most powerful voices in ‘60s music. But sadly, her career was cut short in 1974 when she died at age 32. Born Ellen Naomi Cohen, Elliott first worked with Denny Doherty in a band called The Mugwumps.
The two of them would gradually join forces with John and Michelle Phillips to create The Mamas and the Papas. Elliott was extremely talented, but she also faced many negative comments about her weight, including from her bandmates. It was ultimately her constant attempts at crash dieting that killed her. Here are the details of the tragic death of The Mamas and the Papas’ Cass Elliott.
#CassElliot #Tragic #Music
Read Full Article: https://www.grunge.com/231805/the-tragic-death-of-the-mamas-and-the-papas-cass-elliot/
published: 26 Sep 2020
John Denver & Cass Elliot - Leaving On A Jet Plane
John Denver & Cass Elliot - Leaving On A Jet Plane
published: 22 Feb 2008
The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Cass Elliot
"Mama" Cass Elliot had a stunning voice and a lifelong struggle with her weight. Guess which one people wanted to talk about? The one that killed her at the age of 33.
#CassElliot #Tragic #RealLife
Body issues | 0:00
Relentless | 1:25
The myth | 2:40
Altered states | 3:26
Trouble, man | 4:24
Single motherhood | 4:59
Breakup | 5:42
Helter skelter | 6:27
Going solo | 7:27
Mama Cass | 8:16
Unhealthy habits | 9:24
What really happened | 10:15
Drama after death | 11:33
Read Full Article: https://www.grunge.com/994521/the-tragic-real-life-story-of-cass-elliot/
Cass Elliot appears in the British chat show "Russell Harty Plus" in October 1972.
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published: 05 Dec 2019
It's Getting Better - Cass Elliot
Cass Elliot at her very best (she never liked the name 'Mama Cass'). Recorded in 1969. The video includes images of members of the Mamas and the Papas even though they were not involved in this recording. Michelle Phillips is the only surviving member of this group.
Once I believed that when love came to me
It would come with rockets, bells and poetry
But with me and you it just started quietly and grew
And believe it or not
Now there's something groovy and good
'Bout whatever we got
And it's gettin better
Growing stronger warm and wilder
Gettin better everyday, better everyday
I don't feel all turned on and starry eyed
I just feel a sweet contentment deep inside
Holding you at night just seems kind of natural and right
And it's not hard to see
That it isn't half of what it's gonna tur...
published: 27 Aug 2009
Cass Elliot / John Davidson - Something Stupid (The John Davidson Show, 03.01.1970)
Cass Elliot & John Davidson performing "Something Stupid" on the British TV show "The John Davidson Show" in January 1970.
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published: 07 Nov 2019
Cass Elliot (Album)
Cass Elliot's first solo album on the RCA label, from 1972. Includes outtakes.
Cass Elliot & Lulu performing 'Dream A Little Dream Of Me ' on British TV show 'It's Lulu' in July 1970.
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Cass Elliot & Lulu performing 'Dream A Little Dream Of Me ' on British TV show 'It's Lulu' in July 1970.
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Cass Elliot & Lulu performing 'Dream A Little Dream Of Me ' on British TV show 'It's Lulu' in July 1970.
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“Mama” Cass Elliott had one of the most powerful voices in ‘60s music. But sadly, her career was cut short in 1974 when she died at age 32. Born Ellen Naomi Coh...
“Mama” Cass Elliott had one of the most powerful voices in ‘60s music. But sadly, her career was cut short in 1974 when she died at age 32. Born Ellen Naomi Cohen, Elliott first worked with Denny Doherty in a band called The Mugwumps.
The two of them would gradually join forces with John and Michelle Phillips to create The Mamas and the Papas. Elliott was extremely talented, but she also faced many negative comments about her weight, including from her bandmates. It was ultimately her constant attempts at crash dieting that killed her. Here are the details of the tragic death of The Mamas and the Papas’ Cass Elliott.
#CassElliot #Tragic #Music
Read Full Article: https://www.grunge.com/231805/the-tragic-death-of-the-mamas-and-the-papas-cass-elliot/
“Mama” Cass Elliott had one of the most powerful voices in ‘60s music. But sadly, her career was cut short in 1974 when she died at age 32. Born Ellen Naomi Cohen, Elliott first worked with Denny Doherty in a band called The Mugwumps.
The two of them would gradually join forces with John and Michelle Phillips to create The Mamas and the Papas. Elliott was extremely talented, but she also faced many negative comments about her weight, including from her bandmates. It was ultimately her constant attempts at crash dieting that killed her. Here are the details of the tragic death of The Mamas and the Papas’ Cass Elliott.
#CassElliot #Tragic #Music
Read Full Article: https://www.grunge.com/231805/the-tragic-death-of-the-mamas-and-the-papas-cass-elliot/
"Mama" Cass Elliot had a stunning voice and a lifelong struggle with her weight. Guess which one people wanted to talk about? The one that killed her at the age...
"Mama" Cass Elliot had a stunning voice and a lifelong struggle with her weight. Guess which one people wanted to talk about? The one that killed her at the age of 33.
#CassElliot #Tragic #RealLife
Body issues | 0:00
Relentless | 1:25
The myth | 2:40
Altered states | 3:26
Trouble, man | 4:24
Single motherhood | 4:59
Breakup | 5:42
Helter skelter | 6:27
Going solo | 7:27
Mama Cass | 8:16
Unhealthy habits | 9:24
What really happened | 10:15
Drama after death | 11:33
Read Full Article: https://www.grunge.com/994521/the-tragic-real-life-story-of-cass-elliot/
"Mama" Cass Elliot had a stunning voice and a lifelong struggle with her weight. Guess which one people wanted to talk about? The one that killed her at the age of 33.
#CassElliot #Tragic #RealLife
Body issues | 0:00
Relentless | 1:25
The myth | 2:40
Altered states | 3:26
Trouble, man | 4:24
Single motherhood | 4:59
Breakup | 5:42
Helter skelter | 6:27
Going solo | 7:27
Mama Cass | 8:16
Unhealthy habits | 9:24
What really happened | 10:15
Drama after death | 11:33
Read Full Article: https://www.grunge.com/994521/the-tragic-real-life-story-of-cass-elliot/
Cass Elliot appears in the British chat show "Russell Harty Plus" in October 1972.
This video has been sourced from historical archive footage. Sound and pict...
Cass Elliot appears in the British chat show "Russell Harty Plus" in October 1972.
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Cass Elliot appears in the British chat show "Russell Harty Plus" in October 1972.
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Cass Elliot at her very best (she never liked the name 'Mama Cass'). Recorded in 1969. The video includes images of members of the Mamas and the Papas even tho...
Cass Elliot at her very best (she never liked the name 'Mama Cass'). Recorded in 1969. The video includes images of members of the Mamas and the Papas even though they were not involved in this recording. Michelle Phillips is the only surviving member of this group.
Once I believed that when love came to me
It would come with rockets, bells and poetry
But with me and you it just started quietly and grew
And believe it or not
Now there's something groovy and good
'Bout whatever we got
And it's gettin better
Growing stronger warm and wilder
Gettin better everyday, better everyday
I don't feel all turned on and starry eyed
I just feel a sweet contentment deep inside
Holding you at night just seems kind of natural and right
And it's not hard to see
That it isn't half of what it's gonna turn out to be
'Cause it's gettin' better
Growing stronger, warm and wilder
Gettin' better everyday, better everyday
Ba da da da da da da da da da da da
And I don't mind waitin', I don't mind waitin'
'Cause no matter how long it takes
The two of us know
That it's gettin better
Growing stronger, warm and wilder
Gettin better everyday, better everyday...
Cass Elliot at her very best (she never liked the name 'Mama Cass'). Recorded in 1969. The video includes images of members of the Mamas and the Papas even though they were not involved in this recording. Michelle Phillips is the only surviving member of this group.
Once I believed that when love came to me
It would come with rockets, bells and poetry
But with me and you it just started quietly and grew
And believe it or not
Now there's something groovy and good
'Bout whatever we got
And it's gettin better
Growing stronger warm and wilder
Gettin better everyday, better everyday
I don't feel all turned on and starry eyed
I just feel a sweet contentment deep inside
Holding you at night just seems kind of natural and right
And it's not hard to see
That it isn't half of what it's gonna turn out to be
'Cause it's gettin' better
Growing stronger, warm and wilder
Gettin' better everyday, better everyday
Ba da da da da da da da da da da da
And I don't mind waitin', I don't mind waitin'
'Cause no matter how long it takes
The two of us know
That it's gettin better
Growing stronger, warm and wilder
Gettin better everyday, better everyday...
Cass Elliot & John Davidson performing "Something Stupid" on the British TV show "The John Davidson Show" in January 1970.
This video has been sourced from hist...
Cass Elliot & John Davidson performing "Something Stupid" on the British TV show "The John Davidson Show" in January 1970.
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Cass Elliot & John Davidson performing "Something Stupid" on the British TV show "The John Davidson Show" in January 1970.
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Cass Elliot & Lulu performing 'Dream A Little Dream Of Me ' on British TV show 'It's Lulu' in July 1970.
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#CassElliot
“Mama” Cass Elliott had one of the most powerful voices in ‘60s music. But sadly, her career was cut short in 1974 when she died at age 32. Born Ellen Naomi Cohen, Elliott first worked with Denny Doherty in a band called The Mugwumps.
The two of them would gradually join forces with John and Michelle Phillips to create The Mamas and the Papas. Elliott was extremely talented, but she also faced many negative comments about her weight, including from her bandmates. It was ultimately her constant attempts at crash dieting that killed her. Here are the details of the tragic death of The Mamas and the Papas’ Cass Elliott.
#CassElliot #Tragic #Music
Read Full Article: https://www.grunge.com/231805/the-tragic-death-of-the-mamas-and-the-papas-cass-elliot/
"Mama" Cass Elliot had a stunning voice and a lifelong struggle with her weight. Guess which one people wanted to talk about? The one that killed her at the age of 33.
#CassElliot #Tragic #RealLife
Body issues | 0:00
Relentless | 1:25
The myth | 2:40
Altered states | 3:26
Trouble, man | 4:24
Single motherhood | 4:59
Breakup | 5:42
Helter skelter | 6:27
Going solo | 7:27
Mama Cass | 8:16
Unhealthy habits | 9:24
What really happened | 10:15
Drama after death | 11:33
Read Full Article: https://www.grunge.com/994521/the-tragic-real-life-story-of-cass-elliot/
Cass Elliot appears in the British chat show "Russell Harty Plus" in October 1972.
This video has been sourced from historical archive footage. Sound and picture have been restored to ensure best possible viewing quality.
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Cass Elliot at her very best (she never liked the name 'Mama Cass'). Recorded in 1969. The video includes images of members of the Mamas and the Papas even though they were not involved in this recording. Michelle Phillips is the only surviving member of this group.
Once I believed that when love came to me
It would come with rockets, bells and poetry
But with me and you it just started quietly and grew
And believe it or not
Now there's something groovy and good
'Bout whatever we got
And it's gettin better
Growing stronger warm and wilder
Gettin better everyday, better everyday
I don't feel all turned on and starry eyed
I just feel a sweet contentment deep inside
Holding you at night just seems kind of natural and right
And it's not hard to see
That it isn't half of what it's gonna turn out to be
'Cause it's gettin' better
Growing stronger, warm and wilder
Gettin' better everyday, better everyday
Ba da da da da da da da da da da da
And I don't mind waitin', I don't mind waitin'
'Cause no matter how long it takes
The two of us know
That it's gettin better
Growing stronger, warm and wilder
Gettin better everyday, better everyday...
Cass Elliot & John Davidson performing "Something Stupid" on the British TV show "The John Davidson Show" in January 1970.
This video has been sourced from historical archive footage. Sound and picture have been restored to ensure best possible viewing quality.
To stay up to date with all new releases on the channel remember to subscribe here: https://bit.ly/2NSaIrp.
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"Days of Pearly Spencer" (or in later releases "The Days of Pearly Spencer") is a 1967 song written and originally performed by the Irish singer-songwriter David McWilliams, and included on his second album David McWilliams. It charted in continental Europe in 1967 and in the UK Singles Chart in 1992 after being covered by Marc Almond.
Background
Having his first single, "God and My Country", flop, McWilliams entered a Belfast recording studio to record some demos. Around that time, Mervyn Solomon overheard his tapes, and was impressed enough to telephone his brother Phil Solomon, who agreed. As McWilliams was already signed to CBS, who manufactured Major Minor's recordings, Solomon offered to take McWilliams off their hands. The offer was accepted, and Solomon took McWilliams with him to London to record the song. Originally, the song was a poignant ballad.
The song had, according to Stuart Bailie of Radio Ulster, a "flickering, almost documentary style" in which it took listeners to the more run-down parts of Ballymena where people walked through rubble bare-foot looking old beyond their years. Due to the title of the song, many listeners believed that the song pertained to an individual harrowed by a poor lifestyle and poor-quality alcohol; McWilliams said he had written the song about a homeless man encountered in Ballymena. Some of those close to McWilliams, however, claimed he was writing about two ladies from his hometown.
Once I believed that when love came to me It would come with rockets, bells and poetry But with me and you it just started quietly and grew And believe it or not Now there's something groovy and good Bout whatever we got And it's getting better Growing stronger warm and wilder Getting better everyday, better everyday I don't feel all turned on and starry eyed I just feel a sweet contentment deep inside Holding you at night, just seems kind of natural and right And it's not hard to see That it isn't half of what it's going to turn out to be Cause it's getting better Growing stronger, warm and wilder Getting better everyday, better everyday And just like a flower that takes time to bloom This love of ours is taking time to grow Ba da da da da da da da da da da da And I don't mind waitin', don't mind waitin' Cause no matter how long it takes The two of us know That it's getting better Growing stronger, warm and wilder