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 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.
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.
Footage licensed from BBC Studios Distribution. All rig...
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.
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#CassElliot
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.
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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.