“Mama” Cass Elliot | Her Haunted Hollywood Home and Her Grave | Mamas and the Papas Singer
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Best-known as one of the singers of the renowned '60s psychedelic pop outfit the Mamas & the Papas, Cass Elliot (or Mama Cass), was born Ellen Naomi Cohen on September 19, 1941, in Baltimore, MD, but grew up in Washington, D.C. It was during her senior year in high school that Elliot began singing (as well as acting), relocating to New York City by the early '60s and eventually touring in a production of The Music Man. With the folk music movement sweeping the nation around this time, Elliot formed the Big Three with other members Tim Rose and James Hendricks, issuing a few underappreciated albums (Live at the Recording Studio, The Big 3). The group eventually metamorphosized into the Mugwumps after Rose was replaced by a few other members, including Denny Doherty, but with only an obscure single to show for their hard work, the Mugwumps were kaput by 1964. To make a long story short, Elliot and Doherty eventually teamed up with the husband/wife team of John and Michelle Phillips, forming the Mamas & the Papas by the mid-'60s. Although the group would only remain together for a few short years, their impact on the rock music world was great, resulting in such classic hit singles as "California Dreamin'," "Monday Monday," and "I Saw Her Again," among others.
Upon the group's breakup in 1968, Elliot launched a solo career, issuing such albums as 1968's Dream a Little Dream of Me, 1969's Bubble Gum, Lemonade, & Something for Mama and Make Your Own Kind of Music, 1970's Mama's Big Ones, 1971's Dave Mason & Cass Elliot, 1972's The Road Is No Place for a Lady, and finally, 1973's Don't Call Me Mama Anymore. In addition, Elliot hosted two prime time TV specials of her own in 1969 and 1973, and appeared on numerous TV shows in the early '70s (including co-hosting The Tonight Show, as well as programs by Mike Douglas, Johnny Cash, Ed Sullivan, Carol Burnett, Tom Jones, and Red Skelton). But tragedy struck on July 29, 1974, as Elliot died from a heart attack in London during a sold-out, two-week engagement at the London Palladium. But Elliot's contributions to rock music didn't go unnoticed as the Mamas & the Papas were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 (with Elliot's only child, Owen, accepting the award at the ceremony for her late mother).
Elliot's body was cremated at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, California. Her ashes were later buried in Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles.
How cruel that someone made up that rumour about how she died. People are so disrespectful and shameless it’s truly disturbing.
As someone who was a plus sized girl in those days I was so impressed by a woman with such talent and charisma. I could see her as someone to look up to. Her voice shined through and made me believe that no matter what you looked like you could still be an unbelievable person! Thanks Scott!
My dad's first wife, and Cass, were good friends in high school. He only met Cass a couple of times, so he didn't know her very well. He said she was very polite, and a bit shy.
What an amazing voice. Her and Karen Carpenter are probably two of my favorite singers. May they both rest in peace. ❤️
The house you were standing outside of at 2774 Woodrow Wilson was owned by Abigail Folger. She lived there with her boyfriend Voytek Frykowski when they were murdered with Sharon Tate and Jay Sebring by Manson's killers in August of 1969. Roman Polanski had asked his childhood friend Voytek if they would stay with Sharon while he was in London for a few weeks because she was pregnant and didn't want her to stay there alone. So they moved into the Cielo Dr. house for what they thought would be a few weeks until Roman came back from London. The rest is an unfortunate chapter in history. I grew up in LA and I loved going to places all around Hollywood and the westside where famous people lived, died and murdered. I've been fascinated with all this stuff since my grandmother used to tell me stories about her Rudolph Valentino stories and the silent era when she was in her 20's back in the 20's here in LA. If you need any suggestions for more stories, hit me up, I know a ton of them and where they all happened.
As a not so small person myself, Mama Cass became an idol to me. She proved that you didn't have to be skinny to be beautiful and talented. Watching her gave me the courage to start singing in front of people and eventually led to me being in almost every musical our local theatre company produced. Thank you for this, Scott. Again, such respect and well researched.
Cass Elliot is an icon. What a beautiful voice she had. Good to see that she did get her wish and going solo. May she rest in peace ✌️
Cass Elliot was one of my favorite singers she was so talented. She had the voice of an angel. it wasn't fair that she was taken from us at that young age and when she was just getting out there on her own. You could tell when she guest hosted on any show she was adored. RIP Cass Elliot. Anytime you see an interview with Michelle Phillips Cass is always mentioned and missed very much. I also watched an interview with her daughter Owen and China Phillips still the best of friends. Very sweet. Thank you for this one Scott.
I remember listening to the Mamas and Papas in elementary school. She died way too young. I loved their music.
They should make a biopic of The Mamas And The Papas. May Cass Elliott rest in peace. 🙏🏻🕊🕯❤️
Her hauntingly beautiful cover of Ozzie Nelson's "Dream a Little Dream of Me," will forever be one of my favorite songs.
She was a great singer.
Interesting story...I was building a back deck on my ex's house and her neighbor,and older woman,would come over while I was working and chat with me.She found out that my favorite music was 60's Rock and casually mentioned one day that her husband,which she is currently married to,was Cass Elliot's first husband.That blew me away.We were later introduced and he told me a lot of interesting stories that just mesmerized me.He had been a struggling musician in the LA.area and Ca.when he was younger.He was married to her before she really made it big and before the Mama's & The Papa's.He and Jim Morrison had the same accountant and he used to run into him occasionally.He's very interesting.
Love how at the beginning of your video you said " we were all robbed of the gift that she had!"
Cass and Linda Rondstat were amazing voices of the late 60’s and 70’s, Icons of the century, love them both Linda has lost her voice due to illness and Cass due to death so sad😿💔😿RIP Cass💕
Every time I go to a cemetery, I try to bring flowers. I live right across the street from a cemetery that’s famous in Cathedral city, California, William Powell, Frank Sinatra, etc. I visit them every Christmas and bring them flowers.😊
I absolutely love mama cass. She was a pioneer in music
Cass Elliot was a true legend! Her voice was amazing and very distinct. Her ability to harmonize during her days with the Mama's and the Papa's really showed her talent. I'm certainly glad that she found fulfillment as a solo artist in the last days of her career.
Monday, Monday 🎶 and California Dreamin' 🎶 are my favorites. RIP, Cass Elliott
She is an icon , as well as the Mammas and the Pappas . Their music was , and still is , fabulous. So young . Thanks Scott for taking me along . As always Scott , a video well done .