Dream a Little Dream of Me - Cass Elliot, Andre, Fabian
California Earthquake - Cass Elliot, Hartford, John
The Room Nobody Lives In - Cass Elliot, Sebastian, John [Lo
Talkin' to Your Toothbrush - Cass Elliot, Simon, John [1]
Blues for Breakfast - Cass Elliot, Manuel, Richard
You Know Who I Am - Cass Elliot, Cohen, Leonard
Rubber Band - Cass Elliot, Faryar, Cyrus
Long Time Loving You - Cass Elliot, Scharf, Stuart
Jane, the Insane Dog Lady - Cass Elliot, Simon, John [1]
What Was I Thinking of - Cass Elliot, Cohen, Leah
Burn Your Hatred - Cass Elliot, Nash, Graham
Sweet Believer - Cass Elliot, Faryar, Cyrus
It's Getting Better - Cass Elliot, Mann, Barry
Blow Me a Kiss - Cass Elliot, Carone, Jack
Sour Grapes - Cass Elliot, Ghent, T.
Easy Come, Easy Go - Cass Elliot,
I Can Dream, Can't I - Cass Elliot, Fain, Sammy
Welcome to the World - Cass Elliot, Eagle, Martin
Lady Love - Cass Elliot, Bramlett, Delaney
He's a Runner - Cass Elliot, Nyro, Laura
Move in a Little Closer, Baby - Cass Elliot, Capitanelli, Arnold
When I Just Wear My Smile - Cass Elliot,
Who's to Blame - Cass Elliot, Kunkel, Leah
Track Listings (15) - Disc #2
Make Your Own Kind of Music - Cass Elliot, Mann, Barry
New World Coming - Cass Elliot, Mann, Barry
A Song That Never Comes - Cass Elliot, Cashman, Terry
The Good Times Are Comin' [From Monte Walsh] - Cass Elliot, Barry, John [1]
Don't Let the Good Life Pass You By - Cass Elliot, Rucker, Sharon
One Way Ticket - Cass Elliot, Hart, Bruce
Ain't Nobody Else Like You - Cass Elliot, Rucker, Sharon
The Costume Ball [From Doctors' Wives] - Cass Elliot, Bergman, Alan
Darling Be Home Soon [#] - Cass Elliot, Sebastian, John [Lo
Sistowbell Lane [#] - Cass Elliot, Mitchell, Joni
For as Long as You Need Me [#] - Cass Elliot, Cashman, Terry
Different [From Pufnstuf] - Cass Elliot, Fox, Charles [1]
Here We Go Again - Cass Elliot, Elliot, Cass
All for Me - Cass Elliot, Price, Michael
Song That Never Comes [Mono Single Mix] - Cass Elliot, Cashman, Terry
Of all the Mamas and Papas, Cass Elliot was the best poised for solo stardom. After all, she had That Voice, and a command of musical styles reaching back into Tin Pan Alley. And while she was the first of the band out of ... more »the chute with a solo album, she sort of eased into it with the other Mama and Papas backing her on "Dream A Little Dream Of Me."
In the three years she was a solo artist for ABC/Dunhill, she released two albums (Dream A Little Dream Of Me and Bubble Gum, Lemonade And? Something for Mama, later retitled Make Your Own Kind Of Music) and a handful of singles, all of which are included on The Complete Cass Elliot Solo Collection 1968-1971.
During our excursions in the vaults, we came across three tracks that had never been released in any form: Cass' cover of Joni Mitchell's "Sisotowbell Lane," a version of John Sebastian's "Darling Be Home Soon," and the Cashman, Pistilli & West tune "For As Long As You Need Me." They are revelatory, and stand proudly with anything Cass released.
Cass' daughter, Owen Elliot-Kugell, contributed notes for the release and participated throughout the project. Rock historian (and Hip-O Select go-to guy) Richard Campbell performed copious feats of discographical and biographical research in support of his extensive liners, and all the tracks were newly mastered from the original tapes by Erick Labson of Universal Mastering West. Also, props to photographer Henry Diltz for finding such great photos of Cass; the package really looks as good as it sounds.« less
Of all the Mamas and Papas, Cass Elliot was the best poised for solo stardom. After all, she had That Voice, and a command of musical styles reaching back into Tin Pan Alley. And while she was the first of the band out of the chute with a solo album, she sort of eased into it with the other Mama and Papas backing her on "Dream A Little Dream Of Me."
In the three years she was a solo artist for ABC/Dunhill, she released two albums (Dream A Little Dream Of Me and Bubble Gum, Lemonade And? Something for Mama, later retitled Make Your Own Kind Of Music) and a handful of singles, all of which are included on The Complete Cass Elliot Solo Collection 1968-1971.
During our excursions in the vaults, we came across three tracks that had never been released in any form: Cass' cover of Joni Mitchell's "Sisotowbell Lane," a version of John Sebastian's "Darling Be Home Soon," and the Cashman, Pistilli & West tune "For As Long As You Need Me." They are revelatory, and stand proudly with anything Cass released.
Cass' daughter, Owen Elliot-Kugell, contributed notes for the release and participated throughout the project. Rock historian (and Hip-O Select go-to guy) Richard Campbell performed copious feats of discographical and biographical research in support of his extensive liners, and all the tracks were newly mastered from the original tapes by Erick Labson of Universal Mastering West. Also, props to photographer Henry Diltz for finding such great photos of Cass; the package really looks as good as it sounds.
CD Reviews
Mostly the same songs....again (sigh).
TJAMES03 | CA | 11/29/2005
(2 out of 5 stars)
"Cass Elliot's first two albums are rereleased here along with some B-sides and previously unreleased material such as "Darling, Be Home Soon," "Sisotowbell Lane," and "For As Long As You Need Me." "Different" and "All For Me'" are released on this CD also, and to my knowledge this is the only CD that they have ever been released on. My main complaint is the price. Even though I paid for it for the unreleased songs, it is obvious that the record companies are trying to "stick it" to the consumer. Most people aren't going to pay $50.00 for one CD. The unreleased material is so-so at best. It is up to you whether or not you want to spend the money on this CD. I won't even bother asking why they won't release the entire "The Road Is No Place For A Lady" on CD yet."
Great package and sound, most tracks previously released
Curmudgeon | West Australia | 10/08/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This limited edition release by Universal/Hip-O Select collects all Cass Elliot's solo material between the years 1968-71 and includes a beautifully produced booklet with full discography. If you're a big fan of Cass's music this 38-tracker is a must, but there is little new here for either the fan or casual listener: most of the tracks have previously been compiled on many other collections. The 3 previously unreleased tracks are fine but certainly inessential, while "Different" is also now available on the recently released "Pufnstuf" soundtrack. I'd recommend the recent "Dream A Little Dream Of Me: The Music of Mama Cass Elliot" anthology as a better overview; it includes the fantastic "(If You're Gonna) Break Another Heart" (a superb lost classic penned by Lee Hazlewood) and the otherwise-unavailable "East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon)", as well as an hilarious trilogy of radio jingles."
Complete Cass Dunhill is a Dream !
gassy goon | 06/28/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"A superb 2 CD package containing the great Cass Elliot's complete recordings for Dunhill from 1968 - 1971, with stellar expertly written liner notes & rare photos. If that wasn't enough to entice you, there are 3 completely unreleased songs too. Truly a labor of love & well researched, this is essential for every Cass and Mamas and Papas fan.
Both the 1968 solo debut album & the 1969 album were only on CD in Japan. The 1968 album contains some of Cass' best solo work, and the 2nd solo album has strong songs too. Cass excelled at ballads and there are plenty on this release. Cass' performances on Leonard Cohen's YOU KNOW WHO I AM, her sister's Leah Kunkel's great songs WHAT WAS I THINKING OF, and WHO'S TO BLAME, the truly haunting epic SWEET BELIEVER, and Cass' powerhouse version of Laura Nyro's HE'S A RUNNER that will make you forget any other version are ALL musts to hear & revel at. Cass sings up a storm on these tracks, and many others. To hear the essence Cass Elliot, you've got to hear here on these songs.
I also love her version of John Sebastian's DARLING BE HOME SOON, and the other 2 unreleased tunes are great too: Joni Mitchell's SISOTOWBELL LANE and the beautiful FOR AS LONG AS YOU NEED ME from 1970. DARLING BE HOME SOON is very fitting as Cass & John Sebastian were long-time friends. It's a revelation to hear her voice on these brand new songs.
Definitive & astounding set of Cass' crystal clear voice & powerful personality shines through all these memorable songs."
Fabulous
Cal | San Francisco, CA USA | 03/09/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Very good selection, high quality recording. I bought this mainly for "Diffferent", which I've been looking for in CD or Mp3 for a while. Very happy with the 2-disc CD. If you don't have Cass Elliot CDs already, this is a good start."
Track Listings (23) - Disc #1