1972 Cass Elliot – Cass Elliot
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.”
Tracks
1 I’ll Be Home (Randy Newman) 3:39
2 Baby I’m Yours (Van McCoy) 2:33
3 Jesus Was A Cross Maker (Judee Sill) 3:06
4 That Song (Bill Dean) 2:12
5 When It Doesn’t Work Out (Leah Kunkel) 4:28
6 I’ll Be There (Bobby Darin) 2:25
7 Disney Girls (Bruce Johnston) 4:08
8 I Think It’s Going To Rain Today (Randy Newman) 2:43
9 Cherries Jubilee (Marilyn Messina) 4:36
10 It’s All In The Game (James Braken) 3:01
Media
Musicians
| Bass | Carol Kaye |
| Bass | Joe Osborn |
| Drums | Ed Greene |
| Drums | John Guerin |
| Guitar | Larry Carlton |
| Guitar | Louie Shelton |
| Guitar | Dennis Budimir |
| Guitar | Edwin Carter |
| Guitar | Al Casey |
| Fender Rhodes | Bruce Johnston |
| Piano | Don Randi |
| Piano | Mike Lang |
| Musette | Carl Fortina |
| Sax | Jerome Richardson |
| Sax | Moacir Santos |
| Sax | Jack Nimitz |
| Trombone | Maurice Spears |
| Trombone | Ed Kusby |
| Trombone | Grover Mitchell |
| Trumpet | Cat Anderson |
| Trumpet | Gino Bozzacco |
| Vibraphone | Jules Greenberg |
| Percussion | Reggie Golson |
Liner Notes
Producer – Lewis Merenstein
Engineer (Mastering) – Trent Strickland
Engineer (Recording) – Mickey Crofford
Art Direction, Design – Gary Burden
Photography By – George Hurrell
Recorded At – RCA’s Music Center Of The World
Copyright (c) – RCA Records
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