Mama Cass - Dream a Little Dream of Me [1968]

At the time the Mamas & the Papas broke up in 1968, it was painfully obvious that Dunhill Records was placing all their bets on Elliot as far as a successful solo recording career. They certainly had good reason. While Elliot wasn't always the lead voice on the hits (Denny Doherty usually was), she provided the sound that brought the vocal majesty together, as well as an image. The "final" Mamas single, "Dream a Little Dream" was now billed as a "Mama Cass" single, and Dunhill quickly brought her into the studio for an album. The result is one of her finest, and an important sociological record, too. It can easily be described as the sound of Laurel Canyon in 1968, with songs by Graham Nash (whom Elliot was in the process of introducing to Stills and Crosby), John Sebastian, and Robbie Robertson. John Simon exquisitely produced this album, employing his "nuts and bolts" technique that was so effective on his work with The Band. It was a great start for her solo career. Unfortunately after this, Elliot fell into the record industry machinery, and quickly began turning out bubblegum hits that weren't really where she was at. This sounds like a place closer to her heart, and to listeners' hearts as well.

Track list:

01.Dream A Little Dream Of Me
02.California Earthquake
03.The Room Nobody Lives In
04.Talking To Your Toothbrush
05.Blues For Breakfast
06.You Know Who I Am
07.Rubber Band
08.Long Time Loving You
09.Jane, The Insane Dog Lady
10.What Was I Thinking Of
11.Burn Your Hatred
12.Sweet Believer

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