Don't Call Me Mama Anymore

Cass Elliot | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 14, 2000)
• Original Release Date: September 28, 1973
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: One Way Records Inc
• ASIN: B000050I5O
• Also Available in: Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #229,669 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Introduction: Dream a Little Dream of Me/Extraordinary

2. I Think a Lot About You

3. Audience Rap (1)

4. Don't Call Me Mama Anymore

5. My Love

6. I'm Coming to the Best Part of My Life

7. The Torch Song Medley: I Came Here to Sing a Torch Song/I Gotta Right ...

8. Audience Rap (2)

9. The Night Before

10. I Like What I Like

11. I'll Be Seeing You/Don't Call Me Mama Anymore (Reprise)

12. Theme From L'Amour [*]

13. I Think a Lot About You [Studio Version][*]

14. Listen to the World [*]

Editorial Reviews

Re-issue of the 1973 album from the Mama's & The Papa's diva . 14 tracks including 'Dream A Little Dream Of Me'. Recreating selected highlights from her CBS television special. 14 tracks. 2000 release.

Customer Reviews

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!, April 13, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Don't Call Me Mama Anymore (Audio CD)

This is an amazing re-issue! It has unbelievable clarity and realism, projecting the listener into the intimate atmosphere of the nightclub in which most of it was recorded in a way the original vinyl could not. And Cass' stage talents really shine, her warm voice caressing the audience during the patter and sparkling in the songs. The new liner notes give a glimpse of the backstage work that went into this outstanding performance. The three bonus tracks are the icing on the cake, consisting of wonderful material that has been almost impossible to find since its original issue. One of the added songs is the studio version of "I Think A Lot About You", which makes for an interesting comparison with Cass' handling of the same song on stage as recorded for the original live album. That one and "L'Amour" show off Cass' way with a love song to perfection. By way of contrast, "Listen to the World" displays both her strong social consciousness (which was genuine) and her ability to belt a rock number -- in case anyone forgot that she could do that, too. It's a spirited and fitting close to Cass' most upbeat album. Her first RCA album, "Cass Elliot", is still her best and my favorite, but I find myself listening to this one over and over.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A confident, self-assuerd Cass just hitting her stride!, March 1, 2006

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Matthew G. Sherwin (last seen screaming at Amazon customer service) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Don't Call Me Mama Anymore (Audio CD)

I have listened to this CD many times and like many reviewers I am still struck by the quality of the sound. I will swear that I am in the same room with Cass Elliott as she belts out these tunes! Cass is truly in control of her performance and she seems able to lead her audience in any direction she wishes. Indeed, her rapport with her audience is excellent; this CD includes two "raps" (times when she speaks) with the audience. She talks about a recent knee injury, making light of her having to temporarily use a cane to share something of her personal life with her fans. She also reminisces about the clubs called "basket houses" in which she sang early on in her career--it was considered a "big night" if she made six dollars. Ha!

The CD is actually a live recording of Cass's performance at a Chicago nightclub called Mister Kelly's. There is also a studio recording of Cass singing "I Think A Lot About You." I agree with fellow reviewers who write that it's so tragic that Cass seems to be just hitting her stride when she passed away from a very untimely death.

There are GREAT songs on this CD that demand our attention. In particular, Cass sings the song entitled "My Love" written by Paul McCartney and his late wife Linda; while "Don't Call Me Mama Anymore" is very personal and well as beautifully arranged. "The Night Before" is awesome. She sings "I'll Be Seeing You" and "I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues" written by Harold Arlen (who wrote "Over The Rainbow") and Koehler-Warner. The "Theme From L'Amour" is both catchy and playful, too.

The liner notes by Richard Barton Campbell are extensive and very informative. Between the song set and the liner notes a person can really get to know a lot about Cass Elliott--as well as what she wanted to do with her life had she lived longer. Campbell writes how Cass quit high school just two weeks before graduation to rush to New York to seriously pursue a show business career; how Cass actually despised being called "Mama" Cass; and to support what he writes Richard Campbell peppers his liner notes with Cass' own words. A clever writer! The liner notes include photos of Cass including a picture of an 8 track tape of this performance. Ooooh, an 8 track tape of a Cass Elliott performance--nostalgia!

In short, the song set from this concert reflects an optimistic, emotionally healthier Cass ready to reach new heights in her career and her relationships, too. Yes, maybe Cass didn't live too long after this album was released; but I somehow get the feeling that she still managed to accomplish a type of self-fulfillment than some people ever experience in their entire "normal life-spans." We are all better off for Cass Elliott being amongst us in the 1960s and the early 1970s. Bravo, Cass Elliott! She went out a winner and with songs like "Listen To The World" she taught us much.

I recommend this CD for fans of The Mamas and The Papas, pop music, and people who want to get better acquainted with Cass Elliott's talent.

12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A dream come true!!!, July 14, 2001

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K. Loftis "www.KimLoftis.com: Spiritual Fulfi... (the picturesque North Carolina mountains) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Don't Call Me Mama Anymore (Audio CD)

As her number one fan, I was thrilled to purchase this fantastic rerelease of Cass Elliot's final album!!! Cass has never sounded more beautiful, the material is perfect, the orchestration flawless, and Cass' banter is completely charming!!! This is Cass at her very best!!! Thanks to all involved in bringing us this fabulous rerelease!!! Please release the rest of Cass' catalogue!!! It's all worth having in such stunning audio quality!!! And the aditional bonus tracks are the icing on the cake!!! Buy this album, it's a little piece of Heaven!!! We love you Cass!!!