Mama's Big Ones – The Best of Mama Cass
Cass Elliot · 1970
31 min · 12 tracks · folk · pop rock · sunshine pop
A vibrant blend of sunshine pop and folk rock, showcasing Cass Elliot's warm, soulful vocals and empowering themes.
Mama's Big Ones – The Best of Mama Cass is an album by Cass Elliot, released in 1970. A vibrant blend of sunshine pop and folk rock, showcasing Cass Elliot's warm, soulful vocals and empowering themes. 'Mama's Big Ones' is significant as it consolidates Cass Elliot’s hits into one collection, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart. It celebrates songs like 'Make Your Own Kind of Music', which became an anthem for self-empowerment, influencing later generations of artists seeking to convey authenticity in their music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Mama's Big Ones – The Best of Mama Cass sound like?
A vibrant blend of sunshine pop and folk rock, showcasing Cass Elliot's warm, soulful vocals and empowering themes. Rooted in folk and pop rock.
What makes Mama's Big Ones – The Best of Mama Cass by Cass Elliot notable?
'Mama's Big Ones' is significant as it consolidates Cass Elliot’s hits into one collection, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart. It celebrates songs like 'Make Your Own Kind of Music', which became an anthem for self-empowerment, influencing later generations of artists seeking to convey authenticity in their music. Released on October 1, 1970, 'Mama's Big Ones' is a compilation that captures the essence of Cass Elliot’s solo career following her time with The Mamas & The Papas. This album comes after her debut solo effort, 'Dream a Little Dream', and highlights her transition into a more independent artistic identity while still embracing the harmonies that defined her earlier work.
How many songs are on Mama's Big Ones – The Best of Mama Cass?
Mama's Big Ones – The Best of Mama Cass has 12 tracks, running approximately 31 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 It's Getting Better 2:57
- 2 Dream a Little Dream of Me Standout 3:12
- 3 Make Your Own Kind of Music Standout 2:19
- 4 Words of Love Standout 2:15
- 5 New World Coming 2:12
- 6 Move in a Little Closer, Baby 2:38
- 7 One Way Ticket 2:48
- 8 The Good Times Are Coming 2:54
- 9 Easy Come, Easy Go 2:45
- 10 Don't Let the Good Life Pass You By 2:48
- 11 Ain't Nobody Else Like You 2:24
- 12 A Song That Never Comes 2:28
Release Date
October 1, 1970
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
31 min 44 sec
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