“Mama” Cass Elliot | Her Haunted Hollywood Home and Her Grave | Mamas and the Papas Singer
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Best-known as one of the singers of the renowned '60s psychedelic pop outfit the Mamas & the Papas, Cass Elliot (or Mama Cass), was born Ellen Naomi Cohen on September 19, 1941, in Baltimore, MD, but grew up in Washington, D.C. It was during her senior year in high school that Elliot began singing (as well as acting), relocating to New York City by the early '60s and eventually touring in a production of The Music Man. With the folk music movement sweeping the nation around this time, Elliot formed the Big Three with other members Tim Rose and James Hendricks, issuing a few underappreciated albums (Live at the Recording Studio, The Big 3). The group eventually metamorphosized into the Mugwumps after Rose was replaced by a few other members, including Denny Doherty, but with only an obscure single to show for their hard work, the Mugwumps were kaput by 1964. To make a long story short, Elliot and Doherty eventually teamed up with the husband/wife team of John and Michelle Phillips, forming the Mamas & the Papas by the mid-'60s. Although the group would only remain together for a few short years, their impact on the rock music world was great, resulting in such classic hit singles as "California Dreamin'," "Monday Monday," and "I Saw Her Again," among others.
Upon the group's breakup in 1968, Elliot launched a solo career, issuing such albums as 1968's Dream a Little Dream of Me, 1969's Bubble Gum, Lemonade, & Something for Mama and Make Your Own Kind of Music, 1970's Mama's Big Ones, 1971's Dave Mason & Cass Elliot, 1972's The Road Is No Place for a Lady, and finally, 1973's Don't Call Me Mama Anymore. In addition, Elliot hosted two prime time TV specials of her own in 1969 and 1973, and appeared on numerous TV shows in the early '70s (including co-hosting The Tonight Show, as well as programs by Mike Douglas, Johnny Cash, Ed Sullivan, Carol Burnett, Tom Jones, and Red Skelton). But tragedy struck on July 29, 1974, as Elliot died from a heart attack in London during a sold-out, two-week engagement at the London Palladium. But Elliot's contributions to rock music didn't go unnoticed as the Mamas & the Papas were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 (with Elliot's only child, Owen, accepting the award at the ceremony for her late mother).
Elliot's body was cremated at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, California. Her ashes were later buried in Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles.
Interesting story...I was building a back deck on my ex's house and her neighbor,and older woman,would come over while I was working and chat with me.She found out that my favorite music was 60's Rock and casually mentioned one day that her husband,which she is currently married to,was Cass Elliot's first husband.That blew me away.We were later introduced and he told me a lot of interesting stories that just mesmerized me.He had been a struggling musician in the LA.area and Ca.when he was younger.He was married to her before she really made it big and before the Mama's & The Papa's.He and Jim Morrison had the same accountant and he used to run into him occasionally.He's very interesting.
Good one Scott.
Wow! Was his name James Hendricks?
@@SCOTTONTAPE that's him! You know him??? I live just outside Nashville and that's where he lives... 👍
They call him Jimi.
..They were married to keep him from getting drafted.
As someone who was a plus sized girl in those days I was so impressed by a woman with such talent and charisma. I could see her as someone to look up to. Her voice shined through and made me believe that no matter what you looked like you could still be an unbelievable person! Thanks Scott!
Yes you were
She could've weighed a ton and I would still love her more than Michelle Phillips.
She was incredible. I wish more plus sized women were given more attention. Many of them have amazing talents.
It was more drug abuse and pills controlling her weight that killed her , she was tho a fabulous dancer to
great singer and lovely i dont care if she was overweight she was beautiful!!
What an amazing voice. Her and Karen Carpenter are probably two of my favorite singers. May they both rest in peace. ❤️
Amen x
What did she passed away from? Anyone?!!!
@OIAI'O Foster , Mama Cass had a heart attack.
Omg my favorite as well
Bingo,throw in Whitney Houston for the tri fecta!
My dad's first wife, and Cass, were good friends in high school. He only met Cass a couple of times, so he didn't know her very well. He said she was very polite, and a bit shy.
That's awesome 👍 My Mum now 83, loved her as did I And now my own son's and daughters not to mention granddaughter's 🥰how brilliant a voice to give my own 4 generations of family joy still 😌🇭🇲
Sure
@@GoGirl311 There's 7 billion + people in the world. Some of them are bound to know someone who knows someone famous. You may be a pathological liar, but not everyone is.
That's just awesome, I'm glad they were friends in high school. That's incredible.
@@GoGirl311it’s probably true
How cruel that someone made up that rumour about how she died. People are so disrespectful and shameless it’s truly disturbing.
I'm not sure it was intentional, but millions still believe it is true.
@@sharksport01 true, always thought it was incidental detail regarding the sandwich that got caught up in time. Shame though. Once saw her interviewed here in England, the interviewer was a proper arsehole, but she rose above it and made him look the fool he was.
Lovely lady...tragic really
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Yes, the original report was perhaps setting the scene as innocent as opposed to needles and drugs on the night stand.
Alan Carr said it.
It was a guy in London... One of the first to see her body he helped identify her.
He called back to the la times that she died eating, when in reality the sandwich was just made, not a single bite taken.
Cass Elliot was one of my favorite singers she was so talented. She had the voice of an angel. it wasn't fair that she was taken from us at that young age and when she was just getting out there on her own. You could tell when she guest hosted on any show she was adored. RIP Cass Elliot. Anytime you see an interview with Michelle Phillips Cass is always mentioned and missed very much. I also watched an interview with her daughter Owen and China Phillips still the best of friends. Very sweet. Thank you for this one Scott.
Her hauntingly beautiful cover of Ozzie Nelson's "Dream a Little Dream of Me," will forever be one of my favorite songs.
The allure of her crooning is unlike any other.
Rest well Cass. 💗
Ozzie wrote that song? I never knew that. Yes, she did a great job on that & everything else she sang. She had a good strong voice & was able to really belt one out. RIP Sweetness
@@anthonyangeli256 He didn't write it but he was the first to record it.
@@ShannonLee1956 ok.ty for the info
One of my favorite Cass Elliott's song.
I never heard that song until one Sunday morning a college radio station unexpectedly played it while I was driving. I was so impressed. She’s incredible and I bought her album on line immediately. I absolutely adore her.
Love how at the beginning of your video you said " we were all robbed of the gift that she had!"
You couldn't be more right!
Rest in paradise ms. Cass Elliott 🙏 ❤️
Well done Scott
I remember listening to the Mamas and Papas in elementary school. She died way too young. I loved their music.
How amazing would it be to go back in time to one of her parties! What a beautiful soul she was. The amount of talent she had & what she had to put up with to prove herself, it’s just a tragedy she left this world so young. Hearing her sing “Dream a Little Dream of Me” mesmerizes me every time I hear it! Much thanks to you for sharing a little bit of her story & saying her name the way she wanted it said.
I loved Cass Elliot . She was one of the most underrated talents of that time!!! Thanks for this one and also for clearing up that ridiculous rumour!!
Hi how are you doing?
I love the momma and the poppas! It’s so sad that Cass Elliot’s life was cut so short! She was my favorite. May she rest in peace!!
She was born 2 months before my mother. Mamma was November 24 1941. It's hard to imagine her and Mamma were the same age.
My parents raised me on Mamas & papas so that is really all I listen to! Cass Elliot is absolutely amazing !!
They should make a biopic of The Mamas And The Papas. May Cass Elliott rest in peace. 🙏🏻🕊🕯❤️
Cass Elliot is an icon. What a beautiful voice she had. Good to see that she did get her wish and going solo. May she rest in peace ✌️
Before fame, the members the band lived in Falls Church, VA. which I am in now. At the fade of 'Quique Alley', there's a little banter about town names. One of them says, 'Falls Church? Where's that?' I LOVE IT!!
She was so beautiful ❤️ Always wanted to live there in LC 🌼✌️🎶☮️ Mama's and the Papas were icons...still are. Rest in peace Cass Elliot.
Yes, she was beautiful, with a voice to match. Thank you for taking me along....peace.
You’re welcome Heather !
She was a great singer.
May she rest in eternal peace.
Cass and Linda Rondstat were amazing voices of the late 60’s and 70’s, Icons of the century, love them both Linda has lost her voice due to illness and Cass due to death so sad😿💔😿RIP Cass💕
Karma got Linda, for her racist rants on David Letterman's show in the 90s. A great voice, but that night I stopped following her career. Poor Cass had mental issues, regarding her self image and her unrequited love for Denny didn't help. The stigma of mental heath has been eased, long after her death. Too bad.
As a not so small person myself, Mama Cass became an idol to me. She proved that you didn't have to be skinny to be beautiful and talented. Watching her gave me the courage to start singing in front of people and eventually led to me being in almost every musical our local theatre company produced. Thank you for this, Scott. Again, such respect and well researched.
LADY DRAGONSBL Too bad she couldn't incorporate a bit of Karen Carpenter in her persona !
@@chairlesnicol672 Why? They were each their own... both with special voices, who sang like angels.
@@LadyDragonsblood Sorry it was a "dig" at Cass n Karen cuz she (Karen ) was very concerned about her weight /appearance! She liked to look thin,while Cass she could prolly gain weight eating like a bird I dunno if it bothered her being large but her voice was phenomenal She just seemed to always b looking for a man n couldn't maintain a steady relationship! - from what I read is just my opinion though!
@@chairlesnicol672 A person's body size has nothing to do with anything. It is the heart and soul that matter. She had a daughter, so I don't think relationships were an issue.
@@LadyDragonsblood You don't have to be in a relationship to get pregnant but okay
Mama Cases was an amazing singer. Her voice was unlike any other. Love the Mamas and the Papas. Great video Scott ❣️😊
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Love my plus size girls , real women in my eyes.
Such a beautiful soul with a beautiful voice.😪
Beautiful person, beautiful music. RIP sweet lady❤️
She was such a great talent and from what I've heard she was a great person. It is so sad how all the rumors circulated about how she died. I hope her daughter is well and Cass is resting in power.
She is an icon , as well as the Mammas and the Pappas . Their music was , and still is , fabulous. So young . Thanks Scott for taking me along . As always Scott , a video well done .
I agree
She was a great performer.
Very interesting video. I always love the Mamas and the Papas. I love all kinds of music and I got to appreciate classic rock as I got older.
Monday, Monday 🎶 and California Dreamin' 🎶 are my favorites. RIP, Cass Elliott
Beverly D'angelo was on celebrity ghost talking about this house.
I like how Scott covers all genres of musicians and movie stars..👍
Cass Elliot was a true legend! Her voice was amazing and very distinct. Her ability to harmonize during her days with the Mama's and the Papa's really showed her talent. I'm certainly glad that she found fulfillment as a solo artist in the last days of her career.
I often wonder how her daughter, Owen, whom she loved so dearly is doing. Cass Elliot is one of my favorite vocalists.
Don't worry about Beverly DeAngelo living in Cass’ former home. She actually did an episode with Kim Russo, who is a well-known medium, and talked about the fact that she's very comfortable living with Cass in Spirit. She must have loved that house, in particular, to return there in Spirit.
I remember watching a film of The Monterey Pop Festival in 1967, and Cass Elliot was seated front and center when a young, new, artist took the stage and sang before the crowd with her band for the first time. The artist was Janis Joplin, and Cass Elliot was quite impressed. You can see her mouth the words “Oh My God...”. It has always stuck with me as Janis is another one of my favorite artists. Both are gone too soon.
Rest In Peace, Cass Elliot
That was a good ep. of Celeb Haunts. Owen was on Chynna Phillips pod. She’s doing well.
Great job Scott on Tape
You did a fantastic video & showed me something I'll never get to see in person. Thank you very much!
I loved the mamas & the papas. I grew up in those great wonderful days. California dreaming is one of my all time favorite songs. Keep up the good work. RIP Cass! You were one of the best!
God has a plan for all of us and while we feel robbed by Cass Elliot's untimely death, we still miss the bigger picture. I believe Cass Elliot would have become a massive musical presence throughout the 70s and into the 80s. Big hits in movie soundtracks, a Broadway musical of her life, perhaps even becoming a classic rock and roller. She had the musical 'chops' and a powerful voice akin to Janis Joplin. Great video Scott.
Very well done; very respectful. I, too, loved Cass Elliot. I was only 10 when she died, the day after we celebrated my mom’s birthday. I always had a warm feeling about her and I always got a bad feeling about John Phillips, both of which turned out pretty true. Very nice article about Cass in the New York Times, today, 5/9/24. Interviews with her daughter, who has written an upcoming biography about her mom, and a close friend, who explains where that ham sandwich business came from. If you’re a Cass Elliot fan, you’ll definitely want to read it!
Thank you Scott! Love this lady ❤
This is awesome Scott 💯🔥.... Loved the Mama's and the Papa's. Their harmonies were beautiful ❤️
Great video! You mentioned Harry Nilsson. He’d be a great subject for you to cover too!
The house you were standing outside of at 2774 Woodrow Wilson was owned by Abigail Folger. She lived there with her boyfriend Voytek Frykowski when they were murdered with Sharon Tate and Jay Sebring by Manson's killers in August of 1969. Roman Polanski had asked his childhood friend Voytek if they would stay with Sharon while he was in London for a few weeks because she was pregnant and didn't want her to stay there alone. So they moved into the Cielo Dr. house for what they thought would be a few weeks until Roman came back from London. The rest is an unfortunate chapter in history. I grew up in LA and I loved going to places all around Hollywood and the westside where famous people lived, died and murdered. I've been fascinated with all this stuff since my grandmother used to tell me stories about her Rudolph Valentino stories and the silent era when she was in her 20's back in the 20's here in LA. If you need any suggestions for more stories, hit me up, I know a ton of them and where they all happened.
Need a friend to visit these houses?
I'd love to hear some of those stories from the 20s!
I didn’t realize how young she was 💐 The house you were pointing at is the correct one. The green mailbox that’s located to the right that is closer to the next house is where the driveway is and has the numbers 2773 on top of it instead of the sides. I really like her Dream A Little Dream song. I remember seeing a rerun of her singing it to Tommy Smothers on the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour show, it’ll give the smiles if you watch it.
I love Cass Elliott! I don't care if she's plus size, I don't Judge anybody about their weight, I'm only here for her music and how she is as a person that's all that matters to me, RIP Mama Cass 🙏 🕊
Beautiful voice 🌟❤️ And very sad she dying so young 💔 Rest in peace Ellen 🙏✨ Thanks for a great video Scott ☺️👌❣️
Love Cass Elliott and the Mama's and the Papas. Laurel Cayon is so cool!!!
Thank you scott cass Elliot was an amazing singer i hadheard that rummor about that sandwich that had to be so hurtful to her family i thought that was HORRIABAL and disgusting
Very respectful and loving commentary. Like so many others I loved her because she was genuinely beautiful. Thank you for posting.
Beautiful video Scott…❤She had a beautiful voice..gone too soon….😢
Thank you Scott for always being respectful of the famous who have passed, and of everyone else around.
Cass Elliott passed way too soon 😪😪
RIP Cass Elliott 🙏🏼💙🙏🏼
Rest in peace Cass!! She was a great singer!! She is truly missed!! Great video Scott!! Peace my friend!! 🙏🙏🙏💙💙💙💖💖💖💜💜💜✌️✌️✌️😢😢😢
I absolutely love mama cass. She was a pioneer in music
SARA COLEMAN Don't say Mama Cass but Cass Elliot or else Scott will give you "shit" ! Lol
@@chairlesnicol672 evidently he didn’t he liked my comment when i said mama cass.
@@chairlesnicol672 he said it a couple of times himself lol
@@addicted367 Yes I heard Scott's bad ! He corrected himself rapidly excusing himself lol! I always said her name like that as well without realizing it wasn't appreciated! Apparently her name was on a bill-board of a casino she was starring in n when she saw that sign she didn't wanna perform in that venue until her name was changed back to Cass Elliot! Meanwhile her real name was Cohen ! Lol So yes she developed a certain "sensitivity" to being called Mama Cass!
Greetings! That was so well done, Scott. Thanks
While I loved the harmony of the Mamas and the Papas, Cass Elliot's voice ALWAYS stood out. It's so sad that she passed so young. She would have had an incredible solo career ❤ RIP Ellen Cohen
I love all your videos Scott! Keep doing a great job! 💖🎈🦋🎉🌈🌷💖🎈🦋🎉🌈🌷
I loved the song California dreaming by the mommas and the papas
Hello how are you doing?
Thank you Scott. I loved this group. They were and are one of the 60s finest!
I loved it!! Thanks my friend
This is great !! I really loved Cass Elliot...
Thanks for sharing this story about cas I remember listening to the music in late 60s . She was very talented and to die so young is so sad. Sounds like she had a good life even though it was short. Love watching your videos Scott love from West Yorkshire UK 🇬🇧 💙💚
Hello how’re you doing?
Nothing like making a Monday better!!! Thanks Scott! What a beautiful day you had to film and what a fantastic video! She's a legend!!! 🌷
Every time I go to a cemetery, I try to bring flowers. I live right across the street from a cemetery that’s famous in Cathedral city, California, William Powell, Frank Sinatra, etc. I visit them every Christmas and bring them flowers.😊
Hi how are you doing?
I go see Francis Sinatra’s grave every time I go to Palm Springs! If I could live anywhere, I would pick Palm Springs! You’re so lucky!
Beverly D also said that home is haunted. I saw it on Celebrity Ghost stories. Cass Elliott gone way too young RIP🙏🏻
Thanks very much Scott another wonderful tribute to a fabulous person ❤️
Like herself her voice was beautiful. I always thought she was truly gifted more than most know and verry attritive as well. Thank you for the great video.
Don’t laugh but I first found out who Cass Elliot was by Scooby Doo and the episode “she” was in! 😂😂😂
Lol! I was going to mention that as well. 😂
Another great video Scott
Hello 👋 how are you doing?
Another great vlog Scott 👍👍❤️ She just got a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame back in October 2022, 48 years after her death. I happened to see Cass Elliott's granddaughter Zoey on Chynna Phillips UA-cam video from that day. It's amazing how much her granddaughter sounds like her and looks like her! I'm not sure if she sings like her or not, but her voice sounds so much like her. ❤️ Wow, I did not know that Keith Moon died in the same room as her 😳
awesome work Scott!! Cass really was underrated.
What a nice video. Love your quiet style. There was something about her, she was incredibly cool and one of a kind. Love to see her old interviews not to mention of course her music. When I hear her it takes me straight back to my childhood. Took my son to all her Laurel Canyon locations including the basement and lots of other music sites there when he was younger, so much fun 💛 I didn’t know about the down the hill one though!! Thank you
Era tan linda, me edintifico mucho con ella especialmente en circunstancias que tuvo a su hija y tan parecida a mi media hermana.Pero falta la estrella en su tumba. 🔯Muchas gracias, Scott.
Another really fun walk.
Tom, Belgium.
Another wonderful adventure you took us on. I love Cass Elliot, I listen to her music nearly every single day. A tremendous, incomparable voice, she will never be forgotten that is for certain. Thank you Scott!
Immediately clicked in this and hit like when I saw the title!!!
Beverly D'Angelo talks about how haunted this house is on an episode of Celebrity Ghost Stories. And she said that this house inspired Dan A. to write Ghost Busters.
Hey Scott I enjoy the way that you show respect for the people that have passed on. You ❤️ are an awesome man and I love ❤️ your ❤️ channel ❤️ ❤❤❤🎉😊❤❤❤❤❤😂 Thank you so much for the love ❤️ that show by leaving ❤️ a rock wherever you can.
i JUST LOVE YOU !!! Your voice is soooo relaxing and calming to me . thank you for everything you do for us . God Bless you and be safe .
That’s so sweet thank you
Great video Scott.Luv Cass.Thanku.x
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Vibes....; She lived like her....voice; like her songs.
You've been on a roll, Scott! Good stuff, man. Thanks!
another awesome vid scott, just what i needed on my lunch break ; ) and you are right it was the house with the flat white roof.......
According to what I know she died from a massive heart attack leaving behind a daughter named Owen Vanessa Elliott and a sister Leah Kunkel
I was just thinking about Cass Elliot, and doing my own research. She sure was one of a kind. 😢
Iconic Legend in Music!
RIP Mama Cass 😔
Amazing woman. Mama Cass. Monday Monday. I been to her house. Nothing haunted bout it. RIP mama Cass
Hi how’re you doing?
I'm now the caregiver of my aunt as well as my sister. We were discussing Mama Cass and she said Mama Cass choked on a ham sandwich. I immediately corrected her. My aunt would believe Jesus was Catholic if someone told her so. 🙄 it's frustrating.
If I'm not mistaken, Keith Moon died where Cass Elliott died.
The apartment in London belonged to the singer/songwriter Harry Nilsson & yes you are correct both Keith Moon & Cass Elliott died there reason why Nilsson sold it soon after their deaths he wouldn't step foot in the place feeling as if it was cursed
@@shelleycheeseman8904 Many terrible grammatical errors.
I think Jesus was Presbyterian.
If I ever wanted someone to do a video on my beloved mothers life some day it would be Scott. He shows so much love and respect for his subjects and for all that's good
Manson victims Gibby Folger & Voytek Frykowski lived over there too
Mama and the papas were brilliant she was the one that made that group rip Cass Elliott xx
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I’ve heard a rumor that her corpse was so overweight that it caused structural problems overtime to her grave, and they had to disinter her and fix it before reinterring her.
Well she was cremated so that is false . Thank you for watching !
Loved they’re music she had one of the most beautiful voices such a shame she passed at such a young age RIP🙏❤️✝️
I remember them saying the ham sandwich thing in the first Austin Powers movie.
So Cass and Keith Moon died in the same London flat? That would be a rocking good party haunting to go to!
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Scott I have many happy memories listening to Mama's and the Papas. Cass Elliott was so talented. I love watching music documentaries Hers was great.
She is So Pretty!!!!
Perfect timing… loved her. Thanks Scott. Stay safe.
Rest in Peace Cass xx
Cass❗One Hell of a singer 👍👍👌👌✌✌💋 R.I.P.
Thank you Scott for this video ! I was only 2 years old when Cass died. I discovered her I think around when I was 11 or 12. Of course I knew the songs, but I can't remember seeing the mamas and the papas before I was in my teens. I think she was the one who made me realise I like plus size women, I always had a secret crush on her. One of my favorite clips of her is a duet with John Denver, where it not only shows her incredible voice, but also her great sense of humor and kind personality. She will be forever missed.
I love John Denver!
Let’s face it, she MADE The Mamas and the Papas! Her voice is amazing! “Slow it down, Subaru”!😂 could you imagine living in someone famous house? Michelle Phillips treated her terribly, she was in love with her band mate, and of course he got with Michelle. I’m glad they moved past it, but it had to break her heart. 32? That’s so young. I’m glad we have her daughter!
Scott, I appreciate you so much for all your research and showing us so many locations and posting it all here for us to enjoy