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Day 17: Shaun of the Dead, Brought an artist back from the dead⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣Where do I begin with this one? My list of artists I’d bring back from the dead is nearly endless. From Marvin Gaye to Elvis and Judy Garland to Karen Carpenter, so many great artists died too young. Although there is significant output from the above names, Cass Elliot never got that chance. ⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣The Mama’s and The Papa’s final album came out in 1971. Elliot had begun to shed her “mama” image and engaged in many shows and released multiple albums. These shows were both successful and not successful due to various addiction and health problems. She had called her former bandmate, Michelle Williams, on the eve of her death elated that she had just received a standing ovation at the London Palladium. She passed away on July 29, 1974, due to heart failure. She was only 32. ⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣From the looks of her 1972 release above, I believe she would have gone on to be a vocal powerhouse and should rank amongst the most exceptional vocalists. ⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣Cass Elliot. 1972. RCA Records. Cass Elliot. ⁣ ⁣The Mamas & The Papas. 1968. Dunhill. The Papas & The Mamas.

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