Yvonne Elliman
Yvonne Elliman is an American singer, songwriter, and actress known for her role in Jesus Christ Superstar and her hit song 'If I Can't Have You'.
Movie Actress | Soundtrack
December 29, 1951
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Yvonne Elliman, an American singer, songwriter, and actress, rose to fame for her portrayal of Mary Magdalene in the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar. She gained international recognition in the 1970s, achieving a number one hit with “If I Can’t Have You.” Throughout her career, Elliman has collaborated with renowned artists such as Eric Clapton, Barbra Streisand, and Billy Joel, and provided backing vocals for bands like the Bee Gees and Rod Stewart. Some of her other notable works include the album “The Best of Yvonne Elliman” and appearances in Hawaii Five-0 and Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. An interesting fact about Elliman is that she performed in the original cast of Jesus Christ Superstar for four years, achieving a #1 hit with the song “If I Can’t Have You.”