Cass Elliot’s “Make Your Own Kind of Music” is a 1969 bubblegum-pop single released under Dunhill Records, credited to Cass Elliot (often referred to as Mama Cass) with production by Steve Barri. The song was written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil and became a Top 40 hit in the United States, peaking around #36 on the Billboard Hot 100. If you’re looking for a quick overview:
- Original release: September 1969
- Album association: Bubblegum, Lemonade and... Something for Mama Cass (solo projects around the same era)
- Writers: Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil
- Theme: An anthem of individuality and self-expression, encouraging listeners to pursue their own path rather than conform to others’ expectations
- Notable context: It followed her earlier solo success with “Dream a Little Dream of Me” and stands as her last US Top 40 solo entry
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