Yvonne Elliman

[Frankie's Market]

Re: Yvonne Elliman

"I Can't Get You Out of My Mind" was a radio staple in Hawaii during the early 1980s (or was it the late 1970s?).

That was a single from 1977. As you said, the song garnered quite a bit of local radio airplay, but wasn't a huge hit nationally, despite the fact that it was prominently featured on a Hawaii Five-0 episode with Yvonne as a guest-star.

Speaking of that show, I hope that CBS pays for the music rights to that particular episode when the 11th season Hawaii Five-0 DVD gets released. That show featured cuts from both Yvonne's Night Flight LP, as well as the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack.

[GeckoGeek]

Re: Yvonne Elliman

Early in her career she did a pretty good cover of The Who's "I Can't Explain" (1973).

If she did more of those, I'd probably like her better. Most of her stuff seems to fall into what I classify as "terminally mellow".

[Menehune Man]

Re: Yvonne Elliman

So do I. She's a great party guest and an amazing baker! I've enjoyed getting to know her as a friend.

That is sooo cool Leashlaws!
All the bestest to both of you...
Maybe see ya at the Hawai'iloa Event
I've got 4 tickets already and friends coming too.

[Kalihiboy]

Re: Yvonne Elliman

I profiled Yvonne two or three years ago, maybe the story is in the SB archives for June of 2008 or 2009...she is a good friend of mine and I have told her that she should write a book...I think it would be interesting! Yes she is a performer, but I'm sure she would say her most important job is being a mother, which she is to her two kids. I know her parents too and have been to their house a number of times in Manoa....great people they are!!

It would be nice if the Bee Gee's would do a "Saturday Night Fever" tour and have all of the groups/performers on that soundtrack tour with them maybe for a 35th anniversary tour in a year or so....I know....wishful thinking....

My favorite song Yvonne sang is probably HELLO STRANGER...

[Frankie's Market]

Re: Yvonne Elliman

It would be nice if the Bee Gee's would do a "Saturday Night Fever" tour and have all of the groups/performers on that soundtrack tour with them maybe for a 35th anniversary tour in a year or so....I know....wishful thinking....

It wouldn't be the same, anyway. Not without Maurice there.

[mel]

Re: Yvonne Elliman

I think after Maurice Gibb's death, the Bee Gees have called it quits. Years previous to that their younger brother also died, Andy.

[Pohaku]

Re: Yvonne Elliman

Thanks for posting about this, and for all the music links! I only knew her from Jesus Christ Superstar, but I'm glad I know more now.