Yvonne Elliman - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	December 29, 1951
Age	74
Birthplace	Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn - (see also Yvonne Elliman's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Singing the hit single 'If I Can't Have You'; originating the role of Mary Magdalene in 'Jesus Christ Superstar'

Intro

Yvonne Elliman is an American singer, songwriter, and actress best known for her work in the 1970s, particularly her roles in the musical 'Jesus Christ Superstar' and her chart-topping hit 'If I Can't Have You' from the 'Saturday Night Fever' soundtrack.

Early Life & Background

Yvonne Elliman was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is of Japanese and Irish descent. Elliman attended President Theodore Roosevelt High School, where she performed in school bands before moving to London to pursue a music career.

Career Highlights

• Originated the role of Mary Magdalene in the Broadway production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' (1971)
• Performed the hit song 'I Don't Know How to Love Him' from 'Jesus Christ Superstar'
• Sung backing vocals for Eric Clapton, including on the song 'I Shot the Sheriff'
• Achieved international success with the song 'If I Can't Have You', which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1978

Trivia

• Yvonne Elliman was the only featured female voice on many Eric Clapton recordings in the 1970s.
• She appeared in the 1973 film adaptation of 'Jesus Christ Superstar'.

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Sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yvonne_Elliman
2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Yvonne-Elliman
3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0254403/