Yvonne Elliman is an American singer who achieved fame during the 1970s, with her soulful voice and touch of pop sensibility. Born on December 29, 1951, in Honolulu, Hawaii, Elliman moved to London where she first came to prominence as Mary Magdalene in the original London production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's musical, "Jesus Christ Superstar." Her performance led to a successful recording career, notably with the hit ballad "I Don't Know How to Love Him" from the same musical.

Elliman's commercial success peaked with the release of the disco-infused single "If I Can't Have You," which was included on the soundtrack of the iconic film "Saturday Night Fever." The song soared to the top of the charts in 1978, becoming one of the era's defining tracks and earning Elliman a lasting spot in disco history. Following this high point, her career momentum ebbed, but she continued to release music, including the album "Food of Love" in 1993. Although no longer as prominent in the music charts, Elliman's contributions to the music scene of the 70s, particularly her role in the disco movement, have secured her a fond place in the annals of music history.

Genres

Disco

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Latest Release

If I Can't Have You

Yvonne Elliman

Single - Released October 1, 2015