Yvonne Elliman grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii. In 1971, she made her Broadway debut in the musical "Jesus Christ Superstar," where she sang "Everything's Alright." That role led to her playing Mary Magdalene in the 1973 film adaptation, which brought her wider attention.
Her recording of "If I Can't Have You" became a hit in 1977, though it was originally recorded by Kim Carnes. She also released songs like "Love Pains" and "Sailing Ships." Over time, she worked with musicians including Eric Clapton and George Harrison.
Elliman faced vocal issues that required surgery, but she continued performing. Her albums include "Food of Love" from 1973 and "Yvonne" from 1980.
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