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Yvonne Elliman

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· James MacDonald

Key facts

Birth name Yvonne Marianne Elliman[1]
Birth date December 29, 1951[1]
Birth place Honolulu, Hawaii[1]
Occupations Singer, songwriter, actress[1]
Known for First cast of *Jesus Christ Superstar*[1]
Hit song “If I Can’t Have You”[1]

Yvonne Elliman is an American singer, songwriter, and actress, born December 29, 1951, in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is best known for performing in the first cast of *Jesus Christ Superstar* and for her US No. 1 hit “If I Can’t Have You.” [1] [2] [3]

Context

Yvonne Elliman rose to fame in the early 1970s as part of the original cast of *Jesus Christ Superstar*, where she performed for four years [2]. Her career included several hits during the 1970s, most notably the US No. 1 single “If I Can’t Have You” [1]. After a hiatus in the 1980s and 1990s, she released a comeback album in 2004 [2]. Her singing career began in London in 1969, where she was discovered by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber [3].

Documented claims

  • She performed for four years in the first cast of *Jesus Christ Superstar*. [2]
  • She had a number of hits in the 1970s. [2]
  • She made a comeback album in 2004 after a long hiatus in the 1980s and 1990s. [2]
  • She began her singing career in London in 1969 and was discovered by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. [3]

Questions and answers

What happened to the singer Yvonne Elliman?

After a hiatus in the 1980s and 1990s, she made a comeback album in 2004 [2].

Where does Yvonne Elliman live today?

Her current residence is not specified in the available sources.

Sources

  1. Yvonne Elliman - Biography — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Elliman, Yvonne - Where's Eric! — whereseric.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. An Interview with Chart-Topping Grammy Winner Yvonne Elliman — popmatters.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People