Cass Elliot – Make Your Own Kind Of Music (1969)

About the song

Cass Elliot’s “Make Your Own Kind Of Music” is a timeless anthem that encourages listeners to embrace their individuality and follow their own path. Released in 1969 as a single from her album “Bubblegum, Lemonade, and… Something for Mama,” this song reflects Elliot’s unique blend of folk, pop, and rock influences.

Written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, “Make Your Own Kind Of Music” is characterized by its upbeat tempo, catchy melody, and uplifting lyrics. The song’s message of self-expression and empowerment resonated with audiences, making it a favorite among fans of Elliot’s music.

Upon its release, “Make Your Own Kind Of Music” achieved moderate success, reaching the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. While it didn’t achieve chart-topping success, the song’s enduring popularity has solidified its place as one of Cass Elliot’s signature tunes.

The album “Bubblegum, Lemonade, and… Something for Mama,” which features “Make Your Own Kind Of Music,” showcases Elliot’s diverse musical talents and eclectic style. It received positive reviews from critics and further established Elliot as a solo artist after her time with The Mamas & the Papas.

For many listeners, “Make Your Own Kind Of Music” serves as a reminder to stay true to oneself and embrace one’s uniqueness. Its timeless message and catchy melody continue to inspire and uplift audiences of all ages, making it a beloved classic in Elliot’s repertoire.

Whether you’re singing along to the upbeat melody or finding solace in its empowering lyrics, “Make Your Own Kind Of Music” is sure to strike a chord with anyone who hears it. Its universal appeal and Cass Elliot’s distinctive voice make it a song that will continue to resonate with listeners for generations to come.

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Lyrics

Nobody can tell you
There’s only one song worth singing
They may try and sell you
Cause it hangs them up
To see someone like you

But you gotta make your own kind of music
Sing your own special song
Make your own kind of music
Even if nobody else sings along

You’re gonna be nowhere
The loneliest kind of lonely
It may be rough going
Just to do your thing is the hardest thing to do

But you gotta make your own kind of music
Sing your own special song
Make your own kind of music
Even if nobody else sings along

So if you cannot take my hand
And if you must be going, I will understand

You gotta make your own kind of music
Sing your own special song
Make your own kind of music
Even if nobody else sings along

You gotta make your own kind of music
Sing your own kind of song
Make your own kind of music
Even if nobody else sings along

You gotta make your own kind of music
Sing your own kind of song
Make your own kind of music
Even if nobody else sings along

No no no no
Even if nobody else sings along
If nobody else sings along