Yvonne Elliman

Pop and soul singer.
Born 29.12.1951 in Hawaii.
She got her big break playing Mary Magdalene in the original London production of "Jesus Christ Superstar".
Later, she became part of [a=Eric Clapton]'s live band before going solo.
Her biggest hit "If I Can't Have You" was taken from the "Saturday Night Fever" soundtrack and went to No.1 in the US chart.

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