The Mamas & the Papas Cass Elliot had a successful solo career, touring the US and Europe; appearing frequently on television, including in two specials ("The Mama Cass Television Program" on ABC in January 1969 and "Don't Call Me Mama Anymore" on CBS in September 1973); and producing hits such as "Make Your Own Kind of Music" and "It's Getting Better". However, she never surpassed her two Dunhill albums, "Dream a Little Dream" (1968) and "Bubblegum, Lemonade, and ... Something for Mama" (1969). None of the three albums she recorded for RCA – "Cass Elliot" (1972), "The Road Is No Place for a Lady" (1972),
Jill Gibson they referred to Gibson as "skeletal, modish, blonde and beautiful". Another article called "New Mama is definitely Jill" was published in "Melody Maker", followed by a cover story on Gibson that was featured in "KRLA Beat" with the headline reading "Brand New Mama". The new Mama also made several television show appearances with The Mamas & The Papas to promote their latest single, "I Saw Her Again". The Mamas & the Papas hit the road with Gibson for a few concert dates beginning on July 1 in Dallas, Texas (the Dallas show was supposed to be on June 18 but