Lesley Gore
b. Lesley Goldstein, 2 May 1946, New York City, USA, and raised in Tenafly, New Jersey. Having secured a recording contract with Mercury Records on the basis of a privately financed demonstration disc, Gore enjoyed a sensational debut when "It's My Party" topped the US chart in May 1963, reached number 9 in the UK and grossed sales in excess of one million. This tale of adolescent trauma has retained its timeless appeal - the singer's birthday celebrations are irrevocably marred on losing boyfriend Johnny to Judy - and it remains one of the era's most memorable releases. The vengeful follow-up, "Judy's Turn To Cry", reached US number 5 and earned another gold disc, but successive releases, including "She's A Fool" (US number 5), "You Don't Own Me" (US number 2), a powerful call for independence, "That's The Way Boys Are" (US number 12) and "Maybe I Know" (US number 14), confirmed that the singer was not simply a novelty act. Gore made several appearances in teen-oriented movies including The Girls On The Beach and Ski Party, and television shows including Batman, but her career was marred by periods of inactivity.
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- It's My Party
- You Don't Own Me
- Judy's Turn to Cry
- Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows
- Maybe I Know
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