Lesley gore has died

[BayouMotownMan]

TMZ just announced. Loved your music Lesley

[marv2]

I just heard "Maybe I Know " in the last 15 mins and it had nothing to do with her death. Sad news. Always liked her. Rest in peace Lesley, thanks for all that happy music.

[marv2]

http://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/its-my-party-singer-songwriter-lesley-gore-dies-at-68/ar-BBhE6hg?ocid=ansentap11

[stephanie]

Just logged on to the net and saw this on Yahoo. Quite shocking may she RIP. I liked Sunshine Lollipops and Rainbows, and California Nights, So sad she was an ICON.

[BayouMotownMan]

Much as I loved her I was disappointed in her MoWest lp. It just didn't seem like her, but she wrote most of it as I recall. I"ll listen to it again. My favorite of hers is Maybe I Know. Has a Motown feel. Most people think It's My Party was her biggest seller, but it was really You Don't Own Me. That song was robbed of No. 1 status by the Beatles. It was huge.

[marv2]

Just logged on to the net and saw this on Yahoo. Quite shocking may she RIP. I liked Sunshine Lollipops and Rainbows, and California Nights, So sad she was an ICON.


Steph, you know she was discovered and produced by Quincy Jones?

[stephanie]

You Dont Own me one of the first womens lib songs. Precursor to I am Woman...Lesley had a lot of good hits Quincy Jones new how to give her great productions along with Michael Jackson. She must have kept this quiet because I never saw any reports of her being ill.

[BayouMotownMan]

Much as I loved her I was disappointed in her MoWest lp. It just didn't seem like her, but she wrote most of it as I recall. I"ll listen to it again. My favorite of hers is Maybe I Know. Has a Motown feel. Most people think It's My Party was her biggest seller, but it was really You Don't Own Me. That song was robbed of No. 1 status by the Beatles. It was huge.

[kenneth]

Sad. She had some of the most iconic singles of early 60s girl singer pop. I too loved "You Don't Own Me." A great song.

[luke]

OMG..Lesley hit # 1 on r &b with its my party. Her last cd had some great songs, a number if which were used on tv shows and movies. RIP.

[antceleb12]

I'm absolutely devastated. I have admired and adored her for quite a long time. She had an incredible voice. Incredibly nice woman. Rest in peace, Ms. Gore. You will be missed.

[antceleb12]

One of my absolutely favorite clips of all time. Such a powerful performance. I can't believe she's gone.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDUjeR01wnU

[BayouMotownMan]

Much as I loved her I was disappointed in her MoWest lp. It just didn't seem like her, but she wrote most of it as I recall. I"ll listen to it again. My favorite of hers is Maybe I Know. Has a Motown feel. Most people think It's My Party was her biggest seller, but it was really You Don't Own Me. That song was robbed of No. 1 status by the Beatles. It was huge.

[antceleb12]

Much as I loved her I was disappointed in her MoWest lp. It just didn't seem like her, but she wrote most of it as I recall. I"ll listen to it again. My favorite of hers is Maybe I Know. Has a Motown feel. Most people think It's My Party was her biggest seller, but it was really You Don't Own Me. That song was robbed of No. 1 status by the Beatles. It was huge.

Bayou, your post has repeated itself twice.

[Philles/Motown Gary]

I'm shocked and saddened to hear of the untimely death of Lesley Gore -- one of my all-time favorite singers from the girl-group era. As a teenager, I bought all of her Mercury albums and singles. As an adult, I remained a faithful fan by purchasing her 5-CD "It's My Party" [[complete Mercury recordings) deluxe boxed set on the German-import Bear Family label. I feel as though I've lost a dear old friend. Hopefully, Lesley's passing will inspire Motown to reissue her Motown recordings. RIP, Lesley. My deepest condolences to your grieving family and loved ones.

[jobeterob]

One by one they are falling. Very sad.

It's My Party and You Don't Own Me were both iconic.

[Bokiluis]

One of my absolutely favorite clips of all time. Such a powerful performance. I can't believe she's gone.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDUjeR01wnU


She has definitely left her mark. R.I.P.

[sophisticated_soul]

So sad. Rest In Peace Lesley Gore. You were loved. Thank you for the music.

[supremester]

She was a fave of mine.... sleep well, baby......

[edafan]

Lesley R I P_

Thanks for the great music

edafan

[nabob]

One of my absolutely favorite clips of all time. Such a powerful performance. I can't believe she's gone.]
Diane Keaton, Goldy Hawn & Bette Midler from the First Wives Club doing You Don't Own Me.
http://youtu.be/Q_oFL_b719g

[sansradio]

This is heartbreaking. One of the best. I'll always love the hits, as well as the lesser-known later tracks like "Someplace Else Now" and "Love Me by Name." Sleep well, Miss Gore, and thank you for the music.

[thanxal]

So very sad. Rest in Peace, Dear Ms. Gore.

[MotownLover]

What a shocker it was to see this post on Lesley's passing. I had not idea she was ill. I consider the time frame of her becoming known with "It's My Party" and "You Don't Own Me" as the awakening of my interest in pop/rock/r&B popular music. Lesley, you may be gone but NEVER forgotten!

[soulster]

I really dug her early 60s songs. I'd love to get the CD with the mono mixes.