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Lesley Gore (born Lesley Sue Goldstein; May 2, 1946) is an American singer. She is perhaps best known for her 1963 pop hit "It's My Party", which she recorded at the age of 16. Following the hit, she became one of the most recognized teen pop singers of the 1960s.
Gore was born in New York City, New York. She was raised in Tenafly, New Jersey, in a Jewish family. Her younger brother Michael, was an Oscar winner for Best Original Song for the theme song of Fame. Her father, Leo Gore, was a wealthy manufacturer of children's clothes and swimwear.
Lesley was a junior at the Dwight School for Girls in nearby Englewood when "It's My Party" became a #1 hit. It was later nominated for a Grammy Award for rock and roll recording. It sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc.
Gore's first hit was followed by many others, including: "Judy's Turn to Cry" (US #5), the sequel to "It's My Party"; "She's a Fool" (US #5); the protofeminist million-selling "You Don't Own Me", which held at #2 for three weeks behind The Beatles' "I Want To Hold Your Hand"; "That's the Way Boys Are" (US #12); "Maybe I Know" (US #14/UK #20); "Look of Love" (US #27); and Grammy-nominated "Sunshine, Lollipops, and Rainbows" (US #13), from the 1965 movie "Ski Party". Her record producer was Quincy Jones, who would later become one of the most famous producers in American music.
Lesley Gore - You Don't Own Me (HD)
LESLEY GORE "YOU DON'T OWN ME" 1963 HD
Leslie Gore - The Golden Hits Of (Full Album)
Lesley Gore - It's My Party 1964
Lesley Gore - It's My Party (1965)
6 x Lesley Gore
Lesley Gore - Maybe I Know (HQ)
Lesley Gore - You Don't Own Me (1964)
Lesley Gore - Maybe I Know (1964)
You Don't Own Me ~~~ Lesley Gore ~~~ Melbourne 1989
Lesley Gore - Sunshine, Lollipops And Rainbows
LESLEY GORE LIVE AT THE WORLD TRADE CENTER
Lesley Gore ''She's a fool''
Lesley Gore - California Nights (HQ Stereo, 1967)