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Song of the Day #5,446: ‘It’s My Party’ – Lesley Gore

Today we throw back to the week of June 1, 1963, when Lesley Gore topped Billboard’s Hot 100 with ‘It’s My Party,’ the lead single from her debut album I’ll Cry if I Want To. The song spent two weeks at #1 and 13 total weeks on chart. Gore’s next three singles reached the top five, but this track was her last to reach #1.

‘It’s My Party’ was first recorded by British singer Helen Shapiro, but it wasn’t released until her album came out in October, months after Gore’s success with the song. Her version is a little slower and her voice is a little deeper, giving the illusion that you’re listening to the more popular version at a reduced speed.

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Song of the Day #881: ‘You Don’t Own Me’ – Lesley Gore

I like to think I’m pretty knowledgeable about music, both contemporary and historic. I’m not a walking encyclopedia like some people but I’m familiar with a rather wide range of songs and musicians.

But once in awhile I come across something that reminds me how completely out of the loop I really am, some musical blind spot that I have a hard time justifying.

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Lesley Gore.

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