(October 2024) Episode 605 of the “opus project” is LESLEY GORE. A girl group sound in the girl group era even though she only performed solo. She had a number of popular hits in the mid-60s like the classic “It’s My Party,” the proto-feminist “You Don’t Own Me,” and the saccharine yet endearing “Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows,” which to me was immortalized in a Simpsons scene. Her fame tapered off, and her occasional recordings after the early 1970s were heavy on covers and re-recordings, although she did compose some songs for movies. But I still like those 60s hits.
Favorite album: Sings of Mixed-Up Hearts
Favorite song: You Don’t Own Me
Compared to expectations: same
Recommendation: A hits compilation will suffice.
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