(December 2022) Episode 459 is THE SHIRELLES. I still dig the “girl group” sounds from the 1960s, and the Shirelles (from New Jersey) were among the first. Some classic hits here but lots of filler.
Favorite album: Tonight’s the Night
Favorite song: Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow
Compared to expectations: same
Recommendation: a sampling of their hits will suffice
(November 2019) Episode 237 is THE CRYSTALS. Another fine girl group from the early 1960s. Their song “Then He Kissed Me” is famous from the long tracking shot as Henry and Karen go into the club in Goodfellas.
Favorite song: Da Doo Ron Ron
Compared to expectations: same
(November 2019) Episode 236 is THE RONETTES. I normally eschew acts that don’t write their own songs or perform their own instruments, but I have a thing for the 60s girl group sound, and The Ronettes were among the tops.
Favorite song: Be My Baby
Compared to expectations: same
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