Name: Leader of the Pack
Brand: The Shangri-Las

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CHARLYL123

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Black

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2013-05-28

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Standard:20

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803415182312

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

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The Shangri-Las

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Classic

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Red Bird

The Shangri-Las were an American pop girl group formed in 1963 in New York City. They gained popularity between 1964 and 1966 with their teen melodramas, and are best known for hits such as "Leader of the Pack", "Remember (Walking in the Sand)", and "Give Him a Great Big Kiss".

Originally formed at Andrew Jackson High School in Queens, New York City, The Shangri-Las consisted of two sets of sisters: Mary Weiss (lead singer) and Elizabeth "Betty" Weiss, as well as identical twins Marguerite "Marge"/"Margie" Ganser and Mary Ann Ganser. They started performing at school shows, talent shows, and teen hops before catching the attention of Artie Ripp, who helped them secure their first record deal with Kama Sutra.

Mary Weiss was the main lead singer of the group, while Betty took lead on some songs like "Maybe", "Shout", and more. Mary Ann Ganser also had her moments leading most of "I'm Blue". Their music often featured covers or B-sides from other artists like *The Ikettes*. The Shangri-Las disbanded in 1968 but left a lasting impact on pop music.

Newest Listed Items

The mid-'60s were the era of the girl group: the Supremes, the Ronettes, the Marvelettes, the Shirelles, the Shangri-Las. The girls ruled the charts, but while the Supremes breathlessly wooed listeners to the tune of "Baby Love," the Shangri-Las stormed stages across the USA in tight pants and leather biker boots, singing about motorcycles and runaways. They were the voice of teens living on the margins of society, the original bad girls, and according to legend, they lived up to their status off stage as well as on. This extensive retrospective brings back the essential work of these proto-riot grrrls, including all their superb hits: "Leader Of The Pack," "Give Him A Great Big Kiss," "Right Now And Not Later," "Out In The Streets" and more!

A1   Give Him A Great Big Kiss   (2:12) A2   Leader Of The Pack   (2:48) A3   Bull Dog   (2:22) A4   It's Easier To Cry   (2:35) A5   What Is Love   (2:55) A6   Remember (Walking In The Sand)   (2:18) B1   Twist And Shout   (2:39) B2   Maybe   (2:40) B3   So Much In Love   (2:16) B4   Shout   (2:10) B5   Good Night, My Love, Pleasant Dreams   (1:15) B6   You Can't Sit Down   (2:18)

Leader of the Pack

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