Lesley Gore
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Lesley Gore is an American Pop Singer who rose to fame via her hit single, "It's My Party".
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[edit] About
Lesley Gore or "Lesley Sue Gol" in real life was born on May 2, 1946 in New York City. However, she grew up in Tenafly, New Jersey City. She was discovered by Quincy Jones in a hotel at Manhattan, while Lesley was high school. Quincy was brought to Mercury Records.
Her first single, "It's My Party" was released in 1963 which chartered at #1 on the US Pop Chart. Her next hit singles are, "She's A Fool" You Don't Own Me", "That's The Way Boys Are", "Maybe I Know", "The Look Of Love" and "Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows". These are all produced by, Quincy. She also released the singles, "A Groovy Kind of Love" which chartered at #2 on the Billboard Charts and "Wedding Bell Blies" which spent three weeks at #1. Because of Psychedelic music, Lesley's popularity has decreased. She released her last single, "California" in 1969.She pursuer her studies first before going back to music industry. Lesley also did several movie theatres.
[edit] Awards & Certifications
| Year | Award | Category |
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[edit] Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | US Pop Singles | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | She's A Fool | 5 | Lesley Gore Sings of Mixed-Up Hearts |
| 1964 | You Don't Own Me | 2 | Lesley Gore Sings of Mixed-Up Hearts |
| 1964 | That's The Way Boys Are | 12 | Boys, Boys, Boys |
| 1964 | Maybe I Know | 14 | Girl Talk |
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[edit] Tours & Concerts
2008 Tours
Jan 25, 2008 Admiral Theatre Bremerton, Washington United States
Feb 06, 2008 Valle del Ora RV Resort, Mesa, Arizona United States
Feb 07, 2008 Mesa Regal RV Resort, Mesa, Arizona United States
Mar 05, 2008 Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Mar 06, 2008 Brock University Centre for the Arts - Sean O'Sullivan Theatre, Saint Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Mar 06, 2008 Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Mar 08, 2008 The Rose Theatre Brampton, Brampton Ontario, Canada
May 17, 2008 Landmark on Main Street Port, Washington New York, United States
[edit] Announcements
There are no announcements as of this time
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
 1963 Mercury |
 1964 Mercury |
 1964 Mercury |
 1965 Mercury |
 1965 Mercury |
 1972 Mowest |
 1975 A&M |
 1982 51 West |
 2001 Engine Company |
[edit] Singles
| Date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | She's A Fool | Mercury |
| 1964 | You Don't Own Me | Mercury |
| 1964 | That's The Way Boys Are | Mercury |
| 1964 | Maybe I Know | Mercury |
[edit] Compilations & Live Releases
 1965 Mercury |
 1991 Polygram |
 1996 Mercury |
 1998 Rhino |
 2000 West Side |
 2001 Karussel |
 2004 Collectables |
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[edit] Contemporaries
[edit] Influences
[edit] Trivia
- Lesley announced in 2005 that she is a lesbian.
