Lesley Gore grew up in New Jersey and is being inducted into the NJ Hall of Fame. She's a singer who became famous in 1963 with the hit "It's My Party" [And I'll Cry If I Want To]. Lesley was only 16 years old when she sang that song.
Despite its success Lesley always felt her signature song was another one she wrote: "You Don't Own Me." Its lyrics are potent:
You don't own me
I'm not just one of your many toys
You don't own me
Don't say I can't go with other boys
And don't tell me what to do
Don't tell me what to say
And please, when I go out with you
Don't put me on display 'cause
You don't own me
Don't try to change me in any way
You don't own me
Don't tie me down 'cause I'd never stay
I don't tell you what to say
I don't tell you what to do
So just let me be myself
That's all I ask of you
I'm young and I love to be young
I'm free and I love to be free
To live my life the way I want
To say and do whatever I please
Love the lyrics, although I'm not familiar with the song. Will have to have a listen! xxx
ReplyDeleteIt's really good! Listen...
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And now you do! You're not old enough to remember her popularity in its prime but these tunes have endured for many years since. It's good to know her artistry. I just ordered a collection of her hits on vinyl. I want to refresh my memory and enjoy them again.
ReplyDeleteI don't know that second song but I do know her first hit.
ReplyDeleteFun fact about that first song is that my friends Barb (Barbara) Gaskin and Dave Stewart got to number 1 in the UK charts with their cover of that song. If you search YouTube for Dave Stewart and Barb Gaskin, you will find it. They have also written some other gorgeous songs in recent times so I recommend having a listen to their later works! Kezziexx
Oh, wow! Thanks for telling me. You travel in lofty circles. :)
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