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Zoneboy · 02-16-2015, 04:34 PM

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Singer-songwriter Lesley Gore, who topped the charts in 1963 with her epic song of teenage angst, "It's My Party," and followed it up with the hits "Judy's Turn to Cry" and "You Don't Own Me," died Monday. She was 68.

Gore died of cancer at New York-Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan, according to her partner of 33 years, Lois Sasson.

"She was a wonderful human being — caring, giving, a great feminist, great woman, great human being, great humanitarian," Sasson, a jewelry designer, told The Associated Press.

Brooklyn-born and New Jersey-raised, Gore was discovered by Quincy Jones as a teenager and signed to Mercury Records.

Gore's other hits include "She's A Fool," ''That's the Way Boys Are" and "Maybe I Know." She co-wrote with her brother, Michael, the Academy Award-nominated "Out Here On My Own" from the film "Fame."

She also played Catwoman's sidekick in the cult TV comedy "Batman."

In the 1990s, Gore co-wrote "My Secret Love" for Allison Anders' film "Grace of My Heart," released in 1996. A couple of years later, she appeared in "Smokey Joe's Cafe" on Broadway. Gore had been working on a stage version of her life when she died.

In 2005, she released "Ever Since," her first album in 30 years, but was sure to revisit older hits in front of fans. "If I've learned anything in this business," she told The New York Times that year, "how stupid would it be not to do 'It's My Party' when people come to hear it?"

In addition to Sasson, Gore is survived by her brother and mother, Ronnie.

Zoneboy · 02-16-2015, 04:43 PM

HuntingtonM15 · 02-16-2015, 05:11 PM

Such sad news. She was such a terrific performer. I've been to countless concerts over the years, but the first concert I ever went to was Lesley Gore with Lou Christie--May 16, 1998. It was a fabulous show, I'll never forget it.

May she

Vahan · 02-16-2015, 05:46 PM

And sadly, WBC (Westboro Baptist Church) will likely try to protest, given she was a lesbian.

80sTrivia · 02-16-2015, 05:48 PM

So sad to hear of Lesley's passing. My favorite song from her will always be the feminist anthem "You Don't Own Me". She will be missed...

UMFaninMD · 02-16-2015, 06:55 PM

What a shame, and so young. I always liked her music, especially You Don't Own Me and Maybe I Know. I liked that she had a straightforward singing voice with none of the "runs" a lot of female singers today do.

OH Nuts! · 02-16-2015, 10:55 PM

I'm sad to hear this too-I loved her singing! She was great.

Bonniegirl · 02-17-2015, 12:01 PM

RIP Lesley! As a fan of old music, I really liked her! Very sad do hear of her passing.

You don't own me is a beautiful song and It's my party is so cool!

Marvo301 · 02-17-2015, 02:30 PM

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born2late · 02-17-2015, 06:51 PM

Sad news. Always liked her music, especially California Nights.

Edison · 02-17-2015, 10:50 PM

Ah, "Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows"...a wonderful singer.

Bonniegirl · 02-18-2015, 12:31 AM

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Ah, "Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows"...a wonderful singer.

I didn't realize that Lesley sang that ! Such a cute song!

OH Nuts! · 02-18-2015, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bonniegirl62

RIP Lesley! As a fan of old music, I really liked her! Very sad do hear of her passing.

You don't own me is a beautiful song and It's my party is so cool!

I like You Don't Own Me a lot too. I think it was also one of Lesley 's favorites. She lent the song to a feminist video that was really cool. A kind and generous soul in addition to being a great singer. She'll be deeply missed on several fronts.

MrCleveland · 02-18-2015, 02:22 PM

I liked "Judy's Turn to Cry" a little more than "It's my Party", but too bad that she's gone...

02-16-2015, 04:34 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349	Lesley Gore 1946-2015 Link Singer-songwriter Lesley Gore, who topped the charts in 1963 with her epic song of teenage angst, "It's My Party," and followed it up with the hits "Judy's Turn to Cry" and "You Don't Own Me," died Monday. She was 68. Gore died of cancer at New York-Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan, according to her partner of 33 years, Lois Sasson. "She was a wonderful human being — caring, giving, a great feminist, great woman, great human being, great humanitarian," Sasson, a jewelry designer, told The Associated Press. Brooklyn-born and New Jersey-raised, Gore was discovered by Quincy Jones as a teenager and signed to Mercury Records. Gore's other hits include "She's A Fool," ''That's the Way Boys Are" and "Maybe I Know." She co-wrote with her brother, Michael, the Academy Award-nominated "Out Here On My Own" from the film "Fame." She also played Catwoman's sidekick in the cult TV comedy "Batman." In the 1990s, Gore co-wrote "My Secret Love" for Allison Anders' film "Grace of My Heart," released in 1996. A couple of years later, she appeared in "Smokey Joe's Cafe" on Broadway. Gore had been working on a stage version of her life when she died. In 2005, she released "Ever Since," her first album in 30 years, but was sure to revisit older hits in front of fans. "If I've learned anything in this business," she told The New York Times that year, "how stupid would it be not to do 'It's My Party' when people come to hear it?" In addition to Sasson, Gore is survived by her brother and mother, Ronnie.
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02-18-2015, 02:22 PM	#14
MrCleveland Drew Carey from Hell Forum Star Join Date: Nov 10, 2007 Location: The City of Cleveland, in The State of Cleveland, in The United States of Cleveland Posts: 14,222	I liked "Judy's Turn to Cry" a little more than "It's my Party", but too bad that she's gone...
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02-16-2015, 04:43 PM	#2
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02-16-2015, 05:11 PM	#3
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	Such sad news. She was such a terrific performer. I've been to countless concerts over the years, but the first concert I ever went to was Lesley Gore with Lou Christie--May 16, 1998. It was a fabulous show, I'll never forget it. May she

02-16-2015, 05:46 PM	#4
Vahan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 14, 2008 Posts: 2,712	And sadly, WBC (Westboro Baptist Church) will likely try to protest, given she was a lesbian.

02-16-2015, 06:55 PM	#6
UMFaninMD I love a mystery Senior Member Join Date: Apr 19, 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,287	What a shame, and so young. I always liked her music, especially You Don't Own Me and Maybe I Know. I liked that she had a straightforward singing voice with none of the "runs" a lot of female singers today do.

02-16-2015, 10:55 PM	#7
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	I'm sad to hear this too-I loved her singing! She was great.

02-17-2015, 12:01 PM	#8
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,582	RIP Lesley! As a fan of old music, I really liked her! Very sad do hear of her passing. You don't own me is a beautiful song and It's my party is so cool!

02-17-2015, 06:51 PM	#10
born2late Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 01, 2011 Location: Tn Posts: 360	Sad news. Always liked her music, especially California Nights.

02-17-2015, 10:50 PM	#11
Edison Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 01, 2006 Posts: 2,430	Ah, "Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows"...a wonderful singer.