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The group was formed at Andrew Jackson High School in Queens, New York, in 1963. It consisted of two sets of sisters: Mary Weiss (lead singer) and Elizabeth “Liz/Betty” Weiss, and identical twins Marguerite “Marge” and Mary Ann Ganser.
In April of 1964, since the girls were still minors, their parents signed for them with Red Bird Records; Mary was 15, Betty was 17, and the Ganser twins were 16. That same year, they had their first hit, “Remember (Walking in the Sand)” (US #5, UK #14), after being hired by the producer George “Shadow” Morton. Their songs for Morton featured lavish production with heavy orchestration and sound effects; their biggest hit, the renowned death disc “Leader of the Pack” (US #1, UK #11), climaxes with the sounds of roaring motorcycles and breaking glass.
According to a Biography episode on various 1960s Brill Building pop songwriters, including retrospective interviews with Greenwich, Barry and Morton among others, Barry said that at the time he was suspicious of Morton’s overt attention to Greenwich. Disbelieving Morton was really the songwriter he claimed to be, Barry challenged Morton to prove his legitimacy and bring in samples of his recent work (expecting never to hear again from an embarrassed Morton). Morton stated in his interview that, with an empty song portfolio at the time, he felt sufficiently challenged by Barry, whereupon he left the Brill Building and drove his automobile to a Long Island Beach.
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TheDarkSide73
The 60s Version of The Go-Gos
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KarlaBeatles
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accidentcauser
This band sets the bar for all other girl groups. Innovate and unique! I love them!
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Mirage106z28
This group was so far ahead of their time, and so underappreciated! It bugs the Hell out of me that they're only granted "teen tragedy" "novelty" group status, and only known for "Leader of the Pack." (good song, but so much more to this group!) Listen to their lyrics on "Never Again", that's female empowerment right therr! And then, "Past, Present, Future", "Sweet Sounds of Summer", and "I'll Never Learn" . . . amazing songs!
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BJBooth
Thanks for all the great music growing up and later on, Shadow. RIP, pal
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IanCurtis13
Heard from Mary this afternoon, Shadow Morton passed away yesterday
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rockowa_
the timelessness of the song lyrics is what makes this band unique. who would've thought that people will still relate to them after a half of the century?! and bamm, there's me who does.
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grinngo
That's not very sophisticated! I do think she's blown her cool.
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Fullmettall
Out In The Streets
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rainy-dog
now stand up straight and tall like your back's against the wall. take two steps forward and shake your hips.
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richardneal
Shadow Morton!
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sergisr
When I say I'm in love, you best believe I'm in love, L-U-V.
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Leifur_1983
The next day they found them Mary and Jimmy were dead And as their folks Knelt beside them in the rain They couldn't help but hear The last words that Mary and Jimmy had said... Give us your blessings...
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sabroni
What colour are his eyes? I don't know, he's always wearing shades.
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Kexet1
So dark
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DesertBlu
Damn, they were good (still)!
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KarlaBeatles
definatly the best girl group [2] Mary Weiss was one of the best R&B singers ever and the absolute best punk rocker of all time. Both sensual and defeated, all in one. The main inspiration for Joey Ramone for sure. And her sister was great too. [2] I love Shangri- las!!! <3 :*
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tapworms
definatly the best girl group
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Dogasm
Mary Weiss was one of the best R&B singers ever and the absolute best punk rocker of all time. Both sensual and defeated, all in one. The main inspiration for Joey Ramone for sure. And her sister was great too.
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oldiesfanjohn
luv the girl groups but these gals rawked!
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