I've been privileged enough to have lived through the years of this kind of music. The birth of rock and roll, Motown, folk, the British Invasion, going into the hair bands of the 80's it was a great time for music! It really pleases this old lady to see young people enjoy the music of my youth.
Ms, I hope you would be open to listening to some more modern music which I hope you would like Versailles Serenade And Aldious Marigold Please check them out Both are Japanese Melodic Metal bands. These 2 songs are not harsh but really soft and beautiful.
Yeah i lived when we hung out out at the local hamburger placeand watch car's drive around it with this music aloudly playing and then hopping into our cars and go watch some drag racers who came from other towns to challege our best. What day's music has always been and allways be very very important part of my life.
A Carole King composition! This really cemented her as a composer. The Shirelles did not want to record this initially; they thought it sounded too much like country. Strings were added and the rest was history. Shirley Alston Reeves is the lead singer, hence the name of the group. This was a precursor to Motown but was actually a New York City/East Coast sound centered around Carole King, the Brill Building, and Sceptre Records (even though this came out on Decca). A great follow-up review is Carole’s version from her legendary “Tapestry” album recorded nine years later in 1971.
It's funny to think of a songwriter covering her own song! Carole's version of this from Tapestry really takes it in a different direction, making it more downtempo and contemplative. Both versions are awesome.
The precursor to The Supremes, and Motown in general The Shirelles are one of the greatest, most influential "girl groups" and essential artists of the rock era. Their best hits include: "Baby, It's You","Soldier Boy", "Mama Said", "Foolish Little Girl", "Dedicated To The One I Love"."Boys", "Tonight's The Night", "What A Sweet Thing That Was".
You can't go any further back as far as girl groups and they actually feature different girls on lead vocal. You don't really see that in other girl groups.
I was 9 years old when this song came out. Just one hit after the other. The Radio spoke to our lives and was the soundtrack of our lives. Everything we did had music in the background. My Dad had an FM radio in his office with speakers in every room. I started working for him in the summers when I was thirteen and it never seemed like work because the music was always playing. 🎶 Christmas music filled the air everywhere we went except classes, but even then we had music class, programs. We had class singing contests. I sang "Soldier Boy" in the fifth or sixth grade. Lol. Always thought soldiers looked great in a uniform.
@@belachaney Don't worry, we'll be dying off soon and you can go back to your kind of music. Or you could just watch something else. Change the Channel. You'll be targeted as the Old people before you can bink your eyes. And that's a Promise.😅
I absolutely love this song! When music was just simple with such beauty and class. No nasty lyrics or half naked dancing! 😡 Such Beauty, wonderful hair, beautiful dresses, such class and just amazing voices. 👏👏👏
Yeah, how did twerking become part of a musical performance? Oh, it must have been when people who couldn't sing were given recording contracts. Reciting bad poetry with a backing of electronic drums and sampling real musicians riffs while doing a Saint Vitus dance ( Google it ) is not music: at best it is a performance. But that is just the opinion of this ol' geezer. Rock on ! !😊
Jay & Amber, you'll love their "Dedicated to the One I Love", "Baby, Its You", "Soldier Boy" and "Mama Said"!!!! Will You Love Me Tomorrow written by Gerry Goffin/Carole King(you've done Carole's)
The Shirelles were on the Decca label, there were many Black artists on that label, Motown was founded in 1959, the Stax label was formed in 1960, the oldest label with many Black artists was Atlantic which was formed in 1947, there was so much talent on these labels, the music scene wouldn't have been the same without them.
@@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis. I got into soul music by labels, first Motown, then Atlantic then Stax. It’s wonderful to know that you can discover so much amazing music just by picking a label. That wouldn’t happen with Sony, for example.
@@littlecatfeet9064 I'm 63 from the U.K. we have a music genre here called 'Northern Soul', it started in the late '60s as an offshoot of the 'Mod' movement over here, it was music from unknown artists on obscure labels as well as main ones such as, Atlantic, Tamla Motown (later just Motown), Stax, Brunswick etc. Yes, listening to artists and groups on these labels is a great way to discover fantastic artists and groups of the past and find a wealth of amazing music, definitely different from today I find.
Most of the 50/60 singers started out singing in their respected churches. This is where they honed their voices and it shows in songs like this. Thank you for reacting to the songs I grew up on. They don't disappoint.
The first #1 pop hit for a black female group (1960) and a rare #1 for any girl group. Written by a teenage Carole King (music) and her husband/songwriting partner Gerry Goffin (lyrics). The Shirelles were the most successful girl group before the Supremes and had a bunch of hits (and were covered by the Beatles, who loved them). They were inducted inti the R&R Hall of Fame.
I personally liked the Crystals, the Chiffons,, the Orlons and the Cookies. There is a veritable wealth of pre Motown or Motown groups of ladies making very danceable records whether slow or fast. Check out Darlene Love doing Wait Til my Bobby Gets Home. Good beat, I'd give it a 98.
@@jacksonmorganfroghin4815 All good groups, especially the Phil Spector ones, but none had as many hits (before the Supremes) as the Shirelles (who had around a dozen).
@@walterpanovs I loved the Shirelles and Martha and the Vandellas. Their first hit was Come and Get These Memories ( as far as I know ) Was Shirley related to Martha? Are they still among the living, as far as you know?
It's amazing that the lyrics were written by a young white Jewish guy from New York (Gerry Goffin). The lyrics brought tears to many young females in the early 60's. It was the first of many many hits written by Goffin and his equally young then-wife Carole King (she wrote the music). They were both in their early 20's!
This is the only reaction channel that I subscribe to, and the only one I watch. The main reasons are that you guys show respect to the older music, you don't dismiss it. You show such joy at new discoveries. You take the time to learn about the artists, the instruments, the time when the songs came out. The many genres that you have listened to is astounding. I'm so happy to see a new reaction of yours show up on my feed, and there are some reactions of your I've watched many times. Thank you for adding so much joy to my life!!!
I feel the same way - this is the ONLY reaction channel I subscribe to as well. Amber and Jay are astoundingly reverent to the music, the groups, the singers, the production values, and they just "get it".
Im 42 but love this era of music, and listen to the clasics more than current. My dad who passed away in 2021 at 72, loved music and always listened to music in his workshop. So i grew up on it, and i love this music. Because of him.
Written and recorded by Carol King. You should check out the Bee Gees’ cover of this song. they hardly ever did covers, but they did it for a Carol King tribute album and it’s amazing!
@@thomastimlin1724 It floors me that these lyrics, that give voice to a fear that I'm sure many teen girls had at the time (and still do!), were written by a man. Goffin wasn't a great husband but he sure was a great songwriter.
Love the Shirelles. Their "Mama Said" is a kick. This song ("Will You Still...."), was written by Carole King (with her co-writer husband, Jerry Goffen), who wrote a lot of early rock/soul hits, like "The Loco-motion" by Little Eva & "Up on the Roof" by The Drifters Years later in 1971 Carole King recorded her own version on her super-album "Tapestry." Amber, you'd love that whole album!
Thanks to Carol King And Gerry Goffin for a great song and the Shirelles for such beautiful singing in presenting this fantastic song! Thank You! You had to have Talent back then !! !!Thanks again.
This is one of my favorite songs ever by anyone. Written by Carole King, who later released it herself for her Tapestry album, the lead singer here was Shirley Owens. She's now 82 and still performs.
I love the fact that every word is sung clearly, you hear every word. The tone of their voices is so sweet. You can listen to it over and over and not get tired of it.
OMG - this takes me back to junior high. Our school let us play the current Motown at lunch. We had both the songs and all the moves memorized. I can just picture my early '60s school. After we ate lunch, we (the Motown enthusiasts, that is) collected, for the rest of the lunch period, in the corridor below the raised platform lunchroom, and line danced and sang to those songs. The Shirelles, the Supremes, the Four Tops, Martha and the Vandellas. Wah!
The shirelles are my all time favorite group. They made so many great songs. This is one,is the just the tip of the iceberg Thanks for sharing this great griup
A young Carol King and her then husband lyricist Gerry Goffin wrote this song. What I love about this is the singing, but the orchestra part is so beautiful.
What you are hearing is the age of innocence when the music and the lyrics were clean and pleasant and the voices were natural and genuine. You're right that there is no extra effects or vocal acrobatics. Just good natural singing. Plus there is just a happiness to the music back then. That era is definitely gone.
The very early girl groups were a huge influence on The Beatles. That shows their greatness. The Shirelles were one such group. You also need to check out the absolute classic Be My Baby by The Ronettes. Whoops! just realised, you've already done them!
An all-time favorite (written by Carole King), and pretty shocking for the 60s, because "she" is asking if the guy will love her the morning after they sleep together.
You say you are passing along your music knowledge to your kids. That's so great! I myself was a music major in college. Once, my composition teacher asked me if I had musical parents. I had to admit, "Nope." But you know what my parents DID have? An AWESOME record collection, chock full of 1960s and 70s masterpieces. It's what fueled the rest of my education, career, and life.
Thank you! Thank you! How could an 11 year old NOT have a crush on these girls! Love this video. That voice. There ya go, Jay! Brilliant. Just reading where they were schoolmates back in the day. Try "Soldier Boy" by The Shirelles next. For Cover Songs, consider The 4 Seasons' version of this tune. Thank you for sharing this music with your family! There, ya made someone smile. ❤❤❤
One word,”Wholesome “ that’s what the music was back then. Weather you got family or a group of friends together, sometimes in their young to mid teens, all they wanted to do was show and share their talents with their peers and enjoy themselves. It wasn’t always about the money. Loved those times.
This song was written by a a married teenage couple, with the husband as lyricist, and the wife as composer. You have heard of the composer, and have already seen her interpretation of her own song, that she recorded on her 1971 album, Tapestry. Carole King.
I was about 11 or 12 years old and a commercial came on the tv for ordering the music from the 50th and 60th and that was one of the songs they played. The moment I heard it I was in love with the song. Then one day years later I was about 16 and was going through my father's box of old 45 records and there it was. I had no idea that he had that record. That spring break my mom,dad and I stayed up til 2am and played every 45 record in that box. It was one of the best memories. Those old 45 records have survived moves from England to Canada and now United States. About 15 year ago, he gave me the box of records including a box set of 6 record to celebrate 50 year's of music til 1969, that came from a radio station named CFCF out of Montreal to also celebrate my birthday in November of that year. Thank you for that reminder.
I was a teenager when this song was released, and it quickly became one of my favorites. I remember shooting baskets while it was on repeat on a portable record player. Thanks for playing the oldies!
One of my all time favorite songs. My 15 year old daughter also loves this song which makes me so happy. This one’s truly a masterpiece. It is beautifully written, then you’ve got Shirley’s immaculate singing and the pristine backing vocals. Throw in the strings and you have note-for-note one of the most beautiful musical compositions of all time. And to think scores of radio stations passed on this song because they thought it was too sexually suggestive.
Music of my youth, and Carole King with writing partner Gerry Goffin wrote this as they did for a hit list of music… the Shirelles were magic when they sang. 😎🍺
Truly is so pure! No need for a lot of ornamentation or over the top dramatics...not that those can't be good... but I think it's a testament that the simple lyrics and unpretentious voices are able to cut right to the heart and stand the test of time. Their sound and style were important in transitioning from the 50s into the 60s.
We got our first record player Christmas 1961 and this was one of a pile of records given to us by my dad's work colleague. I absolutely love it! Goffin and King wrote so many great songs. The Shirelles recorded Baby It's You, which The Beatles covered on their first album, Please Please Me.
Can I believe the magic of your sighs? I always thought it was magic of your size until I had a light bulb moment recently and realized “sighs” was more appropriate.
My mum and dad used to dance around the living room to this song. It brings back good memories, since they’re both gone now. I used to be embarrassed by them when I was a kid, but what i’d give now to watch them again. Thanks for listening and appreciating good music ❤️
Jay and Amber, these beautiful ladies are from my hometown of Passaic, NJ. They were discovered by a student in the Passaic high school choir whose mom, Fran Greenberg was a record producer. She old her mom to auditon the girls to record with her company. The rest is history. I sang in that same high school choir ten years later. The Beatles loved them so much they covered a couple of their hits. Carole King and her husband Gerry Goffin wrote this song and it sounds so good 60 years later.
I'm 16, in puppy love with two or three neighborhood girls, BUT every time this song comes on {61 years later) I still think of Loretta Sullivan, Maureen Sullivan, and Elaine Concetta in their 60's dresses and looking beautiful.
Members Shirley Owens (later Reeves), Doris Coley, Addie "Micki" Harris, and Beverly Lee were high school classmates who decided they wanted to be a singing group. Entered and won a talent show in school and, well, the rest is history. The group name comes from the lead singer, Shirley Owens.
Diana Ross and the Supremes really took this message to another level. Their song "Love Child" really asks the question with more power. Is he in it for a moment of pleasure or is he in for the long term? Can she rely on him if their "love" produces more permanent results?
Great group. The lead singer was Shirley Owens (maiden name). The group was put together with a different name in 1957 for a talent show when they were still in high school. They became the Shirelles a year later. Talented singers and a Carole King song. How can that go wrong???
What always strikes me is how classy these early performers were. The ladies in their simple blacks dresses letting their talent speak for itself without a bunch of jumping around or crude gyrations.
I’m a hardcore hard rocker and I’m a fan of this song… the meaning of the song is kinda dark for the era… could be considered the first anti-ghosting, “I don’t wanna do the walk of shame” song… but the instrumentation and the melodies… BANGER! Paradise By The Dashboard Light by Meatloaf, which you guys loved, has the same theme
I've been privileged enough to have lived through the years of this kind of music. The birth of rock and roll, Motown, folk, the British Invasion, going into the hair bands of the 80's it was a great time for music! It really pleases this old lady to see young people enjoy the music of my youth.
I used to go to the high school dances on Friday nights and dance to this kind of music. And with that you now know how old I really am.
😂 Comments like this make me jealous
greatest music era ever late 50's late 80's a touch of 90's nothing after that.
Ms, I hope you would be open to listening to some more modern music which I hope you would like
Versailles Serenade
And
Aldious Marigold
Please check them out
Both are Japanese Melodic Metal bands.
These 2 songs are not harsh but really soft and beautiful.
Yeah i lived when we hung out out at the local hamburger placeand watch car's drive around it with this music aloudly playing and then hopping into our cars and go watch some drag racers who came from other towns to challege our best. What day's music has always been and allways be very very important part of my life.
A Carole King composition! This really cemented her as a composer. The Shirelles did not want to record this initially; they thought it sounded too much like country. Strings were added and the rest was history. Shirley Alston Reeves is the lead singer, hence the name of the group. This was a precursor to Motown but was actually a New York City/East Coast sound centered around Carole King, the Brill Building, and Sceptre Records (even though this came out on Decca). A great follow-up review is Carole’s version from her legendary “Tapestry” album recorded nine years later in 1971.
Carole is a giant--such a gifted composer, so talented as a musician, so much soul, spanning 65 years! Beloved universally.
@@johannesvalterdivizzini1523Thinking Tapestry may of been the first album I bought. Definitely one of the first.
Check out the reggae version by Barbara Jones
It's funny to think of a songwriter covering her own song! Carole's version of this from Tapestry really takes it in a different direction, making it more downtempo and contemplative. Both versions are awesome.
I had the chance to see the musical Beautiful…the Carole King musical of her and her husband Gerry Goffin, and all the songs they wrote
The precursor to The Supremes, and Motown in general The Shirelles are one of the greatest, most influential "girl groups" and essential artists of the rock era.
Their best hits include:
"Baby, It's You","Soldier Boy", "Mama Said", "Foolish Little Girl", "Dedicated To The One I Love"."Boys", "Tonight's The Night", "What A Sweet Thing That Was".
You can't go any further back as far as girl groups and they actually feature different girls on lead vocal. You don't really see that in other girl groups.
This channel is stuck in a time warp of boomers
I was 9 years old when this song came out. Just one hit after the other. The Radio spoke to our lives and was the soundtrack of our lives.
Everything we did had music in the background. My Dad had an FM radio in his office with speakers in every room. I started working for him in the summers when I was thirteen and it never seemed like work because the music was always playing. 🎶
Christmas music filled the air everywhere we went except classes, but even then we had music class, programs. We had class singing contests. I sang "Soldier Boy" in the fifth or sixth grade. Lol. Always thought soldiers looked great in a uniform.
@@belachaney
Don't worry, we'll be dying off soon and you can go back to your kind of music. Or you could just watch something else. Change the Channel.
You'll be targeted as the Old people before you can bink your eyes. And that's a Promise.😅
@@user-ii4zf5iq3t or maybe stop trying to jog a channel
I absolutely love this song! When music was just simple with such beauty and class. No nasty lyrics or half naked dancing! 😡
Such Beauty, wonderful hair, beautiful dresses, such class and just amazing voices. 👏👏👏
Such beautiful voices
Yeah, how did twerking become part of a musical performance? Oh, it must have been when people who couldn't sing were given recording contracts. Reciting bad poetry with a backing of electronic drums and sampling real musicians riffs while doing a Saint Vitus dance ( Google it ) is not music: at best it is a performance. But that is just the opinion of this ol' geezer. Rock on ! !😊
@@T-bone1950I'm not going to knock a good twerk(😂) but yeah, it can't really compete with truly good music.
Elvis was the original twerker. Innocent songs existed side by side with double entendre and flat out raucous dirty blues and rock and roll.
With lyrics that say "You want to sleep with me tonight, but will you hang around tomorrow if I put out?"
One of the foundational groups for both rock and roll and Motown. The other day Jay was looking for Beehive hairdos; he found them today!!
The girl groups of the '60s were on a different level. Wonderful, pure class.
really? a song about a one night stand?
Jay & Amber, you'll love their "Dedicated to the One I Love", "Baby, Its You", "Soldier Boy" and "Mama Said"!!!!
Will You Love Me Tomorrow written by Gerry Goffin/Carole King(you've done Carole's)
Excellent suggestions. "Soldier Boy" was one of my favorites back then (yup, I'm older than dirt), was in high school when this was popular.
Also, some of their lesser known songs "Foolish Little Girl", "What A Sweet Thing That Was" and "Boys".
@@ronaldmcrae4896 thank you!
Yes, I thought they had reacted to Carole King performing this song, but they didn't seem to recognize it.@@surlechapeau
@@johnsilva9139 since they reacted to 21 songs a week, I'll forgive them 🤣
The Shirelles were on the Decca label, there were many Black artists on that label, Motown was founded in 1959, the Stax label was formed in 1960, the oldest label with many Black artists was Atlantic which was formed in 1947, there was so much talent on these labels, the music scene wouldn't have been the same without them.
Well stated!
✌️😁❤️🎶🎶🎶
They were unsuccessful on Decca. The hits came when they were signed to Sceptor Records.
@@tawnieriekena7 I didn't know that, thank you for the information.
@@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis. I got into soul music by labels, first Motown, then Atlantic then Stax. It’s wonderful to know that you can discover so much amazing music just by picking a label. That wouldn’t happen with Sony, for example.
@@littlecatfeet9064 I'm 63 from the U.K. we have a music genre here called 'Northern Soul', it started in the late '60s as an offshoot of the 'Mod' movement over here, it was music from unknown artists on obscure labels as well as main ones such as, Atlantic, Tamla Motown (later just Motown), Stax, Brunswick etc. Yes, listening to artists and groups on these labels is a great way to discover fantastic artists and groups of the past and find a wealth of amazing music, definitely different from today I find.
Such a great time for music...out from the 50's we entered the 60's with so much wonderful music. Another Carole King/Gerry Goffin hit.
Another fantastic gem written by the legendary Carol King!!!!
One of the things I LOVE about this era is they all dressed up for their performances. Classy.
That is what today's music is lacking. Class!!!❤
Yup…not just the music…sadly
really? a song about a one night stand?
@@saksit247 Yes, people are not holy but you can always say and sing anything with class...
dont forget talent too
dont forget talent too
Most of the 50/60 singers started out singing in their respected churches. This is where they honed their voices and it shows in songs like this. Thank you for reacting to the songs I grew up on. They don't disappoint.
The first #1 pop hit for a black female group (1960) and a rare #1 for any girl group. Written by a teenage Carole King (music) and her husband/songwriting partner Gerry Goffin (lyrics). The Shirelles were the most successful girl group before the Supremes and had a bunch of hits (and were covered by the Beatles, who loved them). They were inducted inti the R&R Hall of Fame.
I love to hear Carole King sing this song!
I personally liked the Crystals, the Chiffons,, the Orlons and the Cookies. There is a veritable wealth of pre Motown or Motown groups of ladies making very danceable records whether slow or fast. Check out Darlene Love doing Wait Til my Bobby Gets Home. Good beat, I'd give it a 98.
@@jacksonmorganfroghin4815 All good groups, especially the Phil Spector ones, but none had as many hits (before the Supremes) as the Shirelles (who had around a dozen).
@@walterpanovs I loved the Shirelles and Martha and the Vandellas. Their first hit was Come and Get These Memories ( as far as I know ) Was Shirley related to Martha? Are they still among the living, as far as you know?
Martha Reeves and Shirley Alston Reeves (born Shirley Owens) are both still with us at the same age of 82. No relation.
It's amazing that the lyrics were written by a young white Jewish guy from New York (Gerry Goffin). The lyrics brought tears to many young females in the early 60's. It was the first of many many hits written by Goffin and his equally young then-wife Carole King (she wrote the music). They were both in their early 20's!
Carole King was only 18 and they already had their first daughter.
@@KenRoerden
Carole was writing songs in high school, probably jr high.
This is the only reaction channel that I subscribe to, and the only one I watch. The main reasons are that you guys show respect to the older music, you don't dismiss it. You show such joy at new discoveries. You take the time to learn about the artists, the instruments, the time when the songs came out. The many genres that you have listened to is astounding. I'm so happy to see a new reaction of yours show up on my feed, and there are some reactions of your I've watched many times. Thank you for adding so much joy to my life!!!
I feel the same way - this is the ONLY reaction channel I subscribe to as well. Amber and Jay are astoundingly reverent to the music, the groups, the singers, the production values, and they just "get it".
@@MetFan37 AGREED!
My Mom used to hold me and dance with me to this song. Thank you for that memory. I'm crying and smiling right now.
Written by Gerry Goffin (Lyrics) and Carole King (music). Gerry and Carole were a husband and wife songwriting team in the early days.
This was WAY back when women singers seemed to be just as popular as men. Great selection. ✌️❤️
Hearing this song now, and just listening the the beauty of the music, actually made me hold back a tear.....wasn't expecting that👍🏾
Jay was absolutely right; this was the beginning of the smooth background choreography than became the hallmark of Motown.
Im 42 but love this era of music, and listen to the clasics more than current. My dad who passed away in 2021 at 72, loved music and always listened to music in his workshop. So i grew up on it, and i love this music. Because of him.
Written and recorded by Carol King. You should check out the Bee Gees’ cover of this song. they hardly ever did covers, but they did it for a Carol King tribute album and it’s amazing!
I think Elton did a cover as well😊
A young Carol King and her then husband lyricist Gerry Goffin wrote this song in the very early 1960's.
Carol King covered the song herself years later. King's version is one of my favorites from her.
@@thomastimlin1724 It floors me that these lyrics, that give voice to a fear that I'm sure many teen girls had at the time (and still do!), were written by a man. Goffin wasn't a great husband but he sure was a great songwriter.
Carole King with an 'e'.
I miss these simple days when music was just beginning to be the greatest it will ever be !!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎼🎼
The Oldies always put a smile on your face.
You are living in a dream to think anything can get close to this era of music.
One of the all time iconic groups.
I Love The Shirelles music since the 60’s, my favorite female group..
Love the Shirelles. Their "Mama Said" is a kick. This song ("Will You Still...."), was written by Carole King (with her co-writer husband, Jerry Goffen), who wrote a lot of early rock/soul hits, like "The Loco-motion" by Little Eva & "Up on the Roof" by The Drifters Years later in 1971 Carole King recorded her own version on her super-album "Tapestry." Amber, you'd love that whole album!
Ohhhh those violins & cellos helped make this melody last in my soul FOREVER !
You landed on a true classic here. So glad to see you find this vintage gem!
Soldier boy, Mama said, and Dedicated to the one I love. So many great songs!
It looks completely effortless, and yet sounds so good and clear. That's the mark of a natural talent.
Simply put, one of the greatest songs ever recorded.
Thanks to Carol King And Gerry Goffin for a great song and the Shirelles for such beautiful singing in presenting this fantastic song! Thank You! You had to have Talent back then !! !!Thanks again.
Choreographed and orchestrated - beautiful and pure class! Many memories. More Shirelles please!
“Baby It’s You” and “Soldier Boy” are two of my favorite Shirelles songs. They were perfection.
This is one of my favorite songs ever by anyone. Written by Carole King, who later released it herself for her Tapestry album, the lead singer here was Shirley Owens. She's now 82 and still performs.
I love the fact that every word is sung clearly, you hear every word. The tone of their voices is so sweet. You can listen to it over and over and not get tired of it.
This is what I Grew up with. When I go to listen to music, I love going back to the late '50s, '60s, early '70s.
OMG - this takes me back to junior high. Our school let us play the current Motown at lunch. We had both the songs and all the moves memorized. I can just picture my early '60s school. After we ate lunch, we (the Motown enthusiasts, that is) collected, for the rest of the lunch period, in the corridor below the raised platform lunchroom, and line danced and sang to those songs. The Shirelles, the Supremes, the Four Tops, Martha and the Vandellas. Wah!
As a kid in the 80s, I fell in love with my dad’s 50’s albums. You could still hear them on the “oldies” radio station back then.
These ladies voices were SO GOOD - and, it doesn't hurt to start out with a GREAT TUNE written by Carole King!! LOVED The Shirelles!! THANKS, YA'LL!!
The shirelles are my all time favorite group. They made so many great songs. This is one,is the just the tip of the iceberg
Thanks for sharing this great griup
A young Carol King and her then husband lyricist Gerry Goffin wrote this song. What I love about this is the singing, but the orchestra part is so beautiful.
What you are hearing is the age of innocence when the music and the lyrics were clean and pleasant and the voices were natural and genuine. You're right that there is no extra effects or vocal acrobatics. Just good natural singing. Plus there is just a happiness to the music back then. That era is definitely gone.
Amazed that you were able to find a live performance. Brings back so many memories.
I saw the Shirelles in 1980. They were wonderful!
The very early girl groups were a huge influence on The Beatles. That shows their greatness. The Shirelles were one such group. You also need to check out the absolute classic Be My Baby by The Ronettes. Whoops! just realised, you've already done them!
Bet Amber would like "Chapel of Love"
Yeah, The Beatles covered at least two of the Shirelles songs - Boys and Baby, It's You.
Gotta love growing up with the girl groups of the 50's and 60's. Everyone knew every word!
An all-time favorite (written by Carole King), and pretty shocking for the 60s, because "she" is asking if the guy will love her the morning after they sleep together.
I was 8 when I first heard this in '61 and it still sounds as fresh today as it did 60 years ago. Great music is timeless.
You say you are passing along your music knowledge to your kids. That's so great! I myself was a music major in college. Once, my composition teacher asked me if I had musical parents. I had to admit, "Nope." But you know what my parents DID have? An AWESOME record collection, chock full of 1960s and 70s masterpieces. It's what fueled the rest of my education, career, and life.
So sweet weren't they ? Thank you Shirelles. Thank you Carole King & partner Gerry Goffin for writing this song.
Can't imagine a world where this doesn't exist. Feels like it's been around since the beginning of time.
This song chokes me up every time
Thank you! Thank you! How could an 11 year old NOT have a crush on these girls! Love this video. That voice. There ya go, Jay! Brilliant. Just reading where they were schoolmates back in the day. Try "Soldier Boy" by The Shirelles next. For Cover Songs, consider The 4 Seasons' version of this tune. Thank you for sharing this music with your family! There, ya made someone smile. ❤❤❤
I was 11 when this song came out. Love this group!
One word,”Wholesome “ that’s what the music was back then. Weather you got family or a group of friends together, sometimes in their young to mid teens, all they wanted to do was show and share their talents with their peers and enjoy themselves. It wasn’t always about the money. Loved those times.
Okay, I know y'all love the Bee Gees, so I'll tell you that they did a cover of this song back in the 90's. It's amazing!
"Dedicated To The One I Love" is a favorite.
This song was written by a a married teenage couple, with the husband as lyricist, and the wife as composer. You have heard of the composer, and have already seen her interpretation of her own song, that she recorded on her 1971 album, Tapestry. Carole King.
I was about 11 or 12 years old and a commercial came on the tv for ordering the music from the 50th and 60th and that was one of the songs they played. The moment I heard it I was in love with the song. Then one day years later I was about 16 and was going through my father's box of old 45 records and there it was. I had no idea that he had that record. That spring break my mom,dad and I stayed up til 2am and played every 45 record in that box. It was one of the best memories. Those old 45 records have survived moves from England to Canada and now United States.
About 15 year ago, he gave me the box of records including a box set of 6 record to celebrate 50 year's of music til 1969, that came from a radio station named CFCF out of Montreal to also celebrate my birthday in November of that year.
Thank you for that reminder.
I was a teenager when this song was released, and it quickly became one of my favorites. I remember shooting baskets while it was on repeat on a portable record player. Thanks for playing the oldies!
One of my all time favorite songs. My 15 year old daughter also loves this song which makes me so happy. This one’s truly a masterpiece. It is beautifully written, then you’ve got Shirley’s immaculate singing and the pristine backing vocals. Throw in the strings and you have note-for-note one of the most beautiful musical compositions of all time.
And to think scores of radio stations passed on this song because they thought it was too sexually suggestive.
Music of my youth, and Carole King with writing partner Gerry Goffin wrote this as they did for a hit list of music… the Shirelles were magic when they sang. 😎🍺
Violinists were busy people in the 50s, 60s and 70s definitely the pre eminent instrument of those decades.
Truly is so pure! No need for a lot of ornamentation or over the top dramatics...not that those can't be good... but I think it's a testament that the simple lyrics and unpretentious voices are able to cut right to the heart and stand the test of time. Their sound and style were important in transitioning from the 50s into the 60s.
So good! The Shirelles were just a little before my time, but I knew and liked their music thanks to my older cousins.
We got our first record player Christmas 1961 and this was one of a pile of records given to us by my dad's work colleague. I absolutely love it! Goffin and King wrote so many great songs. The Shirelles recorded Baby It's You, which The Beatles covered on their first album, Please Please Me.
The 50's, 60's and 70's was music at its pureist.
So many songs on the top of the charts for the Shirelles… There are many rabbit holes to go down for them, you won’t be disappointed😊
This is a true classic. I've heard this song a million times. 1961 wow!
Amazing song written by Carole king & Gerry Goffin who wrote some of the greatest songs ever 🔥
You won’t beat the orchestration on that era of music
Can I believe the magic of your sighs?
I always thought it was magic of your size until I had a light bulb moment recently and realized “sighs” was more appropriate.
I was in high school when this came out. I had a number of their records in my 2 foot plus stack of 45's
Love the way you guys listen to and enjoy and appreciate all different kinds of music from all eras! I will still love you tomorrow.
My mum and dad used to dance around the living room to this song. It brings back good memories, since they’re both gone now. I used to be embarrassed by them when I was a kid, but what i’d give now to watch them again. Thanks for listening and appreciating good music ❤️
Love how you both appreciate the classics. You are hearing amazing music through your channel...love it from a 1960's baby.
Jay and Amber, these beautiful ladies are from my hometown of Passaic, NJ. They were discovered by a student in the Passaic high school choir whose mom, Fran Greenberg was a record producer. She old her mom to auditon the girls to record with her company. The rest is history. I sang in that same high school choir ten years later. The Beatles loved them so much they covered a couple of their hits. Carole King and her husband Gerry Goffin wrote this song and it sounds so good 60 years later.
This song came out in 1962, I loved every song from the Shirelles. You can’t go wrong playing their music. Thank you, Jay & Amber! ♥️♥️
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@@fmtalks1386no, I was only 11 in 1960, I was 13 when the Shirelles came out…1962
@@kathyrizzi8754 no, it came out late 1960 and hit #1 on the Billboard Top 100 in January 1961.
WOW! This is an early one yet a classc keep coming up with some more of these lovely songs!! That's partly why wefollow you two😊😊😊😊i
You just gotta love these early to mid 1960s songs. Man, music was good back in the old days.
A true classic!
How times have changed.. and not necessarily for the better.
Yes! Keep these artists going! I love all of the decades of the golden age of Rock and Roll.
"Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" is another awesome song written by Carol King and Gerry Goffin. They wrote it for the Shirelles in 1960.
Peace
it's nice that someone dubbed the original stereo mix to the black & white footage. It adds SO much more to the listening experience!!
The Beatles covered both their “baby, it’s you” and “boys”.
One of their best songs. My favorite song by the Shirelles was "What a Sweet Thing That Was."
This song just makes me think of Dirty Dancing. I'm guessing you guys haven't seen it? Now THAT would be a great reaction to watch. Such a classic
Reason it makes you think of that movie? It was on the soundtrack, and the accompanying hit soundtrack album.
All this old stuff is my wheelhouse! Love it that each song brings back a different memory!
I'm 16, in puppy love with two or three neighborhood girls, BUT every time this song comes on {61 years later) I still think of Loretta Sullivan, Maureen Sullivan, and Elaine Concetta in their 60's dresses and looking beautiful.
What a touching comment!
Members Shirley Owens (later Reeves), Doris Coley, Addie "Micki" Harris, and Beverly Lee were high school classmates who decided they wanted to be a singing group. Entered and won a talent show in school and, well, the rest is history. The group name comes from the lead singer, Shirley Owens.
Diana Ross and the Supremes really took this message to another level. Their song "Love Child" really asks the question with more power. Is he in it for a moment of pleasure or is he in for the long term? Can she rely on him if their "love" produces more permanent results?
Whomever took the time to move these great videos to digital is a hero. The tapes would've eventually all fallen apart.
Denny Laine (one of the founders of The Moody Blues and a member of Wings) has passed today. He is famous for the song "Go Now" Give it a listen
Great group. The lead singer was Shirley Owens (maiden name). The group was put together with a different name in 1957 for a talent show when they were still in high school. They became the Shirelles a year later. Talented singers and a Carole King song. How can that go wrong???
What always strikes me is how classy these early performers were. The ladies in their simple blacks dresses letting their talent speak for itself without a bunch of jumping around or crude gyrations.
Grew up listening to 50s and 60s music because of my mother, truly great stuff, pure talent.
I’m a hardcore hard rocker and I’m a fan of this song… the meaning of the song is kinda dark for the era… could be considered the first anti-ghosting, “I don’t wanna do the walk of shame” song… but the instrumentation and the melodies… BANGER!
Paradise By The Dashboard Light by Meatloaf, which you guys loved, has the same theme
You should check out "Keep Your Hands to Yourself" by Georgia Satellite. The song has the same theme.
So does “Only the Good Die Young by Billy Joel.