“It’s My Party” LESLEY GORE
“It’s My Party” is a classic pop song that was recorded by American singer-songwriter, Lesley Gore. The lyrics within capture the heartbreak of a girl whose boyfriend leaves her during her birthday party. Eventually he returns with the narrator’s best friend Judy, who’s wearing his ring.
Lesley Gore’s emotive and expressive vocal delivery, combined with the catchy melody, contributed to the song’s massive success.
On this very day, June 10th 1963, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. Taken from her album, “I’ll Cry If I Want To”, here’s LESLEY GORE, with “IT’S MY PARTY”…