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Shangri-Las: Leader of the Pack

In February 1965, “Red Bird” label released “Leader of the Pack”, the debut Shangri-Las (The) album. It was recorded in 1964, and was produced by George “Shadow” Morton.

Personnel:

  • Mary Weiss – lead and backing vocals
  • Betty Weiss – lead and backing vocals
  • Marge Ganser – backing vocals
  • Mary Ann Ganser – backing vocals
  • Brooks Arthur – engineer
  • Rod McBrien – engineer
  • Loring Eutemey – artwork
  • Hugh Bell – photography

Track listing:

  1. Give Him a Great Big Kiss – George Morton
  2. Leader of the Pack – George Morton, Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich
  3. Bull Dog – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
  4. It’s Easier to Cry – J. J. Jackson, Joe De Angelis, Robert Steinberg
  5. What Is Love – George Morton, Tony Michaels
  6. Remember (Walking in the Sand) – George Morton
  7. Twist and Shout – Phil Medley, Bert Russell
  8. Maybe – Arlene Smith, George Goldner
  9. So Much in Love – Billy Jackson, Roy Straigis
  10. Shout – Rudolph Isley, Ronald Isley, O’Kelly Isley Jr.
  11. Good Night, My Love, Pleasant Dreams – George Motola, John Marascalco
  12. You Can’t Sit Down – Cornell Muldrow, Dee Clark

Stray Cats: Same

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In February 1981, “Arista” label released self-titled, debut Stray Cats album. It was recorded 1980 – 1981, and was produced by Dave Edmunds. The album song “Rock This Town” was listed by “The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” as one of the songs that shaped rock and roll.

Personnel:

  • Brian Setzer – vocals, guitar
  • Lee Rocker- bass
  • Slim Jim Phantom- drums
  • Gary Barnacle- saxophone
  • Gavin Cochrane – photography

Track listing:

  1. Runaway Boys – Brian Setzer, Jim McDonnell
  2. Fishnet Stockings – Brian Setzer
  3. Ubangi Stomp – Charles Underwood
  4. Jeanie, Jeanie, Jeanie – George Motola, Ricky Page
  5. Storm the Embassy – Brian Setzer, Slim Jim Phantom
  6. Rock This Town – Brian Setzer
  7. Rumble in Brighton – Brian Setzer, Slim Jim Phantom
  8. Stray Cat Blues – Brian Setzer
  9. Crawl Up and Die – Brian Feli, Jim Feli
  10. Double Talkin’ Baby – Danny Wolfe
  11. My One Desire – Dorsey Burnette
  12. Wild Saophone – Roy Montrell, John Marascalo, Robert Blackwell