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