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