RIP Lesley Gore

[Toni_Lynn_P]

I read on the weekend of the passing of 1960s girl-singer Lesley Gore. She was of course famous for songs like It's My Party, You Don't Own Me, Judy's Turn to Cry, and the total classic and my personal fave California Nights.

The last one had a great affect on me back in the 1960s in my pre-teen years for I recall listening to it and getting all warm and fuzzy inside as I dreamed of walking the beach with her.

Perhaps in some ways it had a subtle vibe to it -- as in later years I discovered that she came out as a lesbian. A-HA! says I. For my fond memory morphed as I imagined us walking the beach, sand between out toes, holding hands, both wearing bikinis. -- two girls madly in love with each other.

Silly -- but its this sort stuff that keeps me sane. I also find it fascinating how I so very much related then to those songs of teen-age girl angst and love. Just the way I am wired, I guess.

Hugs

Toni-Lynn

[April Rose]

I had her albums, as well. I remember that I always liked her outfits. Probably more than she did, as it turns out.

[Kelly]

Yet another icon of our childhood reminding us of our own mortality.

I was always mesmerized by her voice. Something about the tone, or was it the depth? I don't know. A fine talent.

Kelly.

[Giselle]

she was a great talent and wonderful person