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Who sang Leader of the Pack?

The Shangri-Las released the song Leader of the Pack. Date of release: /9/1964.

Release date: /9/1964
Duration: 02:54
Producer(s): George Shadow Morton
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The meaning of the song 'Leader of the Pack ', based on the lyrics
What is Leader of the Pack about?
🎶 Leader of the Pack song analysis
A girl falls in love with the leader of a biker gang, but her parents disapprove and she ends up breaking up with him.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘Leader of the Pack’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.
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The Shangri-Las - Short Biography

- The Shangri-Las were an American pop girl group of the 1960s.
- Their songs were about teenage tragedies and melodramas.
- Their most popular songs were "Remember," "Give Him a Great Big Kiss" and "Leader of the Pack."
- "Leader of the Pack" reached #1 in the United States in late 1964.
- The Shangri-Las are still remembered for their hits.
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Leader of the Pack is a song that was written in 1964 by Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich. The song was recorded by the girl group The Shangri-Las and was produced by George "Shadow" Morton. The song was released as a single in 1964 and reached number one on the US charts. The song tells the story of a girl who has fallen in love with a young man who is considered a bad boy. The girl knows that her parents will not support her and that the boy is dangerous, but she is willing to risk everything to be with him.

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