The Shirelles

Formed: 1958 in Passaic, NJ

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Disbanded: 1982

Genre: Pop/Rock, R&B

Group Members: Doris Coley, Addie Harris, Beverley Lee, Shirley Owens, Beverly Lee

Biography: The Shirelles were the first major female vocal group of the rock era, defining the so-called girl group sound with their soft, sweet harmonies and yearning innocence. Their music was a blend of pop/rock and R&B -- especially doo wop and smooth uptown soul -- that appealed to listeners across the board, ...Read full biography

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Tonight's the Night

Released: 1961

Label: Sceptre

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The Shirelles' first album was, in common with many debuts by hitmakers of the early 1960s, utterly dominated by the hit singles included on the LP. On Tonight's the Night, these included not only the ...Read full review

The Shirelles Sing to Trumpets and Strings

Released: 1963

Label: Sundazed

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Other than the smash "Mama Said" and its medium-sized follow-up, "What a Sweet Thing That Was," the Shirelles' second album had none of their more celebrated tracks. Nor was it geared toward ornate arrangements ...Read full review

More The Shirelles albums: Main Albums (17), Compilations (68), Singles & EPs (4), DVD/Video (3)

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