" Leader of the Pack " is a song written by George "Shadow" Morton, Jeff Barry, and Ellie Greenwich. It was a number one pop hit in 1964 for the American girl group the Shangri-Las.

In July 1964, Morton recorded the vocals for "Leader of the Pack" with the Shangri-Las at the Ultrasonic Sound studio on the second floor of a Manhattan hotel.

Leader of the Pack Lyrics: Is she really going out with him? / Well, there she is. Let's ask her / Betty, is that Jimmy's ring you're wearing? / Mhm / Gee, it must be great riding with him / Is he ...

The "leader of the pack" is the archetypical bad boy - the guy you definitely don't want your daughter to date. He's head of a motorcycle gang, and in this song, the girl falls for him hard. Her father forbids …

Mar 7, 2025 · The Shangri-Las' 1964 hit 'Leader of the Pack' resonates as a timeless ballad of teenage love, rebellion, and tragedy. It's a sonic snapshot of the era's youth, dressed in leather jackets and …

Jan 25, 2024 · The Shangri-Las' "Leader of the Pack," sung by the group's late frontwoman Mary Weiss, was one of the best girl group songs of the '60s.

Leader of the Pack is the debut album by girl group the Shangri-Las, released in 1965 by Red Bird Records. The album was produced to capitalize on the group's breakthrough hits "Remember …

Jun 16, 2025 · What is the lasting legacy of “Leader of the Pack”? “Leader of the Pack” is considered a classic of the girl group era and a quintessential example of the teen tragedy genre. It continues to …

Aug 25, 2024 · “Leader of the Pack” by The Shangri-Las is one of the latter. Released in 1964, this three-minute masterpiece isn’t just a pop song; it’s a full-fledged cinematic drama, a miniature opera …

Apr 16, 2025 · The Shangri-Las’ magic wasn’t limited to ‘Leader of the Pack’. Songs like ‘Remember (Walking in the Sand)’ and ‘Give Him a Great Big Kiss’ showcased their gift for storytelling and …