Songwriter Ellie Greenwich dies at age 68.
As the co-author of some of the most enduring hits of the girl group era -- "Be My Baby," "Leader of the Pack," "Da Do Ron Ron," "Chapel of Love," and "Then He Kissed Me," to name but a few -- Greenwich lent a distinctly feminine voice to the the male-dominated music industry of the 60s. She also worked as a session vocalist, sang backup for artists such as Dusty Springfield and Frank Sinatra, and even fronted the short-lived Raindrops with her husband and songwriting partner Jeff Barry. For a moving tribute to her life and works, check out this article by Ann Powers.
No comments:
Post a Comment