Friday's 60s Girl Groups

 Talking about female soul singer of the 60's there were mostly named singers from across the Atlantic ocean. Sadly it was overlooked that Great Britain had also wonderful soulful voices. If it was Welsh singer Mary Hopkin, Essex born Sandie Shaw or Scottish singer and actress Lulu - all of them had a great voice and veritable hits almost 60 years ago and worth to be remembered.

Today I start my annual journey to Sri Lanka again. So there will be only a few posts in the next weeks. Have a wonderful time and stay safe.

Mary Hopkin - Those Were The Days

Sandie Shaw - (There's) Always Something There To Remind Me

Lulu and the Luvvers - Shout

Friday's 60s Soul Girls

 

Another few songs from the era where female vocalists were big in business and simply greats songs were released. The first one is by Lesley Gore, a singer where Quincy Jones got aware in 1963 and the result of several test takes was her greatest hit - It's My Party. To the other ones I doesn't have to lose many words. Martha Reeves had many hit singles with The Vandellas and Nina Simone stands for everything a female soul voice should have.

Lesley Gore - It's My Party

Martha Reeves and the Vandellas - Dancing In The Streets

Nina Simone - Ain't Got No - I Got Life