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About It's My Party
"It's My Party" is a pop song recorded by multiple artists since the 1960s. In 1963, American singer Lesley Gore's version hit number one on the pop and rhythm and blues charts in the United States. It was the first hit single for producer Quincy Jones.
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It's my party, and I'll cry if I want toCry if I want to, cry if I want toYou would cry too if it happened to youNobody knows where my Johnny has goneBut Judy left the same timeWhy was he holding her handWhen he's supposed to be mineIt's my party, and I'll cry if I want toCry if I want to, cry if I want toYou would cry too if it happened to youPlayin' my records, keep dancin' all nightBut leave me alone for a whileTill Johnny's dancin' with meI've got no reason to smileIt's my party, and I'll cry if I want toCry if I want to, cry if I want toYou would cry too if it happened to youJudy and Johnny just walked through the doorLike a queen with her kingOh what a birthday surpriseJudy's wearin' his ringIt's my party, and I'll cry if I want toCry if I want to, cry if I want toYou would cry too if it happened to youOh it's my party, and I'll cry if I want toCry if I want to, cry if I want toYou would cry too if it happened to youIt's my party, and I'll cry if I want to
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Lesley Gore
Lesley Gore (born May 2, 1946) is an American singer. She is perhaps best known for her 1963 pop hit "It's My Party", which she recorded at the age of 16. more »
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Written by: Elof Loelv, Herb Wiener, John Gluck Jr., Joseph Bartlett-Vanderpuye, Seymour Gottlieb, Wally Gold
Lyrics © A. SCHROEDER INTERNATIONAL LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Initial Release"It's My Party" was first released by American singer Lesley Gore in 1963. |
Chart RankingsThe song debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was the first hit single for producer Quincy Jones. |
VocalsDespite being only 16 years old at the time, Lesley Gore's vocal delivery on the song was universally praised for its emotional depth and maturity. |
Quincy JonesBest known for his work with Michael Jackson, "It's My Party" was one of Quincy Jones' earliest hits as a producer. |
Concept OriginThe song's concept originated from a story that the songwriters, Seymour Gottlieb and Herb Wiener, heard about a girl whose boyfriend left her during her birthday party to go off with another girl. |
Record LabelThe song was released under the Mercury label, known for signing some of the biggest names in music at that time. |
Grammy NominationLesley Gore was nominated for a Grammy Award for her performance on "It's My Party." |
Sound"It's My Party" is characterized by piano triplets, drum beats, and horns which were customary of the early 1960s pop. |
Covers and VersionsThe song has been covered by multiple artists, including Amy Winehouse and Bryan Ferry, indicating its enduring popularity and influence. |
Sequel"It's My Party" also spawned a sequel, "Judy's Turn to Cry," which continues the narrative of the first song. In this sequel, Lesley's character gets her boyfriend back. |
Pop CultureThe lyric "It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to" has become a well-known phrase in American pop culture. |
Songwriters"It’s My Party" was composed by Walter Gold, John Gluck Jr., Herb Weiner and Seymour Gottlieb. |
Historical SignificanceBeyond charting success, "It's My Party" remains an important song in the landscape of 1960s pop music, especially considering the role it played in establishing Quincy Jones as a hit producer. |
Album"It's My Party" was also included in Gore's debut studio album "I'll Cry If I Want To" which was released in 1963. |
Digital RemasteringThe song was digitally remastered for the 1996 compilation album "It's My Party: The Mercury Anthology." |
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