This live version is so powerful, and it was the early 60's when women did not have a voice or a choice. You could be a teacher, nurse or secretary but never the principal, Doctor or Business owner. This song is a turning point for women - at the time of it's release the largest segment of the American population was women aged 14-20, so it resonated.
OMG! You said EXACTLY what my grandmother used to ask me! “So, what are you gonna be when you grow up? A nurse, a secretary or a teacher?” I would respond “well I don’t think I want to be any of those maw-maw.” She would look so confused. This was the early 70s.
An early feminist anthem, WAY ahead of its time. Lesley Gore was a gay woman, so it was appropriate that this song doesn't refer to a specific gender. She came out later in life as a proud gay woman.
It is stunning how EARLY this song is for how strong and direct it is. I've always loved it. Another one from the early '60s this makes me think of is the Shirelle's "Will You Love Me Tomorrow".
This incredible song is from 1963. Consider this: In 1965, the Beatles released “Run for Your Life,” an entire song that is basically a murder threat if the girlfriend cheats. It quotes & expands on a line from the 1955 Elvis hit “Baby, Let’s Play House,” which was itself a cover of an Arthur Gunter song from 1954. The line is “I'd rather see you dead, little girl, than to be with another man.” Men routinely referred to grown women as “little girl” back then, and it seems no one batted an eye at the an upbeat song about murdering women if they got out of line. The Beatles song continued “You better run for your life if you can, little girl, hide your head in the sand, little girl, catch you with another man and that’s the end, little girl...” This is the atmosphere into which Lesley Gore released her song. Dion’s hits “The Wanderer” & “Runaround Sue” which alternately celebrate a man who sleeps around, and then warn of a girl who sleeps around (and should therefore be avoided), came out in 1961 and were totally typical as well. So Lesley Gore belting out “You Don’t Own Me” in the midst of that type of sentiment was revolutionary, and it harkened back to Black women who sang female-empowering blues songs, especially in the 20s & 30s, but also in the early 50s, like Big Mama Thornton’s original 1953 hit “Hound Dog,” which was about rejecting a scoundrel, before Elvis transformed it into a song about an actual dog! Lesley Gore’s song is rightly considered an anthem for Second Wave Feminism. Go Lesley!! And thank you to Quincy Jones for introducing her to the world! 👏👏👏
PS. I should mention that John Lennon wrote “Run for Your Life” but reportedly never liked it, and he eventually explicitly condemned it as misogynistic.
@@holyspacemonkey That's how Gordon Lightfoot came to feel about That's What You Get for Lovin' Me, and he stopped performing it. The times they was a-changin' .......
I was a teenager when this song was released. All the girls loved it. It wasn’t until a few years later, and in college, that the women’s movement really took off. You Don’t Own Me and I Am Woman were our unofficial anthems. I still proudly wave the “feminist banner.”
You have to realize that back then, men thought they owned their women. They told you what you were supposed to do and say. Listen, this was an ANTHEM for women to come into their own! Excellent choice to review! 🌹
This is an early anthem of and for women's liberation. Your reaction shows that you are a big-hearted soul. One reason you are one of my favorite reactors. The other is that you have a knack for great and good music, and music that is good for you. Peace and love. db
This song should be an anthem for girls (or boys) who often feel they are in a relationship where they are being ,or trying to be controlled or changed. It's so important to be yourself, and hold on to your identity.
I LOVE this song!!! I heard it in the movie "First Wives Club" with Better Middler, Diane Keaton, Goldie Hawn. Such a great little movie with this song. They all are ex wives and they are tired of being pushed around!
This is my most favorite Lesley Gore song. I love her. She was a teen star. But she never got the money she earned and that was an injustice. She did not write this song. It was written by Philadelphia songwriters John Madara and David White. I won't discuss the equality in a reaction video.
Jovaugh you're reaction says so much about you. You're such a humanitarian and understand the fight for all our rights. You are right. I remember this song when I was a kid. That a woman could say she was her own person, and please respect that. Thank you so much. What a fine young man you are. Stay safe
As a 65 yr old woman I still get goosebumps, in those time men decided if you were his girlfriend, or sometimes a girl father decided who a girl dated or married 🎧🔥👍🏻👌🏼💕
This was a revolutionary song because of the lyrics. Girls were expected to live their life for men. I was a Junior in High School - A very revolutionary idea at the time
You are the first reaction to this song that I have found. Love it. try her California Nights. This is the first song that I know of to push back on the way men treated women during that time.
Loved this. If you like this version, do yourself a favour (channeling my inner Molly Meldrum here!!) and look up the live version she did of this song in the 80’s. Extra couple of decades did wonders for her already stunning voice!
There was that short they riffed on MST3K, that was literally about that. "Look, girls! You too can go to college! Judy here is working towards her degree in Home Ec, while Sandra hopes to become a child-care worker!" Okay props for saying women could get higher education _at all_ in that era, BUT...
Listen to the girls in the audience screaming. I've heard this song plenty of times, but never a live version. I got the chills...she put her heart into it.
I have been waiting for your reaction to this, you get it I can see , that's some powerful song , when i heard this back in the day , it's just what I wanted to hear 😃😃😃.
Jayvee, hey man you are the first person to hear this song as I hear it... you recognize the power & passion in her voice & you show it. I actually get chills from her intoxicating & intense voice. And, she recorded this song in 1963, which was extremely radical & revolutionary for the time.
Yes! This was supposed to be the year of the WOMAN! 100 years ago, we finally got the right to vote! That doesn't mean that we were not, have not continued to be controlled by men, but legally, finally 100 years ago, if we had the courage, we could vote!!!
Yes! But really only white women could vote 100 years ago. There were still many intentional & insurmountable barriers for other women. We still have a long way to go on all those fronts... 💪!
My best friend and I used to pull out our Moms' records when we were in high school and would have sleepovers. This was one of our favorites because it made you feel so confident.
Lesley had a huge, wonderful voice. Like another great singer of her era, Connie Francis (another voice for the ages) she was too often singing material that was not up to the level of her talent. You Don't Own Me was one of the good ones.
Love watching your reactions my friend! My 1st time commenting. Everybody’s forgetting that treasure of a group- The Young Rascals. Start with the song: “ It’s a Beautiful Morning” or “Groovin”. Can’t wait to see your reaction! Thank you in advance!
And really CREEPILY and sadly and...right smack on the nose...ly, in "The Handmaid's Tale"... They play this over the ending of the first episode, and I was just crying my eyes out. Not gonna lie.
@@robinchesterfield42 Oh man, I forgot about that. Or blocked it out. It was incredibly painful used like that. Never have I felt more like that was a possibility in this country than the last few months.
Lesley and Quincy Jones were dialing in the HITS! They were on top of things and actually beat another high profile singing girl group slated to release the same hit. They got wind of the release and spent all night (breaking child labor law rules) recording "It's My Party" in the studio and beat the girl group to release. Leslie's version hit first and became a HUGE smash! They were brilliant and this was Quincy's first hit single as producer! Jovaughn, you should cover "It's My Party" which was also followed by "Judy's Turn To Cry". Great songs!
Great song!!! I forgot about this song!!! Yeah...love her.....yeah...it was for women's rights....against men owning women...telling them how to act or behave.....good song!
I grew up believing I could do anything I was capable of doing. I went to a girls only school in the sixties, and learnt amongst many other things that we were all going to "be someone, not someone's wife." 50 years later and I am. But too often the words to this song have needed to be said. Still do. Kia kaha. (Stand strong. Together.)
In many ways Lesley Gore was a revolutionary artist. This song was released in 1963 before feminism had caught on. To me, she was one of the best girl singers to come out of the '60's. You also might want to check out: "The Look of Love", "Maybe I Know" and "California Nights." Perfection!
SIR------She was born Lesley Anne Goldstein, a nice NJ Jewish girl. Mercury Records signed her, under the direction of Quincy Jones. This song was released, just after the tragedy of 11/22/63, and was huge, by New years Eve. In Denver, it was #1 in NY Eve, '63 /'64.
Funny enough, this live performance was from the legendary T.A.M.I. Show in 1964. Famous for James Brown wrecking the house with his Famous Flames, a great performance on it's own, it's easy to forget that the biggest act in that California auditorium was the shortest artist, too! Look up her other great hit she sang in that show called MAYBE I KNOW. It was Leslie Gore's personal favorite...🇵🇷🇺🇸🗽🦂😎📽
Remember this was before women in the US was even able to have and keep their own bank account. It always makes me feel rebellious, even though I'm living in one of the most equal societies in the world.
Iconic song & an important song for women at the time (risky, really...but powerful)! When men think they own women (especially back in the day) ::Scoff/eye roll:: the women that allow men to "own" them (oftentimes radical religious folks..that take the bible literally/verbatim, which is super creepy, IMO) where women believe they are to submit entirely to their men, & do so willingly-gross, AF! Tragic, to say the least!
Still waiting to see those Muppets reactions. So far nobody else has tried it. Start with Harry Belafonte, the Banana Boat song, the Muppet Show version. Also, Lesley and her brother Michael wrote most of the songs for the movie Fame. Check out the finale (original 1980 film performance). It's called I Sing the Body Electric. You will NOT be disappointed by these suggestions. Best to you and keep up the beautiful work, young man.
This song actually predates women’s rights movements by a few years. We struggled for change in our relationships, in school, in the workforce, and community. We, as girls, couldn’t even wear pants to school when it was snowing. Can you imagine? If a man in our life said we had to behave in a certain way, we better do it or get dropped. Arm candy, empty headed, smiling no matter what, girlfriends and wives.
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Bring it on!! 👍👍💖
Oh yes. Go for it Jovaughn.
@JayveeTV ✨ready and waiting, headphones on! ✨
This is going to be GOOD, I can just feel it! You go, Jovaughn! 😎💜
I'm playing catch up. It's a great ride!
She was only 17 at this point.
Wow! 👍👍💖
Lesley Gore "It's my party".
I’ll cry if I want to! 💖💔
I quote this song all the time
Literally say it at my 9th bday party. Good times!
This live version is so powerful, and it was the early 60's when women did not have a voice or a choice. You could be a teacher, nurse or secretary but never the principal, Doctor or Business owner. This song is a turning point for women - at the time of it's release the largest segment of the American population was women aged 14-20, so it resonated.
OMG! You said EXACTLY what my grandmother used to ask me! “So, what are you gonna be when you grow up? A nurse, a secretary or a teacher?” I would respond “well I don’t think I want to be any of those maw-maw.” She would look so confused. This was the early 70s.
An early feminist anthem, WAY ahead of its time. Lesley Gore was a gay woman, so it was appropriate that this song doesn't refer to a specific gender. She came out later in life as a proud gay woman.
Kristy Wehrle wow, had no idea she was a lesbian!
It is stunning how EARLY this song is for how strong and direct it is. I've always loved it. Another one from the early '60s this makes me think of is the Shirelle's "Will You Love Me Tomorrow".
I wasn't aware she was a lesbian, either. Somehow this song is even more powerful now!
I completely agree with this other then she does say "other boys"
I know that she's a lesbian though complete respect
This is one of the first acts that Quincy Jones produced.
Yes. That's the first time I ever heard of Q.
I never knew that!!
Interesting! Thanks for letting us know 👍
Wow, didn't know, but he had the instinct then I guess.
yeah he produced Its my party
This incredible song is from 1963. Consider this: In 1965, the Beatles released “Run for Your Life,” an entire song that is basically a murder threat if the girlfriend cheats. It quotes & expands on a line from the 1955 Elvis hit “Baby, Let’s Play House,” which was itself a cover of an Arthur Gunter song from 1954. The line is “I'd rather see you dead, little girl, than to be with another man.” Men routinely referred to grown women as “little girl” back then, and it seems no one batted an eye at the an upbeat song about murdering women if they got out of line. The Beatles song continued “You better run for your life if you can, little girl, hide your head in the sand, little girl, catch you with another man and that’s the end, little girl...” This is the atmosphere into which Lesley Gore released her song. Dion’s hits “The Wanderer” & “Runaround Sue” which alternately celebrate a man who sleeps around, and then warn of a girl who sleeps around (and should therefore be avoided), came out in 1961 and were totally typical as well. So Lesley Gore belting out “You Don’t Own Me” in the midst of that type of sentiment was revolutionary, and it harkened back to Black women who sang female-empowering blues songs, especially in the 20s & 30s, but also in the early 50s, like Big Mama Thornton’s original 1953 hit “Hound Dog,” which was about rejecting a scoundrel, before Elvis transformed it into a song about an actual dog! Lesley Gore’s song is rightly considered an anthem for Second Wave Feminism. Go Lesley!! And thank you to Quincy Jones for introducing her to the world! 👏👏👏
PS. I should mention that John Lennon wrote “Run for Your Life” but reportedly never liked it, and he eventually explicitly condemned it as misogynistic.
@@holyspacemonkey That's how Gordon Lightfoot came to feel about That's What You Get for Lovin' Me, and he stopped performing it. The times they was a-changin' .......
Hi Nicole, great info, a couple points I wasn't aware of. Appreciate the insight. Hope you and your sister are well.
Gerald Barras Thanks, Gerald! I hope you & your family are well, too!
@@holyspacemonkey Nicole, to quote someone you could say I'm doing as well as I deserve
I was a teenager when this song was released. All the girls loved it. It wasn’t until a few years later, and in college, that the women’s movement really took off. You Don’t Own Me and I Am Woman were our unofficial anthems. I still proudly wave the “feminist banner.”
You have to realize that back then, men thought they owned their women. They told you what you were supposed to do and say. Listen, this was an ANTHEM for women to come into their own! Excellent choice to review! 🌹
An anthem for every person on the earth
Most of these lyrics express my demands of other people.
Lesley Gore. 1946-2015. R.I.P..
You need to listen to Judy's Turn To Cry, It's My Party And I'll Cry If I Want To by her. And you're right, this was the prelude to women's rights! 🥰
Yes, but you need It's My Party before Judy's Turn to Cry
@@sharonpreston4925 we forgot "She's A Fool"😊
@@yoliemclaughlin9492 Ah yes! That one too... So many great songs. I'm so glad this was my time to grow up in.
"She's A Fool" is an often overlooked gem by Leslie Gore.
I forgot about she's a fool glad u mentioned Tht Ty!!
This is an early anthem of and for women's liberation. Your reaction shows that you are a big-hearted soul. One reason you are one of my favorite reactors. The other is that you have a knack for great and good music, and music that is good for you. Peace and love. db
I've been waiting for a Lesley Gore revival for a long time now. Nice to see Miss Lesley get some love!
Oh yeah, sounds like Lesley is a strong, independent woman especially from that era. Nice vocals too!
Lesley has got it going on, sweetie!!! I wish JV would play some more Aussie songs like this! 💖💖💖👍
Turd Ferguson yes, this is good. Ahead of its time it seems. I would love to hear those songs you speak of too.🌹
Please do yourself a favor and react to "I Am Woman", a feminist anthem by the great Helen Reddy.
This song should be an anthem for girls (or boys) who often feel they are in a relationship where they are being ,or trying to be controlled or changed. It's so important to be yourself, and hold on to your identity.
I'm absolutely amused to see young people enjoy some oldies.
React to marty robins , el paso
Good choice! That was one of my old dad’s fave songs. 💖💖💖
YESSS! But with lyrics.
I LOVE this song!!! I heard it in the movie "First Wives Club" with Better Middler, Diane Keaton, Goldie Hawn. Such a great little movie with this song. They all are ex wives and they are tired of being pushed around!
The book is great too! But I do love that movie!
I love that movie - but this 🤩
This is my most favorite Lesley Gore song. I love her. She was a teen star. But she never got the money she earned and that was an injustice. She did not write this song. It was written by Philadelphia songwriters John Madara and David White. I won't discuss the equality in a reaction video.
She did; however, along with Michael Gore (her brother) write most of the songs for the movie musical Fame. What a talent.
Excellent performance. I was a kid when she was performing this song on TV a lot. It is much more meaningful to me now.
Jovaugh you're reaction says so much about you. You're such a humanitarian and understand the fight for all our rights. You are right. I remember this song when I was a kid. That a woman could say she was her own person, and please respect that. Thank you so much. What a fine young man you are. Stay safe
Great stuff - she was a good songwriter too
PREACH LESLEY!! 😂😃Don't u DARE try to tell me what to do!! Or SAY dammit!!😆🙋 Listen to ur women, guys!
She couldn't have been more than 18 when this was recorded. Such a powerful song
She and her younger brother Michael and wrote some of the music for the movie "Fame" for Irene Cara and other films.
As a 65 yr old woman I still get goosebumps, in those time men decided if you were his girlfriend, or sometimes a girl father decided who a girl dated or married 🎧🔥👍🏻👌🏼💕
I love this song, I was 13 when this came out a powerful song for girls.🤩
I believe Lesley came from a well-to-do family, and she got into singing simply ( mostly ) for the joy of it.
That was nice but you need to hear the studio cut
Yes. This is not the complete song. There were probably time constraints on the broadcast.
Yes, listen to the studio cut/ the mono and stereo versions.
This was a revolutionary song because of the lyrics. Girls were expected to live their life for men. I was a Junior in High School - A very revolutionary idea at the time
You are the first reaction to this song that I have found. Love it. try her California Nights. This is the first song that I know of to push back on the way men treated women during that time.
Most definitely the woman's right thing was huge & men didn't like it.
Loved this. If you like this version, do yourself a favour (channeling my inner Molly Meldrum here!!) and look up the live version she did of this song in the 80’s. Extra couple of decades did wonders for her already stunning voice!
Yes. Woman's rights era, if she got to go to college, she could study how to be a good wife.
and you still needed a man to get a bank account. It changed shortly after this, but i'm not sure how long I think it was 64.
There was that short they riffed on MST3K, that was literally about that. "Look, girls! You too can go to college! Judy here is working towards her degree in Home Ec, while Sandra hopes to become a child-care worker!"
Okay props for saying women could get higher education _at all_ in that era, BUT...
Listen to the girls in the audience screaming. I've heard this song plenty of times, but never a live version. I got the chills...she put her heart into it.
Btw you’re right on point re her passionate singing. It was early sixties life was simpler but 💥 on women beginning to stand up.
I have been waiting for your reaction to this, you get it I can see , that's some powerful song , when i heard this back in the day , it's just what I wanted to hear 😃😃😃.
Back for another watch.She was my first crush and she just lights up for this live version. It is just way way to short.
Yeah Man! I am compelled to say: Jovaughn, you are awesome! Great reaction what was a bit of a controversial song in its day.
This was my niece's wedding march, never been prouder of her!
How cool is that!!! Wow
Try - It’s my party - you’ll like it 😊
I'm very familiar with this song, but I've never seen or heard this live version, she was awesome.
Awesome 1960’s song. Know this one, was popular back in day, and it deserved to be.
Jayvee, hey man you are the first person to hear this song as I hear it... you recognize the power & passion in her voice & you show it. I actually get chills from her intoxicating & intense voice. And, she recorded this song in 1963, which was extremely radical & revolutionary for the time.
Dusty Springfield You don’t have to say you love Me
Have you heard Dusty Springfield ‘s cover of You Don’t Own Me?
Walker brothers "The sun ain't gonna shine anymore", Spiral staircase "Love you more today than yesterday" Oliver "Good morning starshine"
yes yes and yes
Yes! This was supposed to be the year of the WOMAN! 100 years ago, we finally got the right to vote! That doesn't mean that we were not, have not continued to be controlled by men, but legally, finally 100 years ago, if we had the courage, we could vote!!!
Yes! But really only white women could vote 100 years ago. There were still many intentional & insurmountable barriers for other women. We still have a long way to go on all those fronts... 💪!
This song, a bit revolutionary at the time, still resonates today.
I was about to say the same! Wasn't this 1963?
17, no autotune crap... just pure talent
Positive feminism, thanks to all the women who fought for a better future ❤️❤️❤️❤️
My best friend and I used to pull out our Moms' records when we were in high school and would have sleepovers. This was one of our favorites because it made you feel so confident.
Same here!!!!!!!!!
Lesley had a huge, wonderful voice. Like another great singer of her era, Connie Francis (another voice for the ages) she was too often singing material that was not up to the level of her talent. You Don't Own Me was one of the good ones.
Oh, and Lesley had green eyes!
This live version is from a TAMI show shot in 1964 when Lesley was 17 years old
It's My Party next.
Someone should play this on super big speakers in Taliban Central.
Love watching your reactions my friend! My 1st time commenting. Everybody’s forgetting that treasure of a group- The Young Rascals. Start with the song: “ It’s a Beautiful Morning” or “Groovin”. Can’t wait to see your reaction! Thank you in advance!
Don't forget People Got To Be Free --- which is still relevant for today 2020
Patrick DeVoss absolutely. Should’ve put that one first!
This great song was ballsy in it's day
MAYBE I KNOW is another grt song by her
This was from 1963, a few years before the women's rights movement really got going.
Wonder if amy winehouse copied her voice technique
You are hitting on all cylinders today man!. Loads of my favorites. This song was used really well in a great movie called First Wives Club.
And really CREEPILY and sadly and...right smack on the nose...ly, in "The Handmaid's Tale"... They play this over the ending of the first episode, and I was just crying my eyes out. Not gonna lie.
@@robinchesterfield42 Oh man, I forgot about that. Or blocked it out. It was incredibly painful used like that. Never have I felt more like that was a possibility in this country than the last few months.
she even sang this in a italian and a spanish version they are on youtube right now...
Jayvee your reactions are the best ones on youtube....
I like your reaction channel. Thanks.
Before Whitney Houston there was lesley gore
Powerful voice!
Grace and G-Easy did a cool cover of this in 2015.
I love this song may I suggest a fun little diddy live version is best is Chuck Berry My Ding-a-Ling
Good song 🎶🤗🎶🤗🎶
This is from the TAMI Show that featured all the big talent of the day. If you have not seen the TAMI Show, you are missing out.
Oh, yeah ... James Brown - amazing ... ! Saw it in the theatre when I was a kid, my big brother took me ..
Love this reaction. I'd love to see you react to Nina Simone "Ain't No Use". I know you've done Feelin Good, but nobody has done Ain't No Use.
Birth of women’s rights🤷♀️
The 60s was a great time for music
Lesley and Quincy Jones were dialing in the HITS! They were on top of things and actually beat another high profile singing girl group slated to release the same hit. They got wind of the release and spent all night (breaking child labor law rules) recording "It's My Party" in the studio and beat the girl group to release. Leslie's version hit first and became a HUGE smash! They were brilliant and this was Quincy's first hit single as producer! Jovaughn, you should cover "It's My Party" which was also followed by "Judy's Turn To Cry". Great songs!
Your adorable, JayveeTV.... Keep up the great music and the awesome vibes....
She wrote it about herself, J.
Love this song!!!!! GIRL POWER song!!
Love the lyrics of this song! You don’t own me!
Great song!!! I forgot about this song!!! Yeah...love her.....yeah...it was for women's rights....against men owning women...telling them how to act or behave.....good song!
It's nice seeing videos of some of these songs that I heard many times before. What a POWERFUL voice Lesley Gore has!
You have a great moral ethic mate
I grew up believing I could do anything I was capable of doing. I went to a girls only school in the sixties, and learnt amongst many other things that we were all going to "be someone, not someone's wife."
50 years later and I am.
But too often the words to this song have needed to be said. Still do.
Kia kaha.
(Stand strong. Together.)
Sunshine, lollipops & rainbows is another song by her that I like.
She reminds me a bit of Gaga
In many ways Lesley Gore was a revolutionary artist. This song was released in 1963 before feminism had caught on. To me, she was one of the best girl singers to come out of the '60's. You also might want to check out: "The Look of Love", "Maybe I Know" and "California Nights." Perfection!
She was so talented!! So much soul!! And she was GAY!!! Go girl, we love her!!
SIR------She was born Lesley Anne Goldstein, a nice NJ Jewish girl. Mercury Records signed her, under the direction of Quincy Jones. This song was released, just after the tragedy of 11/22/63, and was huge, by New years Eve. In Denver, it was #1 in NY Eve, '63 /'64.
This song is from 1963. You should also listen to Dusty Springfield's version.
Funny enough, this live performance was from the legendary T.A.M.I. Show in 1964. Famous for James Brown wrecking the house with his Famous Flames, a great performance on it's own, it's easy to forget that the biggest act in that California auditorium was the shortest artist, too! Look up her other great hit she sang in that show called MAYBE I KNOW. It was Leslie Gore's personal favorite...🇵🇷🇺🇸🗽🦂😎📽
Remember this was before women in the US was even able to have and keep their own bank account.
It always makes me feel rebellious, even though I'm living in one of the most equal societies in the world.
Iconic song & an important song for women at the time (risky, really...but powerful)! When men think they own women (especially back in the day) ::Scoff/eye roll:: the women that allow men to "own" them (oftentimes radical religious folks..that take the bible literally/verbatim, which is super creepy, IMO) where women believe they are to submit entirely to their men, & do so willingly-gross, AF! Tragic, to say the least!
Still waiting to see those Muppets reactions. So far nobody else has tried it. Start with Harry Belafonte, the Banana Boat song, the Muppet Show version. Also, Lesley and her brother Michael wrote most of the songs for the movie Fame. Check out the finale (original 1980 film performance). It's called I Sing the Body Electric. You will NOT be disappointed by these suggestions. Best to you and keep up the beautiful work, young man.
This was before ban the bra.that was popular during the hippie days. Hard to believe she was only 17...
Early 60's women getting strong and being heard. Love Leslie!!!❤❤❤
J, watch the film The First Wives Club sometime. The very last scene features this song....
This song actually predates women’s rights movements by a few years. We struggled for change in our relationships, in school, in the workforce, and community. We, as girls, couldn’t even wear pants to school when it was snowing. Can you imagine? If a man in our life said we had to behave in a certain way, we better do it or get dropped. Arm candy, empty headed, smiling no matter what, girlfriends and wives.