The Calendar Girls - People Will Talk (The Sha-Rel-A-Ret Song) (1965)

One of my favorite girl group records, this has one of the most infectious backings on any record. The girls are incredibly adorable sounding too. Like many great girl group records, this is a Bob Crewe production and includes Jean Thomas on lead vocal (pictured) and possibly members of the Angels. Jean was the lead singer for other Bob Crewe produced girl groups such as the Rag Dolls and the Beach Girls and was a busy session singer in general. Did not chart nationally in Billboard, but released as a single in January 1965. Released as a single in the UK by the Three Quarters.
Original Billboard review: "Teen-grooved hit sound produced by Bob Crewe. Combination of strong infectious Detroit beat and smooth vocal performance. Not to be overlooked."
Written by Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell.
B-side is "Sha-Rel-A-Nova" by the Congo Combo.

[@caroltenge5147]

As a DJ back in the day I used to play this one, but never got a request for it though I really liked it. Still have the copy. Im 76 years old but remember it vividly....

[@johnsampson6387]

Love this song so much :')

[@zorenxam4693]

FREAKING Awesome

[@102firefly]

Terrific Lost Gem. Thanks!

[@kencohen4378]

Almost a Shelley Fabares look-alike (& sound-a-like, too), I really liked just about everything she recorded. Whether it was just her credited on the label, or as a backing artist on session work she shined..thanks

[@willpsomiades]

Jean Thomas was for Bob Crew that Darlene Love was for Phil Spector

[@brittanybales715]

I wish I could make out the words she sang in the song I know some of them I can hear some of them but the others are bother bothering me I can’t find it on the Internet or anywhere

[@allanjohnson1854]

Ask a female they seem to know all the lyrics to every song...