The Girls and Girl Groups

On Thursday, January 9 from 1:00‐2:00 pm, join John Clark for this multimedia presentation. Early rock & roll was dominated by a male perspective. But from about 1958 to 1964 the music of female singers and groups spoke to the emotions and situations of adolescent girls. First came Connie Francis with teen love songs like “Where the Boys Are.” Then Lesley Gore was all about boyfriends and betrayal with “It’s My Party” and its dramatic sequel “Judy’s Turn to Cry.” There was the threat of payback in the Angels’ “My Boyfriend’s Back.” The stakes were higher in loss‐of‐innocence classics like “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” and “Remember (Walking in the Sand).” There were even songs about the bad boys that these girls loved like “Leader of the Pack” and “He’s a Rebel.” But don’t forget those songs about the joys of falling and being in love like “Be My Baby” and “He’s So Fine.” Little Peggy March pledged unconditional devotion to her guy in “I Will Follow Him” and the Dixie Cups invited us to walk down the aisle with them in “Chapel of Love.” Along the way you’ll also hear the hits of the female TV stars of the era: Connie Stevens, Shelley Fabares and Annette Funicello. The agony and the ecstasy. Yes, Indeed, it’s all there (and set to music) in this upcoming program.

Please register at 617‐730‐2770.