RIP Leslie Gore

Alex Denysenko · 02-17-2015, 10:11 AM

this news will hit esprcially hard with those Former drive-in and street cruisers in my age bracket from the 60's and early 70's ALL of you div 1 guys and gals should know her music well as she was NeW JOISY born and bred 'EH YO KENNY. MARIE NASH CAN FERNANDEZ and more? Unbelievably discovered and produced by Quincy Jones in 1963
http://time.com/3711333/lesley-gore-best-songs/

FINESPLINE · 02-17-2015, 10:49 AM

Yes, another voice of good memories silenced. Those were great decades. We were lucky to live them. RIP LESLIE GORE

Carguy49 · 02-17-2015, 01:46 PM

Yes, indeed - - RIP Leslie Gore. Truly one of the stars of that era. MANY of the songs from those years made you want to dance, be goofy or just plain have fun. I am truly lucky to have been a part of those times. I am 65 years young and still having fun - never grow up!!!

Charlie A · 02-17-2015, 02:02 PM

Sock Hops! Had to explain that now very lame term to my kids.

So "Now it's Judy's turn to cry".

When you knew what the singer was singin' about.

Bob Don · 02-17-2015, 02:23 PM

"You would cry too if it happened to you"

Myron Piatek · 02-17-2015, 03:31 PM

RIP

I have "LOCOMOTION" on my car because I liked the original song by Little Eva as well as the remake by Grand Funk railroad. I always thought it would be cool to look her up for an autograph & photo op, but figured it would be too difficult and/or awkward. After racing in Kinston, NC a few times, I was planning to attend another IHRA divisional there in 2003. A few months before the race, I heard that Little Eva had passed away.....in Kinston, NC!

Mike Keener · 02-17-2015, 03:35 PM

I was fortunate enough to meet and have this photo taken with Leslie after her performance near my Winter home in Palm Springs, CA in February of 2013.

RIP Leslie- you were a great lady and a great performer!

Superfan1 · 02-17-2015, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Carguy49

Yes, indeed - - RIP Leslie Gore. Truly one of the stars of that era. MANY of the songs from those years made you want to dance, be goofy or just plain have fun. I am truly lucky to have been a part of those times. I am 65 years young and still having fun - never grow up!!!

I will be 68 years young on April 11, and I agree with you 100%!

Don Anderson · 02-17-2015, 09:24 PM

Thanks for sharing Alex !! My older sister had her singles playing when my parents were out and all 9 of us kids were dancing up a storm !!
Great memories for sure!!

Don Anderson
M/S #5891

Ed Fernandez · 02-18-2015, 12:33 AM

She was a great talent. Alex. she was actually from New Yawn and then moved to Teaneck NJ.May she RIP.

02-17-2015, 10:11 AM	#1
Alex Denysenko Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Michigan City IN Posts: 633 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 3 Posts	RIP Leslie Gore this news will hit esprcially hard with those Former drive-in and street cruisers in my age bracket from the 60's and early 70's ALL of you div 1 guys and gals should know her music well as she was NeW JOISY born and bred 'EH YO KENNY. MARIE NASH CAN FERNANDEZ and more? Unbelievably discovered and produced by Quincy Jones in 1963 http://time.com/3711333/lesley-gore-best-songs/ __________________ Alex Denysenko NHRA 3038 SS, 3305 STK - IHRA 6 SS, 330A STK Moneymaker Racing LaPorte Indiana 219-861-1214 www.moneymakerracing.net Last edited by Alex Denysenko; 02-17-2015 at 10:17 AM.

02-17-2015, 10:49 AM	#2
FINESPLINE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Island of high taxes, N.Y. Posts: 541 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: RIP Leslie Gore Yes, another voice of good memories silenced. Those were great decades. We were lucky to live them. RIP LESLIE GORE

02-17-2015, 01:46 PM	#3
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,843 Likes: 1,775 Liked 2,232 Times in 596 Posts	Re: RIP Leslie Gore Yes, indeed - - RIP Leslie Gore. Truly one of the stars of that era. MANY of the songs from those years made you want to dance, be goofy or just plain have fun. I am truly lucky to have been a part of those times. I am 65 years young and still having fun - never grow up!!! __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

02-17-2015, 02:02 PM	#4
Charlie A VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 2,483 Likes: 68 Liked 87 Times in 63 Posts	Re: RIP Leslie Gore Sock Hops! Had to explain that now very lame term to my kids. So "Now it's Judy's turn to cry". When you knew what the singer was singin' about.

02-17-2015, 03:31 PM	#6
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,538 Likes: 34 Liked 132 Times in 48 Posts	Re: RIP Leslie Gore RIP I have "LOCOMOTION" on my car because I liked the original song by Little Eva as well as the remake by Grand Funk railroad. I always thought it would be cool to look her up for an autograph & photo op, but figured it would be too difficult and/or awkward. After racing in Kinston, NC a few times, I was planning to attend another IHRA divisional there in 2003. A few months before the race, I heard that Little Eva had passed away.....in Kinston, NC! __________________ LOCOMOTION Racing

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Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,476 Likes: 980 Liked 778 Times in 175 Posts	Re: RIP Leslie Gore "You would cry too if it happened to you" __________________ Bob Don 128 SS

02-17-2015, 03:35 PM	#7
Mike Keener Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 294 Likes: 102 Liked 25 Times in 13 Posts	Re: RIP Leslie Gore I was fortunate enough to meet and have this photo taken with Leslie after her performance near my Winter home in Palm Springs, CA in February of 2013. RIP Leslie- you were a great lady and a great performer! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Mike Keener A/S B/S C/SM Last edited by Mike Keener; 02-17-2015 at 03:39 PM. Reason: wrong date

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Don Anderson Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Duluth, Mn. Posts: 151 Likes: 2,479 Liked 22 Times in 7 Posts	Re: RIP Leslie Gore Thanks for sharing Alex !! My older sister had her singles playing when my parents were out and all 9 of us kids were dancing up a storm !! Great memories for sure!! Don Anderson M/S #5891

02-18-2015, 12:33 AM	#10
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: RIP Leslie Gore She was a great talent. Alex. she was actually from New Yawn and then moved to Teaneck NJ.May she RIP. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA