Lesley Gore

Lesley Gore became a pop music star for her hits: "It’s My Party” and “Judy’s Turn To Cry.” She passed away on February 16, 2015. Listen to her 2005 interview on the show. 

1960s pop star Lesley Gore, best-known for her hits "It's My Party" and "You Don't Own Me," says that Nat King Cole's "Pretend" influenced not only her music, but also her world view.