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She was only 17 at this point.

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.

Lesley Gore. 1946-2015. R.I.P..

Lesley Gore "It's my party".

An anthem for every person on the earth

17, no autotune crap... just pure talent

This is one of the first acts that Quincy Jones produced.

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! 👏👏👏

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.”

"She's A Fool" is an often overlooked gem by Leslie Gore.

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! 🌹

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.

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.

I've been waiting for a Lesley Gore revival for a long time now. Nice to see Miss Lesley get some love!

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! 🥰

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.

This live version is from a TAMI show shot in 1964 when Lesley was 17 years old

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

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!

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 🎧🔥👍🏻👌🏼💕

Oh yeah, sounds like Lesley is a strong, independent woman especially from that era. Nice vocals too!

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.

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

The 60s was a great time for music

This was my niece's wedding march, never been prouder of her!

I believe Lesley came from a well-to-do family, and she got into singing simply ( mostly ) for the joy of it.

She was very beautiful & great singer lesley gore xxxxxx may she R I P XXXX

I love this song, I was 13 when this came out a powerful song for girls.🤩

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.

What a performance from the then 17year old!! 😳 amazing

Powerful voice!

My Jammmmm! Ty ty 💓. Your reaction was gr8. Thx for sharing.

Oh, and Lesley had green eyes!

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 great song was ballsy in it's day

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.

She was one of the biggest Teen Female Singers in America at that time. Her performance was featured in a Rock & Roll Movie called The T.A.M.I. Show which is the best Rock & Roll Concert Movie you've never heard of. It stood for Teenage Music International. It was around 1965 and so many Artists appeared on The Show. Jan & Dean, The Beach Boys, The New Barbarians, James Brown, Chuck Berry, The Rolling Stones, The Miracles, Supremes, Marvin Gaye and Gerry & The Pacemakers. She made a Cameo appearance on All My Children and her Brother Michael did The Movie version of Fame and she did the TV Version of The Same Name. She was in the closet but came out much later in life. She also was in a Beach Movie called The girls On The Beach with The Beach Boys, and in a Movie called Grace Of My Heart there was a singer named Kelly loosely based on her. This was a very empowering song for that time. Also check out "It's My Party" produced by Quincy Jones or "Leave Me Alone".

PREACH LESLEY!! 😂😃Don't u DARE try to tell me what to do!! Or SAY dammit!!😆🙋 Listen to ur women, guys!

Awesome 1960’s song. Know this one, was popular back in day, and it deserved to be.

Walker brothers "The sun ain't gonna shine anymore", Spiral staircase "Love you more today than yesterday" Oliver "Good morning starshine"

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.

I like the way she sang it at the climax. It's like she told the guy, in case you didn't hear me the first time. She went from cute to yo, I'm serious. What a message. Truly God used her to help women get some respect.

Love this song!!!!! GIRL POWER song!!

Great Song... first time hearing in totality.

Good song 🎶🤗🎶🤗🎶

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

Jayvee your reactions are the best ones on youtube....

I'm very familiar with this song, but I've never seen or heard this live version, she was awesome.

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...🇵🇷🇺🇸🗽🦂😎📽

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 😃😃😃.

This song really captures the essence of a generation of men and woman regardless of gender, sexuality, race & religion who demanded equality

This song was in Dirty Dancing. Whoo! ❤️

I'm absolutely amused to see young people enjoy some oldies.

It's nice seeing videos of some of these songs that I heard many times before. What a POWERFUL voice Lesley Gore has!

I think Lesley Gore was 17 years old in this video. Great singer.

Early 60's women getting strong and being heard. Love Leslie!!!❤❤❤

Love the lyrics of this song! You don’t own me!

This is a nugget!! Classic girl singer of the sixties. I was a kid but older sister played Lesley Gore all the time. She was the “ teenager angst” artist. Check out “Its My Party” “Judys turn to Cry”

she even sang this in a italian and a spanish version they are on youtube right now...

What a voice.

This came out the year I left school and it became my anthem! I remember my father saying it'd be a brave lad who'd try to tell me how to dress, what to do and what to say! I was like what? I'm such a sweet natured shrew :D

Someone should play this on super big speakers in Taliban Central.

Yes! This was a live performance! I've never seen this before! I love it!

she's singing from her heart

Your adorable, JayveeTV.... Keep up the great music and the awesome vibes....

Iconic song. Spoke for a lot of women

Her msg in her songs is very important til now to all the ladies woman’s girls

Powerful words for those days.

Sunshine, lollipops & rainbows is another song by her that I like.

Wow! I dont think I've ever heard that before. I knew of it but never listened.... what a great song!!! Women speaking up for our own minds!! Go girl!!!

I saw a younger lad respond to this and normally i have more fun watching him, but he thought this was the 80s and said "you want me to keep you in the car?". Lovely kid he just had no idea 😂

I just realised this song is so old but still very popular

She couldn't have been more than 18 when this was recorded. Such a powerful song

She had a lot of hits.

Yeah Man! I am compelled to say: Jovaughn, you are awesome! Great reaction what was a bit of a controversial song in its day.

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!

She was so strong...

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.

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!

Leslie's got a bunch of good ones my favorite is "Shes a fool"

It's my Favorite song

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.

I like your reaction channel. Thanks.

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.

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!

Great song. Very heavy.

React to marty robins , el paso

Great wise words and lyrics

I heard this song in my childhood and didn't get the message like I should have. I wished I did because who knows where I could have gone, but at the same time, I love my husband and couldn't imagine my life without him. He doesn't try to control me, but I feel I am somewhat submissive to what he wants. But I think it's a healthy balance because I sign up to do volunteer work outside the home when I want to. I think we're an old couple who have a healthy relationship with no ownership of any kind.

This song, a bit revolutionary at the time, still resonates today.

You need to listen to a 60’s band from Australia called The Seekers - The Carnival is over - Judith Durham the lead vocal is probably one of the best voices of that decade.

Wow! Love it.

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!

This one is right up there with I’m sorry by Brenda Lee love how you love love you

It's My Party next.

Lesley Gore let it be known indeed. Just her and a band, in black and white, live vocals, yet one of the most powerful videos ever

Great stuff - she was a good songwriter too

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.

For my money the best female singer of the 60s (and there were many other great singers). This live performance is fantastic. Plus gorgeous. RIP