It is amazing how different this song is, with its heavy, thumping beat and very basic lyrics, from their later stuff like "Tonight's The Night" and "Soldier Boy" which were kind of syrupy sweet in comparison -- more acceptable to a white audience, probably.
Shirley Alston sang the lead,but it sounds like the others each had a part to sing solo.1959.didn't hear it back then,but don't think it was bad.In 1960 the Shirelles really took off with Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow and started the way for other girl groups.The Chantels had Maybe in 1958 and Look in My Eyes in 1961 without Arlene Smith.
i like the Because I Said So version more to be honest. i love Mandy Moore's voice. She should do a cover of this song. i would definitely buy it on itunes.
39rc6cf. You are a moron. These women, two of which are no longer with us were more successful at what they did than you could ever hope to be so have some respect and keep you stupid remarks to yourself.
The best version of this song is the one they did on The Shirelles Sing The Golden Oldies listed as (Alternative Version). Also, for a real laugh, check out the Shirelles doing "I Met Him On A Sunday" from their 50th Anniversary tour (featuring Beverly Lee).
Thumbs up if you came here because you saw a copy of Barbie Gaye's My Boy Lollipop on ebay and having known Millie Smalls Version you thought you'd check that out and the 'video' to it was an album sleeve and one of the other songs listed on the cover was this so you thought you'd give this one a go too
I saw them perform many years ago in New York. Shirley Alston and the ladies were great! We need more groups like the Shirelles. Thank you to Passaic, NJ for a truly talented group.
This song was made when they went to my school and they played it at their talent show...Before they graduated Passaic High School..they became famous because of this song....
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ResistCom 1 month ago
It is amazing how different this song is, with its heavy, thumping beat and very basic lyrics, from their later stuff like "Tonight's The Night" and "Soldier Boy" which were kind of syrupy sweet in comparison -- more acceptable to a white audience, probably.
dickmoore327 2 months ago
Well I kissed him on Thursday, and he didn't come Friday~
MadekCarax 3 months ago
Shirley Alston sang the lead,but it sounds like the others each had a part to sing solo.1959.didn't hear it back then,but don't think it was bad.In 1960 the Shirelles really took off with Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow and started the way for other girl groups.The Chantels had Maybe in 1958 and Look in My Eyes in 1961 without Arlene Smith.
GGE47 3 months ago
They're still making music the same way after 50 years
AlmaM101 4 months ago
I love the shirelles always will
supermohamed76 4 months ago
I still have this song stuck in my head for over 5 decades. :)
Agdollproductions18 6 months ago 3
i like the Because I Said So version more to be honest. i love Mandy Moore's voice. She should do a cover of this song. i would definitely buy it on itunes.
heyyitsjordyn 6 months ago
First time on the radio, the DJ described this as a week record. Not far wrong was he!
vangelovan 8 months ago
39rc6cf. You are a moron. These women, two of which are no longer with us were more successful at what they did than you could ever hope to be so have some respect and keep you stupid remarks to yourself.
frankc3285 9 months ago 7
It's the 60s version of "Friday"!
b3thym 9 months ago 8
@b3thym only better..WAY better.
greenpezz47 4 months ago
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The dumbest "hit song" ever made. Boring as all hell.
39rc6cf 10 months ago
The best version of this song is the one they did on The Shirelles Sing The Golden Oldies listed as (Alternative Version). Also, for a real laugh, check out the Shirelles doing "I Met Him On A Sunday" from their 50th Anniversary tour (featuring Beverly Lee).
LIsMRMOTOWN 10 months ago
Thumbs up if you came here because you saw a copy of Barbie Gaye's My Boy Lollipop on ebay and having known Millie Smalls Version you thought you'd check that out and the 'video' to it was an album sleeve and one of the other songs listed on the cover was this so you thought you'd give this one a go too
Bismarck126 11 months ago 3
Thumbs up if you came here because oh the movie "Because I Said So"!
djcrums 1 year ago 13
released by the Florence Greenberg's Tiara Records in 1958. Wonderful!
dommenkosi 1 year ago
LMFAO...Geez, seems like a few of ya are really touchy about this song! Oh, this is hilarious. Keep em' comin', dumbasses! ROFLMFAO!!!!
webkinzlover1936 1 year ago
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Soapking1965 1 year ago
They suck.
webkinzlover1936 1 year ago
@webkinzlover1936
YOU'RE AN IDIOT. GO F*** JENNIFER LOPEZ.
Soapking1965 1 year ago
@Soapking1965 Ok u bitch u ned to do the same u fuckin idiot this is my real acount my uncle gets on my acount so dont say nothin u bitch
webkinzlover1936 1 year ago
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One of the handful of songs that define those who love rock and roll from everyone else. Still amazing 50 years later!
lance24ish 1 year ago
One of the defining songs that delineates those who really love rock and roll and everyone else. Still amazing nearly 50 years later.
lance24ish 1 year ago 2
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badge741 1 year ago
GREAT PHOTO. We used to sing this in our accapella group years ago. I also like Laura Nero's rendition.
Met Shirley in Albany where she was singing. We talked. She offered me a brownie from her trailer. Very sweet lady.
garagediva 1 year ago
i love this girl group.. wonderful!
caradecaballo 1 year ago
I've never heard this version before, thanks for posting.
WoodpeckerGreen 1 year ago
Love this Tune ................Thanks Aunt Sandra For turning me on this great music!!!
666UFO666 1 year ago
@timmyj40 thnx very much for a great upload!!!
leonardgoodwin25 1 year ago
This is awesome!! Great post timmy!!! ♥ ♥
souldiegirl 1 year ago
I saw them perform many years ago in New York. Shirley Alston and the ladies were great! We need more groups like the Shirelles. Thank you to Passaic, NJ for a truly talented group.
SteveH1947 1 year ago
This song was made when they went to my school and they played it at their talent show...Before they graduated Passaic High School..they became famous because of this song....
insign123 1 year ago 3
Around 0:35 ..and again later, sounds like a trunk was driving by the studio! Was this in the days before soundproofing?
marmas58ink 1 year ago
They are in the rock and roll hall of fame where they belong
frankc3285 1 year ago
@frankc3285 PROBABLY THE FIRST AND ONLY TIME THAT ALL THE MEMBERS OF A GROUP (MALE OR FEMALE) ARE ALL SINGING LEAD . A SHIRELLES 1ST.
lajas46 1 year ago
The Girls from Passiac......
The best.......
19447777 2 years ago
Where are these ladies now, does anyone know?
stafylides 2 years ago
@stafylides
Micki Harris died in 1982. Doris Coley Jackson died in 2000. Beverly Lee and lead singer Shirley Alston Reeves are still with us.
Soapking1965 1 year ago
@Soapking1965 thank you for the info!
stafylides 1 year ago
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Doo ronde ronde ronde pa pa
Doo oo oo oo ooo
zdenkitty 2 years ago
this song was on because i said so. love the movie and the song
CaCSings92 2 years ago 35
It´s a beautiful song!
moschnitzler 2 years ago
Used in Scorcese's "Mean Streets"
sisterblister77 2 years ago
Ronde ronde...
heine71 2 years ago
This was the local (NYC & NJ) hit that launched their career.
Jabby100 2 years ago
they're sweet. and none of em has a perfect voice but together they sound great!!
blurfan7 2 years ago
in reality, though, does anyone really have a perfect voice? especially today with all the voice editing...
dandanchicken 2 years ago 3
It's recorded late 1957, and released 1958, not 1960. :)
WillerRemyMa 2 years ago
4 cuties
TjmMinistries 2 years ago 3
Finally somebody has the original version..!! Thanks for that!
CrisVangel 2 years ago 20