Lesley is a wonderful performer whose career has spanned more than half a century, and the original version of this song was the anthem for a whole generation in the 1960s, of which I was one. I'm afraid for me the original version is sacred and cannot be improved upon. This arrangement just misses the point. All the life has gone out of the song. Sorry Lesley, you mustn't let your record company tell you what to do!.
@dutchbonnet I happened to see her in and intimate concert after this record was released. She arranged this herself, She wanted this to be almost as a sequel to the first song saying. after 50 years of being a lesbian in the music industry you still don't own me, I'm still my own. She wanted it to sound more retrospective than just a proclamation... You don't nor have ever owned me. I think she succeeds brilliantly
Putting the recording date (2005) in the title was crucial for preparing this listener for what was to come. Someone on this page said of this piece that "Maturity is
good stuff." Very appropirate comment, IMO.
As a lifelong fan of Lesley, I found this recording deeply satisfying, especially on repeated listenings.
This is an interesting reworking of one of her classics. I consider her 2005 album a turning point in her career, in that in many cases the songs seem to take a more jazz-oriented sound. Her voice is well suited for the genre, and I hope she'll be doing more soon.
I agree that the verse arrangement is a bit dirge-like, but the chorus backing is good.
What I find intriguing is that, while the original version has a strident note to the vocals, here, they take on a plaintative nature; a lover pleading for distance so as not to destroy the love.
And great alternative interpetation.
Sometimes it takes a great deal of imagination to copy. Especially from your own classic.
I agree, too. This is a bad re-make. Many songs on this CD are great. But without any instrumentation, there was not much chance of anyone listening. Gore's Vocals are superb, though!
brilliant.
wareidav 4 weeks ago
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CREWDOG289 5 months ago
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She isn't dead.
geerterri 7 months ago
Lesley is a wonderful performer whose career has spanned more than half a century, and the original version of this song was the anthem for a whole generation in the 1960s, of which I was one. I'm afraid for me the original version is sacred and cannot be improved upon. This arrangement just misses the point. All the life has gone out of the song. Sorry Lesley, you mustn't let your record company tell you what to do!.
dutchbonnet 7 months ago
@dutchbonnet I happened to see her in and intimate concert after this record was released. She arranged this herself, She wanted this to be almost as a sequel to the first song saying. after 50 years of being a lesbian in the music industry you still don't own me, I'm still my own. She wanted it to sound more retrospective than just a proclamation... You don't nor have ever owned me. I think she succeeds brilliantly
grrrlshapedthing 1 month ago
This is a beutiful song and sung by a woman that I believe taught the angels to sing.
critchley3819 10 months ago
Is she the American Marianne Faithfull (without the drugs)?
aunatrl 10 months ago
She was a hottie in her day.
LDDavis911 10 months ago 3
Personally, I think this is a great arrangement and her voice is perfect for it.
PLFields1111 1 year ago
Putting the recording date (2005) in the title was crucial for preparing this listener for what was to come. Someone on this page said of this piece that "Maturity is
good stuff." Very appropirate comment, IMO.
As a lifelong fan of Lesley, I found this recording deeply satisfying, especially on repeated listenings.
Thanks for posting this.
barelysoup 1 year ago
Delicious!
jimmymcpharbes 1 year ago
I also like the minimalist approach in having her sing with a jazz combo rather than an orchestra. It makes for a more intimate sound.
themightyjaybird 1 year ago
This is an interesting reworking of one of her classics. I consider her 2005 album a turning point in her career, in that in many cases the songs seem to take a more jazz-oriented sound. Her voice is well suited for the genre, and I hope she'll be doing more soon.
themightyjaybird 1 year ago
funeral procession? is she dead?
xieh000 1 year ago
@xieh000 i think no.... i don't know why they said that :s
Yax82 1 year ago
@xieh000 Lesley Gore is alive and well :)
Splinter48708 1 year ago
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MrJustin2782 2 years ago
I love Lesley and "You Don't Own Me" is an all time classic, but it really leaves me cold. Sounds sad and almost a hint of goodbye.
53Topanga 2 years ago
Just not quite right- I still prefer the French version.
rosebud7158 2 years ago
Maturity is good stuff.
Even if it isn't so good for some.
Liozeris 2 years ago
I like this version. Its really different, but its really powerful. Really expressive performance from Ms. Gore.
TGTSTS 2 years ago
Maybe given in a different context....different times now with more awareness of dating "ownership & mistreatment"
60smode 2 years ago
It's very different, but I like it as well.
jamesaugusta 2 years ago
i agree, love the original one
marklindsayfan1 2 years ago
I agree that the verse arrangement is a bit dirge-like, but the chorus backing is good.
What I find intriguing is that, while the original version has a strident note to the vocals, here, they take on a plaintative nature; a lover pleading for distance so as not to destroy the love.
And great alternative interpetation.
Sometimes it takes a great deal of imagination to copy. Especially from your own classic.
hdfatboy2k 2 years ago
another amazing version of this song. Great Lesley.
ansdellroad 3 years ago 2
I agree, too. This is a bad re-make. Many songs on this CD are great. But without any instrumentation, there was not much chance of anyone listening. Gore's Vocals are superb, though!
beautifulswan 3 years ago
i agree with you. where's claus ogerman when you need him?
adriantrench 3 years ago