The Shirelles CD Music Album 14 Original Hit Tracks from this Iconic 60s Group
The Shirelles were an American girl group formed in Passaic, New Jersey in 1957. They consisted of schoolmates Shirley Owens (later Shirley Alston Reeves), Doris Coley (later Doris Kenner-Jackson), Addie "Micki" Harris (later Addie Harris McFadden), and Beverly Lee.
The Shirelles have been described as having a "naive schoolgirl sound" that contrasted with the sexual themes of many of their songs.
Several of their hits used strings and featured the influence of Brazilian baião music.
They have been credited with launching the girl group genre, with much of their music reflecting the genre's essence.
Their acceptance by both white and black audiences, predating that of the Motown acts, has been noted as reflecting the early success of the Civil Rights Movement.
They have received numerous honours, including the Pioneer Award from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation, as well as being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 and named one of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time by Rolling Stone in 2004. Two of their songs, "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" and "Tonight's the Night", were selected by Rolling Stone on its list of the greatest songs of all time. In 2022, their debut album Tonight's the Night was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
Although pre-owned, the Disc, Case & Inlay are in excellent like new condition.