You Don’t Own Me (Madara-White) by Lesley Gore, conducted by Claus Ogerman, produced by Quincy Jones
Potentially a strong #1 best-seller in more “normal” times, Lesley’s fourth straight top-five record hit nevertheless stalled for three weeks at the #2 chart position behind something called “I Want To Hold Your Hand.” Over the years, “You Don’t Own Me” evolved into a popular feminist anthem, furthered in part by its memorable performance by Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn, and Diane Keaton in the 1996 film “The First Wives Club.”
(Debuted late ‘63) 1964 Pop Chart Peaks: Billboard, Cash Box, and Music Vendor 2
THE 1964 HITS ARCHIVE - here in one place, a good-quality library of original-release-version best-sellers and songs which made an impact that were either released or enjoyed a major chunk of their popularity within the calendar year 1964 (some were recorded in 1963).
