Lesley Gore Tribute

Lesley Gore was an American singer, songwriter, actress and activist.

At the age of 16, in 1963, she rcorded her first pop hit and soon followed it up with many more.

In later life, she composed songs for others and was nominated for the title track for the movie “Fame” – which she co-wrote with her brother Michael.

She sadly passed away from lung cancer in February 2015 at the age of 68.

Following her death, Neil Sedaka commented that she was a “phenomenal talent” and a “great songwriter in her own right”.