The Shangri-Las - Myrmidons Of Melodrama

Artist:

Shangri-Las (The)

UPC:

5013929550629

Description:

Liner Note Author: Mick Patrick.
Arrangers: Sal DiTroia; George "Shadow" Morton; Bob Bateman; Leroy Glover; Artie Butler.
The Shangri-Las were the quintessential girl group and MYRMIDONS OF MELODRAMA is the quintessential Shangri-Las collection. This 33-track set contains all of the trio`s key songs-- including "Out in the Streets," "Train from Kansas City," Give Him a Great Big Kiss," and, of course, that ode to bad boys and the women who love them, "Leader of the Pack"--as well as classic radio spots and even dating tips from lead singer Mary Weiss. While the disc is certainly a showcase for Weiss`s gorgeous, haunting lilt, it`s also a fitting tribute to Shadow Morton, one of the most overlooked producers of the 1960s. Morton took teenage melancholy and created its sonic equivalent, making everything sound like it was recorded with the lights out so no one could see the tears. More than simply a pop confection, the Shangri-Las, in retrospect, embody a long-lost zeitgeist: these are the misunderstood bad girls who smoked in the bathroom, and the songs are their stories. Heartache and loneliness have never, ever sounded this cool.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Remember (Walking in the Sand)
2. It`s Easier to Cry
3. Leader of the Pack
4. What Is Love?
5. Give Him a Great Big Kiss
6. Out in the Streets
7. Boy, The
8. Give Us Your Blessings
9. Heaven Only Knows
10. Right Now and Not Later
11. Train From Kansas City, The
12. Never Again
13. I`m Blue
14. What`s a Girl Supposed to Do?
15. Dum Dum Ditty, The
16. You Cheated, You Lied
17. I Can Never Go Home Anymore
18. Bull Dog
19. Long Live Our Love
20. Sophisticated Boom Boom
21. He Cried
22. Dressed in Black
23. Past, Present, and Future
24. Paradise
25. Love You More Than Yesterday
26. Give Him a Great Big Kiss
27. Simon Says
28. Simon Speaks
29. Radio Spot #1 Revlon: How Pretty Can You Get?
30. Radio Spot #2 Revlon: Natural Wonder
31. Radio Spot #3 Good Taste Tip: Gift Receiving
32. Radio Spot #4 Good Taste Tip: Dating Courtesy

Album Information

Release Date:

07/11/2000

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Oldies

Subgenre:

Girl Groups

Label:

RPM

Producer:

Ronald Moseley; George "Shadow" Morton; Bob Bateman; Jeff Barry; Artie Ripp

Catalog Number:

RPM 506

Original Release Year:

1994

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Mixed

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