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Bumpy, Bikers And The Story Behind 'Leader Of The Pack'

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Bumpy, Bikers And The Story Behind 'Leader Of The Pack'

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When record producer and songwriter George "Shadow" Morton died on Valentine's Day this year, he left behind a legacy as murky as his nickname, which he got from disappearing on long benders. A new compilation collects Morton's hits for The Shangri-Las, Iron Butterfly and Janis Ian.

Bumpy, Bikers And The Story Behind 'Leader Of The Pack'

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Mary Weiss Comes Back for a 'Dangerous Game'

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Singer Mary Weiss first found fame as a member of the Shangri-Las, with hits like "Leader of the Pack," "Remember (Walking in the Sand)" and "Give Him a Great Big Kiss." Now she's recorded her first album of new material since 1965. It's called Dangerous Game.

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