You Don't Own Me
Lesley Gore
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You don't own me I'm not just one of your many toys You don't own me Don't say I can't go with other boys And don't tell me what to do Don't tell me what to say And please, when I go out with you Don't put me on display 'cause You don't own me Don't try to change me in any way You don't own me Don't tie me down 'cause I'd never stay I don't tell you what to say I don't tell you what to do So just let me be myself That's all I ask of you I'm young and I love to be young I'm free and I love to be free To live my life the way I want To say and do whatever I please And don't tell me what to do Oh, don't tell me what to say And please, when I go out with you Don't put me on display I don't tell you what to say Oh, don't tell you what to do So just let me be myself That's all I ask of you I'm young and I love to be young I'm free and I love to be free To live
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Written by: David White, John Madara
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10 facts about this song
Singer History"You Don't Own Me" was performed by Lesley Gore, who was an American singer, songwriter, actress and activist. She rose to fame at the young age of 16 with her hit single "It's My Party," released in 1963.
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Release DateThe song "You Don't Own Me" was released in 1963, making it one of Gore's earliest and most impressive hits. It was included in her second studio album named "Lesley Gore Sings of Mixed-Up Hearts".
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Chart Success"You Don't Own Me" was a major success on the charts. It reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, becoming one of Gore's most popular songs and it stayed there for three weeks.
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Song ThemeThe song is considered an early feminist anthem as it challenged male dominance and societally prescribed roles for women in the 1960s.
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Songwriters"You Don't Own Me" was written by John Madara and David White, two American songwriters and producers who made significant contributions to popular music in the 60s.
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AwardsIn 2016, Lesley Gore's "You Don't Own Me" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, recognizing its historical significance.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "You Don't Own Me" has been covered numerous times by various artists, including Joan Jett, Dusty Springfield, Klaus Nomi, and more recently by Grace, whose version featured rapper G-Eazy.
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Feature in FilmsThe song received a resurgence in popularity (becoming famous among younger audiences as well )when it was featured in the 1996 movie "The First Wives Club", where it was performed by Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn, and Diane Keaton. Again, it was featured in the 2016 movie "Suicide Squad".
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Political CampaignIn 2012, Gore revived "You Don't Own Me" in a public service announcement for the Women's Equality Party. The video for this campaign became viral online, illustrating the song's timeless message about women's rights and autonomy.
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TributeAfter Gore's death in 2015, the song "You Don't Own Me" was seen as a legacy of her strong will and feminist beliefs. Many artists and fans paid tribute to her by performing and sharing the song.
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