It's My Party

Lesley Gore

About It's My Party

"It's My Party" is a pop song recorded by multiple artists since the 1960s. In 1963, American singer Lesley Gore's version hit number one on the pop and rhythm and blues charts in the United States. It was the first hit single for producer Quincy Jones.


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2010
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It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to
Cry if I want to, cry if I want to
You would cry too if it happened to you

Nobody knows where my Johnny has gone
But Judy left the same time
Why was he holding her hand
When he's supposed to be mine

It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to
Cry if I want to, cry if I want to
You would cry too if it happened to you

Playin' my records, keep dancin' all night
But leave me alone for a while
Till Johnny's dancin' with me
I've got no reason to smile

It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to
Cry if I want to, cry if I want to
You would cry too if it happened to you

Judy and Johnny just walked through the door
Like a queen with her king
Oh what a birthday surprise
Judy's wearin' his ring

It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to
Cry if I want to, cry if I want to
You would cry too if it happened to you

Oh it's my party, and I'll cry if I want to
Cry if I want to, cry if I want to
You would cry too if it happened to you

It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to

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Lesley Gore

Lesley Gore (born May 2, 1946) is an American singer. She is perhaps best known for her 1963 pop hit "It's My Party", which she recorded at the age of 16. more »

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Written by: Elof Loelv, Herb Wiener, John Gluck Jr., Joseph Bartlett-Vanderpuye, Seymour Gottlieb, Wally Gold

Lyrics © A. SCHROEDER INTERNATIONAL LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Initial Release
"It's My Party" was first released by American singer Lesley Gore in 1963.
Chart Rankings
The song debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was the first hit single for producer Quincy Jones.
Vocals
Despite being only 16 years old at the time, Lesley Gore's vocal delivery on the song was universally praised for its emotional depth and maturity.
Quincy Jones
Best known for his work with Michael Jackson, "It's My Party" was one of Quincy Jones' earliest hits as a producer.
Concept Origin
The song's concept originated from a story that the songwriters, Seymour Gottlieb and Herb Wiener, heard about a girl whose boyfriend left her during her birthday party to go off with another girl.
Record Label
The song was released under the Mercury label, known for signing some of the biggest names in music at that time.
Grammy Nomination
Lesley Gore was nominated for a Grammy Award for her performance on "It's My Party."
Sound
"It's My Party" is characterized by piano triplets, drum beats, and horns which were customary of the early 1960s pop.
Covers and Versions
The song has been covered by multiple artists, including Amy Winehouse and Bryan Ferry, indicating its enduring popularity and influence.
Sequel
"It's My Party" also spawned a sequel, "Judy's Turn to Cry," which continues the narrative of the first song. In this sequel, Lesley's character gets her boyfriend back.
Pop Culture
The lyric "It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to" has become a well-known phrase in American pop culture.
Songwriters
"It’s My Party" was composed by Walter Gold, John Gluck Jr., Herb Weiner and Seymour Gottlieb.
Historical Significance
Beyond charting success, "It's My Party" remains an important song in the landscape of 1960s pop music, especially considering the role it played in establishing Quincy Jones as a hit producer.
Album
"It's My Party" was also included in Gore's debut studio album "I'll Cry If I Want To" which was released in 1963.
Digital Remastering
The song was digitally remastered for the 1996 compilation album "It's My Party: The Mercury Anthology."

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