The Shirelles - Dont Say Goodnight And Mean Goodbye
Review by Diego Torres
The Shirelles' album "Don't Say Goodnight and Mean Goodbye" is a classic example of the iconic girl group's sound. Released in 1964, the album features a mix of upbeat and melancholic tracks that showcase the group's vocal harmonies and emotive delivery.
The album's title track, "Don't Say Goodnight and Mean Goodbye," is a standout with its catchy melody and relatable lyrics about the fear of losing a loved one. The Shirelles' cover of "Baby It's You," originally recorded by The Beatles, is another highlight with its soulful interpretation and powerful vocals.
The slower ballads on the album, such as "Lost Love" and "Maybe Tonight," showcase the group's ability to convey heartbreak and vulnerability through their music. The album also includes a cover of the classic song "Unchained Melody," which the Shirelles make their own with their unique harmonies and emotional delivery.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Abra Ka Dabra | 2:20 | |
| I Didn't Mean To Hurt You | 2:20 | |
| Don't Say Goodnight And Mean Goodbye | 2:50 | |
| Ooh Poo Pah Doo | 2:18 |
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Catalog Numbers
- JSS 1007
- EA-4567
- 1255
- SS 213
- ESRF 1408
- 8723X
Labels
- Stateside
- His Master's Voice
- Scepter Records
- Columbia
- Reo
Listen online
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- online anhören
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- lyssna på nätet
- ouvir online
- ascolta in linea
- escuchar en línea
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Formats
- Vinyl
- 7"
- 45 RPM
- Single
- Promo
- EP
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Pressed By | E.M.I. (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd. |
| Published By | Maggie Music Co., Inc. |
| Record Company | Scepter Records |
| Manufactured By | Les Industries Musicales Et Electriques Pathé Marconi |
| Printed By | I.D.N. |
| Mastered At | Columbia Recording Studios |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Arranged By | Bert Keyes |
| Producer | Leiber-Stoller |
Notes
- Silver lettering on red Scepter label
- Is the UK DJ PROMO with the large RED 'A'
- Made in France
- Silver print label variation. All silver print on red.
- "Prod. by L. Weiss & L. Edwards" at bottom of label on side 1.
- "Maggie Music Co. Inc. (BMI) Time 2:50" Different placement on label.
- Teal labels
- Label variation.
- White labels with black lettering
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): 1255 A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): 1255 B
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): 45-1255-A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): 45-1255-B
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): 7XAA1197
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): 7XAA1198
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): 45 KR 4127-1N
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): 45 KR 4128-1N
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Etched & Stamped): 1255 A Bell Sound
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Etched & Stamped): 1255 B Bell Sound
- Rights Society: BMI
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Etched & Stamped): SCEPTER-1255A=ZTSP89344-1G T111111
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Etched & Stamped): SCEPTER-1255B=ZTSP89345-1G T1
- Matrix / Runout (A-side): 7TCL 1842 21 M3 229117
- Matrix / Runout (B-side): 7TCL 1843 21 M3 229118
- Rights Society: BIEM
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout): SCEPTER-1255A=ZTSP89344-1C
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout): SCEPTER-1255B=ZTSP89345-1C
About The Shirelles
Name Vars
- Shireless
- Shirelles
- Shirells
- Shirley & The Shirelles
- Shirley And The Shirelles
- Shirlles
- Shirrelles
- The Shireles
- The Shireless
- The Shirells
- The Shirlles
- The Shirreles
- The Shirrelles
- The Shirrels
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- ·åìë¹
Members
- Beverly Lee
- Shirley Owens
- Doris Coley
- Addie Harris
- Doris D. Jackson
- Ané Marshall
All are fantastic.