Beverly Lee shares stories of the Shirelles Music, Memories, and Milestones

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🗓️ 12 November 2024

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Do you ever wonder what it was like to be part of the pioneering girl group, the Shirelles? Join us as Beverly Lee takes us on a nostalgic journey back to 1957, sharing how the group's harmonic beginnings led to the creation of their first hit, "I Met Him on Sunday." Discover the serendipitous moment they were discovered by Florence Greenberg of Tiara Records, their brief departure to DECCA, and their triumphant return to Scepter Records. Beverly also recounts their historic...

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0:00.0	My career in the entertainment industry has enabled me to work with a diverse range of talent.
0:20.0	Through my years of experience, I've recognized
0:22.6	two essential aspects. Industry professionals, whether famous stars or behind-the-scenes staff,
0:30.2	have fascinating stories to tell. Secondly, audiences are eager to listen to these stories, which
0:36.3	offer a glimpse into their lives and the
0:38.8	evolution of their life stories. This podcast aims to share these narratives, providing information
0:44.7	on how they evolve into their chosen career. We will delve into their journey to stardom,
0:50.1	discuss their struggles and successes, and hear from people who help them achieve their goals.
0:55.3	Get ready for intriguing behind-the-scenes stories and insights into the fascinating world of entertainment.
1:04.0	Hi, I'm Tony Mantor. I'm thrilled to welcome Beverly Lee, the talented member of the Churals, to almost live Nashville.
1:12.2	As a pioneer in the girl group genre, the Chorelles have earned numerous accolades,
1:17.5	including the Pioneer Award from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation, induction into the
1:22.2	Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and recognition as one of the 100 greatest artists of all time by Rolling Stone. In 22,
1:30.3	their debut album was selected by the Library of Congress for Preservation in the National
1:36.2	Recording Registry for its cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance. It's an honor to have
1:42.5	Beverly Lee join us today. Thanks for coming on. It's my pleasure. It's an honor to have Beverly Lee join us today. Thanks for coming on. Oh, it's my
1:46.1	pleasure. It's my understanding that in 1957 was when the Shirelles got together and formed a group.
1:53.6	How did that all come together? Well, there was a radio station, WWRL, 1600 a.m. in New York City with Dr. Jive, and he would play all the songs
2:06.2	by people like the coasters, Anthony, Chantels, and all the popular artists at that time.
2:12.4	And Shirley was babysitting, and I would go down and sit with her, and we listened to the radio.
2:18.1	We started harmonizing with some of the songs for some strange reason. Mickey stopped by one day and she
2:23.8	started doing it with us and then we saw Doris sing at a school function and junior high and I said
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