Shirley & Lee
This New Orleans-based duo comprised Shirley Goodman (b. 19th June 1936, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A. d. 5th July 2005, Cedar Sinai Hospital, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.) and Leonard Lee (b. 29th June 1936, d. 23rd October 1976).
After singing in church choirs, Shirley recorded her first demo with a group of friends in 1950. Some months later, her solo voice caught the attention of Aladdin Records owner Eddie Messner, who tracked her down and paired her as a duo with a school friend, Leonard Lee. Read Full BioThis New Orleans-based duo comprised Shirley Goodman (b. 19th June 1936, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A. d. 5th July 2005, Cedar Sinai Hospital, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.) and Leonard Lee (b. 29th June 1936, d. 23rd October 1976).
After singing in church choirs, Shirley recorded her first demo with a group of friends in 1950. Some months later, her solo voice caught the attention of Aladdin Records owner Eddie Messner, who tracked her down and paired her as a duo with a school friend, Leonard Lee.
As "Shirley & Lee," they recorded their debut single "I’m Gone," produced by Cosimo Matassa, which reached #2 on the Billboard R&B charts in 1952. The record contrasted Goodman’s soprano with Leonard's baritone, in a way in which subsequent songwriters have suggested was influential on the development of ska and reggae.
In their early songs, they pretended as if they were sweethearts and were dubbed "the Sweethearts of the Blues." However, they changed style in 1956 and recorded "Let the Good Times Roll," which became their biggest hit reaching #1 on the R&B chart and #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Although the follow-up, "Feel So Good" also made the charts, the duo’s later releases were less successful, and Goodman and Leonard split up in 1962. Leonard made some subsequent solo records with little success.
In the mid 1960s, Shirley Goodman moved to California, where she worked as a session singer on records by Sonny and Cher, Dr. John and others, and also formed a duo for a time with Jessie Hill. She sang backing vocals on The Rolling Stones’ Exile On Main Street album, but then briefly retired from the music industry.
Later in 1974, as Shirley Goodman Pixley, she was contacted by her friend Sylvia Robinson, previously of the duo Mickey and Sylvia and now co-owner of the All Platinum record label, and was persuaded to record the lead vocal on a dance track, "Shame, Shame, Shame." Credited to Shirley & Company, the record became an international pop hit, reaching #12 on the Billboard chart and presaging the disco boom. After a few further recordings and tours, Goodman finally retired from the music industry after returning to New Orleans in the late 1970s.
After singing in church choirs, Shirley recorded her first demo with a group of friends in 1950. Some months later, her solo voice caught the attention of Aladdin Records owner Eddie Messner, who tracked her down and paired her as a duo with a school friend, Leonard Lee. Read Full BioThis New Orleans-based duo comprised Shirley Goodman (b. 19th June 1936, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A. d. 5th July 2005, Cedar Sinai Hospital, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.) and Leonard Lee (b. 29th June 1936, d. 23rd October 1976).
After singing in church choirs, Shirley recorded her first demo with a group of friends in 1950. Some months later, her solo voice caught the attention of Aladdin Records owner Eddie Messner, who tracked her down and paired her as a duo with a school friend, Leonard Lee.
As "Shirley & Lee," they recorded their debut single "I’m Gone," produced by Cosimo Matassa, which reached #2 on the Billboard R&B charts in 1952. The record contrasted Goodman’s soprano with Leonard's baritone, in a way in which subsequent songwriters have suggested was influential on the development of ska and reggae.
In their early songs, they pretended as if they were sweethearts and were dubbed "the Sweethearts of the Blues." However, they changed style in 1956 and recorded "Let the Good Times Roll," which became their biggest hit reaching #1 on the R&B chart and #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Although the follow-up, "Feel So Good" also made the charts, the duo’s later releases were less successful, and Goodman and Leonard split up in 1962. Leonard made some subsequent solo records with little success.
In the mid 1960s, Shirley Goodman moved to California, where she worked as a session singer on records by Sonny and Cher, Dr. John and others, and also formed a duo for a time with Jessie Hill. She sang backing vocals on The Rolling Stones’ Exile On Main Street album, but then briefly retired from the music industry.
Later in 1974, as Shirley Goodman Pixley, she was contacted by her friend Sylvia Robinson, previously of the duo Mickey and Sylvia and now co-owner of the All Platinum record label, and was persuaded to record the lead vocal on a dance track, "Shame, Shame, Shame." Credited to Shirley & Company, the record became an international pop hit, reaching #12 on the Billboard chart and presaging the disco boom. After a few further recordings and tours, Goodman finally retired from the music industry after returning to New Orleans in the late 1970s.
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Let the Good Times Roll
Shirley & Lee Lyrics
Come on baby, let the good times roll
Come on baby, let me thrill your soul
Come on baby, let the good times roll
Roll all night long
Come baby, yes, this is
This is something I just can't miss
Come on baby, let the good times roll
Roll all night long
Come on baby, while the thrill is on
Come on baby, let us have some fun
Come on baby, let the good times roll
Roll all night long
Come on baby, just close the door
Come on baby, let's rock some more
Come on baby, let the good times roll
Roll all night long
Feel so good
When you're home
Come on baby, rock me all night long
Come on baby, let the good times roll
Come on baby, let me thrill your soul
Come on baby, let the good times roll
Roll all night long
Feel so good
When you're home
Come on baby, rock me all night long
Come on baby let the good times roll
Come on baby, let me thrill your soul
Come on baby, let the good times roll
Roll all night long
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Leonard Lee, Shirley Goodman
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Whole Health for a Whole World
You're lucky that, apparently, you weren't so Catholic as to AVOID dances--like I did. As my Jewish brothers and sisters would put it, Oy vey!!
At my Catholic school (Corpus Christi, in Chicago, during the 1950s), one day the nun showed us slides--OF PEOPLE BURNING IN HELL for "looking at girls." There was an accompanying record, with a voice that said, "These are the people that SINNED--lied!!! stole!!! cheated!!! murdered!!! LOOKED AT GIRLS!!!!!!!"
I was scared SHITLESS, having been introduced to the power of Sister Mary Wencheslaus: She went to hell, took SLIDES, and came back without ONE SCORCH mark on her!!
That afternoon, at 3:00 p.m., when school let out, I kept my eyes peeled to the sidewalk, on my way back home making certain I DID NOT look at girls.
Ahhhh, but the MUSIC!!! Nothing like it!!
Juanjo Márquez
This song was the head of the musical movie with the same title, Let the good times roll (1973), the cast was marvelous:
Chuck Berry
Little Richard
Fats Domino
Chubby Checker
Bo Diddley
The Shirelles
The Five Satins
The Coasters
Danny and the Juniors
The Bobby Comstock Rock & Roll Band
Bill Haley and the Comets
Richard Nader
Shirley Alston
I recommend you seek and shall see
Whole Health for a Whole World
Listen VERY, VERY CAREFULLY. It will give you some perspective. And I'm NOT making excuses, but listen, please.
I don't know how old you are, you look very young. But, if you ever get the opportunity to read about the history of our SORRY-ASSED SPECIES, called "human beings," BELIEVE ME, our people's suffering is going to be put into a perspective that's gonna "rock you all night long!"
There has virtually NEVER been a time that didn't include the burning of people at the stake; the chopping off of heads by Madam La Guillotine; the stretching off of arms and legs, at the stake. The slaughter of entire villages and entire cities.
Some of our people like to compare, stating that we, more than anyone, have suffered "the most." Here's my take on that: ONE LIFE, wrongly taken, is as if ALL life on earth has been taken.
Again: I'm not making excuses. But, at 70, with a bigger perspective, here is what I advise: Don't sweat it. LIVE!! Live YOUR life. Don't hang on the bullshit we humans do to each other, because if you DO, it'll drive you OUT of your mind.
My dad--an expert carpenter, undefeated boxer--taught my brother and I this: "You take a man as he comes to you." As hard as it might seem to do, TRY to judge people, one on one. Much more I'd like to say, but I've probably said too much already. Peace & Love!!!
John Rollino
Love it. Banned from every Catholic school dance in the 50's
H. E. Davis
Oh dear, I thought it was about dancing!
Whole Health for a Whole World
You're lucky that, apparently, you weren't so Catholic as to AVOID dances--like I did. As my Jewish brothers and sisters would put it, Oy vey!!
At my Catholic school (Corpus Christi, in Chicago, during the 1950s), one day the nun showed us slides--OF PEOPLE BURNING IN HELL for "looking at girls." There was an accompanying record, with a voice that said, "These are the people that SINNED--lied!!! stole!!! cheated!!! murdered!!! LOOKED AT GIRLS!!!!!!!"
I was scared SHITLESS, having been introduced to the power of Sister Mary Wencheslaus: She went to hell, took SLIDES, and came back without ONE SCORCH mark on her!!
That afternoon, at 3:00 p.m., when school let out, I kept my eyes peeled to the sidewalk, on my way back home making certain I DID NOT look at girls.
Ahhhh, but the MUSIC!!! Nothing like it!!
Minuka Rodrigo
@John Smith and now schools promote more sexual songs like Despacito
Mario Rabello
Not from my Catholic High. It was the opening song at the school dance by our area band, The Accents.
john hughes
@You Who Too Right
Jermaine Jones
I keep hearing this on a commercial now it's stuck in my head.
Chris Pez
Public domain now so anyone can use it for free
john hughes
Also by the Animals 1960s
John Morris
Kawasaki let's the good time roll