The Queen of the Girl Groups

Ellie Greenwich was one of the most influential songwriters of the 1960s. With her partner Jeff Barry, she wrote dozens of classic hits — including “Be My Baby,” “Leader of the Pack,” “Chapel of Love,” and “Da Doo Ron Ron” — that defined the girl-group era. A Brooklyn-born, Long Island-raised pioneer, her music continues to be heard and loved across generations.

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