Lesley Sue Goldstein (May 2, 1946 – February 16, 2015), better known as
Lesley Gore, was an American singer, songwriter, actress, and activist. At the age of 16, in 1963, she recorded the
pop hit "
It's My Party", and followed it up with other hits including "
Judy's Turn to Cry", "
You Don't Own Me", and "
California Nights".