Historical Artist Profile
The Shirelles
⭐ HOF Inductee / Class of 1996
Biography & Overview
The Shirelles were an American girl group formed in Passaic, New Jersey, in 1957. They consisted of schoolmates Shirley Owens (later Shirley Alston Reeves), Doris Coley (later Doris Kenner-Jackson), Addie "Micki" Harris (later Addie Harris McFadden), and Beverly Lee. Founded in 1957 for a talent show at their high school, they were signed by Florence Greenberg of Tiara Records. Their first single, "I Met Him on a Sunday", was released by Tiara and licensed by Decca Records in 1958.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
9 Charted Tracks
"Will You Love Me Tomorrow"
Entered Charts: 1960
#1 HIT
"Soldier Boy"
Entered Charts: 1962
#1 HIT
"Dedicated To The One I Love"
Entered Charts: 1961
Peak: #3
"Mama Said"
Entered Charts: 1961
Peak: #4
"Foolish Little Girl"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #4
"Baby It's You"
Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #8
"Everybody Loves A Lover"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #19
"Big John"
Entered Charts: 1961
Peak: #21
"Welcome Home Baby"
Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #22
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
3 Charted Tracks
"Will You Love Me Tomorrow?"
Entered Charts: 1961
Peak: #4
"Soldier Boy"
Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #23
"Foolish Little Girl"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #38