Historical Artist Profile
The Shangri-Las
Biography & Overview
The Shangri-Las were an American girl group of the 1960s, consisting of Mary Weiss, her sister Elizabeth "Betty" Weiss and twin sisters Marguerite "Marge" Ganser and Mary Ann Ganser. Between 1964 and 1966 several hit pop songs of theirs documented teen tragedies and melodramas. They continue to be known for their hits "Remember (Walking in the Sand)", "Give Him a Great Big Kiss", and in particular, "Leader of the Pack", which went to number 1 in the United States in late 1964.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
4 Charted Tracks
"Leader Of The Pack"
Entered Charts: 1964
#1 HIT
"Remember (Walkin' in the Sand)"
Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #5
"I Can Never Go Home Anymore"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #6
"Give Him A Great Big Kiss"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #18
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
2 Charted Tracks
"Leader Of The Pack"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #11
"Member (Walkin' In The Sand)"
Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #14