The Shirelles

The Shirelles is living proof that youthful fantasies may come true. Shirley Owens, Doris Coley, Addie Harris, and Beverly Lee established a quartet in 1957 to compete in their high school's talent competition. "I Met Him on a Sunday," the original song they sang that night, became their first official single, licensed by Decca Records. The band eventually signed with Scepter Records and began working with Luther Dixon. The sound he helped them develop led to The Shirelles being "one of the first and most emotionally touching" female groups, according to The New York Times.

Their song "Will You Love Me Tomorrow?" reached the top of the pop charts, marking yet another first for an all-female singing ensemble. Shirley Owens departed the group in 1967, and they made their final appearance in 1983. They were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1996.