She was born Shirley Owens in Henderson, North Carolina and moved to
Passaic, New Jersey at an early age. While attending Passaic
High School, she co-founded The Shirelles and sang lead vocals
for the group. The Shirelles were discovered and recorded
after performing in an auditorium program.
It was an exciting time in music. The group came under the
wing of manager,Florence Greenberg, who also ran the Scepter
label. Their very first single release, "I
Met Him on A Sunday", which was also written by the
Shirelles collectively, was an instant success!
Bridging doo wop and uptown New York pop-soul, the group
projected a beguiling mixture of tenderness and innocence that
was grounded in R&B as much as pop/rock. The Shirelles soon
became known throughout the world when they placed six singles
in the Top Ten, and their songs have become classics and have
since been covered by many artists, including the Mamas and the
Papas and Dusty Springfield. Manfred Mann had a hit with a
cover of the Shirelles' song "Sha La La". And the
Beatles themselves covered " Baby, It's You" as well
as the lesser known "Boys".
"Will You Still Love Me
Tomorrow", (written by Carole King), was featured in
the colossal hit movie "Dirty Dancing" with Shirley on
lead vocal. "Mama Said" also
led by Ms. Reeves was used in a major promotional campaign for
Pepto Bismol. She also has a Wendy's commercial in her long list
of achievements, as well as one of the first Rock n Roll
Coca-Cola commercials.
Ms. Reeves also co-starred in the Rock 'n' Roll film with the
Shirelles "Let The Good Times Roll." All time Shirelle
favorites include "Tonight's The
Night" (penned by Ms. Reeves), "Baby
It's You", the soulful sounding "This
Is Dedicated To The One I Love", "Foolish
Little Girl", and, of course, the group's 5 million
selling hit "Soldier
Boy". This particular song touched so many lives
and hearts.
1996 Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famer Shirley Alston Reeves is loved
by all who have had the pleasure of meeting and hearing her
golden vocals. Her show is designed to please even the toughest
musical appetites!
So come and enjoy a legend in musical history as Shirley Alston
Reeves sings personally for you. The Shirelles, you may
remember! Legendary lady Shirley Alston Reeves, you will never
forget!
SHIRLEY ALSTON REEVES
