The Sound of Young America: Induct the Shangri-Las

One of the finest ’60s girl groups, the Shangri-Las were gum-smacking, boot-wearing teenagers that sang about rebels, high school romance, and death. George “Shadow” Morton was their producer, but these young women radiated emotion, creating legendary songs that impacted an entire generation. Along the way, they influenced everyone from the New York Dolls to Sonic Youth to Amy Winehouse.