A New Release From ... Norton Records!

 
La La Brooks - All Or Nothing (Norton 390)
 
Dolores "La La" Brooks, rose to fame with the Crystals, singing lead (at the age of fourteen) on the group's Phil Spector-produced smash hits Da Doo Ron Ron and Then He Kissed Me.

Brooklyn-born La La celebrates the 50th anniversary of Da Doo Ron Ron with her debut solo album ALL OF NOTHING on Norton Records, set for worldwide October 15th release. La La returned to the studio in fine form, cutting fourteen new recordings, including original material plus covers of the Small Faces, Ohio Untouchables and Mink DeVille. The sessions were produced by Mick Collins (Dirtbombs, Gories) , who also plays guitar on the record.

La La's forceful uptempo cover of the Rolling Stones' Play With Fire has been met with great acclaim from listeners of all age groups. What's Mine Is Yours is the new single that is showcased from the ALL OR NOTHING album, inked by top young Canadian songwriting duo King Khan & BBQ. This song showcases her vocal talents, as does the exclusive non-LP flipside is a fresh update of the 1962 Mary Wells hit The One Who really Loves You. Both sides echo La La's early sixties girl group triumphs.

"The lesson I've learned is to never give up on your dreams no matter what they may be, and that you're never to old to have your best dreams come true. With this album, I first searched for the child who's still within me, with the young voice of the 1960's. Then as we got deeper into recording, I found the voice that came from my struggles, which is the woman's voice as I grew up. Going even deeper, I found a hard rock sound which represents the strength that I have today. I wanted to show you all of my voices, all of me. And that's why this album is called All Or Nothing."

Track listing:
WHEN MY BABY COMES
ALL OR NOTHING
A BOY LIKE YOU 
SUN IS SHINING
I BROKE THAT PROMISE
CRAZY FOR YOU
TO LOVE SOMEBODY
YOUR LOVE IS AMAZING
WHAT'S MINE IS YOURS
TWO WRONGS
MIND MADE UP
DEAR BOY, LOVE GIRL
TWO IS COMPANY
YOU GAVE ME LOVE
 
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