Chiffons - WHAT AM I GONNA DO WITH YOU (Hey Baby) (1964)

NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED - (Laurie 3275) Out of New York, the cup of magic runneth over once again from the songwriting geniuses that are Russ Titelman and Gerry Goffin. 'What Am I Gonna Do With You (Hey Baby)' had been recorded by Skeeter Davis in Nashville in the spring of 1964 and issued as a single on RCA Victor but failed to chart. This marvelous version by The Chiffons recorded a few months later in the fall that same year was produced by The Tokens under their 'Bright Tunes Productions' banner. With a subtle nod toward the style of Phil Spector, this outing showcasing an absolutely beautiful yet sparse arrangement and the sweetest of vocal harmonies, failed to chart as well but certainly not due to a lack in quality. In Los Angeles, The Fleetwoods would also record a version as an LP track with their label, Dolton records, that same year as well. Teen pop princess, Lesley Gore threw her bejeweled tiara into the mix with a wonderful Jack Nitzsche produced and arranged ver