390 LA LA BROOKS – ALL OR NOTHING LP (390)

(Norton 390) LA LA BROOKS – ALL OR NOTHING LP Dolores La La Brooks, rose to fame with the Crystals, singing lead (at the age of fourteen) on the groups 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 OR NOTHING on Norton Records. 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.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 bestdreams come true. With this album, Ifirstsearched for the child who’s still within me, with theyoungvoice of the 1960’s. Then as wegot deeperinto recording, I found the voice that camefrom my s