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Shadow Morton Obituary
Family friend Amy Krakow confirmed with The Associated Press on Sunday that Morton, born George Francis Morton, died Thursday in Laguna Beach, California.
The Shangri-Las, a girls group from Queens, New York, gained fame after recording both "Remember" in 1964, and then "Leader of the Pack," which Morton co-wrote with Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich. The Shangri-Las became famous starting in 1964 with Morton's hits.
Morton was born in Brooklyn and moved to Long Island as a teenager.
Krakow said he is survived by three daughters, a sister and three grandchildren.
His death was reported Friday by The New York Times.
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Stacey Morton
November 17, 2013
This world is better for you being here. What I know today is that the love and the soul live on. You are in my heart every moment of every day. You are brilliant & beautiful Dad xo
Gail House
March 5, 2013
He'll be missed
B Lucas
February 20, 2013
My sincere condolence for the loss of Shadow your dear loved one. May your fonf memories of him bring back good thoughts. Peace and love to your family and friends, and to the spirit that you show. [email protected]
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Gary Rutstein
February 20, 2013
I am so honored to have met Shadow and I'm always proud to tell people Shadow produced music that I wrote.My thoughts are with George's family and friends.
Red Peters
February 20, 2013
The great Shadow Morton- RIP
Evette
February 20, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
michelle plakas-kaiser
February 19, 2013
rip
Tom M.
February 19, 2013
Mary and Liz, So sorry for your Great Friend and Mentor passing. I didn't realize he was also very young when your Group made that huge impact on American music. Remembering ALL of you with the Radio on.
Lea Anne Schroeder
February 19, 2013
May God bless and comfort Mr. Morton's family.
February 19, 2013
Sympathy to family and friends.Eccl.9:5.
S.Griggs
February 19, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jeanette
February 19, 2013
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. God promise that one day soon He will remove all suffering, sickness and death will be no more - Psalm 65:17,21-24.
ER
February 19, 2013
We have great memories to go with your great songs. Thanks so much for all you gave us. Deepest condolences to your family, friends, associates, and fans.
Artie Johnson
February 18, 2013
Deepest sympathy to the family. Shadow chose to work with my band, GNP in 1971-1972 and co-produced our album at Ultrasonic Studios in Hempstead. It was an honor for us to work with such a talented man. He is missed.
EG
February 18, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Maryellen
February 18, 2013
Very fond memories of "Leader of the Pack" and "Remember {Walking in the Sand}". Condolences to his family. R.I.P. Shadow Morton.
ruthanne jenkins
February 18, 2013
I loved the song Leader of the Pack. So sad.
L. A.
February 18, 2013
My thoughts are with Mr. Morton's family. One of my all time favorite songs still is "Leader of the Pack". May warm and precious memories carry you thru this difficult time.
Kim Batte
February 18, 2013
So Sorry Hear About Your Lost. I Hope Knowing That In The Future God Promises To Do Away With All Pain And Suffering And Also Death
Jim Willner
February 18, 2013
Rest In Peace....
C. Nabor
February 18, 2013
My heart goes out to you all at this time of deep sorrow. May the Father of tender mercies be with you all during this time of deep sorrow.
K VH
February 18, 2013
Thank you so much for the music you wrote. Those songs meant so much to me during my time as a teen. God bless your family. Thanks Again.
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