You Don't Own Me

"You Don't Own Me" is a popular song. This single was recorded by Lesley Gore when she was 17 years old in 1963. It was written by Philadelphia songwriters David White and John Madara. The song hit #2 on the Billboard Pop Singles Chart in the United States. It was #2 for three straight weeks during February 1964.

The song is about a woman telling her man he should never tell her what to do or what to say. The man should also not put her on display.  It is considered to be a feminist anthem with a connection to the civil rights movement.

Other singers have covered the song, like Dusty Springfield, Joan Jett and Grace Sewell.

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Category:1963 songs
Category:Pop songs
Category:Songs with feminist themes
Category:Blue-eyed soul songs
Category:Joan Jett and The Blackhearts songs
Category:Bette Midler songs
Category:Dusty Springfield songs