Diane Renay

Diane Renay is usually identified as a one-hit wonder, but that's not only not quite true (she did have a second hit), but it implies a somewhat more ephemeral talent and output than was the case. Additionally, for a time in 1964, she was the major distaff voice for the songwriting and production work of Bob Crewe, one of those often overlooked 1960's producers who note only had a golden touch in the studio, but helped define the era in a serious way. Diane Renay was born Renee Diane Kushner, and was a graduate of Northeast High in Philadelphia. She met Bob Crewe during the ...