Jan and Dean- Dead Man’s Curve (1964)

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Shangri-Las- Leader of the Pack (1964)

Both were released in 1964, both captured two distinct and highly influential pop styles of the era (Surf Pop and Girl Group ballads, respectively) and both masterfully represent the teen tragedy concept of early Rock and Roll; with someone dying in a road accident in each song. In fact, both are set up the same, musically and as a story. So, which one do you think is better?

I personally dig “Dead Man’s Curve” more, but both are classics. Check em out.