Darlene Love
Born Darlene Wright in Los Angeles in 1938, she began her career as lead singer with the vocal trio, The Blossoms. After a spell as regulars on ABC TV's variety show Shindig! (1964) in the early 60s, the trio went on to sing backup on a variety of Elvis Presley recordings, and even backed him on his 1968 NBC-TV special Elvis: The Comeback Special (1968). For a while, they backed Tom Jones during some of his Las Vegas shows. The Blossoms have the rare distinction of recording a number one hit without ever receiving any credit. Years before the advent of Milli Vanilli, Darlene Love, Fanita James and Gracie Nitzsche sang vocals on the Gene Pitney-penned song "He's a Rebel" that was championed as The Crystals' first (and only) No. 1 US hit. Because of confounding logistics, record producer Phil Spector had to use The Blossoms because The Crystals were on the wrong coast of the US at the time. And since he was up against the clock in L.A. attempting to get his production on the airwaves before the Vikki Carr version, he had no choice. Love also sang vocals on the Bob B. Soxx and the Blue Jeans top twenty hit "Zip-a-Dee Doo Dah".
Filmography (36 titles)
9.0MovieThe 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Self - Performer · 2025
7.5MovieReturn of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley
Self · 2024
Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular
Self - Performer · 2024
6.8MovieStevie Van Zandt: Disciple
Self · 2024
6.3ShowSpector
Self · 2022
2.6ShowSherri
Self - Guest · 2022
6.5MovieThe Christmas Chronicles: Part Two
Grace · 2020
5.6MovieHoliday Rush
Aunt Jo Robinson · 2019
8.3MovieElvis: The '68 Comeback Special
Self (Singer) · 2018
6.0MovieSweet Daddy Siki
Self · 2017
6.1ShowThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self · 2015
5.8ShowThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Musical Guest · 2014
7.2Movie20 Feet from Stardom
Self · 2013
7.4ShowNew Girl
Darlene Love · 2011
7.9MovieThe 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Self · 2009
8.4MovieElvis '68 Comeback Special Edition
Self - The Blossoms · 2006
7.0MovieBritish Rock Symphony
1999
6.6MovieLethal Weapon 4
Trish Murtaugh · 1998
4.3ShowThe View
Self - Guest · 1997
MovieGhostwriter: Who is Max Mouse?
The Librarian · 1993
6.4ShowLate Show with David Letterman
Self - Musical Guest · 1993
6.7MovieLethal Weapon 3
Trish Murtaugh · 1992
7.0MovieLethal Weapon 2
Trish Murtaugh · 1989
7.3MovieLethal Weapon
Trish Murtaugh · 1987
7.0MovieWomen in Rock
Self · 1986
9.5MovieThe Making of Sun City
Self · 1985
6.1ShowLate Night with David Letterman
Self - Musical Guest · 1982
MoviePhil Spector: He's a Rebel
1982
7.5MovieGirl Groups: The Story of a Sound
Self · 1982
6.9ShowSaturday Night Live
Self (uncredited) · 1975