Sixty-five years is a long time for a song to stay relevant, but Asta Bria’s cover of the Shirelles classic makes a strong case that some songs are simply built to last. It marks exactly 65 years since the original topped the Billboard Hot 100, making The Shirelles the first girl group to ever claim that spot.
Asta Bria’s version doesn’t try to compete with the original or dress it up in modern production tricks. She recorded it at London’s RAK Studios, had it mastered at Abbey Road, brought in Oroh Angiama on double bass and Hugh Burns on guitar, and then largely got out of her own way. The result is a quiet, unhurried recording that puts her voice front and center, and her voice is more than up to the task.
The backstory adds something too. During lockdown, Asta Bria used to sing this song with her neighbours across garden fences, harmonizing in the open air. You get the sense that experience shaped how she approached the recording, because there’s a looseness and warmth to it that doesn’t sound rehearsed.
Fresh off landing at No. 4 in the Music Week Pop Charts with “Dragonfly” in late 2025, Bria has built real momentum, and this release keeps it going in a completely different direction. A debut album and live dates are expected later in 2026, so now is a good time to start paying attention and follow her across social media using the links below so you don’t miss what’s coming next.
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