The Shangri-Las may be remembered for the epic teenage tragedy hit "Leader of the Pack" but they released something in 1966 that was probably regarded as unique. However, as unique as it was, it has an air of simplicity about it. It is no more than a spoken word, or monologue, over Beethoven's 'Moonlight Sonata.' It is the state of mind of the protagonist that gives "Past, Present And Future" its strength. The past was obviously distressing, while the present seems slightly more positive, but with baggage, and the future seems bleak. For Shangri-Las fans, this must've been so unexpected at the time.
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