"You Don't Own Me" is a pop song written by Philadelphia songwriters John Madara and David White and recorded by Lesley Gore in 1963, when she was 17 years old. Have you heard of this golden 60's hit song by Lesley Gore?

The song was prominent at the time of its release in 1963 as it symbolized women's empowerment, showing the strength of a woman capable of standing up for herself against a man. Since then, the song has been hailed as an early feminist anthem. Here is the new version (2015) with the same empowering message by Australian singer SayGrace (or Grace) featuring rapper G-Eazy for a new generation of listeners. Do you enjoy this modern rendition of the song by SayGrace?

The song expresses emancipation, as the singer tells a lover that he cannot objectify her. She doesn't want to be held to his hypocritical gender standards, such as not being able to see other men, when he sees other women. The song's lyrics became an inspiration for younger women and are sometimes cited as a factor in the development of the second wave feminist movement. Do you think the messages in this song about Gender Equality, stop violence and abuse against women, were as powerful then as they are now in our time?

The song even had a French version titled "Je ne sais plus" (I don't know anymore!), also was sung by Lesley Gore but here is an excellent rendition by French Pop Diva Dalida in 1964. Do you like the French version of this powerful song?