Darlene Love

Darlene Love, born Darlene Wright on July 26, 1941, is an American singer and actress. She gained fame as the lead singer of the girl group the Blossoms and later pursued a solo career. Love's collaboration with producer Phil Spector resulted in hits like "He's a Rebel" and "He's Sure the Boy I Love," which were released under the name of the Crystals. Throughout the 1960s, she worked with renowned artists such as Sam Cooke, Dionne Warwick, the Beach Boys, and Elvis Presley. Love also ventured into acting, performing in Broadway productions and appearing as Roger Murtaugh's wife in the Lethal Weapon film series. Notably, she became a staple on Late Show with David Letterman, where she sang "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" each year during the holiday season.