Donna Loren sings "Personality" on Shindig (1965) - PRISTINE VIDEO

Video Courtesy of Ron Furmanek Originally aired on national television 2/3/65. Shindig's "Cover Queen" Donna Loren singing "Personality" backed by Darlene Love and the Blossoms, The Wellingtons, the Shindig Band and the Shindig Dancers. The song was a 1959 R&B/pop hit by Lloyd Price, with music and lyrics by Harold Logan and Price. The single reached #2 for three weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of Price's most popular crossover hits. The song was also a #1 U.S. R&B hit, maintaining the top spot for four weeks. The song reached #9 in the U.K. Donna Loren was the one-and-only "Dr Pepper Girl" from 1963 to 1968. She was signed to a long-term contract with the soft-drink company to sing all television and radio commercials, do all magazine and billboard advertising representing them in every capacity, sometimes sharing the spotlight with American Bandstand's D**k Clark. This relationship led to her touring in D**k Clark's Caravan of Stars with other popular acts like Diana Ross and The Supremes and singing solos in the popular Beach Party films starring Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon. Later, she became the regular female vocalist on the popular 60's American live rock n roll TV show "Shindig!" and she appeared in singing and acting roles in many iconic TV shows like Batman, The Monkees, Gomer Pyle, The Mothers-In-Law, Red Skelton, Milton Berle and various game shows. In the 60's she released 22 singles and an LP. Be sure to listen to Donna Loren's acclaimed Podcast: "Love's a Secret Weapon". If you are curious about her early career or what she's doing now, tune in as she reads her memoir, chapter by chapter. With co-host Dr Adam Gerace and Special Guests. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiWNf08u_-XnvBLugNI1D-MEvuIDab9qk or wherever you listen to podcasts. For more information about Donna or to purchase music or memorabilia, go to: DonnaLoren.com

Added 3 May 2026