wasnt she playing someone famous?

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As noted in small print in the end credits, certain dramatic liberties were taken in the attribution of the writing of four songs: "The ABCs of Love, "Since I Don't Have You,"This is Rock & Roll" and "Why Do Fools Fall in Love?"

Lorraine Newman's character is indeed inspired by Carole King. However, as noted, neither song attributed as being written by "Teenage Louise" were written by Carole King, but other song writers.

The two young sisters singing for Alan Freed ("Debbie & Susie" played by Melanie Chartoff [later to be featured in the late night sketch comedy show "Fridays"] & Olivia Barash [later to star in "Repo Man"]) are inspired by Patience & Prudence, who indeed did have a hit version of the same song.

Kenny Vance & the Planotones are a famous Doo-Wop re-creation group from Brooklyn.

Also note that Cameron Crowe has a small part delivering a coffee to Jay Leno & Fran Drescher in their car, back when he was thinking about an acting career before his screenwriting and directing career.

For another movie "inspired" by the career of Carole King, rent: "Grace of My Heart" (1996 - starring Illeana Douglas and directed by Alison Anders).

TRIVIA NOTE: Record producer Lou Adler gave Carole King's solo-singing career a shot in the arm, when he released "Tapestry" on his Ode Records. It became the largest selling LP of its time. From that and the money he made on "Rocky Horror Picture Show," you can now see him in his long hair and beard sitting next to Jack Nicholson at home LA Lakers games...