The song "Gloria" was recorded by several performers, including Van Morrison, but was written and performed locally in Mt. Prospect, Illinois by a group called the "Shadows of Night". I grew up in Mt. Prospect and lived near Gloria. I was about 12 and she was in high school. I wouln't say she was my first love since I don't think she even knew I existed. But, anyone who ever saw her would definitely agree, she was worthy of having a song written about her. I still can picture her tanned in her short cut-off jeans whenever I hear that song. Wow! GLORIAAAA