Cathy Jean and The Roommates were an American doo-wop group popular in the early 1960s. Their distinctive sound was characterized by lead vocalist Cathy Jean's powerful, soulful vocals layered over the harmonies of The Roommates. The group is best known for their hit single, "Please Love Me Forever", which reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1961. Despite their relatively brief tenure, they made a significant contribution to the doo-wop genre and left an indelible mark on the pop music of the 1960s.