Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Ronettes - Be My Baby

Phil Spector is in jail and today Ellie Greenwich died. This is an odd, sad time for all of us who are fans of big hair, big sounds and big girl groups. While many of Greenwich’s obits emphasized “Da Doo Ron Ron” “Leader of the Pack” and “Chapel of Love,” everyone (and by everyone I mean me) knows this is her finest moment.

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  1. Oh, hon..."River Deep/Mountain High" gets me sobbing like a bitch every time.

    True, dat.

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  2. I am fascinated by the Brill Building crowd...
    she was never as famous as Carole King, but what a mighty talent she was. Love her!

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  3. Husbandji ADORES the Ronettes! I'n not sure if he heard about this. Thanks for letting us know... :(

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