Be My Baby – Ronettes

Produced by Phil Spector, who died (81 yrs) on January 16th, 2021. Live performance at tv show Shindig! , aired on US tv: 11 August 1965.

“Be My Baby” is a classic pop song that was released in 1963 by the American girl group The Ronettes. It was written by renowned songwriters Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, and Phil Spector, the latter of whom also produced the track. The song is widely regarded as one of the greatest examples of the famous “wall of sound” production technique, which Phil Spector became known for.

The Ronettes, consisting of lead singer Veronica Bennett (known as Ronnie Spector), her sister Estelle Bennett, and their cousin Nedra Talley, provided the powerful and emotive vocals for the song. Ronnie Spector’s distinctive voice and the group’s harmonies helped make “Be My Baby” a timeless classic.

The song’s arrangement features a full orchestra, including strings and horns, along with a prominent drumbeat and backing vocals. The combination of the lush instrumentation and the Ronettes’ soulful performance created a dramatic and captivating sound that became an instant hit.

“Be My Baby” reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and also achieved significant success in other countries, solidifying The Ronettes’ place as one of the premier girl groups of the 1960s. It remains an iconic and influential song in the history of popular music, with its timeless appeal being featured in various movies, TV shows, and commercials over the years.

Ronnie Spector’s powerhouse vocals and the song’s memorable melodies and production have made “Be My Baby” a favorite among music lovers for generations, and it continues to be celebrated as a classic example of the girl group sound from the golden era of pop music.

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