LaLa Brooks Then He Kissed Me Da Doo Ron Ron David Letterman

Posted on You Tube in December of 2014 Best Quality rendition of "Then he kissed me- They Doo ron ron" I have ever seen on Live TV. I do NOT own this video. (HQ).sound.

[@michaelturner7949]

From England, I can say the USA in the 60s has left us the best songs ever. This presentation is immaculate!

[@A_Really_Realist]

You have good taste in music Michael. 👍

[@Mrm_Mario]

Check out Mary Lou by The Creative Force, Amazing!

[@torscott366]

Love the crystals ❤

[@maskofsorrow]

I think Britain was on a par with them, if not better. And I'm an Aussie.

[@lorenzoaramirez3915]

Amazing job by Paul Shaffer and Co in recreating the legendary "wall of sound" and complementing the singers perfectly.

[@davidduffy2046]

Amen

[@wyuj888jgszpokrrtuz]

i think i saw Phil spector. this must’ve been before he shot that woman

[@John-ev3rm]

Still sounds awesome after all these years.

[@joemartinez2739]

Letterman had some of the best legendary performances on his show. This is one of them.

[@raysmusic49]

I bet ive watched this 20 times.... Such a magical performance...

[@hemantkm2002]

200 times maybe

[@deepdhillon7680]

This is one of the all time best performances with a great orchestra and backing singers with their dancing . Truly legendry.

[@HarrisonHollers]

Look how excited and happy the musicians are being able to play one of the iconic songs of all time. Amazing!

[@tomlarkin1061]

La La wasn’t sure if she did well or not. She didn’t want to watch the tape after the show. But when she finally did, she asked me, “That wasn’t too bad, was it?” I said “La La! Listen to the audience reaction. They went wild!”. She is still very humble. I cherish our friendship. 🙂

[@derekmyers3258]

She has got every bit of it, and inspired me during this Christmas season 2021. Thank you LaLa for being AWESOME!

[@eBenkyou]

No music will ever be better than the "wall of sound". Those violins make this extra special.

[@joemauro9184]

Phil Spector will live forever!

[@derekmyers3258]

I know I already left a comment, but I had to come back and watch this again 5 minutes later. There is magic in this performance that is seldom seen anywhere at any time. This was an event, a moment in time that was captured on film. This is America in all its glory, with Ms. LaLa Brooks of the Crystals as our singing Statue of Liberty. This brought the house town, and a few tears to my eyes.

[@jetuber]

Remarkable how many musicians are required to even attempt to replicate the "wall of sound." But what a treat to see a genuinely live performance, with musicians even actually reading musical scores to perform their parts correctly.

[@jimjackson4111]

,,,Yep.

[@bastrixer]

And i bet to really create the "real" wall of sound they still need to double the amount of instruments xd

[@geraldrembert2461]

I love the orchestration in this song.

[@TIMROZIERLOCAL513]

There's nothing like a well planned out show stopping live performance with an Orchestra enhancing Rock and Roll of These classic Crystals tunes!!!

[@paulgouge1896]

That 'era' of music had real talent; like a fine wine, it simply doesn't age, it does last the distance to be appreciated by future generations.

[@rustyabandoned5561]

I keep watching and keep loving this

[@khj5582]

I love this sound. This was a really slick performance from everybody.

[@greggc3po]

This was One of the last greatest performances by a 60's group that David made extra effort to even include the violin section just for that complete sound of the actual song track. Just BEAUTIFUL. Thank you David Letterman for making that extra effort. What a Sound.

[@iamrami1801]

I agree ... Man do i miss the late show .. Late shows are not the same anymore God bless u daave

[@delstanley1349]

I agree Cisco. If strings are part of the original production and not included in the live performance the sound has a big hole in it for me. They're not subtle, you know it when they're not there (and suppose to be). Good for Dave, too often the late night live performances come unfortunately with "no strings attached." Thankfully, Dave said let's pay these ladies.

[@WideWorldofTrains]

I agree, the lady Violinists were a great addition

[@rudymonteverde1343]

Cisco KId Boomsberger

[@rudymonteverde1343]

Cisco KId Boomsberger

[@calcio23]

Such simple themes and lyrics but such deep and intricate sound. And those violins! Just beautiful.

[@dsmj7389]

Great music from over 50 years ago. I wish there was more music today that could unite people.

[@johngreen1706]

What a beautiful performance, its so good to see and hear that La La has still got "it"

[@north-country-sounds]

Just saw her this past weekend and she's still got it, she sounds and looks amazing.

[@honest4sure]

Endless, timeless talent and voice over 50 years after the original! WOW!

[@paulettetricarico4876]

honest4sure Darlene love

[@torybrown7730]

DAMN I LOVE HER VOICE!! LaLa gets my motor running. She is AWESOME!!

[@rustyabandoned5561]

Great performance, what a voice.

[@daves7079]

Then He Kissed Me is such a good pop song. Great production from the master as well.

[@ralphecairns5272]

by God I can't belive how very,very lucky I am today.While you tube surfing and reading the comments I came across the name of LaLa Brooks and this version it knocked me out it simply was great WOW,WOW,WOW Thanks youtube

[@skidave100]

I had the pleasure of seeing La La Brooks about a year ago now in San Bernardino. I see a lot of the old Doo Wop concerts and SHE FLAT NAILED IT.

[@tomlarkin1061]

Yes, this video is terrific. From what someone told me, it is regarded as one of the 10 best musical performances ever televised on Dave Letterman. La La is a personal friend of mine. She was so honored to be selected to do this for Dave during his last few months on TV. There is sort of a funny story "behind the scenes" that goes with this presentation, so if you email me Ralph, I will share it with you. [e-mail]

[@jcsieger9648]

outstanding

[@johndean958]

Fantastic. A true singer with an excellent voice. Real; talent has never left her. Just amazing and wonderful to see and hear. Thanks......

[@fenderfrank5146]

Absolutely fabulous......THANKS to ALL involved to provide this wonderfully beautiful performance.

[@raysmusic49]

What an amazing performance... Ive watch it over and over.. God bless KZbin for enabling us to view this..

[@generalledger9415]

I’m not a fan of 60s music, but these two songs (and the sound itself) are just amazing. They continue to stand the test of time.

[@henrirousseau9541]

This put a big smile on my face.

[@jeffl1879]

In the early 1980’s I was trying to find this song and DaDoo Run Run on vinyl. I saw a name associated with Phil Spector. I wrote a note and received a reply that if ok he would send a cassette. They did with a card with thank you in multiple languages with Phil’s signature.

[@desert3347]

La La Sounding Amazing Looking Amazing......She has to be in her early 70's..... Still have my vinal 45's of her........Love you La La......

[@tomlarkin1061]

She was 66 when she performed this on Dave Letterman

[@MyCatIsNamedChubmuffin]

I love the simple, happy dance the back-up singers do at 1:38. It just fits. Both of these songs will last forever. They are perfect.

[@bwbarbee1029]

This is awesome!...A complete orchestra!!!...Best music of all time from the 50's thru the 70's...This "KICK ASS"...PLAY...it...LOUD!!!

[@mickbrod1]

try corina corina by ray Peterson 1960 also produced by phil spector.strings all the way but at 1.17 they lift you out of this world.i played it to death on the juke box happy days.

[@jeffl1879]

1963 this 9 year olds bought the 45’s of these songs. They were the first records I would play over and over. 1982 I moved bank to Chicago and a couple blocks was Nicks bar. I was not much of a drinker but they had a great juke box with these two songs. I tried to find them at the record store but could not. I saw a reference to Phil Spector in the back of a Rolling Stone with the name Danny Davis and an address. I wrote explaining my dilemma. He wrote back, he spoke to Phil , and if acceptable Phil would send me a cassette with the two songs. I replied yes, received the cassette with a card that had thank you in many languages printed and Phil’s signature across one side of the card. I saw La La several years ago at the Ponderosa Music Festival in New Orleans. Love these two songs and that time in music as much today as a 69 year old..

[@BELINDA_LANE]

If you were 9 in 63 you'd be 80 now,, did you listen to WLS- Dick Biondi?

[@jeffl1879]

I was born in 1954 , 1962/63 I was 8 and then 9 years old. My earliest memory is Ron Riley and Clark Weber..

[@Yesica1993]

Fantastic! See? That's called TALENT!

[@dennisryan8423]

Awesome band! She sang beautifully too. That "Wall Of Sound" so fantastic.

[@gabepenn7386]

WOO!! Awesome! Sweet little orchestra!

[@mikestuart7862]

La L a Brooks is such a wonderful person she has her own face book page and she sounds no different then she did in 1963 which is 54 years ago.

[@axcrewe]

....best musical performance in history of Letterman.....thank you Phil Spector and the Wrecking Crew.....Jeff Barry & Ellie Greenwich....beyond fab.

[@eoghempen8012]

look at any performance by Darlene Love of "Christmas, Baby Please Come Home" another Wrecking Crew, Spector, Barry/Greewich product, and you will find a better performance. Also, on Da Doo Ron Ron, The orininal vinyl record, Darlene was lead vocalist, others, too. For example, 'He's a Rebel". Maybe "And Then He Kissed Me" too. They were not even in town when some were recorded. Crazy Phil really screwed Darlene over.

[@solarisartists8797]

Darlene was not the original vocalist on Da Doo Ron Ron or Then He Kissed Me. This is settled history. You can love Darlene without hating on La La. Both have excellent bodies of work.

[@TheRoland1947]

Darlene Love has given various accounts of her side of the story, telling Katie Couric that she sang lead on "Da Doo Ron Ron," but backing off that claim in later interviews, saying that her lead vocals were wiped out and replaced by Crystals lead singer Dolores "La La" Brooks in retaliation by Spector when she asked him for an artist's contract. When the movie 20 Feet From Stardom - which featured Love - was released in 2013, The New York Times ran a story about the film that claimed Love sang lead on the song. Two weeks later, they ran a correction, stating: "While she did sing, it was as backup, not as the lead." Rachelle Spector tells La La Brooks and Art Cohen that she was flying back to California on August 28, 2012; and that she would explain the situation to Phil Spector. Rachelle Spector flies back to California for her allowed once a month visit on that date, and Rachelle explains to Phil what Darlene Love is saying. Phil Spector tells his wife that Darlene Love did not record a track of DDRR; that Darlene Love never sang background; and that Darlene Love was never a Crystal. Phil told Rachelle that he thought Darlene Love's voice was too mature and gospely for DDRR and never considered Darlene at all for the song. Rachelle called La La Brooks that day and told her what she found out from Phil Spector.Here are 2 versions of what happened. Given Phil's history of having Crystals getting credit for songs the Bossums actually sang. I'm leaning towards Darlene's version. 1 thing is for sure, they both do incredible performances.

[@tigerbay1000]

W. Roland Chambers. When music was great

[@jerryboucher5622]

Without question and thats saying something

[@garyivanson1696]

I believe she recorded this with the Crystals when she was 16 or 17. BTW, this is a great arrangement. Paul Schaefer is a wizard

[@tomlarkin1061]

She was 15.

[@tomasmartinez7298]

What a perfect rendition ! Thanks for uploading.

[@robertphillips2371]

Brought professionally up to date by Dolores "La La" Brooks. Excellent, more of this please. Thank you.

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

Oh, wow! This sounds so good! Sang this over and over as a kid, had the 45 record! Love these oldies! N+Most fun days of my youth!

[@sibbywoo]

I envy David Letterman. He always got the best singers on his show

[@montelbonteengar8302]

That's so beautiful!! The wall of sound ❤️ I never get tiered of these songs ever. I don't know why it made me want to cry. I think the memories there's a knot in my throat. Thank you for up loading. I love it and I love it.

[@rogerfisk2488]

I watched this the night it was broadcast.....I was blown away,and I've watched it many times since.

[@TheTRAINOR11]

Music like this brings good spirits and feelings. I'm glad that I am from a generation that could relate to this music.

[@tomjoseph6156]

I just LOVE this girl!!! She rocks!!!

[@alastaircarthew4786]

If you are ever down and feel like a lift, go to this video. It is timeless. LaLa is a magician.\

[@roddycharles770]

lala brooks got better looking as she aged

[@raysmusic49]

So true..... I've watched it about 20 times.... Brings a smile to my face...

[@rogerfisk2488]

Amen

[@brucewilliams7535]

One classy lady backed up by perfection. Love it.

[@roxannemoore3045]

Miss this kind of music. So uplifting.

[@rustyabandoned5561]

Never gets old.

[@j.b.9260]

Neither does she.

[@carlmaher6667]

I first heard this in '76 in a British rerelease if I remember correctly, this song is love and hope.

[@robertjones7565]

I just found this, what a great video!!.

[@randrew10001]

what a performance. i enjoyed a lot thanks for posting, drew

[@J0hnny_Mn3m0n1c]

Oh Lord!!!! I would love to live in US in the 60-70's😊😊😊😊

[@E9oK9kMaV]

there needs to be a Later... with David Letterman/Paul Shaffer. he had some of the best musicians on and Shaffer provided some great arrangements for them.

[@fc7208]

how could you not love this woman!!!

[@ludobile64]

great lady ! Great voice ! God bless her !!

[@MOGGS1942]

Simply wonderful.

[@batboldsukhbat5234]

This is something involved with greatness

[@ABREIGN-ry3nk]

Made my day .thank you🖤

[@travelertraveler1106]

Beautiful!!

[@dawndelarosa9404]

WOW STILL HAS AMAZING VOICE ITALIANS LOVE BLACK MUSIC ESPECIALLY EARLY 1960S MAKES U SO HAPPY AND ENERGETIC

[@andy41501]

just wow how good is this with orchestra

[@antunpintar1470]

Kakav perfektan komad, Uživanje je slušati ga. Ritam-život.........ljubav, ljubav, ..........život, fenomenalno

[@hotrodbob1118]

She's the best! Love La La!

[@tomlarkin1061]

The funny thing about this is that La La thought they were just practicing for the show ... she didn't realize that they were doing the actual recording for the show! She said she is glad that she was clueless, because she was not looking forward to doing the real thing because she was afraid she would get nervous. She had not done a lot of TV in recent years. When they told her that she had just done the actual taping, she was relieved!!

[@john-kl3ux]

Seriously who dislikes this kind of music

[@johnnysnyder4048]

Oh my gosh. How incredible

[@thefreakofak1]

Got chills. Amazing.

[@iansutton3176]

Still sounds as good today as it did in the 1960's

[@kokokyoushi]

Tremendous, beautiful, amazing.

[@valentinobarajas4462]

Thanks Dave

[@135paris]

Incredible sound!

[@daves7079]

Paul Schafer did a good job of recreating the Phil Spector drum sound.

[@rockabillyjohhny]

She was here like what, somewhere in the 70 year old? Respect!

[@j.b.9260]

She's about 68 here.

[@whistlewing]

LA LA ROCKS FOREVER............AMEN!

[@dawndelarosa9404]

HARDING HIGH SCHOOL 1965 BRIDGEPORT CT LOVE U MAKES ME SOOO HAPPY WHAT A VOICE EARLY 1960S IS THE BEST OF ALL

[@codestud3]

Wow, they all look amazing.

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

One just sounds as great as the other! So glad I grew up when I did! Yeah, those were the days!

[@tigerbay1000]

Rhonda Boncutter. Yes Ronda. When music was great.

[@ParkerPlaza]

This is the real deal music.

[@JoeMama-tl4tr]

What a beautiful song

[@TJRHINO29]

you go girl!!!!!!! GREAT!!!!!!!!

[@Chrissumm96]

She's still got it brilliant la la

[@dullsearake]

wow just brilliant

[@JS-fb6ww]

There's a fine line between genius and insanity. Phil Spector has always walked that line.

[@garisatkin9744]

Added to favorites!

[@catriniasmith8009]

that was awesome!!

[@guitardan46]

LOVE IT. :-)

[@brucewilliams7535]

Great sound - La La's still got it.

[@lisaaudreyjacintaskinner8578]

🌷🌷🌷🌎🌷🌷🌷 For having many tragedies & a extremely harsh Rock&Roll lifestyle... Mr. Phil Spector wrote Wonderful & Beauti'lovely Classic Rock&Roll Masterpieces for all generations to enjoy!! 🌷 Always & Forever 🌷

[@jpoe141]

She's a fantastic entertainer

[@keesmulders1873]

Perfect

[@ericksmith773]

La La is the best voice!!!

[@icdas7158]

amazing voice

[@buddyl49]

she is great in concert

[@regis387]

fond memories of my little transistor radio :)

[@Dld1985]

All violinist are beautiful !

[@tonyktown]

music..Music..MUSIC!!!! REAL MUSIC!!!!

[@blazin1397]

real music? shows you don’t appreciate music at all

[@tonyktown]

@@blazin1397 It's real music because the performers are singing, and the instruments are being played live. What do you consider real music?

[@qb63]

Great performance