NAMM: Ronnie Spector reunites with Hal Blaine to stomp his signature "Be My Baby" beat

[@georgeandrews6454]

Hal Blaine died Monday March 11, 2019. A founding " member " of famed Los Angeles session musicians The Wrecking Crew, Hal was the genius behind so many different beats for artists as varied as Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, and The Mamas And The Papas. Rest in Peace Hal...

RIP genius

[@TheDrummer51]

So many of us that learned to play listening to the drums on top forty pop tunes in the sixties had no idea most of those parts were played by one guy. Rest In Peace, Hal, and thank you.

[@bobhoran9778]

Hal was 88 then. That’s amazing! RIP Hal, your beat will go on forever.

[@acousticshadow4032]

I recall Hal being asked how he came up with the intro on "Be My Baby", and he said, "I missed the snare.". RIP, Hal.

[@sharonramone7186]

So sad about Hal. You were the soundtrack of my life, Mr. Blaine, and I thank you. Greatest drummer EVER! You will be missed!

[@fernandoaugusto7749]

RONNIE SPECTOR AND HAL BLAINE RIP.

[@whyyeseyec]

It's sad that millions have heard Hal Blaine's drumming and don't even know it. The guy was on everything....

[@ericdreizen1463]

Not millions.....BILLIONS!

[@GDog-xl6kr]

This version is incredible. Just the way it keeps going

[@watergrass2135]

Hal Blaine a genius

[@magneto7930]

RIP Hal. Its nice to know that I can listen to many different artists and hear your amazing drum contributions in the background!

[@thomastrout9997]

What do you call a trombonist with a pager? An optimist. Thanks Hal for the humor, the talent, and the most recorded drummer of ALL time. We'll never see that kind of thing again...

[@fatrat6969]

Hal Blaine, you were a big part of my lifes' soundtrack. Safe journey.

[@dushman888]

And I didn't know it til a few days go. Travel well, Hal. You're a mensch.

[@davids.reynolds4883]

Hall was the dummer for Sinatra, Patti Page, Elvis, Beach Boys, the Carpenters--you name it! What a talent! RIP, Hall--you were the greatest.

[@normancrew2739]

highlights how much a drummer can contribute to the essence of a tune.

[@kromedome0101]

Great quote from Hal: "l'm 10 of your favorite drummers".

[@tomkrupica]

Joseph B haha

[@ramiroolivares6985]

Bonitos recuerdos de juventud, quisiera llorar de emoción, Monterrey, N.L. México, gracias Ronie

[@laurala101]

One of the best interviews in music! I search out Hal Blaine clips, he was there for almost everything.

[@rickyf243]

The greatest pop song ever recorded, according to Brian Wilson; it inspired him to write Don’t Worry Baby. Rest in Peace, Hal 🥇🥁

[@qasanoba]

it inspired his whole career...

[@EduardoSantos-z1b]

😢saudade muito bom amo está musica❤😢

[@Mr.Rocklight]

Love you Ronnie... thanks for being here on this planet Earth...

[@carlkline3272]

RIP Hal , and Ronnie still has an incredible voice and still beautiful looking ❤❤❤❤

[@Mr.Rocklight]

Ronnie.."" you are part of my life"" thanks... love your voice... always will...

[@stillstanding6031]

"And the beat goes on" Thanks, Hal. Totally amazing drums. R.I.P.

[@NetCerpher]

RIP Hal Blaine. No one better Sir.

[@robertdelisle5384]

What great music this still is! Thank you both!

[@hectormcarmonadiaz9184]

She looks and sound so good,great thumps up.

[@bryandanowski998]

Better then Phil

[@DISCODAN1]

Awesome! RIP Mr. Blaine! And Ronnie you are still amazing! Be my baby is definitely one of the all time memorable songs of our time!

[@390comet]

Ronnie sounds great, Hal still drumming great what an inspiration. Thank you!! Greetings from Bakersfield Ca.

[@stevehazzard3120]

Hal Blaine was session musician for many decades. I am saddened to learn that he passed away in March of 2019, just 7 months ago (10-31-19). Rest In Peace Hal, you were one of the best who practiced the art of studio session playing.

[@7colliemac]

One of the songs that ear marked by the wrecking crew.. Hal thought he mistimed the intro he looked over at Spector & he gave him the thumbs up so he kept it up.. pure genius from Hal & Spector .. I mean could you imagine this song without the drumming .. or Good Vibrations without Carols bass.. no way.

[@violadrone4285]

Came here after learning of the passing of Ronnie Spector. R.I.P.

[@thomasnorman3838]

Ronnie never stop performing keep going like the Energizer Bunny

[@DETROITBULLET]

Great song Hal is one of my hero's

[@Mr.Rocklight]

Love your voice... always .

[@thesergio9444]

R.I.P. Ronnie

[@bluey7007]

what an amazing life this guy had..rip al

[@kathymurray4760]

I’m sorry, he passed! He was an important factor in so many famous artists success! Great drummer! Be at peace Hal! Rock it out in Heaven!

[@jimp.7286]

The soundtrack to my youth, originally heard through an AM radio car speaker as intended, broadcast from our little local am radio pop station on the west coast of California. Hearing the opening is still magic and the song will always stand the test of time. The only thing that could have possibly made it better here, would have been Hal playing his original blue sparkle kit. That guy can play a simple drum set and make it sound like the biggest, most important beat on the planet. Real talent. And Ronnie still has it. She's awesome not only as a singer but as a person. Thanks for posting.

[@littlemark01]

Hal Blaine - One of the very best! Love you forever! RIP

[@MegaBpop]

RIP Ronnie! 1/12/2022, is when Heaven gained a new Angel.

[@michaelmoon8856]

He drummed the soundtrack of my life.

[@Mr.Rocklight]

Hope to see you September 9th in St Charles, Illinois.. got my ticket.. can't wait... wish the best for you..

[@ladyjames6135]

Can’t wait to see you Ronnie...Aug in Dana Point! I can check that box on my bucket list!!!!

[@settenor1963]

Ronnie bang on form as ever,fantastic

[@GTGTO-su8bp]

Ronnie, tell your son Gary I said Hi. From Gary from Bombs-Away. And you are still as great as you were back in the 60s. Love you and your music. RIP Hal... you were one of the great ones too.

[@thecountofbasie]

RIP Hal Blaine and thank you...

[@SaturnDancer10]

She’s awesome and so beautiful my first time seeing her at Ridgefield Playhouse

[@val6989]

She still gots it, and rip Hal

[@thejustmeclassichits2163]

Thursday March-28 2019 1pm Calif ------------ love it!...... she's an awsome singer and performer

[@thejustmeclassichits2163]

Thursday March-28 2019 1pm Calif ------------ Hal Blain, May your journey to other shores in time and space be a sweet and soft transition because we all know you just don't just die and rest forever 6 feet under waiting for nothing to happen

[@bennyjazzful]

WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From a mad keen 75yo Aussie fan.

[@cpcattin]

Hal is the heart beat of virtually every hit in my life from the late fifties thru the 60’s and 70’s and into the 80’s. So many “signatures”. The man knew what was needed. As a side note; that psychopath Phill is where he can do no harm. STOP EATING BATS

[@swordfish52]

RIP Mr. Blaine ....

[@ricardolobos2871]

see you soon baby ...

[@42Redbear]

RIP Hal Blaine. What a talent!

[@55102]

RIP Ronnie 😢

[@Mr.Rocklight]

Fantastic Band...

[@corrirava]

Ronnie vivirá por siempre... and Hall Blaine too!

[@susankeffer8551]

RIP Hal Blaine.

[@donspringstead1649]

RIP Ronnie sweetheart

[@philippeforest8502]

Cheerful ! Merci !

[@doravernon1511]

R. I. P. Veronica.

[@greghartford9316]

RIP to 8 of my 10 favorite drummers; Hal Blaine.

[@GhislainLafrance]

RIP Hal Blaine ! We're gonna miss you a lot ! 😔🥀🌷

[@gabrielszarose5640]

R.I.P. Hal, listened to your drumming, more than anybody's else thanx

[@roknrex9467]

This is great, RIP Hal.

[@williamleather500]

Great Song . . .it takes me back to 1967 or so . . .

[@scotty3034]

RiP Hal Blaine.

[@bettyparker3317]

This video does not show Hal Blaine. The drummer it shows toward the end, behind the guitars, is not Hal. It’s the “regular” drummer who gives every indication of being POed that Hal was there, even just this song. Hal Blaine was there in the studio for hundreds, maybe thousands, of hit records. He passed in 2019, but his interviews on YT are priceless. Not just for the retelling of rock/pop history, but evidence of an articulate, thoughtful, classy guy. His memoir is big fun, too.

[@newscraft]

Just because you can't see him from this one angle doesn't mean you aren't hearing him!

[@TheDirtyredbandana]

Great drum riff. So many people have copied it.

[@ЮрийПапин-я6л]

Ronnie, like everyone, we love you

[@jessicagreene1773]

Hal was the best, did you notice he was also playing with Liberty Devitto! How awesome is that.

[@vessjay]

2 Giants ! Never to forget ...

[@stevel2812]

Just love this. Both past their best but who cares !

[@gazzarridancers]

Some more footage of Hal would have been nice.

[@textundidee]

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[@chev39rsh]

Who knew Hal was the drum bet of my youth !!

[@99jaystang]

RIP Hal

[@wendyjones6077]

It seems the guy who made the movie did everything in his power to avoid showing Hal Blaine. He was not the drummer that the camera focused in on at the end - he was the guy who was nearly 90 - the other drummer! He was the one the camera guy kept zipping past trying to avoid.

[@chriswright8464]

Hal Blaine MASTER OF HIS CRAFT!

[@eyeballll]

Video supposedly features Hal Blaine but almost completely skips him.

[@JAP42]

I dunno - having Ronnie say he _made_ one of the greatest hits of all time sounds pretty good to me.

[@bluenote824jones7]

R.i.p. hal

[@atomicflash1753]

Why in hell do you need two drummers up there when you got Hal Blaine if I was the other drummer out of respect I would have sat it out

[@ChicagoBeaver]

Tears on my pillow.

[@cobrajetter]

The backup singers are doing a pretty good job of impersonating Ronnie's sister and cousin.

[@brianborba8299]

They actually didn't sing on the original recording--just Ronnie

[@misterchristmas]

Wow!

[@ruthcatalano674]

Dang!!!

[@123windyron]

old school sweet...

[@janetpitts7302]

Oh to be a fly on the wall in the home of Ronnie and Phil Spector!!!

[@erwinballings9155]

RIP Hal Blaine

[@stephenstephenedwards5352]

She is so 9ff key bless her

[@betterbuytickets7493]

So what! Her voice represented the classic wall of sound and off key or not.. we will never get the chance to see her perform live again.

[@5757musicman]

R.I.P Hal Blaine

[@joeyd1957]

HAL BLAINE !!!! God Bless.

[@fernandoperdomomusic]

who is the guitar playing backup singer?

[@recordguy4321]

who in the hell filmed this? Couldn't u have kept the camera on HAL BLAINE for just a little while, and we didnt need to see Billy Joel's drummer in the video more than Hal. JEEZ!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@textundidee]

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[@Stu-SB]

Ronnie died 12th January 2022... what a great voice 👌

[@shaunmcgee4204]

Why was that other drummer on the stage? Hal didn’t need any help.

[@timnoyes9892]

Ronnie, listen i will be your baby. Will you love me until eternity? I have always been fascinated by you and your voice. I do love you. Please reach out? Tim.

[@jdion79]

electric

[@ImaCaMan]

The other drummer looks like Liberty DiVito, former drummer for Billy Joel for many years.

[@miquelpp]

Yes, he is

[@scotty3034]

Yep...

[@carlkline3272]

RIP Hal , and I always had a big crush on ronnie and still do

[@ЮрийПапин-я6л]

The eye burns, as before !!!

[@codyrhodes2580]

I love Liberty, but wish he hadn’t stepped all over Hal during this performance.

[@carlospcs7141]

@@sg-yq8pm I know, if you want a better showcase featurig Hal's drumming , listen to his work for Jan & Dean, what loved me about Jan's style was his " rule" in not getting in Hal's way, just sit back and let Hal go......

[@marymallia2035]

Why does she still keep Spectors name ??