OMG THEY'RE INCREDIBLE!!! THE RONETTES - BE MY BABY (REACTION)

[@Shakeela70]

No twerking, no nudity, no cussing. Pure talent and class.

[@dawnhennig4323]

Nice thing about this group is they were all related 2 sisters and a cousin sadly only 1 is living😢😢😢😢😢

[@John_Chu]

The Ronettes were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. So deserving. Ronnie Spector was the truth!

[@mamaasaiz]

Ronnie was adorable!

[@ronaldbrush8709]

Happy Thanksgiving!

[@deantait8326]

I understand Specter was "connected" if ya know what I mean

[@JET1970]

The fact that it took that long for them to get in was a disgrace and disrespect

[@cjturner370]

@@JET1970 How!? As a group, they didn't have many 40 40 hits I mean I can go on If Anything, Ronnie Deserved To Be In There By Her Self

[@gomperella]

Eddie Money had her on backup on Take Me Home Tonight one as a throw back tribute "Just like Ronnie sang...Be my baby"

[@dewdewism]

Wow that was Her! Wow!!! Thanks! Watching that video next. Did you see the skirts covering the knees. I remember back then one time, my sister was sent home from school for showing her knees. It was considered taboo. It was like in the western days, women didn't show even their ankles. Poeple have lost the meaning of modesty.

[@emteemac]

Just like Ronnie said!!!

[@porfiriojohn5276]

1 - 12 - 22 R.I.P. Ronnie Spector at 78 years

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

One of the coolest things Eddie ever did. Totally revived her career. One of the things musicians can do for each other. Ronnie had the goods.

[@theccpisaparasite8813]

@@porfiriojohn5276 😟

[@giuliogrifi7739]

"you can be sexy with class"...beautiful sentence and it's the truth..they were sooo sexy !!...Ohhh...the Ronettes...at last !!..."Walking In The Rain" is another Ronettes' masterpiece of the '60s music !!!

[@peachesdixon7567]

Exactly! Fully clothed in suits and their voices carry the show.

[@giuliogrifi7739]

@@peachesdixon7567 And..the way they move !!!

[@porfiriojohn5276]

1 - 12 - 22 R.I.P. Ronnie Spector at 78 years

[@davereiter8433]

Frosty the Snowman too

[@johnturner1073]

Thank the lord these shows have been preserved for all time. Imagine hearing this for the first time in 2023. OMG I envy Ronette newbies!

[@saritadugat3708]

Ronnie was about 18 when sang this in 1963. I was 11 and loved it. She was considered “bad girl”of rock and roll. Just think she could be your grandma lol. Don’t you just love oldies but goodies music? Love your reactions.

[@niccolean]

Ronnie Spector and the Ronnettes were part of Phil Spector’s incredible “wall of sound” producing style. Sadly he kind of lost his marbles and ended up committing murder. He was notorious for waving a gun around when he wasn’t getting his way. Ronnie (who was married to Phil for many years) ended up leaving their home with the clothes on her back and that’s all she took from their time together. Thankfully she escaped with her life.

[@2eleven48]

Yeah, absolutely, it's what you say about Phil Spector (it's truly awful to see his last incarceration photos before he died at 81 in January 2021), but, if nothing else, he produced the very wonderful 'A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector' that featured The Ronettes.

[@devinftf]

He totally threatened the Ramones with a gun in studios. Also, he had DeeDee Ramone’s bass parts re-recorded by some anonymous bassist.

[@porfiriojohn5276]

1 - 12 - 22 R.I.P. Ronnie Spector at 78 years

[@tjcassidy2694]

Phil Spector lost his marbles at age 9 when he watched his father’s suicide by a gun to the head.

[@niccolean]

@@tjcassidy2694 Yeah, he never really stood a chance, did he?

[@markmyers6472]

RIP Ronnie....

[@ajruther67]

Now that heard this, you need to hear Ronnie sing guest back up on the 1986 song Take Me Home Tonight by Eddie Money. 20 years later. She sings the line Be My Little Baby that came from this song. She is also in the video.

[@anthonylovavto3228]

There is an updated version of BE my baby by Ronnie Spector, backup vocals by Grace Slick and Belinda Carlisle

[@ajruther67]

@@anthonylovavto3228 No kidding? I would like to hear that.

[@anthonylovavto3228]

@@ajruther67 check internet Ronnie Spector,Be my baby updated I believe when she was nominated Rock hall of fame

[@anthonylovavto3228]

@@ajruther67 be my baby with graceslick and blinds Carlisle on legendary ladies of rock not Hall of fame 9yrs ago

[@porfiriojohn5276]

1 - 12 - 22 R.I.P. Ronnie Spector at 78 years

[@loilt5091]

Ronnie & the Ladies Rock...A List❗❗❗

[@georgianalabella7852]

This Is Music. I Love It. Pete sr 😊😮❤

[@lawrenceholohan8812]

Those girls are wow

[@endoraismygma]

Were they not the cutest??! The voices, the clothes & hair, the shimmys. I love everything about this.

[@2eleven48]

Oh, my, I'd forgotten that word, the shimmy. Thank you!

[@porfiriojohn5276]

1 - 12 - 22 R.I.P. Ronnie Spector at 78 years

[@jimjimsandbern9382]

@@2eleven48 Remember shimmy dresses?

[@2eleven48]

@@jimjimsandbern9382 ...I certainly do. Short, shimmery, tight, sexy. However, as a guy they weren't a good look on me. Robert, UK.

[@davereiter8433]

Me too

[@costello364]

R.I.P. Ronnie

[@buddyhek]

70 yrs old and have a tear in my eye listening to this again

[@hirameberhardt8643]

RIP...Ronnie

[@54nomore]

The one and only Rony Specter of the Ronnettes. Was married to record producer extraordinaire and one of the greatest sounds engineers Phil Spector and his "Wall of Sound." He helped produce and managed many artists and groups in particular the "Righteous Brothers." This song "Be My Baby" (1963). Was the Ronnettes biggest hit. Great reaction as always.

[@michaelhendrickson5287]

Phil Specter was indeed very talented, but he was a murdering toilet bug.

[@porfiriojohn5276]

1 - 12 - 22 R.I.P. Ronnie Spector at 78 years

[@terrybetts9245]

To me this is just the "perfect song " !

[@ainsleyperry5192]

Shawn and Mel, How great was this. You can see why "The Ronettes" were the "Beatles" favorite group. Cheers, Chris Perry.

[@porfiriojohn5276]

1 - 12 - 22 R.I.P. Ronnie Spector at 78 years

[@CarolynStewart-v5q]

Eventhough The Beatles covered The Shirelles more than any other girl group.

[@guitar_noodle]

Rip Ronnie. She’s a legend and this song is still great today.

[@davereiter8433]

True

[@franksullivan1873]

I love those old songs....so many beautiful memories of being young and that feeling of how time was on my side.

[@DarkAngel1985Mike]

Such a classic

[@mikefixx7177]

I know some people don't like to hear the 60's 70's and 80s had the best music ever played in history but its so true

[@sharonjarrett8953]

Rest In peace Ronnie Specter this my favorite song they made😢🙏🏽

[@SavedChampion]

We had all the classy acts. Looked great and sounded great. So many groups and great entertainers. The new hits every few days on the radio. So, so many hits.

[@NumeroTredici]

4:28 "you can be sexy with class." No truer words have been said...

[@ethanfox7457]

Love this song and their Christmas song.

[@allenstark3586]

Great song. More Donna Summer please. You haven't even scratched the surface of her genius! Counting on you!

[@porfiriojohn5276]

1 - 12 - 22 R.I.P. Ronnie Spector at 78 years

[@andrewanderson7683]

RIP Ronnie, one of the best.

[@catschorus4684]

Back when female artists were ladies. I completely agree with you, about being classy and not having to sell yourself out by showing everything you've got.

[@joannalynn3848]

❤️

[@mikecaetano]

You guys are knocking the classics out of the park today! Bravo! When you're ready for more from The Ronettes, check out "Baby, I Love You", "Walking In the Rain", and "I Can Hear Music" among others.

[@porfiriojohn5276]

1 - 12 - 22 R.I.P. Ronnie Spector at 78 years

[@ingridclare7411]

@@porfiriojohn5276 Oh no, didn't know we'd lost Ronnie too. Now only Nedra left?

[@leesher1845]

Ronnie Spector from The Ronettes just died today. 💔 You two are so sweet. Bravo for going on this endless journey. Excellent point that you can be fully clothed and still be sexy. The difference is that these women had talent.

[@quincee3376]

RIP Ronnie Spector. Sadly she just passed away with Cancer. Thanks for the music. F Cancer.

[@thewattone]

I'm loving all these Oldies!

[@terryharriman4609]

Ronnie passed away today, Such sad stuff............R.I.P.....................amazing voice

[@bernardtadifa8661]

Yay! Finally, the Ronettes. Love Ronnie Spector

[@penname5766]

This is one of my favourite songs!!

[@remmymafia3889]

Love momma's comment that these three girl singers from the 60's, exuded so much, without resorting to extreme measures. Amen!

[@dagmar.6954]

This is another one of the fabulous girl groups from the early 60's. Phil Spector produced this group. He later married the lead singer Ronnie. They had lots of hits including "Baby, I Love You", "(The Best Part of) Breakin' Up" & "Walking in the Rain"

[@armando5510C]

Every time I see the Ronettes I fall in love all over again with Nedra Talley ❤❤❤❤❤… She’s my forever crush

[@bruiser]

R.I.P. Ronnie Spector

[@realcoolbreeze]

Now you just hit greatness here ! This is a Grand Slam ! Ronnie and the Ronettes were super popular. Happy times back then. Such beautiful voices. A very very cool group too. Everyone in the Universe loved them and danced to their songs. Ronnie was so cute and adorable.

[@porfiriojohn5276]

1 - 12 - 22 R.I.P. Ronnie Spector at 78 years

[@ronhunt9396]

OH YA , AGAIN ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITE GROUPS. I'm getting chills

[@charlesblatcher5770]

That's Class. You can buy style, but you can't buy Class.

[@ithelpdeskcomhar8236]

In the song she said ( " I will make so proud of me " ), how many women understand that today.

[@lobo667-z1e]

Rest in paradise 🙏 Ronnie Spector. Lead singer The Ronnettes

[@lajas46]

REST in PEACE Ronnie Spector You'll be missed

[@cindyweir9645]

This song was an instant hit. I can remember the first time I heard it. We used to have these weekly dances even on school nights. If you can believe that anyway everyone went crazy over this song. I miss those old days. I love you guys. You’re so good at this.♥️♥️

[@attiliofiordirosa2977]

You are beautiful couple 💑 God Bless You Always.

[@joelsanoff8228]

I just loved your response to this song. I was 16 when it was first released and it was a monster hit. We felt then just how you reacted today. It's fascinating to see a younger generation excited by the same music that thrilled us.

[@porfiriojohn5276]

1 - 12 - 22 R.I.P. Ronnie Spector at 78 years

[@richardlacey4923]

Thanks earthling

[@adamblackwelder1963]

Rest In Peace, Ronnie Spector (lead singer).

[@MyXxx77]

The sound on the record could never be duplicated (this is a shortened for television version). Listen to the record for the full experience.

[@SebastianSmith-c5t]

RIP to the beautiful and talented Ronnie Spector.

[@markgrissom]

Voice, smile, her personality is incredible. One of my all time favorites.

[@patticrichton1135]

THANK YOU Ffor wearing a BEATLES T -SHIRT!!! LOVE you reacting to all these girl groups and groups from the late '50s and early '60s, when I was in my late childhood and early teens!! LOVE all of this music and so much fun seeing you react to them. WHEN are you going to do MORE BEATLES? Especially their EARLY songs, which a lot of reactors ignore, and listen to their later songs.

[@user1952-e4g]

Ronnie and Estelle are sisters; Nedra is their cousin. All gorgeous and classy, with both Black, Caucasian and also either Cherokee or Chinese heritage. The studio version is a must hear. No 2 US Billboard hit; now famous internationally. Cher Bono sang her first song as a backup signer on this recording.

[@davereiter8433]

True. Fantastic hit. Check out studio band that provided background on this. Hal Blaine on drums.

[@royhowell386]

FARTHER BACK IN TIME TALENT REALLY SHOWS

[@openfor45]

The Ronettes are simply amazing!!! Suggest this girl group; The Three Degrees - 'When Will I See You Again'.

[@tracerloenan8020]

This song used to close the clubs for the night.

[@porfiriojohn5276]

1 - 12 - 22 R.I.P. Ronnie Spector at 78 years

[@davereiter8433]

@@tracerloenan8020 The Three Degrees were from Philly I believe

[@mikefetterman6782]

I saw a clip from them like this when I was very young in the 70s. I have been in love with Ronnie and Ronettes ever since. The art of sexy.

[@maureenchavez9719]

Love and loyalty from the past was so romantic Givin it all away screwed every thing up

[@rogerfortner1133]

This is Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys favorite song! He would begin each day with this song turned up as loud as it would go! Brian was an admirer of Phil Spector’s ‘Wall of Sound.”

[@barbarastewart603]

That dance was "The Jerk" 😉... popular at the time.

[@erikjohanson23]

Ronnie Spector RIP 🙏

[@randyem6910]

They are beautiful. One of my all time favorites.

[@michaelandrew4488]

Fantastic vocal group and one of my ALL time favourite songs. 3 beautifull girls.

[@thekeenmoron1900]

Beautiful ladies, Great voices. Love the Ronettes.

[@joeswobodzien7536]

Mr Shawn miss mel I just love the way your reacting 2 the greatest music from the 60's ever the girl groups my personal favorites ever !

[@perrymalcolm3802]

“You can be sexy with class” YES!!! THAT!!!!

[@texasps91]

Back when girls dressed with pride, class and ladies... and Talent to boot!!

[@talon7132]

Eddie Money did a song called Take Me Home Tonight that featured Ronnie Spector singing and I must say for her age at the time she still had it going on and looked incredible. Always sounded great.

[@stevegans3517]

This was '63, in the mid 80s Eddie Money paid tribute to her in a song called "Take Me Home Tonight". Watch the official video, you'll be glad.

[@windycitykitty]

I saw a documentary a long long time ago, and Ronnie was recalling that her voice resembled the late, great Frankie Lymon's [ you have reacted to him recently]. That was part of the initial intrigue when she met Phil Spector.

[@summerland6397]

I fell in love with the Ronettes the first time I heard this song.

[@danielleonforte540]

And..Ronnie Spector is still singing her hits today and still sounds Exactly the same today.

[@daphnefrench5517]

Awesong Song , THE RONETTES , LOVE YA ALL , THANK YOU , RIP

[@garenmcvay2695]

Check out Baby I Love You, and Walking N The Rain, by The Ronettes

[@Barb5001]

Ronnie Spector has probably the most iconic, recognizable female voices in rock

[@puupilo96746]

RIP Veronica Bennett. I'm sure you and Estelle are making beautiful music in heaven.

[@pietrogiambruno5617]

R.I.P Ronnie Spector 🥹❤️🙏 Amazing voice all the world ❤️

[@Candyman-gy2pl]

The very best of all time and I am 80 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@jonlenihan4798]

Phil Spector produced Tina Turner's "River Deep, Mountain High." Check out the studio version. It will blow your socks off.

[@michaelboismier1863]

Oh my, my growing up years, holding my girlfriend tight at the high school dance! Bless you for playing these old hits👍💓

[@colinstevens2691]

This is of my all time favourite songs. Just awesome. You should check out one of their other great hits Baby I love You…it’s equally as brilliant

[@oliviaharlfinger882]

They were fabulous and did it in a classy way!

[@t.r.1708]

I’m still in love with Ronnie! Thx! And by the way, you gotta triple, not double your kisses!

[@sandrafryer4425]

They are beautiful and they have class.

[@robertbuttery1264]

I still love Be My Baby after 60 years. When Rony passed I still continue to reflect on her and the group plus Motown

[@donnelson7797]

Ronnie sang all of this. Harmonies, backing vocals the whole thing in the studio.

[@37kdparker]

They all look a like because they’re related…Ronnie and Estelle are sisters and Nedra is their cousin…R.I.P. Ronnie and Estelle 🥰🙏🏽🕊

[@GinMae]

Thanks, guys -- Ronnie was awesome (she was teenager when she did this!)- I had the privilege to meet her once several years ago -- after a show - and the first thing I said was how much I loved her music and performance -- so, I'm about 5 ft. 9 in. -- and she's like maybe 5 ft. 1 -- as soon as I met her she ran right up and threw her arms around my neck and thanked ME -- she is amazing!

[@thebilldozer7970]

Mesmerizing is the word to describe this act.

[@theodorabruin4601]

They're incredible! One of my favorites!

[@johnmc2514]

Without a doubt thee greatest song ever written.

[@maryreilly5092]

Look how beautiful and lovely they are!

[@bcpr9812]

Fun Fact: Amy Winehouse took inspiration from the Ronettes sound and hairdos.

[@2011littlejohn1]

This is my favourite song and group of this particular style of teenage angst.

[@charlenealban4318]

Char from Baltimore... love the Orioles hat... Ronnie was beautiful and what a voice...Rest In Peace Baby

[@Flatwoodsdad]

Thanks. R.I.P. Ronnie, kept singing right till the end.

[@richardfox1605]

So glad to have grown up listening to this music, such artists will never come again.