Ronnie Spector & Brian Wilson - I Can Hear Music

live 2000

[@TartempionLampion]

Brian doing just backing vocals for Ronnie. Only true giants can afford to be that humble...

[@lilsusieq100]

Exactly!!

[@Houdini774]

Yup!

[@DummyYEEEAAHHHHH]

Its like when Michael Jackson sang back-up on "Watching Me" in the 80s for Berry Gordy's son's track.

[@Hamfaxer]

i've been thinking this several times. Good from you to express it , and so right !!!

[@karenstrycharz1499]

How perfectly you put it! Great comment & I so agree with you! He is so humble to do that!

[@bobbyb.6644]

Time is a Thief ! Thank God for These Videos ! 😏

[@annb1]

Brain Wilson- No earplugs, no auto tune....just pitch perfect perfection.

[@thack57]

Remember, ear pieces are still fairly new, for someone who's been doing this since the late '50s when you were lucky if you had floor monitors. This cat is a friggin' pro's pro. When Ronnie sings Walking In The Rain I get goosey and teary eyed. Brian makes me tear up just seeing him back out there. I adore those 2. I never thought Brian would see 2000 and here it's 2022 + we still have him. I wish Ronnie made it a bit longer. R.I.P. Veronica Greenfield.

[@sheatiller2465]

What's wrong with earplugs lol? Do you see something wrong with people protecting their hearing?

[@bobbiweiss4176]

NOT earplugs! They're "in ear" stage monitors. Without them (or floor monitors), it would be hard to hear your own voice over the instruments.

[@sheatiller2465]

@@bobbiweiss4176 exactly, it's ridiculous I think that someone would ridicule people for using in-ears, or actual earplugs for that matter.

[@cfcodina9524]

and almost totally deaf in his right ear his whole life. Amazing.

[@rsand7261]

This was probably one of Brian's favorite moments in the world. The man worships Ronnie Spector like I worship him.

[@forego49]

Lorenzo Sandoval Brian really looks at ease with her the blend so well, great arrangement and vocals............

[@avidreader57]

+Lorenzo Sandoval Lornezo, Agreed about Brian and Ronnie being comfy. As a kid of the So Cal beach and sound of the 60s it is refreshing to see them performing after the difficulties of the past. Future is bright for Brian, Ronnie and Music.

[@forego49]

+Lorenzo Sandoval Both Brian and Ronnie are so amazing thanks for sharing your opinion with me. If you ever read Ronnie's biography it is also an amazing story and her life with Phil Spector that was horrible. Glad she made it through it all and made it on her own and still going strong today! They don't make them like her anymore!

[@Bdcorpuschristi]

Dave, I gave Brian a ride home up the hill one day back in the early 80's. He showed me around the house and shared a great deal with me. I never spoke to him again because I didn't want to intrude. I will explain better, but more privately on message on facebook. I really loved you guys.

[@barbarapope349]

If I got to sing with Brian I’d probably pass out Lol

[@thepunkpanthersmusicreview4404]

God bless Ronnie Spector. RIP. When she looks at Brian at the end and sings "the sound of Brian" it brings tears to my eyes.

[@stuartb3609]

Ha ha…Brian was so thrown I think he lost his way in the song. But knowing his feelings for Ronnie it was hardly surprising. 😍🥰😘

[@Godfather1956]

Beautiful gesture by Ronnie

[@janshelton189]

They really admired each other.

[@gretchengoulet9109]

Same here my goodness 2 beautiful souls

[@jimmynew-man6882]

Music...the single greatest unifier in the universe. More disappears than just "the sounds of the city"...your social, economic, racial or ethnic background disappears, baby!...and, what this gift of music becomes a voice to declare.....that the greatest force in the universe is love..."whenever you touch me, baby, whenever you're near."💞

[@paula3599]

This is just wonderful Ronnie and Brian. It always amazes me how Brian can come up with the prettiest back up vocals. How does he do that? It is really moving to hear. Brian Wilson is a musical genius.

[@OldBiker54]

Focus on Ronnie Spector not back ups

[@raymondpetherick3214]

He copied the Ronetts

[@fredwolfe2276]

"How does he do that?" Yo answered your own question. GENIUS. George Martin, Brian Wilson and Phil Spector were the best in the studio, with Todd Rundgren and Daniel Lanois very close.

[@bellywood7688]

@@raymondpetherick3214 well, Phil spector wrote it, ronnettes done it first, beach boys covered it, copied is the wrong word

[@duyuremember9143]

Rest in Peace Ronnie.....12 jan 2022

[@rickyparrilla2426]

I regret not seeing Ronnie in concert. That voice was amazing till the day she left us. God bless your soul, Ronnie. You and Estelle rest well.❤

[@crpx14]

Brian Wilson is the king of harmony.

[@msharvie]

This makes my heart swell. Love them both. RIP Ronnie 💖

[@oldgoat142]

RIP Ronnie. You brought so much joy to so many people. Your legacy lives on. Thank you.

[@ms8596]

Imagine Ronnie and Brian singing this with their 1966 voices!

[@fshoaps]

CARL WILSON sang this song, buddy. Not Brian.

[@susannemcintyre9816]

The comment was “imagine Ronnie and BRIAN singing this with *their* 1966 voices” - it doesn’t say that they thought it was Brian who sang this originally, especially since The Beach Boys version was released in *1969*, not 1966. So, I’ll repeat the sentiment of MS8596’s comment: Imagine if *THIS* DUET BY RONNIE AND *BRIAN* was done in RONNIE’S AND BRIAN’S 1966 voices. That’s all the original comment was saying, smarty pants know-it-all. It would’ve sounded amazing.

[@58HUSTLER]

@@susannemcintyre9816 It's pretty obvious some folks here, while well meaning but don't know BB history. Brian had one of the best voices out there, before drugs and a three pack a day cigarette habit took it away. So yes, IF the song had been around in 1966, and Ronnie and Brian had sung it, the outcome would have been amazing.

[@ms8596]

@@Alecw51 No sh*t Sherlock!!! Picture in your small mind the singing voice both of them had in 1966 singing this duet together. Put the crack pipe down and give it a try!

[@ms8596]

@@fshoaps Not even worth a response. See below.

[@anodyne57]

Brian's voice, even though used so sparingly, is so beautiful here.

[@garymorris7472]

Brian is a musical genius, he knows exactly when, what and how 😉

[@cjm3122]

Brian has various sounds to his voice. Yet, he has the MOST recognizable voice in his generation.

[@karolk7711]

Brian wasn't even secondary singer in his band what are you talking about fanboys

[@predeterminedmeat5024]

​@@karolk7711Surfer Girl and Surfs up alone solidify him as an amazing vocalist. Him and carl were by far the the best

[@rnr5682]

I know Carl is weeping and smiling....... like me.......so sweet

[@USA24541]

This is great, I love it, but I must say, nobody sang this song better than Carl Wilson.

[@marcyleussler4675]

I agree, no one sang it like Carl Wilson

[@Qrayon]

except for Phil Spector.

[@angelaallen340]

Carl was very very unique......my favorite

[@1061andy]

Ronnies been through it and still sings - as does Brian, wonderful stuff !

[@Muswell]

He adored Ronnie & wrote "Don't Worry Baby" for her & the Ronettes. .. But nutty Phil didn't let her record the songs because he was jealous of Brian. . They could have had so many more hits if he hadn't been so controlling. So glad that Ronnie, at last, can enjoy all the praise for her.

[@francinewatson1222]

love to hear her group sing.such a beautiful voice she has.

[@kako1023]

Love that Brian can preform with Ronnie so musical. I love how she includes Brian .

[@wirmeth]

Beautiful! Rest in peace, Ronnie.

[@DummyYEEEAAHHHHH]

Brian's dream... He loves the Ronnettes soo much... "Be My Baby" is one of his fav songs...it was the inspiration for "Don't Worry Baby"

[@ms8596]

Unfortunately, Phil Spector wouldn't let the Ronettes record Don't Worry Baby because it wasn't his tune. (Phil also had a habit of adding his name to writing credits, although not in this case) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpe1gJSpYtCfprs

[@gerrydooley951]

yes, Brian was obsessed with BMB.

[@hepzebahsu]

Love seeing the Twin Towers in the background.

[@garymorris7472]

Joey Ramone was one of her biggest fans and produced her solo ep. He's also the one who talked her into singing Dont Worry Baby on the ep

[@thelightinlife]

this performance by the beautiful Ronnie Spector (1942-2022), & equally beautiful Brian Wilson (1942-#HereandNow), is from "Chapel of Love: Jeff Barry & Friends - TV Special / DVD 2000" (not from a Ronnie Spector tribute concert)

[@DMateo2524]

Ronnie is so content to finally be singing together with Brian Wilson. It would have been great if they'd been colaborating on records, back when Ronnies voice was at it's very best. It's sadly too late now... Still, thank you for the golden memories. R.I.P. Ronnie. 💛💛💛

[@einst35]

Trip to heaven Verónica and singing for ever

[@bwworld]

Fantastic...A tribute to Ronnie Spector's legend and talent that Brian Wilson, of all people, is a BACKING VOCALIST here! Two survivors making sweet, sweet music.

[@janejetsonbot]

Such a beautiful powerful voice. She is a life force.

[@Firefyta2]

I would have paid big money to hear Ronnie Spector and Carl Wilson sing this song in their prime, I'm guessing the 60's maybe early 70's still. What a concert that would have been. Rest Easy Carl and Ronnie!!

[@brineb58]

Nothing better then Ronnie and Brian ... so happy they are still around!!!

[@francoisedunne223]

Rip … Ronnie !!!

[@michaelmachine]

Ronnie forever.....she still got it! i see her at least once a year in concert and she is always brilliant...a one of kind voice!

[@TheAznative101]

It's really great to see so many stars singing the BB songs and with the members. Always great to see Brian on stage after all his problems. Both came up smelling like roses. Bravo.

[@johngrooms34]

For the record, "I Can Hear Music" was a Rosettes hit, not the Beach Boys.

[@tedrao1393]

That someone like Brian Wilson would defer to Ronnie only goes to show what a legend she was. RIP, her music is with us forever.

[@jasonjesson9742]

When Dusty Springfield introduced this music to the UK, we were blessed with the delights of Ronnie and her colleagues. Thankyou for the music x

[@garygillis5104]

CHILLS.......LUV IT !.......... AMAZING SHE CAN SING AT ALL AFTER ALL THOSE YEARS WITH THAT SICK WEIRDO PHIL

[@frereanaktom99]

+chuck gillis if it weren't for "xxxxx phil" you would never have known she existed.

[@NoFretts]

round of applause for the bass player too....brilliant!

[@cindyames-girard8133]

Brian. What a master. Ronnie so wonderful you are so soulful. RIP beautiful. Miss you Carl. RIP.❤

[@pumas6100]

I can hear music with you RONNIE FOR ALL THE LIFE, I LOVE YOU FROM MEXICO CITY.

[@MetismanInBC]

I cry almost every time I watch this...two of my very favorite performers collaborating on such a beautiful song. And to know how much they care about each other just enhances the music. Ronnie Bennett is so awesome and Brian is an absolute musical genius.

[@thomassherer5962]

Brian was quite taken with "Be My Baby" & organized his compositions in similar vein. Then, finally met her in his .recovery. Good Medicine!

[@MetismanInBC]

@@thomassherer5962 I was quite taken with Ronnie Spector from a young age. May she rest in peace! Be My baby is my favorite of the Ronettes songs, but honestly Walking In The Rain is a very close second. I really liked her collaboration on Take Me Home Tonight with Eddie Money, too. She was a beautiful and sexy lady, and had one hell of a set of pipes. May Phil Spector rot in hell for eternity for what he did to this woman.

[@RicksPoems]

What a great style of the voice of Ronnie Spector. Awesomely done! Time is slipping away because of my delay, It's time to consider inside, to stay. 🔥time to play🎸🎷📯🎤

[@cassiocorrea1562]

The best backing vocal of all time!! Brian is Brian!!

[@user-xu4ow3bu6f]

Ronnie is the sister that Brian never had and he loved her and he is devastated today as we all are at her passing

[@ellenchavez2043]

Each with their own demons, making beautiful music.....

[@MarySmith-l8i]

Absolutely beautiful. Beautiful Brian ❤️😢

[@caretakerfoch6103]

She sure was one of a kind. RIP.

[@TATOIANENTERPRISES]

You can see the respect Mr. Wilson, Ms. Spector & all the musicians have for the music. Shalom Aleichem.

[@bobhillstrom4915]

The late "GREAT" Ronnie Spector and Wilson A+++

[@rickyparrilla2426]

Btian Wilson has always said Be My Baby by the Ronettes was the best pop song ever recorded. So I'm not the least bit surprised he is humble enough to do background vocals for another legend like Ronnie Spector. ❤

[@heatherkelly2580]

The late, great Ronnie Spector with Brian Wilson "I CAN HEAR MUSIC"

[@MrDayjur]

Great to see Ronnie still has her old magic.For me she is one of pop music's all time performers.

[@Rocketjay12]

I was so caught up in listening to Ronnie and Brian(both of whom I love) that it took me a while to notice the Twin Towers in the backdrop. Adds a sad touch to an otherwise wonderful video.

[@sunset5034]

Absolute perfection! RIP Ronnie

[@veritasuno3304]

LOVE YOU Brian!! Sound Great

[@johnmcintosh2531]

She was a real pro. There is no doubt.

[@tommytruth7595]

Sweet music from Ronnie since the 60's.

[@TheAtticradio]

Magic total music . I hear that music so timeless .

[@johnmehaffey9953]

Devastatingly brilliant two greats together

[@JosephDillman]

Rest In Peace, dear Ronnie. I’m so happy you and Brian could work together. He, like so many of us love you tons!

[@catdaddy3302]

Absolutely beautiful! No wonder Brian always thought Phil Spector was out to get him.

[@aurelia540]

such great music and song, end of the innocence!

[@dr.richmann4477]

As Brian would say, "There was a lot of purple light in the sky that night."

[@Multi1628]

~ 2966, 2969 to today: this is brilliant. A flawless Ronnie/Ronettes song never that popular in its original release, adored by AND re-immortalized by The Beach Boys. Now we have 2 fantastic versions of a classic song, still fresh in 2018 in the original 7" versions! Cheers, DAVEDJ ~

[@davem9572]

What a voice that never failed this beautiful lady ,it must have been so wonderful when she was young and living her life with her band mates,

[@carlosojeda1956]

I had a major crush on Ronnie Spector when I was a very young boy. 😊

[@themoviemaniac8416]

As did I when I heard her sing Walking in the Rain. I would fall asleep as a kid listening to her.

[@bmullin96]

I absolutely love Ronnie Spector & Brian Wilson. Both of them music legends.

[@catwhisperer911]

I was ll years old and she was my first crush. What a remarkable talent. May she RIP 🙏.

[@StrGzr101]

I still think this is the classiest music video there is. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5C7qHd3qKt7jJI&pp=ygUTcm9uZXR0ZXMgYmUgbXkgYmFieQ%3D%3D

[@joemauro9184]

Brian ,Phil and Ronnie will live forever!

[@patearly9492]

So beautiful that Ronnie could put her bizarre husband in her past and move on to bring joy to all. God bless you Ronnie and everyone

[@1969remember]

sweet, sweet Music on a warm Summer night!

[@catdaddy3302]

the best I've ever heard this done.

[@laminage]

This is so great!!! Brian Wilson was a big fan of Phil Spector's Music Production and he was so blown away by "Be My Baby", it inspired him to Write an Answer Song "Don't Worry Baby" and Roger McGuinn of The Byrds sampled The Guitar Riff for their Version of Mr Tamborine Man.

[@karenstrycharz1499]

Loved Mr Tambourine Man myself & I still do!

[@TheFishMiester]

Live 2000, The Twin Towers still standing in the background !

[@deanfiorelli2464]

Fabulous, has always been one of my favorites.

[@ronaldom5429]

oh man what a great voice !!

[@Flyingaceataol]

Dear Ronnie, RIP. Such a moving beautiful song, and a tribute to her.🥲

[@truthtransistorradio6716]

This brings tears to my eyes! Especially when she walks over to Brian and says, 'The sound of Brian, baby'. Special moment for Brian I'm sure!

[@adies9217]

They sound so great! Brian's voice is so distinctive and beautiful.

[@dorothytague5001]

The guitarist behind her with long hair loved it when she touched Brian n sang the sound of Brian he was smiling so much such a beautiful song she n Brian sang it well rip Ronnie very much missed we all lost a great lady n singer ❤🎉😮😮😢

[@urbanlegendsandtrivia2023]

It doesn't get much better than two legends from the 1960s.

[@gloriag1888]

This is gorgeous! The late Ronnie Spector with Brian Wilson, sing backing vocals. 💕💕

[@beeps123]

Wow. What a voice in the lady. ❤️

[@hminghming4709]

👸Queen 🍷🌹☺✌

[@NickLiszt]

Hear the truth and cry a river🤩🎶💜

[@jaytribett4677]

We must not forget these fine musicians ever; I was always at ease with myself whenever I would listen to them.

[@seanc2061]

Two absolute legends

[@TheAtticradio]

Back again to hear proper timeless music !!

[@tombeaudreau9969]

Ronnie Spector still got it, and she's still cute as ever

[@therocknrollgamer9572]

Instead of Phil Spector, it should have been Brian who Ronnie should have married

[@jimferguson3863]

Ronnie and the "Genius"! Doesn't get much better! RIP Ronnie!

[@imanshumpert2724]

Love the bass and drums! And ofc, it’s Brian! Great version overall

[@clydeb7713]

What a LEGEND! R.I.P. sweet Ronnie! 🙏💕😇

[@JakeRyan1968]

Ronnie and Darlene Love are two of the greatest women singers in American History. And their voices have remained strong over time. As the late Carl Wilson once said, "Music is God's Voice" and it is proven in Ronnie and Darlene - The Lord's Gift to Us.

[@kenthompsonofficelthewhale4920]

chester you are spot on I was in my teens in the 60s the best

[@Valmirtill]

amazzing,cool,beatifull

[@mollyjowilbury]

the ultimate in music. Only Carl is missing.

[@elizabethtaylor3142]

Ronnie was my friend when I lived in New York

[@dongfangzhijia]

RIP Ronnie, thank you for the music

[@DaveDaShrubber]

What's worse, being married to Phil Spector or having Murry Wilson as your father?

[@jorgejohnson451]

3:33 “The sounds of Brian, baby, just disappear...” Brian’s, like, “...wtf. I was providing great harmonies.”

[@loungelizard5000]

I can't believe even ONE person gave this vid a thumbs down. What a sad, sick, self-hating individual they must be. Shame on them. Just pathetic in SO many ways. Their parents must be brother and sister.

[@karenstrycharz1499]

I so agree with you! I know you wrote/texted this eight yrs ago but what you texted very s soooo very true! The “bottom feeders” that gave thus a thumbs down are the same “negative trolls”🤣that seem to proliferate on every post & blog lately! They consistently find fault, hate everything, always take an opposing view no matter what the subject...”they are self appointed experts on everything!😂I so loved your text & I couldn’t agree with you more! Loved what you texted & take care!( It is to bad those giving a thumbs down get to keep their anonymity! Real names should be required for thumbs down or comments & you would absolutely see a “different climate”on these sites, I am sure! Take Care Now!♥️)

[@emmaschneider4693]

Wow 3:30 got me bursting into tears. Cannot imagine what this must have felt like live.