THE RONETTES BE MY BABY REACTION

[@michaelloveland1330]

Phil Spector (before being a murderer) created the "Wall of Sound" production. And Ronnie? Ronnie Spector, she became! Hear the solid music? Mostly everything set to the same sound levels with little variation. Phil turned out to be a monster. Ronnie Spector is greatly loved.

[@RoryVanucchi]

Yes Spector big player. Good comment

[@mikkj1]

Ronnie Spector was SUCH a babe! I had a huge crush on her. It's a pity her husband turned out to be such a douchebag.

[@DaveHof]

Emphasis on the psycho. He should be in a mental hospital instead of a prison.

[@bpfromowc]

David Mercury Many legal people thought he would be acquitted, given how weak the case against him was. I personally think he may have been framed (ah la Michael Jackson).

[@CandleLight1974]

@@bpfromowc Oh please! Oscar Pistorius was convicted on less evidence.

[@TangoEliott]

Classic song from the golden era of Rock N Roll. Phil Spector's Wall of Sound. This song just never gets old.

[@porfiriojohn5276]

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

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

When young Ronnie started in the music business she was still living at home in Harlem NYC. One day she asked her mother if she could bring her new English friends home for tea. Her mother said yes, ok. When they came around and filed into the room, Ronnie’s mother was shocked to see how thin they were. They were The Rolling Stones.

[@porfiriojohn5276]

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

[@VeronicaWhite-r7z]

One of the singers was African-American chip fields Kim fields mom

[@bobbyowen5879]

I saw Ronnie Spectre about 8 years ago. She was doing backup vocals for Elton John

[@tinakelley7018]

Love this song from the 60s. It was in the movie Dirty Dancing.

[@lindazee]

The perfect pop song. It's hard to resist that "wall of sound".

[@FishKungfu]

Fantastic song! Amy Winehouse (RIP) was one of the first modern singers to bring a similar "voice" back but she made it her own.

[@porfiriojohn5276]

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

[@cathyreed6723]

My mom used to sing this song when I was little - awww, the memories❤❤!!!

[@porfiriojohn5276]

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

[@chipurBillWhite]

Brian Wilson was obsessed with this song. Led to him writing Don’t Worry Baby.

[@chipurBillWhite]

DaddyBog No doubt.

[@MsLuvmusic81]

yes dont worry baby does have that sound! thats right, I remember reading in mike love autobiography that Brian was obsessed with Phil Spector and his use of orchestral music

[@debra6961]

Love the song and her voice is so cool. 🐕

[@finngirl1313]

Ronnie had a great voice and delivery. hearing this song reminds me of dance and make out parties in 1963 when everyone showed up with their 45 collection and argued all night long over which song was next on the record player. good times.

[@pam1574]

Absolutely one of my favorite girl groups from the 60’s! Love love love this song😃

[@porfiriojohn5276]

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

[@p.millard557]

The Ronettes were excellent and this is a great song, timeless

[@kevinminne1460]

LOVE Motown Monday!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@c4gman]

Another Phil Spector classic Then He Kissed Me The Crystals

[@bpfromowc]

c4gman And also "He's A Rebel" by The Crystals.

[@RayRay-zt7bj]

Nice choice! That brings to mind a song I was listening to recently by the Knack. If you like Then He Kissed Me, then check out The Feeling I Get by The Knack. There is some similarity.

[@sirclarkmarz]

Henry and Karen's date at the Copacabana

[@RayRay-zt7bj]

@@sirclarkmarz Oh yes. Can never forget that scene, coming in through the back entrance, through the hallways, and through the kitchen.

[@SalManila1]

The Wall Of Sound.

[@GoWestYoungMan]

Iconic song from that era. It made them VERY famous.

[@martinsinfield42]

Hal Blaine on drums with the iconic drum intro also with the Wrecking Crew group of studio musicians created that Wall of Sound. This is the 60's sound at it's best. The Ronettes were named after the lead singer Ronnie (Veronica) with her sister Estelle and cousin Nedra on backing vocals. Nedra was always my favourite, she just looked so innocent yet cool. For the record, though, they were not on Tamla-Motown, they recorded for Phil Spector's label Philles.

[@revk-squared9046]

Just enjoying Motown Monday’s! Thank you, J.

[@Astarstruckfan]

This incredible piece of music was released in 1963. I was 10 years old and it blew my mind then and it still does. It was the sound of the times and it is still one of my very favorite tracks from that time.

[@ayseclark-carter8744]

Jay you are on a roll.love it. Great reaction. Great song 😀😀💖💕💖

[@leesher1845]

One of the best songs ever written and sung. There was great musicianship there, too. May Ronnie Spector Rest In Peace.

[@alyu8852]

So thrilled that you’re hearing the absolute best songs in pop music. Hands down.

[@porfiriojohn5276]

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

[@TexasRose50]

Omg!! I got goosebumps hearing this song after so many years!! Brought back memories!! As a female, these groups of young women represented all of us and how we felt about love. Thank you for doing this song. You brought much joy to this 70 year old white lady. :) Have a great day!!

[@kristagerry8505]

Another song from another very awesome amazing movie! This song will always remind me of Dirty Dancing!

[@sinenominecc]

The iconic Hal Blaine playing the iconic drum part of the sixties. Often imitated, never duplicated.

[@juliebowness3299]

So classy, Baby I Love You and Walking In The Rain, also great songs by The Ronettes

[@TheBohemianAngels]

I don't know what it was or still is but for about 3 weeks or a month, I was just so into this song and watching the video of the ladies singing this song, I was in love, and everything in between. Magical.

[@mamamoats4890]

The sound of my teenage years! Still gives me chills!

[@dagnelpaula1]

Oh wow! ANOTHER iconic song; ALSO featured in the film "Dirty Dancing." (In fact, this song opens the movie; it's the first thing you hear.) I've ALWAYS loved this! And that drummer in the background; WOW! He was breaking it down, man! I haven't heard this in such a long time. I 'm REALLY glad you played it tonight! WONDERFUL reaction!

[@thomasrocker7408]

By the way that drummer was none other than the great Hal Blaine. The most recorded drummer in the history of recorded music. He also played on such iconic hits as every Righteous Brothers track and most Beach Boys tracks including Good Vibrations.

[@shelter9236]

Okay, I remember this one also. Geez, most of these were out when I was a kid. Okay, I had to look it up but this song was in the movie Dirty Dancing so that's how I remember it. Found this interesting: Ronnie Spector is the only Ronette to appear on the record. The Blossoms, led by Darlene Love, and Sonny and Cher were part of the group of guests that provided additional backup vocals. The song was released as a single in 1963 and Brian Wilson (of the Beach Boys) has declared 'Be My Baby' the greatest pop record ever made.

[@sallysteele9220]

The Ronettes "Baby I love you" and "The best part of breaking up".

[@dalebaker9109]

One of those classic old songs, from back in the day, when talent was at every corner, including this one. A bit of class, that is always welcome.

[@Nightcloudmama]

I love Ronnie and this is such a great song! Some awesome and unforgettable music came out back then.

[@pidgewidge942]

Classic wall of sound, they were one of the first girl groups

[@ujimajame4601]

Actually, it was The Chantels, the Shirelles and then the Ronettes, the Chiffons, the Shangri-las, the Angels, the (Darlene Love-led) Blossoms, the Crystals and then Motown's Marvelettes, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas and Diana Ross & The Supremes.

[@opaulamorgan4265]

Yes, the Chantels, "Maybe, the Shirells,"Will You love Me Tomorrow."

[@porfiriojohn5276]

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

[@djsammy8557]

Rest in Paradise Ronnie! Your music and sweet voice will live on forever.

[@pamelacash1421]

Yes, such sad news, Ronnie is gone but not forgotten. I often have a "Ronnie moment", and possibly my favourite is "Walking in the Rain", with a thunderstorm included in the wall of sound. Brilliant.

[@leesher1845]

There’s a great video of them doing it live. It’s impossible not to smile when you hear this song.

[@GinMae]

Thanks, Jayvee - "Ronnie" - was Veronica Bennett - a teenager when she crossed paths with Phil Specter -- he was her husband, producer and JAILER for years.. look it up -- Ronnie's voice is unique! - she is still singing at 70-plus -- I met her in 1991 - briefly at a concert at a bar in Cambridge, MA - she was sweet and lovely, and gave me a big hug!

[@user-DJDreamworld]

Next Time you do Eddie Money Take me home tonight remember this song

[@CaroleMcDonnell]

YES! Great sample!

[@3DJapan]

First thing I thought of.

[@AngelaT0763]

DOn't know if you're still watching, but he finally did it. It's awesome!

[@RhettAnderson]

Hal Blaine on drums. Amazingly he played on SIX consecutive Grammy Record of the Year hits. A Taste of Honey. Strangers in the Night. Up, Up, and Away. Mrs Robinson. Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In. Bridge Over Troubled Water. 40 number ones in all. Over 35,000 sessions.

[@lucyfaggiano2114]

Another awesome reaction!! You really notice and appreciate all the beauty in this song!

[@rakitoon]

The sound and the song that launched a thousand rock and roll dreams...

[@opaulamorgan4265]

The Phil Spector "wall of sound" and legendary Hal Blaine on drums! And what you hear are castanets!

[@Robin.2226]

Timeless Classic 😎 Wonderful music 😎

[@rosyv9436]

Yesssss Another great song that I love very much I love your reactions to all the songs 👍👍👍👍 Like I said this was a great music great singers great lyrics great rhythm great everything LOVE IT!!!!! 💜💚💙💜💚💙

[@richardw4336]

Such a great track. It was an era of great tracks from a number of girl groups, such as - Baby I Love You - The Ronettes, Tell Him - The Exciters, He's A Rebel and Da Doo Ron Ron - The Crystals, Leader Of The Pack - The Shangri Las, Sweet Talkin Guy - The Chiffons and many more.

[@cocod594]

richard w: Sweet Talking Guy by the Chiffons! Great one!

[@dianelindall1153]

All those are good!

[@RoryVanucchi]

It's a classic. Chiffons. Sweet Talking Guy

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Ronnie Spector, what a legend. She hung out with Mick and Keith back in the day; she's amazing. The band consisted of Ronnie (originally Veronica, from Spanish Harlem), her sister and cousin. Great sound, great voice.

[@SuperSusieBell]

So I’m dancing in my chair because if I got up I’d have to apologize to my neighbors below! Ohhh here comes the break, yea nailed it!

[@williamjackson982]

Just a great 👍 song.

[@victormolina3601]

They are so..beautiful..you NEED to see video. How they dance is WOW it shows different concerts throughout. Lead singer is ALSO cute..and tiny.

[@michaelloveland1330]

IIRC, those "little breaks" - usually towards the end of a song - where the music stops a beat then kicks back in is called a "caesurae". "caesuras or ; Latin for "cutting"), also written cæsura and cesura, is a metrical pause or break in a verse where one phrase ends and another phrase begins. It may be expressed by a comma, a tick, or two lines, either slashed (//) or upright (||)." It has to be used sparingly, but it has a great effect. David Bowie, "Suffragette City" for example. Meanwhile, not obeying any rules, Chuck Berry used about two hundred of them in "My Ding-A-Ling". The adventure continues!

[@triggerwarning5762]

Full stop at the "railroad tracks"!

[@carolynjanesutton4932]

Wow! I have learned something today. Thank you! 🙂

[@jeffmartin1026]

Thanks for the information!

[@allisonyoung4007]

Mr Holland?? 😃😉

[@jkt4748]

Damn, thought I was good with this info. Well done sir!

[@foreveryoung7180]

Hi from the UK , Jay you kicking it tonight these ladies are and were fantastic, harmony's amazing , could listen to this generation of music all day 😀😀😀😊😊😊🤗🤗🤗 .

[@4ujj]

Ronnie Spector's eventual husband, Phil Spector, was the originator of this sound. it was called THE WALL OF SOUND and was hugely influential to other artists including the Beach Boys. He married Ronnie and being a crazy bastard kept her prisoner in his house. He once pulled a gun on John Lennon. He is in prison now for murder but at one time he was the master. Sonny and Cher sang backup on his records before they made it big. So much history in music.

[@michelleortega1514]

Love this group.The best

[@kennykarlsson6691]

The best music era. So many unforgetible songs and singers and vocal groups. Talent delux.

[@mulatanyc865]

A classic! Soft sweet music. One of their greatest hit. All this Motown music bring back memories.

[@jankypop-a-matic58]

Phil Spector had that patented "Wall of Sound" and really cranked out some hits! He was married to Ronnie Spector 1968-1974 until she realized that he was Bat$#it Kray Kray! 🤭 👨🏽🔪

[@allisonyoung4007]

I read where he wouldn't use the same bathroom when they were married!😳Murderous freak genius!🤕

[@jankypop-a-matic58]

@@allisonyoung4007 The more talented, the more twisted I suppose...lol. Life is funny that way!

[@allisonyoung4007]

@@jankypop-a-matic58 Yeah, it seems so~ Throughout history itself~

[@MsAppeljack]

He used to beat the shit out of her ...

[@stardemonspacecat]

Eddie Money / "Take Me Home Tonight".... TRUST ME on this one !!! :):):)

[@rickandersen2284]

NOW YOU TALKING! One of my favourite tracks of alltime! Loved Veronica's voice!

[@thathawaiiandude787]

The RONETTES (“Ron-ettes”) had so many sweet tunes like this one. EDDIE MONEY’s “Take Me Home Tonight” with Ronnie Spector guesting singing part of the chorus to it is a GREAT song. That one and “Think I’m In Love” is my ultimate favs of Eddie. Thanks for another great reaction to music of my era, brother! Aloha!🤙🏾

[@jennhurl]

Fabulous reaction as always, Jay! Ronnie was a doll! What a voice!

[@christopherdavies7213]

This is a great record, and this is exactly the reaction it gets from me every time I hear. Powerful.

[@jeffkharpoharpo3472]

I was 14 when this came out in 1964 ! and they would play these songs at sockhops in School ! also the Beatles who just came over from England in 1964 ! and many other cool songs ! I learned to dance to these Wonderful songs!! another Great hit was "The Crystals-Then He Kissed Me ! "Rest in Peace" Veronica Greenfield, known as Ronnie Spector lead singer of the Ronettes" She was Awesome!

[@davidroyston1918]

You've discovered a great group! These ladies are awesome!!!! ♥♥♥ Them

[@LoveStory-pg5gt]

Nice song , great reaction brother

[@katherinejoseph7133]

Just sweet happy songs, love songs....nothing trashy. ♥️

[@jayraft3013]

If you want to know what 1963 sounded like, this is it!

[@kristinanichols7816]

I loved the old girl groups back then. So much better than this new stuff. Their voices are so raw and sound so good. No auto tune .

[@otisdylan9532]

This is my favorite Ronettes song. My 2nd favorite is "Walking in the Rain". Listening to the studio version was a good decision, because Phil Spector's production is part of what makes this great. Another great Phil Spector girl group was The Crystals, best known for "He's a Rebel" and "Da Doo Ron Ron".

[@frandistabile4723]

My absolute favorite girl group..Love love love this song!! Ronnie had and still has the greatest voice..You should check out when they sang this song in 2007 when they were inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame..Excellent!

[@v.2080]

YAY, NYC!! 🌈❤😘

[@lauralu4175]

Aren’t they great? They give me chills. Now you need to see them perform this from the same year. No instruments, they just shake their selves. You need to see them. Love your reaction. Thx for seeing them. 💐🙏🏽❤️ oh btw, Ron ettes pronunciation. 🥰

[@kayeaton1691]

Another classic music from the past

[@michelleortega1514]

You should also watch the video to this song

[@HappyValleyDreamin]

Love this song💕Walking In The Rain is so good!

[@johnr8820]

This record (produced by Phil Spector) completely changed Brian Wilson’s perspective on music..leading to Pet Sounds his masterpiece

[@jrwxtx]

I hear this song and I'm back in junior high school.

[@melaniesmith2917]

I went through a big Ronettes, Phil Spector, Wall of Sound phase BEFORE Phil did what he did. I read her autobiography. She said he was crazy and jealous back in the day! She wasnt lying! Phil fell in love with Ronnie' s voice too, said that it was the perfect last brick in his Wall of Sound. If , come Christmas time, you wanna do a christmas song theme reactions, you must react to the Ronettes Xmas album. All fantastic classics.

[@09kittykatz09]

I loved this girl group!! Girls groups reigned in the early '60's! Eddy Money used Ronnie Spector and parts of this song in his "Take Me Home Tonight"! Check that out as well! A real treat!

[@MRoyClark]

Seriously, one of the greatest (and most imitated) songs of any era, it wasn't Motown, at all. The Ronettes (originally Ronnie and The Ronettes, named for Ronnie/Veronica, the lead singer). They were one of the key groups of The Girl Group sound. Like a lot of the original Girl Groups, they were produced by Phil Spector (who married Ronnie, the singer) and his legendary and influential "Wall of Sound" style of production, which often involved at least a couple dozen musicians crammed into a tiny space. Multiple pianos, guitars, drumkits, etc. He is an EXTREMELY fascinating character and was also the producer behind those Righteous Brothers hits we all love. Phil Spector tended to work with songwriters from the Brill Building in NY, where several songwriting duos of the 1950s-60s came from. He also worked with "The Wrecking Crew" on most of his records. They were a loose assemblage of insanely talented (usually Jazz-trained) studio musicians who played on half the pop hits of the 1960s (The Monkees, Sonny & Cher, The Mamas & The Papas, The Ronettes, Righteous Brothers, Nancy Sinatra, The Beach Boys). Apart from the distinctive production style and Ronnie's one-of-a-kind vocal style, the real star of this show is Hal Blaine's drum-work. Few beats have been more imitated in the history of Rock'n'Roll than the *Bump Bu-Bum POP* intro of "Be My Baby" (US#2, 1963). As brilliant and popular and influential as this song was, The Ronettes only had a handful of other hits. "Baby, I Love You" (US#24, 1963) and "Walking in the Rain" (US#23, 1964) are their next two biggest, but almost all of their originals are peerless. But your Phil Spector/Brill Building/Wrecking Crew/Girl Group Sound journey is just kicking off. Next stop, The Crystals! Check out "Da Doo Ron Ron (When He Walked Me Home)" (US#3, 1963), "He's a Rebel" (US#1, 2wks 1962), and "Then He Kissed Me" (US#6, 1963). They were Phil Spector's pet project before The Ronettes and feature the same musicians, backing singers, and songwriters.

[@lindazee]

So glad you shared all the background information. So glad I lived through that era!

[@MRoyClark]

@@lindazee You might really get a kick out of The Wrecking Crew. It's a documentary about the backing musicians.

[@lindazee]

@@MRoyClark do you know where it's available? I enjoy music bios and documentaries. Btw...I like your name 😉

[@MRoyClark]

@@lindazee kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4vKc5iup7-pg5I

[@23skidoo46]

Ronnie's voice.....mesmerizing.

[@orbahumphrey8329]

You really should see the live version. Ronnie Spector and the other members are truly gorgeous. The sparkle in her eyes as she sings will give you goosebumps. She is in Eddie Money's song TAKE ME HOME TONIGHT and she comes in when he sings JUST LIKE RONNIE SANG. FORTY YEARS LATER SHE IS STILL A KNOCKOUT! WOW!!

[@patriciadowning4036]

One of my favorites of all time. One of the Dirty Dancing songs. Ah, memories.

[@missgenius100]

Love Estelle, Nedra and Ronnie! ❤️

[@rs-ye7kw]

The Ronettes were; Veronica (Ronnie) Bennett and her older sister Estelle, and their cousin Nedra Talley. The Bennett girls' father was Irish and their mother was half African-American and half Cherokee. Ronnie married Phil Spector a couple of years after this song came out.

[@elainewallace3381]

What at fantastic night I'm having 10 PM here in the UK musics been brilliant tonight Jay your reaction on them all well what can I say fandabitastic thanks Jay

[@beatlejim64]

Got to #1 on the Cashbox charts on October 12, 1963...a CLASSIC!!!

[@joannecooper4592]

This song reminds me of going to 'sock hops' in high school (we couldn't wear shoes in the gym). Great music!

[@237hugo]

This song as been name the best pop song of all time.

[@mustardseedoffaith7481]

Great song

[@amber.cartomancer]

I love your reactions. They are so honest. Like you've just heard the song on the radio and you are off to the record store to buy the 45.

[@mikecaetano]

The Ronettes also charted with "Walking In the Rain" and "Baby, I Love You". Another chart topping song from 1964 that you ought to check out is "Who Do You Love" by The Sapphires. Smoothness defined.

[@melissaward6311]

They were just so cool when we were growing up. Try walking in the rain. Another good Ronnettes song. Ronnie s voice was so unique.

[@blackprix]

I actually saw that on my phone, I was young when she came out with this song, but I had sisters who are older and they always played the music of the day and I remember her distinctly love this song miss you rest in peace

[@barbararinsler5388]

Love the girl groups from the 60s. Thanks for adding these to your reactions. I'd love you to react to Walking in the Rain by the Ronettes. This group was so hot in their day..

[@Rickbe3rd]

She put out another great one called “Walking in the Rain” that was a good hit also. It was a pretty cool time when there were still sock-hops in the school auditorium.

[@dougstevens6257]

This song was produced by genius Phil Spector who created his famous Wall of Sound. Groups like the Ronettes, the Crystals, Darlene Love and many more released music that were all masterpieces. You might also check out these songs by the Ronettes: "Baby I Love You" and "Walkin' in the Rain". Sheer perfection!

[@farahvali7017]

My fave song ever!!

[@blackprix]

Very New York sound, if I’m not mistaken the leader of the Ronettes was married to a very famous record producer Phil Spector.

[@wendyjones6077]

Phil Specter's "Wall of Sound" is what you are hearing. This was voted the most perfect pop song of all time. It is staggering to me that you've never heard it. My mouth literally dropped. Don't underestimate the amazing drums in this song. Factoid - Sonny and Cher are among the many people sining back-up here. Watch "The Wrecking Crew" - it's on KZbin. It is about the legendary studio musicians you are hearing here.