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Stream adfree or purchase cd s and mp3s now on amazon. His father died when he was 8 and five years later his mother bertha took phil and his older sister shirley west, settling in hollywood. Perhaps the only notable popular music genre to have originated with, solely maintained by, and finally terminated at the whim of one individual, the spector sound or wall of sound, the name by which it was more widely known referred to the productions of phil spector. All the great songs and lyrics from the phil spectors 20 greatest hits album ont he webs largest and most authoritative lyrics resource.
Instead of having to wade through the fourplus hours that make up the popular back to mono box set, this 2lp collection from 1977 more than gets the job done. None of phil spector s orchestral and choral overdubs were included, and his mixes were not used. Phil spector s christmas album, an album by various artists on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Released in 1976 on phil spector international catalog no. The very best of phil spector 19611966 by various artists on amazon music. Tapestry song titles in a piano key design on a soft, comfy polycotton blend unisex tshirt.
Phil spector wrote then he kissed me, walking in the rain and youve lost that lovin feelin. Aug 23, 20 river deep, mountain high is an absolute masterpiece and an extraordinary example of his wall of sound production style. Credited with the bass tracks on several simon garfunkel hits and many film. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we. Lala brooks remembers singing for whack job phil spector. Phil spector, american record producer of the 1960s, described by writer tom wolfe as the first tycoon of teen. This doesnt mean, however, that the project would not have come off more successfully had someone else been allowed to select. Find album release information for phil spector s 20 greatest hits phil spector on allmusic. A christmas gift for you from phil spector various artists. Streaming and by permanent download to your computer andor device. He used orchestral arrangements of immense scale and power in what became known as the wall of sound. Phil spector greatest hits collection the very best of.
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Four days later, on january 20, 1967, their debut selftitled album made its belated. Mar 21, 20 the true stories behind 8 of phil spectors greatest songs. Classical pop rock electronic hiphop jazz reggae not music country and world funk stage military blues for children latin other. John lennon 19401980 was an english musician who gained prominence as a member of the beatles. When spector was 9 years old, his father committed suicide. Phil spectors 20 greatest hits 1976, vinyl discogs. The first superstar record producer, phil spector was known for his densely detailed wall of sound, heard on eradefining singles by the crystals, the ronettes, and the righteous brothers. User ratings 0 jeff barry ellie greenwich phil spector. Mar 19, 2007 phil spectors wall of sound legendary record producer phil spector goes on trial monday, charged with the 2003 murder of actress lana clarkson. For songs he recorded with the beatles, see list of songs recorded by the beatles.
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By this time spector had become obsessed with ronnie bennett and by 1965 ronette singles were now being credited to the ronettes featuring veronica bennett. Phil spector and philles records continued to have hits through 1964, the year of the british invasion. Phil spectors christmas album by various artists album. Submit data corrections for phil spector s 20 greatest hits phil spector on allmusic. The spector sound perhaps the only notable popular music genre to. Most of the songs also differ significantly from the original versions. Feb 21, 2012 this has been debated here ad infinitum, and since the stereo mix was an afterthought youd be wise to bear in mind that prior to the 70 s spector recorded for mono.
Phil spectors vinyl lp greatest hits for sale in templeogue. Basically, most of disc one and very little of the awful discs two and three. This has been debated here ad infinitum, and since the stereo mix was an afterthought youd be wise to bear in mind that prior to the 70s spector recorded for mono. Good check our feedback, all vinyls quality controlled and dispatched within 24 hours of order. The banner image for life is actually a still from phil spector. The crystals greatest hits full album greatest female rock band. Various, various phil spectors 20 greatest hits amazon. The 25 greatest christmas albums of all time rolling stone. Upon forming his own label, philles records in 1961, phil spector needed a roster to record his little symphonies for the kids.
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You cant help singing along with her and moving around some too. The wall of sound is not intact on this stereo lp its essentially packed onto one channel, final overdubs are on the other and the vocals are overlaid across both and are louder than they probably should be. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from phil spector. The monkees are an american rock and pop band originally active between 1966 and 1971. The wall of sound is not intact on this stereo lp it s essentially packed onto one channel, final overdubs are on the other and the vocals are overlaid across both and are louder than they probably should be. Phil spectors vinyl lp greatest hits, used vinyl for sale in templeogue, dublin, ireland for 15.
While excelling in school and passing through the standard teenage angst, spector began his lifelong immersion in music. Vinyl, this item is a vinyl record and has been visually graded. The first superstar record producer, known for his densely detailed wall of sound, heard on countless eradefining hits. Phil spector has been pictured sporting a goatee, a bald head and hearing aids as he grins for his latest mugshot dated november 2019 after spending.
This article is a discography for american singing group the ronettes. Even though a little phil spector goes a very long way for me, this collection is essential. I love darlene love and this cd has so many of her best hits. Phil spector greatest hits playlist best songs of phil. Considered a rockandroll legend, phil spector is credited with revolutionizing the recording industry. The making of walking in the rain phil spector duration. He is one of very few producers who can sell a set of music on his own name and sound recognition. Phil spector was born harvey philip spector on december 26, 1940, in new york city.