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Be My Baby - The Ronettes 1963 "Color" {Stereo} Hotney 8 Streams • 2 years ago

Rest In Peace, Ronnie Spector. We will miss you forever.
This DES stereo (property of Eric Records) video has been abridged to support the hard work of its creators. Without sales of the CD on which this first-time DES song appears there can be no more new stereo like this based on mono originals. Please visit www.ericrecords.com to order and express your support! To find out more about spectral editing and sound source separation, go to http://www.monotostereo.info/. Colorized video by "Colouring The Past." Further editing and remastering by Smurfstools STS Video
1963.....#2 U.S. Billboard Hot 100, #4 UK Singles Chart, #2 Canada, #2 New Zealand
"Be My Baby" is a song written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, and Phil Spector. It was recorded on July 5, 1963 at Gold Star Studios Hollywood by American girl group the Ronettes and released as a single in August 1963 and later placed on their 1964 debut LP Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes featuring Veronica. Ronnie Spector is the only Ronette to appear on the single; her future husband Phil produced their elaborately layered recording in what is now considered a quintessential example of his Wall of Sound production formula.
"Be My Baby" was recorded in July 1963 at Gold Star Studios in Los Angeles. Spector recorded a range of instruments including guitars, saxophones, multiple pianos, and horns with innovative studio mixing and over-dubbing. Spector described his production method as "a Wagnerian approach to rock & roll", which became known as the wall of sound. "Be My Baby" was one of the first times Phil Spector used a full orchestra in his recording. The drums were played by Hal Blaine, who introduced a drum beat that later became widely imitated. Guitars on the session were played by Tommy Tedesco and Bill Pitman, after whom the instrumental "Tedesco and Pitman" on the B-side of the single was named.
The song was arranged by Spector regular Jack Nitzsche and engineered by Larry Levine. Ronnie Spector is the only Ronette to appear on the record. "Be My Baby" was the Ronettes' first song produced by Phil Spector, released on his label, Philles Records. The group had already recorded a track by Greenwich and Barry called "Why Don't They Let Us Fall in Love", but this was held back in favor of "Be My Baby". The song reached number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Pop Singles Chart (kept from the top spot by The Fireballs' "Sugar Shack") and number 4 on the UK's Record Retailer. It also peaked at number four on the R&B chart. The single sold more than two million copies in 1963. In her autobiography, lead vocalist Ronnie Spector relates that she was on tour with Joey Dee and the Starlighters when "Be My Baby" was introduced by Dick Clark on American Bandstand as the "Record of the Century."

The Everly Brothers - Live concert 1984 • TopPop Hotney 7 Streams • 2 years ago

August 21, 2021.
Don Everly, 84, passed away at his home in Nashville. He formed the legendary rock and roll duo The Everly Brothers with his brother Phil. Together they had worldwide hits in the late 50s and early 60s with "Bye bye love" and "All I have to do is dream". In 1984 on their comeback they scored the top10 hit "On the wings of a nightingale", written by Paul McCartney.

The Everly Brothers were an American country-influenced rock and roll duo, known for steel-string acoustic guitar playing and close harmony singing. Consisting of Isaac Donald "Don" Everly (born February 1, 1937 - August 21, 2021) and Phillip "Phil" Jason Everly (January 19, 1939 – January 3, 2014), the duo was raised in a musical family, first appearing on radio singing along with their father Ike Everly and mother Margaret Everly as "The Everly Family" in the 1940s. When the brothers were still in high school, they gained the attention of prominent Nashville musicians like Chet Atkins, who began to groom them for national attention.

They began writing and recording their own music in 1956, and their first hit song came in 1957, with "Bye Bye Love", written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant. The song hit number 1 in the spring of 1957, and additional hits would follow through 1958, many of them written by the Bryants, including "Wake Up Little Susie", "All I Have to Do Is Dream", and "Problems". In 1960, they signed with the major label Warner Bros. Records and recorded "Cathy's Clown", written by the brothers themselves, which was their biggest selling single. The brothers enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve in 1961, and their output dropped off, though additional hit singles continued through 1962, with "That's Old Fashioned (That's the Way Love Should Be)" being their last top-10 hit.

In October 1984 the Everly Brothers visited the Netherlands to headline the annual Dutch television show 'AVRO's Platengala'. Their single 'On The Wings Of A Nightingale' reached its highest position of #4 in the in the Dutch Top 10 on that very day, 13 October 1984. Their album 'EB'84' was on its way to the 6th position in the Album top 100 and achieved the gold status.
This performance was taped at the AVRO Platen Gala, 13 October 1984 recorded live in the Ahoy Hall, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

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13 October 1984

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The performance of the artist(s) in the clip was filmed and recorded with the written consent of the artist(s) and their representatives.

AVROTROS is a Dutch radio and television broadcaster, founded in 2014 from a merger of AVRO and TROS. From January 1st, 2014 the name of the merged broadcaster was used in joint programmes. AVRO was founded in 1923 as the Netherlands first public broadcaster. TROS started broadcasting in 1964. Toppop was a weekly AVRO pop program that was aired between 1970 and 1988.

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TopPop was the first regular dedicated pop music TV show in the Dutch language area. Dutch broadcaster AVRO aired the programme weekly, from 1970 to 1988. Presenter Ad Visser hosted the show for its first fifteen years.
World famous music artists performed on TopPop: ABBA, 10CC, Bee Gees, The Jacksons with Michael Jackson, David Bowie, Earth & Fire, Queen, Golden Earring, Boney M, KC & The Sunshine Band, Chic, Donna Summer and many many more.

How Each of the Mamas & the Papas Died Hotney 9 Streams • 2 years ago

The Mamas and the Papas stand tall as one of the most emblematic and influential groups of the 1960s. With their signature harmonies and introspective lyrics, they seamlessly bridged the gap between folk and pop, crafting a sound that captured the zeitgeist of a transformative decade. The ensemble comprised John Phillips, the principal songwriter and strategist; his wife, Michelle Phillips, whose ethereal voice added a unique dimension; Denny Doherty, with his powerful lead vocals; and Cass Elliot, whose resonant contralto became one of the group's defining features.

▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - Denny Doherty
01:55 - Cass Elliot
04:31 - John Phillips
06:00 - Michelle Phillips
07:23 - Outro

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Their rise to stardom was meteoric, marked by chart-toppers like "California Dreamin'", which evoked a wistful longing for sunnier climes, and "Monday, Monday", a poignant reflection on the transient nature of love. These songs, among others, ensured their place in the annals of pop history, granting them a global fan base and the prestigious Grammy Hall of Fame Award.

However, the group's journey wasn't without its turbulence. Behind their harmonious sound lay interpersonal conflicts and struggles. The Mamas and the Papas disbanded in 1968, a mere three years after their formation, but their legacy was far from ephemeral. Their music became emblematic of a generation questioning societal norms and seeking deeper meaning.

Tragically, time has taken its toll on the group's original lineup. Cass Elliot, with her larger-than-life presence both on and off the stage, passed away in 1974. Denny Doherty followed in 2007, and John Phillips in 2001. Today, Michelle Phillips remains the sole surviving member, a poignant custodian of their collective memory. The Mamas and the Papas left an indelible mark on the music industry.

Their legacy is a testament to the enduring power of music to encapsulate moments, movements, and emotions, transcending time to inspire generations anew. Join Facts Verse, as we present: How Each of The Mamas & The Papas Died

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