Be My Baby
"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.[1] It was released as a single in August 1963 and was also on their 1964 debut album Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes featuring Veronica. Phil Spector produced the song, and was a well-known example of the "wall of sound" style of production that Spector was famous for.[2]
| "Be My Baby" | |||||
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| Single by The Ronettes | |||||
| from Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica" | |||||
| B-side | "Tedesco and Pitman" | ||||
| Released | August 1963 | ||||
| Recorded | July 5, 1963 | ||||
| Studio | Gold Star Studios, Hollywood | ||||
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| Length | 2:41 | ||||
| Label | Philles 116 | ||||
| Songwriter(s) | |||||
| Producer(s) | Phil Spector | ||||
| The Ronettes singles chronology | |||||
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Be My Baby Media
Wrecking Crew musician Hal Blaine (pictured 1995) played drums on "Be My Baby"
The Ronettes' lead singer Veronica Bennett (pictured 1966) is the only Ronette on "Be My Baby".[3]
The Beach Boys in a Billboard advertisement circa 1971
References
- ↑ Phil Spector: Back to MONO (1958-1969) ABKCO Records, 1991, liner notes
- ↑ Buskin, Richard. "CLASSIC TRACKS: The Ronettes 'Be My Baby'". Soundonsound.com. Retrieved 2014-05-06.
- ↑ Rooksby 2001, p. 26.
