| The Ronettes | |
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 The Ronettes' first album | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | New York, New York, United States |
| Genre(s) | Pop |
| Years active | 1959 to 1966 |
| Label(s) | Colpix Records Philles Records |
| Associated acts | Ronnie Spector Phil Spector |
| Former members | |
| Veronica "Ronnie" Bennett Estelle Bennett Nedra Talley | |
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The group's career
Sisters Estelle (born 1941) and Veronica Bennett (born 1943), and their cousin Nedra Talley (born 1946), began singing together as teenagers in Washington Heights, Manhattan. Washington Heights is a New York City neighborhood in the northern reaches of the borough of Manhattan. Encouraged by their grandmother, they entered and won a talent show at the Apollo Theatre in 1959, as The Darling Sisters. Phillip Halikus saw their potential, became their manager, and promoted their early appearances at hops and charity shows. [1]
In 1961, while standing in line at the Peppermint Lounge, they were mistaken for a singing trio that had not arrived and were ushered on stage. The Peppermint Lounge was a popular Discotheque located at 128 West 45th Street in midtown Manhattan that was open from 1961 to 1965 After performing Ray Charles' "What'd I Say", they were signed to appear regularly there and in Miami. Ray Charles Robinson ( September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004) known by his Stage name Ray Charles, was an American "What'd I Say" or "What I Say" is a two-part recording that was released in 1959 by R&B / soul singer-songwriter Ray Charles Later that year, they danced in shows staged by disc jockey Murray the K, but, contrary to many sources, did not appear in the 1961 film Twist Around the Clock. A disc jockey (also known as DJ or deejay) is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience Murray Kaufman ( February 14, 1922 &ndash February 21, 1982) professionally known as Murray the K, was a famous and influential Plot Summary A struggling manager visits a hayseed town and discovers a new dance craze and hopes to turn it into an overnight nationwide sensation! They did get a record deal with the Colpix label, and, as Ronnie & the Relatives, released their first single "I Want a Boy". Colpix Records was the first recording company for Columbia Pictures - Screen Gems. They also worked as backing singers for Bobby Rydell, Del Shannon, and Joey Dee. Bobby Rydell (born Robert Louis Ridarelli, April 26, 1942 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania) is an American Teen idol from For Dell Shannon, the pen name of a police procedural novelist see Elizabeth Linington. Joey Dee and The Starliters are an American pop music group from the 1960s Renamed as The Ronettes, they issued several more singles with Colpix and recorded an album, unissued at the time, but had little early commercial success. [1][2]
In 1963 they came to the attention of producer Phil Spector, who was looking for a new "girl group" to take over from The Crystals. Harvey Philip Spector (born December 26 1940) is an American Record producer and Songwriter. The Crystals, a singing group from the New York City area were one of the most successful girl groups of the early 1960s best remembered for the hit singles " He's A Rebel He was taken with Ronnie's voice and style, and signed The Ronettes to his Philles label. As Spector's new protégées, they were given a strong image as "bad girls", with beehive hair, heavy eyeliner and tight skirts. The beehive is a woman's hairstyle that resembles a beehive; it is also known as the B-52, for its similarity to the bulbous nose of the B-52 Stratofortress Their first Philles single was "Be My Baby", co-written by Spector with Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich, and arranged and produced by Spector. Jeff Barry (born April 3, 1938) is an American pop music Songwriter, Singer, and Record producer. Eleanor Louise Greenwich known as Ellie Greenwich (born October 23, 1940, Brooklyn, New York) is an American pop It became a worldwide hit, reaching # 2 on the US pop chart, # 4 on the R&B chart, and # 4 in the UK. The follow-up, "Baby, I Love You", had an even denser arrangement, featuring Leon Russell on piano, and backing vocals from Darlene Love and Cher among others. "Baby I Love You" is a pop song written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, and Phil Spector, originally recorded in 1964 by The Leon Russell (born Claude Russell Bridges on April 2 1942 in Lawton Oklahoma, United States) is a Singer, Songwriter Darlene Love ( née Wright; born July 26, 1941) is an American Popular music Singer. Cher ( IPA: /ʃɛr/ born Cherilyn Sarkisian, May 20 1946 It was slightly less successful, reaching # 24 in the US and # 11 in the UK. [1][2] The Ronettes also featured on Spector's album A Christmas Gift for You. A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector is an album of Christmas songs, produced by Phil Spector, and originally released as Philles
Early in 1964 The Ronettes toured England with The Rolling Stones and met The Beatles. The Beatles were a pop and rock band from Liverpool, England formed in 1960 They continued to have hits with "The Best Part of Breaking Up" (# 39 US, # 43 UK), "Do I Love You?" (# 34 US, # 35 UK), and "Walking in the Rain" (# 24 US) which won a Grammy for Best Sound Effects, the only one Spector ever received. The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences However, their LP, Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes featuring Veronica, only reached # 96 and other singles were less successful; musical tastes had moved beyond the girl group sound, and the Ronettes were unable to maintain their relevance. After criss-crossing the United States and Canada as one of the opening acts for the final concert tour of The Beatles, they disbanded at the end of 1966. Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. [1][2]
Later events
Estelle Bennett and Nedra Talley each married and, in 1968, Ronnie Bennett married Phil Spector and retired from performance for several years. In 1971, under Spector's direction, Ronnie recorded "Try Some, Buy Some" for the Beatles Apple label. This was her last charting record, reaching # 77 in the spring of 1971. [1]
In 1973, as she and Spector were about to divorce, she returned to performing at Richard Nader's "Rock and Roll Revival" show at Madison Square Garden. Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, and known colloquially as The Garden, has been the name of four Arenas in New York City. Her new version of The Ronettes at that time included Denise Edwards and Chip Fields, and they issued two singles on the Buddah label. Buddah Records (now known as Buddha Records
In 1988, the original Ronettes sued Spector for nonpayment of royalties. In 2001, a New York court announced a verdict in favor of the Ronettes, ordering Spector to pay nearly three million dollars in back royalties; however, the judgment was later overturned on appeal. [1]
Awards and recognition
The Ronettes were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004. The Vocal Group Hall of Fame was organized to honor what they term "the Greatest Vocal Groups in the World" "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "
It was believed that Phil Spector, in his capacity as a member of the Board of Governors, deliberately prevented the Ronettes (and Darlene Love) from being nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, although they had been eligible for a considerable period. Darlene Love ( née Wright; born July 26, 1941) is an American Popular music Singer. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is a Museum located on the shores of Lake Erie in downtown Cleveland Ohio, United States The alleged reasons included the acrimonious divorce of Ronnie and Spector, in addition to the group having (unsuccessfully) sued Spector for back royalties. While Spector was awaiting trial on a murder charge and out on $1 million bail, the Ronettes were finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the March 12, 2007, induction ceremony held at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel is a famously luxurious hotel in New York Keith Richards, a self-confessed longtime fan, inducted the trio. Keith Richards (born 18 December 1943 is an English Guitarist, Songwriter, Singer, producer and a founding member of The Rolling Ronnie Bennett (Spector) and Nedra Talley performed "Baby I Love You," "(Walking) In the Rain" and "Be My Baby. " Estelle Bennett was present to accept her award but did not perform.
Trivia
- Ronnette is the name of one of the girl group-inspired street urchin characters in the musical Little Shop of Horrors, along with Chiffon and Crystal. Little Shop of Horrors is a Rock musical by composer Alan Menken and writer Howard Ashman, about a nerdy florist shop worker who raises The Chiffons was an all Girl group originating from the Bronx area of New York in 1960. The Crystals, a singing group from the New York City area were one of the most successful girl groups of the early 1960s best remembered for the hit singles " He's A Rebel
- Ronnie Spector accompanied Eddie Money on the 1986 hit song "Take Me Home Tonight". Eddie Money (born Edward Joseph Mahoney, March 21 1949) is an American rock Singer-songwriter who found success in " Take Me Home Tonight " is a song by American rock singer Eddie Money, from his album Can't Hold Back in 1986
- In an interview, the Danish band The Raveonettes stated that their name is "a complete direct reference to The Ronettes and Buddy Holly Rave On. The Raveonettes are a Danish Rock and roll duo consisting of Sune Rose Wagner (on Guitar, instruments, Vocals) and Sharin Foo (on Charles Hardin "Buddy" Holley (September 7 1936 – February 3 1959 was an American Singer-songwriter and a pioneer of Rock and roll. " Rave On! " is a 1958 song written by Sonny West, Bill Tilghman and Norman Petty, first recorded by Sonny West (released February 1958 Atlantic "[3] They invited Ronnie Spector to sing with them on their third album Pretty in Black, on a song named Ode to L. Pretty in Black is the third album by The Raveonettes. The album release is led by first single "Love in a Trashcan" on March 15 2005 A. .
- The band We Are Scientists have covered the song "Be My Baby", which can be found on b-sides album Crap Attack. We Are Scientists is an American band, formed in 2000 featuring Keith Murray ( Guitar and lead vocals) Chris Cain Crap Attack is an album by American rock band We Are Scientists, released on November 6 2006 in the UK [4]
- Scottish band Glasvegas also sometimes include a cover of the song at the end of their sets. Glasvegas are a Scottish band from Dalmarnock in the east end of Glasgow.
- In the cult TV series "Twin Peaks", Ronette Pulaski is the name of a friend/co-worker of Laura Palmer, who was assaulted on the same night as Laura's murder, the event around which the series is centered.
- In the Robert Dunn novel (2007), Meet the Annas: A Musical Novel, The Annas and Punky Solomon are loosely based on The Ronettes and Phil Spector.
External links
- The Ronettes at Allmusic
- 'The Ronettes' Vocal Group Hall of Fame Page
- Ronettes' Profits Limited by 1963 Contract, New York Law Journal, October 21, 2002
- "Doris to Darlene", a new play opening Fall 2007 Off-Broadway, tells the story of a biracial school girl who is molded into a pop star by a whiz-kid record producer- Ronettes inspired story and sound
References
- ^ a b c d e f g The Ronettes
- ^ a b c allmusic ((( The Ronettes > Biography )))
- ^ Interview with The Raveonettes, David Shankbone, Wikinews, October 16, 2007
- ^ Crap Attack Album, By We Are Scientists
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