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Ronnie Spector bringing “Beyond the Beehive” to the UK

Written by admin on February 15, 2014 – 9:54 am -

Ronnie Spector has announced that her “Beyond the Beehive” stage show will debut in the UK at the Women of the World (WOW) Festival at London’s SouthBank Centre on March 9.

The Ronettes on Thank Your Lucky Stars
The Ronettes on the UK’s “Thank Your Lucky Stars” television show in 1964

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“A Christmas Gift For You from Phil Spector” is 50 years old

Written by admin on December 19, 2013 – 6:20 pm -

The classic Christmas album “A Christmas Gift For You from Phil Spector” was released 50 years ago last month.

A Christmas Gift For You from Phil Spector

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Song of the Week #137 – “Sleigh Ride”

Written by admin on December 17, 2012 – 10:47 pm -

 a Christmas Gift for you from Phil Spector We get into the Christmas spirit by selecting the Ronettes’ “Sleigh Ride” as Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.

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Phil Spector Presents The Philles Album Collection – 7 CD box set

Written by admin on September 11, 2011 – 7:40 pm -

Fans of Phil Spector’s groundbreaking work on the Philles label will want to pick up the “Phil Spector Presents The Philles Album Collection” box set next month. The set contains six classic albums, originally released between 1962-64, and a bonus disc of Spector’s instrumental B-sides.

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Song of the Week #65 – “Be My Baby”

Written by admin on August 1, 2011 – 8:04 am -

The Ronettes’ timeless “Be My Baby” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.

“Be My Baby” was released on single in August 1963, backed with “Tedesco and Pitman” and would go on to become one of the most enduring pop songs of all time.

The Ronettes - Be My Baby single

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