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Nedra Talley Ross helped make the Ronettes the platonic ideal of a girl group https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/apr/27/nedra-talley-ross-helped-make-the-ronettes-the-platonic-ideal-of-a-girl-group #PopAndRock #Music #Culture #PhilSpector #RonnieSpector

Nedra Talley Ross helped make the Ronettes the platonic ideal of a girl group

Even though she was unwell, the last surviving Ronette was full of poignant memories and saucy asides when I met her last year. And she had a rich life after pop success

The Guardian

The Mirror: News, Sport, Celebrity & Entertainment [Unofficial]Apr 27

Nedra Talley Ross dead: Last surviving member of The Ronettes dies

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Variety [Unofficial]Apr 27

Nedra Talley Ross, Last Surviving Member of the Ronettes, Dies at 80

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Variety Apr 27

Nedra Talley-Ross, Last Surviving Member of the Ronettes, Dies at 80
#Variety #News #PhilSpector #Ronettes #RonnieSpector

https://variety.com/2026/music/news/nedra-talley-ross-ronettes-dead-1236731103/

Nedra Talley-Ross, Last Surviving Member of the Ronettes, Dies at 80

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of Rock and Roll Hall of Famers the Ronettes ('Be My Baby,' 'Walking in the Rain'), has died. She was 80.

Variety

50+ Music Apr 18

"Take Me Home Tonight" is a song by American #rock singer #EddieMoney. It was released in August 1986 as the lead single from his album #CantHoldBack. The song's chorus #interpolates #theRonettes' 1963 hit "#BeMyBaby", with original vocalist #RonnieSpector providing uncredited vocals and reprising her role. Songwriting credit was given to Mike Leeson, Peter Vale, Ellie Greenwich, #PhilSpector and Jeff Barry.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aJvIFK9-xk

Eddie Money - Take Me Home Tonight/Be My Baby (Official Video) ft. Ronnie Spector

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50+ Music Apr 16

"Be My Baby" is a song written by #JeffBarry, #EllieGreenwich, and #PhilSpector and recorded by the American #girlGroup #theRonettes. It was released in August 1963 as the Ronettes' debut on #PhillesRecords and became their biggest hit, reaching number 2 in the U.S. and Canada, and number 4 in the UK. Spector produced the song in his #WallOfSound style at #GoldStarStudios in Hollywood with the group of #sessionMusicians later known as #theWreckingCrew.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSPpbOGnFgk

The Ronettes - Be My Baby (Official Audio)

Official audio for ”Be My Baby” by The RonettesListen to The Ronettes: https://theronettes.lnk.to/listenYDWatch more videos by The Ronettes: https://theronet...

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50+ Music Apr 13

On Apr 13, 2009: US record producer #PhilSpector is found guilty of second-degree murder of actress Lana Clarkson in 2003.

Andi Chorley Mar 18

Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes is the only studio album by the American girl group the Ronettes (credited to "the Ronettes featuring Veronica"). Produced by Phil Spector and released in November 1964 through his label, Philles Records, the album collects the group's singles from 1963–1964. In 2003, it was ranked number 422 on Rolling Stone's list of "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time".. - Wikipedia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6vNgc6SlpA&list=PLI6kLIhBBwmTFVs2Bja-wD-Fa815f3ffd&index=1

#TheRonettes #GirlGroup #PhilSpector #Music #60sPop #Soul

50+ Music Mar 18

"Be My Baby" is a song written by #JeffBarry, #EllieGreenwich, and #PhilSpector and recorded by the American #girlGroup #theRonettes. It was released in August 1963 as the Ronettes' debut on #PhillesRecords and became their biggest hit, reaching number 2 in the U.S. and Canada, and number 4 in the UK. Spector produced the song in his #WallOfSound style at #GoldStarStudios in Hollywood with the group of #sessionMusicians later known as #theWreckingCrew.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSPpbOGnFgk

The Ronettes - Be My Baby (Official Audio)

Official audio for ”Be My Baby” by The RonettesListen to The Ronettes: https://theronettes.lnk.to/listenYDWatch more videos by The Ronettes: https://theronet...

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50+ Music Mar 15

"Spanish Harlem" is a song recorded by #BenEKing in 1960 for #AtcoRecords. It was written by Jerry Leiber and #PhilSpector and produced by #JerryLeiberAndMikeStoller. "Spanish Harlem" was King's first hit away from #TheDrifters, peaking at number 10 on #Billboard's pop chart, and number 15 on the rhythm and blues chart. The song has been covered by a number of artists including #ArethaFranklin, whose version reached number two on Billboard's pop chart.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlQLGCeUqZw

Spanish Harlem

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