― morris pavilion (samjeff), Friday, 7 April 2006 16:39 (twenty years ago)
― NoTimeBeforeTime (Barry Bruner), Friday, 7 April 2006 17:09 (twenty years ago)
― morris pavilion (samjeff), Friday, 7 April 2006 20:18 (twenty years ago)
― NoTimeBeforeTime (Barry Bruner), Friday, 7 April 2006 20:39 (twenty years ago)
― morris pavilion (samjeff), Friday, 7 April 2006 20:53 (twenty years ago)
anyone heard the antony and the johnstons version of so young?? simply amazing.. ronettes are the greatest girl group.. and the production is great
― gwolfcow, Friday, 7 April 2006 20:59 (twenty years ago)
Re: "Why Don't They Let Us Fall in Love?", which is great, obvs: Are the backing vocals on the Veronica songs by the Ronettes? meaning: is it just the Ronettes by another name?
― gooblar (gooblar), Friday, 7 April 2006 22:14 (twenty years ago)
― The Good Dr. Bill (The Good Dr. Bill), Friday, 7 April 2006 22:23 (twenty years ago)
― morris pavilion (samjeff), Friday, 7 April 2006 22:41 (twenty years ago)
Only need to pick one.
Sleigh Ride.
― I know, right?, Friday, 14 December 2007 18:38 (eighteen years ago)
R.I.P. Ronettes singer Estelle Bennett
http://www.nme.com/news/the-ronettes/42752
― curmudgeon, Saturday, 14 February 2009 14:44 (seventeen years ago)
Is there a separate thread for her? I thought I saw one but can't find it now.
From the Guardianhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/feb/13/estelle-bennett-ronettes-singer-diesEstelle Bennett, former singer with the Ronettes and sister of Ronnie Spector, has died aged 67.
As a member of the Ronettes, Estelle sang backing vocals on the 1963 hit Be My Baby, considered by many, including the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson, to be the greatest pop song of all time. The song was written by Phil Spector (with Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich), whose work with the group helped forge his trademark "wall of sound" technique. Spector went on to marry Ronnie, but the marriage ended in divorce and the Ronettes launched an unsuccessful case to sue Spector over unpaid royalties.
The Ronettes – whose lineup consisted of sisters Estelle and Ronnie, along with their cousin Nedra Talley – formed in 1959, going on to record a string of hit singles including Baby I Love You, Walkin' In the Rain and (The Best Part of) Breakin' Up. The group split in 1966, after which Estelle remained mostly out of the spotlight.
Bennett was found dead at her New Jersey home on Wednesday. The cause of death is not yet known. Ronnie Spector has posted a tribute to her sister on her website, which reads: "To my beloved sister, rest in peace, you deserve it. I love you, Ronnie."
In 2007 the group were inducted into the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame, although Estelle refused to perform. Instead, she delivered a two-line acceptance speech: "I would just like to say thank you very much for giving us this award. I'm Estelle of the Ronettes, thank you."
Bennett is survived by her sister, a daughter and three grandsons.
― curmudgeon, Saturday, 14 February 2009 14:48 (seventeen years ago)
RIP
― Plaxico (I know, right?), Saturday, 14 February 2009 14:50 (seventeen years ago)
I remember one Christmas listening to The Best Part of Breaking Up over and over again, it seems like a really long time ago.
― Plaxico (I know, right?), Saturday, 14 February 2009 14:51 (seventeen years ago)
Ok.
― curmudgeon, Saturday, 14 February 2009 18:57 (seventeen years ago)
Maybe's there's not a separate thread for Estelle's passing?
― curmudgeon, Saturday, 14 February 2009 20:22 (seventeen years ago)
RIP.
― lemmy tristano (James Redd and the Blecchs), Sunday, 15 February 2009 01:28 (seventeen years ago)
More on Estelle's sad life and medical woes--
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/17/arts/music/17rone.html?_r=1&th&emc=th
― curmudgeon, Tuesday, 17 February 2009 14:51 (seventeen years ago)
"Is This What I Get For Loving You?" is absolutely killing me right now; the chorus is one to get lost in.
― Armageddon Two: Armageddon (dyao), Friday, 17 July 2009 16:01 (sixteen years ago)
Opening for the Beatles in 1966:
http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/t427/sayhey1/ronettes_zps7041931c.jpg
― clemenza, Saturday, 15 June 2013 04:03 (twelve years ago)
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/p480x480/73133_397122350385242_322812066_n.jpg
― everything, Saturday, 15 June 2013 05:46 (twelve years ago)
you came, you saw, you conqueredhere i siti wish i never saw the sunshinewalking in the rainsleigh ride
― (The Other) J.D. (J.D.), Saturday, 15 June 2013 21:49 (twelve years ago)