Following Horace Faith's attractive and danceable version of "Black Pearl", labelmate John Holt covered "You Baby".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeftGYMkmrQ
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Following Horace Faith's attractive and danceable version of "Black Pearl", labelmate John Holt covered "You Baby".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeftGYMkmrQ
I've never been a fan of Reggae music, mystery, but, I've gotta admit, this version is downright pretty -- especially the chorus where the back-up singers and strings come in.
"You Baby" is one of the strongest cuts among the gems on The Ronettes' Philles LP. The more I hear other artists' versions, the more I'm convinced that Phil Spector should have released it as a single. The fact that The Ronettes performed a lip-synced TV version proves that Phil was at least considering it.
THE RONETTES: "You Baby" TV Performance
https://youtu.be/wUEOXjf7gnY
And another great girl-group rendition:
LINDA SCOTT: "You Baby"
https://youtu.be/_nF36AdtrAM
Still, to my ears, nobody could ever top Phil Spector's production of "You Baby" by The Ronettes. They OWN it!
Can't argue there with regard to The Ronettes "You baby". John Holt's version saw no chart action. I do like a lot of reggae music - it was big here UK during my teen years and there have been some fantastic tracks.
Motown has only flirted with reggae with the single release of Bob and Marcia "Young, Gifted and Black"/"Peace of Mind" and they scheduled but didn't release their album which contains some Motown covers too [["The Onion Song" and "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing"). Bob Andy had previously recorded a version of "Stay In My Lonely Arms" which is not on the album but was on a single in the UK.
As part of a deal with Tabu Records, Motown also issued the Lucky Dube album "Trinity" which contained the fantastic track "Serious Reggae Business" [[there's a great live YouTube video of him performing it) it was most unfortunate what happened to him later. Motown also issued albums by Alexander O'Neal, Cherelle, SOS Band and I think others as part of that deal.
I'd like a copy of the "Off The Wall" CD but don't fancy paying the going rate at the moment £25 plus it seems. Some interesting tracks.
https://www.discogs.com/Phil-Spector...lease/11750295
1 –The Phil Spector Group Our Song
2 –Joel Scott [[2) You're My Only Love
3 –Joel Scott [[2) Here I Stand
4 –Ali Hassan Malaguena
5 –Ali Hassan Chopsticks
6 –Steve Douglas And His Merrymen Lt. Colonel Bogey's Parade
7 –Steve Douglas And His Merrymen Yes Sir That's My Baby
8 –Ike & Tina Turner Two To Tango
9 –Ike & Tina Turner A Man Is A Man Is A Man
10 –Florence Devore Kiss Me Now [[Don't Kiss Me Later)
11 –Florence Devore We're Not Old Enough
12 –Betty Willis Act Naturally
13 –Bonnie And The Treasures Home Of The Brave
14 –Al De Lory Yesterday
15 –George McCannon, III Seven Million People
16 –George McCannon, III You Can't Grow Peaches On A Cherry Tree
17 –The Lovelites [[2) [[When) I Get Scared
18 –The Ikettes Whatcha Gonna Do
19 –The Ikettes Down Down
20 –Sugar Plums Lovers Wonderland
21 –Darlene Love Take [[it) From Me
22 –The Ronettes Lovers
23 –Phil Spector Unopened Letter [[Demo Session)
24 –Phil Spector What Am I To Do [[Demo Session)
25 –The Crystals Please Be My Boyfriend
Lotsa luck finding that one! It's out of print and the price gougers are out in full force. Demanding $300.00 for a Mint copy is ridiculous. It looks like $50 is about the best you're gonna find -- on both Discogs and eBay. At least they're NM or Mint condition.
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mysterysinger:Quiet Guy has my vote too. Spectorwise I'm also partial to The Paris Sisters ILHYLM and Ronettes Is This What I Get ...
wow . very nice. Darlene is pitch perfect [[ as if I know:rolleyes:) I guess what I mean is, I don't sense off notes. Great voice, distinct, a national treasure. This is good !
You three have all got such great taste! [[And, Boogie, when have you EVER heard Darlene Love sing off-key?!!!)
As much as I love "[[He's A) Quiet Guy", my favorite side of the 45 will always be "Stumble And Fall". Boog, I remember you discovering "SAF" for the first time just a few months ago and declaring it as "Magnificent"!)
https://youtu.be/A2cZxTvTcI4
and I still hear STUMBLE AND FALL as magnificent:cool:
I found a version by The Dixie Cups of WHY DONT THEY LET US FALL IN LOVE that was released asQuote:
52) VERONICA
"Chubby Danny D." [[Instrumental)
[[Spector)
https://youtu.be/857GgCjvpuw
[NOTE: This was the B-side of Ronnie's "Why Don't They Let Us Fall In Love" 45 on the subsidiary Phil Spector label.]
GEE THE MOON IS SHINING BRIGHT :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyTbrSN1lG8
Probably not news to you Gary , bit thought i'd share it anyway
Hi Boogie! Sorry to take so long getting back to you. I've been busy putting the finishing touches on the latest Phil Spector spread [[Part J) which Kenney promises me will be posted with photos either tonight or tomorrow.
Glad to hear that you still consider Darlene's "Stumble And Fall" masterpiece-worthy! I sure do!
Yeah, I've been aware of The Dixie Cups' "Gee The Moon Is Shining Bright" since back in the day, although I didn't hear The Ronettes' version of "Why Don't They Let Us Fall In Love" [[same song, just different title with different lyrics) until years later when Phil's two "Rare Masters" LPs were released in 1976. Naturally, I flipped for The Ronettes' new-found version which, to me, is far superior. Congrats on successfully doing your homework and discovering these nearly-identical songs! The Red Bird label was hot in the 1964-65 Girl Group market [[check out The Shangri-las, The Jelly Beans, The Butterflys, Roddie Joy, and The Tradewinds [[the latter a guy group). The Dixie Cups started out at the top with "Chapel Of Love" but quickly fell in popularity, as their songs were too laid back and sounded too much alike.