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[Philles/Motown Gary]

PHILLES 115-124:

PHILLES 115 [[Released 8/1963)
THE CRYSTALS:
"Then He Kissed Me"
[[P. Spector - E. Greenwich - J. Barry)
Lead Vocal: LaLa Brooks
Producer: Phil Spector
Arranger: Jack "Specs" Nitzsche
https://youtu.be/DfM6dl_yt10
b/w
"Brother Julius" [[Instrumental)
[[Arnold Goland)
Producer: Phil Spector
Arranger: Phil Spector
https://youtu.be/Ek3JfPtYoEc


PHILLES 116 [[Released 8/1963)
THE RONETTES:
"Be My Baby"
[[P. Spector - E. Greenwich - J. Barry)
Producer: Phil Spector
Arranger: Jack "Specs" Nitzsche
https://youtu.be/P5PoIljTtFQ
b/w
"Tedesco And Pitman" [[Instrumental)
[[P. Spector)
Producer: Phil Spector
Arranger: Phil Spector
https://youtu.be/l4LCbpji4pY


PHILLES 117 [[Released 10/1963)
DARLENE LOVE:
"A Fine, Fine Boy"
[[P. Spector - E. Greenwich - J. Barry)
Producer: Phil Spector
Arranger: Jack "Specs" Nitzsche
https://youtu.be/QWHoI3W8pns
b/w
"Nino And Sonny [[Big Trouble)" [[Instrumental)
[[P. Spector)
Producer: Phil Spector
Arranger: Phil Spector
https://youtu.be/erOvAZm2ESg


PHILLES 118 [[Released 12/1963)
THE RONETTES:
"Baby I Love You"
[[P. Spector - E. Greenwich - J. Barry)
Producer: Phil Spector
Arranger: Jack "Specs" Nitzsche
https://youtu.be/5NRlLQW9w4o
b/w
"Miss Joan And Mr. Sam" [[Instrumental)
[[P. Spector)
Producer: Phil Spector
Arranger: Phil Spector
https://youtu.be/9zjtM7psgEc


PHILLES 119 [[Released 11/1963)
DARLENE LOVE:
"Christmas [[Baby Please Come Home)"
[[P. Spector - E. Greenwich - J. Barry)
Producer: Phil Spector
Arranger: Jack "Specs" Nitzsche
https://youtu.be/tNPpBMTeHUI
b/w
"Harry And Milt Meet Hal B." [[Instrumental)
[[P. Spector)
Producer: Phil Spector
Arranger: Phil Spector
https://youtu.be/jEPRfWXHbqA


PHILLES X-EP [[Released Christmas Season 1963)
VARIOUS ARTISTS - "CHRISTMAS EP":
Side A:
1) THE RONETTES - "Sleigh Ride"
https://youtu.be/Y6rDA2Czz0E
2) BOB B. SOXX & THE BLUE JEANS - "The Bells Of St. Mary"
Lead Vocal: Bobby Sheen
https://youtu.be/sZqxQYgTpFw
b/w
Side B:
3) DARLENE LOVE: "White Christmas"
https://youtu.be/gY1MAsk-eAA
4) THE CRYSTALS: "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town"
Lead Vocal: LaLa Brooks
https://youtu.be/Cljd0ILpMRY


PHILLES 119X [[Released 1/1964)
THE CRYSTALS:
"Little Boy"
[[P. Spector - E. Greenwich - J. Barry)
[[Lead Vocal: LaLa Brooks)
Producer: Phil Spector
Arranger: Jack "Specs" Nitzsche
https://youtu.be/k9ppGbcDxo0
b/w
"Harry [[From W. VA) & Milt" [[Instrumental)
[[P. Spector)
Producer: Phil Spector
Arranger: Phil Spector
https://youtu.be/iOvAovzW-Oc


PHILLES 120 [[Released 4/1964)
THE RONETTES:
"[[The Best Part Of) Breakin' Up"
[[P. Spector - V. Poncia - P. Andreoli)
Producer: Phil Spector
Arranger: Jack "Specs" Nitzsche
https://youtu.be/dTEx3dd_ScE
b/w
"Big Red" [[Instrumental)
[[A. L. Spector)
Producer: Phil Spector
Arranger: Phil Spector
https://youtu.be/tTc0kedZVxQ


PHILLES 121 [[Released 6/1964)
THE RONETTES:
"Do I Love You"
[[P. Spector - V. Poncia - P. Andreoli)
Producer: Phil Spector
Arranger: Jack "Specs" Nitzsche
https://youtu.be/FJ-FoTs6Oqw
b/w
"Bebe And Susu" [[Instrumental)
[[P. Spector)
Producer: Phil Spector
Arranger: Phil Spector
https://youtu.be/5A-t-X-E7mo


PHILLES 122 [[Released 7/1964)
THE CRYSTALS:
"ALL GROWN UP" [[Surf Version)
[[P. Spector - E. Greenwich - J. Barry)
[[Lead Vocal: LaLa Brooks)
Producer: Phil Spector
Arranger: Jack "Specs" Nitzsche
https://youtu.be/40zmbb0Nk0w
b/w
"Irving [[Jaggered Sixteenths) [[Instrumental)
[[A. Goland)
Producer: Phil Spector
Arranger: Phil Spector
https://youtu.be/WZd3zXqJhJc


PHILLES 123 [[Released 8/1964) [[Withdrawn 2 Weeks Later)
DARLENE LOVE:
"Stumble And Fall"
[[P. Spector - V. Poncia - P. Andreoli)
Producer: Phil Spector
Arranger: Jack "Specs" Nitzsche
https://youtu.be/KO1Rxq4d4SM
b/w
"[[He's A) Quiet Guy"
[[P. Spector - V. Poncia - P. Andreoli)
Producer: Phil Spector
Arranger: Jack "Specs" Nitzsche
https://youtu.be/Gciizyqyg4k

[NOTE: Darlene Love and The Blossoms had managed to secure a position on the weekly musical TV show "Shindig" as back-up singers for guest recording artists each week. Having just released Darlene's "Stumble And Fall" 45 on Philles 123, Phil informed Darlene that he wanted her to quit "Shindig" and make herself available to him at all times for recording sessions, as necessary. Darlene refused on the grounds that Phil records track after track on her but then never releases them, whereas her "Shindig" gig pays a steady paycheck. Darlene stuck it out with "Shindig", Phil took it as betrayal, and, to punish her, withdrew "Stumble And Fall" within two weeks of its release. To add insult to injury, Phil reassigned Philles 123 to the upcoming Ronettes' "Walking In The Rain" single, as though Darlene's "Stumble And Fall" never existed. Ouch!]


PHILLES 123 [[# 123 Reassigned & Released 10/1964)
THE RONETTES:
"Walking In The Rain"
[[P. Spector - B. Mann - C. Weil)
Producer: Phil Spector
Arranger: Jack "Specs" Nitzsche
https://youtu.be/gRUmxjVYA8k
b/w
"How Does It Feel"
[[P. Spector - V. Poncia - P. Andreoli)
Producer: Phil Spector
Arranger: Jack "Specs" Nitzsche
https://youtu.be/BuCpyZnaNF0


PHILLES 124 [[Released 11/1964)
THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS:
"You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling"
[[P. Spector, B. Mann, C. Weil)
[[Lead Vocal: Bill Medley & Bobby Hatfield)
Producer: Phil Spector
Arranger: Gene Page
https://youtu.be/uOnYY9Mw2Fg
b/w
"There's A Woman"
[[B. Medley, B. Hatfield, P. Spector)
Lead Vocals: Bill Medley & Bobby Hatfield
Producer: Bill Medley
Arranger: Bill Medley
https://youtu.be/P7AJ6-2257g

[WaitingWatchingLookingForAChance]

PHILLES 123 [[Released 8/1964) [[Withdrawn 2 Weeks Later)
DARLENE LOVE:
"Stumble And Fall"
[[P. Spector - V. Poncia - P. Andreoli)
Producer: Phil Spector
Arranger: Jack "Specs" Nitzsche
https://youtu.be/KO1Rxq4d4SM
b/w
"[[He's A) Quiet Guy"
[[P. Spector - V. Poncia - P. Andreoli)
Producer: Phil Spector
Arranger: Jack "Specs" Nitzsche
https://youtu.be/Gciizyqyg4k

[NOTE: Darlene Love and The Blossoms had managed to secure a position on the weekly musical TV show "Shindig" as back-up singers for guest recording artists each week. Having just released Darlene's "Stumble And Fall" 45 on Philles 123, Phil informed Darlene that he wanted her to quit "Shindig" and make herself available to him at all times for recording sessions, as necessary. Darlene refused on the grounds that Phil records track after track on her but then never releases them, whereas her "Shindig" gig pays a steady paycheck. Darlene stuck it out with "Shindig", Phil took it as betrayal, and, to punish her, withdrew "Stumble And Fall" within two weeks of its release. To add insult to injury, Phil reassigned Philles 123 to the upcoming Ronettes' "Walking In The Rain" single, as though Darlene's "Stumble And Fall" never existed. Ouch!]

When I heard "Stumble And Fall", it knocked me out! I really like this one and couldn't understand why Phil would withdraw something this good. Now you've brought out the light on this one. I love Darlene's [[and The Blossoms') work on "Shindig!" I've managed to collect, I think, every episode of the show [[and I could talk for decades about my love of this show!)

I often wondered about how their weekly appearances on the show affected their working with Phil. I don't think the Blossoms ever promoted their own records on the show, unless I just haven't seen the espisode[[s) yet. I had never known that Phil Spector view Darlene's being on the show as a betrayal. Very interesting.

Gary, your work here, listing all these records, recording info, etc. is nothing short of amazing. I love your love for this subject!

[Philles/Motown Gary]

When I heard "Stumble And Fall", it knocked me out! I really like this one and couldn't understand why Phil would withdraw something this good. Now you've brought out the light on this one. I love Darlene's [[and The Blossoms') work on "Shindig!" I've managed to collect, I think, every episode of the show [[and I could talk for decades about my love of this show!)

I often wondered about how their weekly appearances on the show affected their working with Phil. I don't think the Blossoms ever promoted their own records on the show, unless I just haven't seen the espisode[[s) yet. I had never known that Phil Spector view Darlene's being on the show as a betrayal. Very interesting.

Gary, your work here, listing all these records, recording info, etc. is nothing short of amazing. I love your love for this subject!

Thank you very much for your kind words, Waiting. It's acknowledgment and compliments like yours that keep me going. And, believe me, there's still a lot more to come and more work to do! I'm nearly finished compiling Phil Spector - Part C - "Rare & Unreleased Philles Plus" which I'm really excited about!

You are the umpteenth person who has said the same thing and raved about Darlene's "Stumble And Fall" recently. I believe that if people had been given a chance to hear it on the radio, it might have been the hit that Phil was desperately in need of at the time. But, withdrawing it to get back at Darlene was merely cutting off his own nose to spite his face. Again, Phil was, at times, his own worst enemy.

I always loved those Shindig shows with Darlene and The Blossoms. In addition to backing up other artists on the show, they were usually given one song to sing on their own, but I don't remember it ever being one of their own Philles songs. The performance I remember most was when they sang The Velvelettes' "Needle In A Haystack". I can still see their finger movements like sewing with a needle and thread! Real good stuff!

[reese]

... I love Darlene's [[and The Blossoms') work on "Shindig!" I've managed to collect, I think, every episode of the show [[and I could talk for decades about my love of this show!)

I often wondered about how their weekly appearances on the show affected their working with Phil. I don't think the Blossoms ever promoted their own records on the show, unless I just haven't seen the espisode[[s) yet. I had never known that Phil Spector view Darlene's being on the show as a betrayal. Very interesting.

Off the top of my head, I know they performed their releases THAT'S WHEN THE TEARS START and GOOD GOOD LOVIN' on the show. But they were on the Reprise label.

[Philles/Motown Gary]

Off the top of my head, I know they performed their releases THAT'S WHEN THE TEARS START and GOOD GOOD LOVIN' on the show. But they were on the Reprise label.

Reese, back then, I wasn't even aware that The Blossoms had signed with Reprise Records. [[I thought they were still with Philles.) If I had heard them sing "Good, Good Lovin'" on Shindig, I would have just figured they were singing a cover version of somebody else's song, which was what the girls always did on Shindig.

[reese]

Reese, back then, I wasn't even aware that The Blossoms had signed with Reprise Records. [[I thought they were still with Philles.) If I had heard them sing "Good, Good Lovin'" on Shindig, I would have just figured they were singing a cover version of somebody else's song, which was what the girls always did on Shindig.

In Darlene's book, she included a photo of the Blossoms holding their Teen Screen award. In the captioned, she mention how SHINDIG! brought them an award but no hit records.

[Philles/Motown Gary]

In Darlene's book, she included a photo of the Blossoms holding their Teen Screen award. In the captioned, she mention how SHINDIG! brought them an award but no hit records.

I know, Reese. As professional as The Blossoms were, and as in-demand as they were for supplying back-up vocals on other artists' records, they couldn't catch a break on their own other than their hits at Philles under names other than their own [[The Crystals; Bob B. Soxx & The Blue Jeans; Darlene Love). I would say the closest they came was their one and only LP -- "Shockwave" on MGM/Lion.