David Hinckley·Apr 29In the Beginning, Nedra Talley Ross Was a RonetteThe first time my teenage guy buddies and I saw a picture of the Ronettes, our reaction could best be summarized as “Jesus!”A response icon2A response icon2
InThe Beatles FAQbyKieran McGovern·Apr 25The Beatles' Breakup — the final recording sessionPhil Spector takes charge. What could go wrong?
Master Trainer·Dec 2, 2024Phil SpectorBy Jerry Wexler: There are three kinds of record producers. The first kind is the documentarian — someone like Leonard Chess, who goes into
David Hinckley·Feb 22, 2024Take a Sad Song and Make It Better: The Brian Wilson VersionAbout 20 minutes after the death of Brian Wilson’s wife Melinda on Jan. 30, his family asked a court to place the 81-year-old musical icon…A response icon8A response icon8
Karla Clifton·Dec 14, 2023Review #489: Back to Mono (1958–1969), Phil Spector and Various Artists#489: Back to Mono (1958–1969), Phil Spector and Various Artists
David Hinckley·Jun 4, 2023Cynthia Weil’s ‘Lovin’ Feeling’ Isn’t Lost. We Have It Forever.Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann were the Brill Building era couple that made it. That’s impressive for several reasons, including the Brill…A response icon2A response icon2
Steve Bloom·Jun 3, 2023The Top 10 Cynthia Weil & Barry Mann SongsThe passing of legendary songwriter Cynthia Weil at 82 is a reminder of how songs were written in the ’60s. The Brooklyn-born Weil teamed…
David Hinckley·Nov 11, 2022New Phil Spector TV Doc Explores How He Lost That Lovin’ FeelingWe all know artists whose work we love at the same time we wish they seemed like better human beings.
