RIP Phil Spector

[DataDan]

Yes, in the end he was a dirtbag. But he made rock'n'roll what it is.

The "wall of sound"...


youtu.be/jrVbawRPO7I

...was everywhere.

Who knew he produced this?


youtu.be/Gi9a7IdRiBI

Bruce Springsteen, via the Rolling Stone article linked above: "Phil’s records felt like near chaos, violence covered in sugar and candy … little three–minute orgasms, followed by oblivion. And Phil’s greatest lesson was sound. Sound is its own language."

I dare you to listen to "Born to Run" and not recognize Spector's influence.


youtu.be/IxuThNgl3YA

 

[greenmonster]

According to Google Spector had 19 top 10 hits, 5 of which went to #1 and was a millionaire by his mid-twenties. His wall of sound technique changed everything in music at the time. And he collaborated with so many artists on many other songs over the years that became hits as well. Quite a creative force for sure . Unfortunately it was overshadowed by the murder he committed.

 

[Johndicezx9]

... and I got crap for an RIP for Marykay LeTourneau? :laughing

This guy was an abusive prick, shot somebody, let them die, looked damn silly with his fake hair, and humorously pathetic without it. :hand

Pass on the RIP...

 

[HappyHighwayman]

Clearly contributed a ton to music but died a murderer.

 

[afm199]

Fuck that asshole.

 

[yodaisgod]

Oh no.....



....anyways.

 

[Butch]

https://www.dw.com/en/music-producer-phil-spector-convicted-of-murder-dead-at-81/a-56255405

Phil Spector, who changed the sound of 1960s pop with his "Wall of Sound" recordings has died of COVID-19, according to authorities and media reports

 

[littlebeast]

Fuck that asshole.

+1

 

[lefty]

Fuck that asshole.

+2

 

[CDONA]

I seen him buy some drugs from bikers once

 

[cheez]

+2

+3

 

[Blankpage]

Not digging any of the music samples in the OP.

 

[DataDan]

Not digging any of the music samples in the OP.

Well sure--Bruce Springsteen and the Ramones. But Ronnie Spector and the Ronettes? What's not to love about them? :laughing

 

[afm199]

"You've lost that loving feeling" is by far the most played song ever.

 

[Johndicezx9]

Well sure--Bruce Springsteen and the Ramones. But Ronnie Spector and the Ronettes? What's not to love about them? :laughing

None of them were any good after 1984-5.... :laughing

(Mind you, I'm a huge Bruce fan of his work from '75 to '82, even saw him in Oakland in 1980 on "The River" tour... Born in the USA is tolerable, but not a "go to" for me. Too pop.

But, this is about Spector, who basically was a drug addled human stain. :thumbup )

 

[afm199]

None of them were any good after 1984-5.... :laughing

(Mind you, I'm a huge Bruce fan of his work from '75 to '82, even saw him in Oakland in 1980 on "The River" tour... Born in the USA is tolerable, but not a "go to" for me. Too pop.

But, this is about Spector, who basically was a drug addled human stain. :thumbup )

Amen to all the above. I have every one of Springsteen's older albums and none of his newer ones.

 

[Johndicezx9]

They suck. Not sure where he picked up that "Okie" mumble....

RIP to Clarence and Danny Federici, though.

EDIT: my ticket stub to the Springsteen show in Oakland.

 

[afm199]

They suck. Not sure where he picked up that "Okie" mumble....

RIP to Clarence and Danny Federici, though.

EDIT: my ticket stub to the Springsteen show in Oakland.

Yup.

My remembered show is Bill Hailey and the Comets playing live at our teen club in 1961, lol.

 

[Johndicezx9]

:thumbup

As long as you rocked around the clock, or til you got to the malt shop!

 

[Eldritch]

Yes, in the end he was a dirtbag. But he made rock'n'roll what it is...

Would not disrespect an RIP thread.

Dude had a long life that he really made a lot out of. :rose