updated on
June 1st, 2023
approx reading time
4 Minutes
The Ronettes weren't just a girl group; they were the definitive wall of sound. Led by the powerhouse vocals of Ronnie Spector, their music captured the peak of 1960s pop melodrama—big hair, soaring harmonies, and those iconic, thundering drums.
: Often cited as one of the greatest pop songs ever recorded. From that opening drum beat to the lush orchestral buildup, it is the gold standard of the era.
The Ronettes brought an edge to the girl-group sound that their contemporaries lacked. They were the "bad girls" of Motown-era pop, influencing everyone from (Brian Wilson was famously obsessed with "Be My Baby") to Amy Winehouse , who modeled much of her aesthetic and vocal style after Ronnie Spector. Listening Tip
updated on
June 1st, 2023
approx reading time
4 Minutes
The Ronettes weren't just a girl group; they were the definitive wall of sound. Led by the powerhouse vocals of Ronnie Spector, their music captured the peak of 1960s pop melodrama—big hair, soaring harmonies, and those iconic, thundering drums.
: Often cited as one of the greatest pop songs ever recorded. From that opening drum beat to the lush orchestral buildup, it is the gold standard of the era.
The Ronettes brought an edge to the girl-group sound that their contemporaries lacked. They were the "bad girls" of Motown-era pop, influencing everyone from (Brian Wilson was famously obsessed with "Be My Baby") to Amy Winehouse , who modeled much of her aesthetic and vocal style after Ronnie Spector. Listening Tip
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