THE CRYSTALS (Vocal group): (Singing) Da doo ron ron, da doo ron ron. DOLORES "LA LA" BROOKS (Singer, The Crystals): (Singing) I met him on a Monday, and my hear stood still. STEVE PROFFITT: Well first, here's what it sounds like in a 1963 Spector-produced recording. We asked our senior producer, Steve Proffitt, to break down the Wall of Sound. In coverage of the trial, which is airing live on Court TV, you'll probably hear references to Spector's Wall of Sound, that's his trademark production technique. Spector, who some consider the greatest record producer ever, was the man behind such hits as "Walking in the Rain" and "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling." Music legend Phil Spector is charged with killing actress Lana Clarkson in 2003. Joe from Oswego, NyThis song was used in entrance scene to the Copacabana in the movie "Goodfellas".In Pasadena, California, a much delayed celebrity murder trial finally gets underway today.A great performance of Phil Spector, perfect as always. It has a nice intro and you can immediately recognize the song. Teresa from Mechelen, BelgiumThis is one of my favorites song of The Crystals.This song appears in "Adventures in Babysitting" as well. Dee from Indianapolis, InGreat song!!! Simple and to the point.Some other female vocalists like a Diana Ross or Aretha Franklin sound alike. Jon from Oakridge, OrWho else did a cover of this.Jon from Redding, CtThen She Kissed Me was preformed by Bruce Springsteen the bottom line as well. ![]() Thanks for your talent, for the "Symphonies for the kids" you wrote with Jeff Barry and Phil Spector. Teresa from Mechelen, BelgiumEllie Greenwich died on August 26 at the age of 68.I never thought I'd have to deal with such heartbreak. Her voice was so sweet I was positively enraptured by it. I would gaze at the tiny sepia photograph of her on the back of LET IT BE WRITTEN, LET IT BE SUNG for the better part of a summer's day. John from Wells, MeBelow is the saddest news I've heard in a long time.Good bye Ellie and thank you for all those great songs you & Jeff Barry wrote (and Phil). John from Eugene, OrEllie Greenwich also wrote one of Phil Spector's most famous hits, a recording which Brian Wilson use to play when he started each day, "Be My Baby".Barry from Sauquoit, Ny(It_Felt_Like_a_Kiss) Because of this web address I always believed that this song's original title was "He Hit Me (And It Felt Like A Kiss)?.Some of the CD mono versions really could stand a digital remastering though. ![]() The intro then the big build-up to orchestration is truly awesome in any version! This hit and "Baby I Love You" by The Ronettes both have awesome productions by Spector. Even though the original mono recording is a blast, the stereo version impresses too. There's also a stereo version on CD out there because I heard it on an oldies station. I wonder if it ever earned a Gold Record? Even if it didn't, the song brings back a lot of good memories for me in high school. Spector's Wall-of-Sound production really sent this recording into the national Top Ten. Elmer H from Westville, OkWhat a fantastic hit for The Crystals in 1963. ![]() The intro of "Then He Kissed Me" starts out simple with the guitar, then vocals and the drums echo, and the orchestra comes in later and the whole ensemble is up and reeling & rocking aat FULL TILT!! In a similar fashion, The Ronettes' first 2 hits (Be My Baby & Baby, I Love You) start simple then everything else starts in & all hell breaks loose. I think I hear a more gigantic sound without using headphones - stereo OR mono. Listening to any Spector "Wall of Sound" hit sounds different when using head-phones than without them. Some fans argue that the stereo versions convey a more gigantic sound than the original mono, but I don't really know if it does. I bought "The Best of The Crystals" recently on ABKCO Records' CD which is all mono tracks - the way Spector intended "The Wall of Sound" to be heard. It brought back such memories of good times and old girlfriends. Recently, I heard this song again on a Siriux Radio oldies show. Over the decades my music tastes changed to hard rock & punk rock & other things later. I soon learned it was called "The Wall of Sound" from producer Phil Spector.
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