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“A Christmas Gift For You from Phil Spector” is 50 years old
Written by admin on December 19, 2013 – 6:20 pm -The classic Christmas album “A Christmas Gift For You from Phil Spector” was released 50 years ago last month.
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Song of the Week #137 – “Sleigh Ride”
Written by admin on December 17, 2012 – 10:47 pm - |
We get into the Christmas spirit by selecting the Ronettes’ “Sleigh Ride” as Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons. |
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Song of the Week #97 – “Da Doo Ron Ron (When He Walked Me Home)”
Written by admin on March 12, 2012 – 9:33 pm -| The Crystals’ “Da Doo Ron Ron (When He Walked Me Home)” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.
The Phil Spector-produced pop classic was released in May 1963 on single, backed with “Git’ It,” and later in the year would feature on the album “The Crystals Sing the Greatest Hits – Vol 1”. |
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Song of the Week #76 – “River Deep, Mountain High”
Written by admin on October 17, 2011 – 6:56 pm -| Ike and Tina Turner’s pop classic “River Deep, Mountain High” is Song of the Week.
“River Deep, Mountain High” was released on single in May 1966, backed with “I’ll Keep You Happy.” It was also the title track of the “River Deep Mountain High” album released in September 1966. |
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Phil Spector Presents The Philles Album Collection – 7 CD box set
Written by admin on September 11, 2011 – 7:40 pm -Fans of Phil Spector’s groundbreaking work on the Philles label will want to pick up the “Phil Spector Presents The Philles Album Collection” box set next month. The set contains six classic albums, originally released between 1962-64, and a bonus disc of Spector’s instrumental B-sides.
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