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'''Veronica Yvette Greenfield'''<ref name="GreenfieldLegalName">{{Cite web|date=October 17, 2002|title=1 No. 114: Ronnie Greenfield, et al. V. Philles Records, Inc., et al|url=https://www.law.cornell.edu/nyctap/I02_0118.htm}}</ref> ({{née}} '''Bennett'''; August 10, 1943 &ndash; January 12, 2022), known professionally as '''Ronnie Spector''', was an American singer. Referred to as the original "bad girl of [[rock and roll]]",<ref>{{cite news |last=Donovan |first=Patrick |title=The Last of the Rock Stars |url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/cd-reviews/the-last-of-the-rock-stars/2006/04/12/1144521394705.html |work=TheAge |location=Australia |date=April 12, 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Ronettes – Inductees |url=http://www.vocalgroup.org/inductees/the_ronettes.html |url-status=dead |website=The Vocal Group Hall of Fame Foundation |date=2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070320214130/http://www.vocalgroup.org/inductees/the_ronettes.html |archive-date=March 20, 2007 }}</ref> she was the lead singer of the [[girl group]] [[the Ronettes]].
'''Veronica Yvette Greenfield'''<ref name="GreenfieldLegalName">{{Cite web|date=October 17, 2002|title=1 No. 114: Ronnie Greenfield, et al. V. Philles Records, Inc., et al|url=https://www.law.cornell.edu/nyctap/I02_0118.htm}}</ref> ({{née}} '''Bennett'''; August 10, 1943 &ndash; January 12, 2022), known professionally as '''Ronnie Spector''', was an American singer. Referred to as the original "bad girl of [[rock and roll]]",<ref>{{cite news |last=Donovan |first=Patrick |title=The Last of the Rock Stars |url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/cd-reviews/the-last-of-the-rock-stars/2006/04/12/1144521394705.html |work=TheAge |location=Australia |date=April 12, 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Ronettes – Inductees |url=http://www.vocalgroup.org/inductees/the_ronettes.html |url-status=dead |website=The Vocal Group Hall of Fame Foundation |date=2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070320214130/http://www.vocalgroup.org/inductees/the_ronettes.html |archive-date=March 20, 2007 }}</ref> she was the lead singer of the [[girl group]] [[the Ronettes]].


Ronnie formed a singing group, the Darling Sisters, with her elder sister, [[Estelle Bennett]], and their cousin, [[Nedra Talley]] in the late 1950s. Later known as the Ronettes, they were signed to [[Phil Spector]]'s Philles label and he produced the majority of their recording output. The Ronettes' had a string of hits in the 1960s, including "[[Be My Baby]]" (1963), "[[Baby, I Love You]]" (1963), "[[(The Best Part of) Breakin' Up]]" (1964) and "[[Walking in the Rain (The Ronettes song)|Walking in the Rain]]" (1964).
Ronnie formed a singing group, the Darling Sisters, with her elder sister, [[Estelle Bennett]], and their cousin, [[Nedra Talley]] in the late 1950s. Later known as the Ronettes, they were signed to [[Phil Spector]]'s Philles label and he produced the majority of their recording output. The Ronettes' had a string of hits in the 1960s, including "[[Be My Baby]]" (1963), "[[Baby, I Love You]]" (1963), "[[(The Best Part of) Breakin' Up]]" (1964) and "[[Walking in the Rain (The Ronettes song)|Walking in the Rain]]" (1964).


After Ronnie married Phil in 1968, she was forbidden to perform. Following their separation in 1972, she reformed the Ronettes and began performing again. In 1980, she released her debut solo album''[[Siren (TV series)| Siren]]''. Her career revived when she was featured on [[Eddie Money]]'s song "[[Take Me Home Tonight (song)|Take Me Home Tonight]]" in 1986. She went on to release the albums ''[[Unfinished Business (Ronnie Spector album)|Unfinished Business]]'' (1987), ''Something's Gonna Happen'' (2003), ''Last of the Rock Stars'' (2006) and ''[[English Heart]]'' (2016). She also recorded one extended play, ''[[She Talks to Rainbows]]'' (1999).
After Ronnie married Phil in 1968, she was forbidden to perform. Following their separation in 1972, she reformed the Ronettes and began performing again. In 1980, she released her debut solo album''[[Siren (TV series)|Siren]]''. Her career revived when she was featured on [[Eddie Money]]'s song "[[Take Me Home Tonight (song)|Take Me Home Tonight]]" in 1986. She went on to release the albums ''[[Unfinished Business (Ronnie Spector album)|Unfinished Business]]'' (1987), ''Something's Gonna Happen'' (2003), ''Last of the Rock Stars'' (2006) and ''[[English Heart]]'' (2016). She also recorded one extended play, ''[[She Talks to Rainbows]]'' (1999).


In 1990, Ronnie Spector published a memoir, ''[[Be My Baby (book)|Be My Baby: How I Survived Mascara, Miniskirts, and Madness, Or, My Life as a Fabulous Ronette]]''.<ref name=":Cateforis01a">{{cite book |last=Cateforis |first=Theo |title=The Rock History Reader |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=F7o5Wj9-EGYC&q=ronnie+spector+autobiography&pg=PA43 |publisher=Routledge |date=2013 |pages=43 |access-date=July 28, 2017 |isbn=9780415892124}}</ref> She was inducted into the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] as a member of the Ronettes in 2007.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Ronettes |url=https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/ronettes |website=Rock & Roll Hall of Fame |access-date=January 18, 2019}}</ref>
In 1990, Ronnie Spector published a memoir, ''[[Be My Baby (book)|Be My Baby: How I Survived Mascara, Miniskirts, and Madness, Or, My Life as a Fabulous Ronette]]''.<ref name=":Cateforis01a">{{cite book |last=Cateforis |first=Theo |title=The Rock History Reader |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=F7o5Wj9-EGYC&q=ronnie+spector+autobiography&pg=PA43 |publisher=Routledge |date=2013 |pages=43 |access-date=July 28, 2017 |isbn=9780415892124}}</ref> She was inducted into the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] as a member of the Ronettes in 2007.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Ronettes |url=https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/ronettes |website=Rock & Roll Hall of Fame |access-date=January 18, 2019}}</ref>
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In 1988, Spector began performing at the Ronnie Spector's Christmas Party, a seasonal staple at [[B.B. King Blues Club & Grill]] in New York City.<ref>{{cite news|author=Reed, James |date=December 23, 2008| url= http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2008/12/23/still_rockin_around/ |title=Still rockin' around| work= [[Boston.com]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.bbkingblues.com/bio.php?id=2025|title= RONNIE SPECTOR'S BEST CHRISTMAS PARTY EVER!| website= [[B.B. King Blues Club & Grill]]|location= New York|date= 2013| access-date= May 28, 2014|archive-date= May 29, 2014|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140529052247/http://www.bbkingblues.com/bio.php?id=2025|url-status= dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://calendar.northjersey.com/brooklyn_ny/events/show/352005703-ronnie-spector|title= Events: Ronnie Spector|website= [[NorthJersey.com]]| date= 2013|access-date= May 28, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url= https://archive.today/20140528215955/http://calendar.northjersey.com/brooklyn_ny/events/show/352005703-ronnie-spector|archive-date= May 28, 2014| df= mdy-all}}</ref> In 1999, she released the EP, ''[[She Talks to Rainbows]]'', which featured a few covers of older songs. [[Joey Ramone]] acted as producer.<ref>{{Cite web| last= Phipps|first=Keith|date=August 22, 1999| title= Ronnie Spector| url= https://www.avclub.com/ronnie-spector-1798208039|url-status=live |access-date=January 13, 2022|website=The A.V. Club|language=en-us}}</ref>
In 1988, Spector began performing at the Ronnie Spector's Christmas Party, a seasonal staple at [[B.B. King Blues Club & Grill]] in New York City.<ref>{{cite news|author=Reed, James |date=December 23, 2008| url= http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2008/12/23/still_rockin_around/ |title=Still rockin' around| work= [[Boston.com]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.bbkingblues.com/bio.php?id=2025|title= RONNIE SPECTOR'S BEST CHRISTMAS PARTY EVER!| website= [[B.B. King Blues Club & Grill]]|location= New York|date= 2013| access-date= May 28, 2014|archive-date= May 29, 2014|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140529052247/http://www.bbkingblues.com/bio.php?id=2025|url-status= dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://calendar.northjersey.com/brooklyn_ny/events/show/352005703-ronnie-spector|title= Events: Ronnie Spector|website= [[NorthJersey.com]]| date= 2013|access-date= May 28, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url= https://archive.today/20140528215955/http://calendar.northjersey.com/brooklyn_ny/events/show/352005703-ronnie-spector|archive-date= May 28, 2014| df= mdy-all}}</ref> In 1999, she released the EP, ''[[She Talks to Rainbows]]'', which featured a few covers of older songs. [[Joey Ramone]] acted as producer.<ref>{{Cite web| last= Phipps|first=Keith|date=August 22, 1999| title= Ronnie Spector| url= https://www.avclub.com/ronnie-spector-1798208039|url-status=live |access-date=January 13, 2022|website=The A.V. Club|language=en-us}}</ref>


In 1988, Spector and the other members of the Ronettes sued Phil Spector for nonpayment of royalties and for unpaid income he made from licensing of Ronettes’ music. In 2001, a New York court announced a verdict in favor of the Ronettes, ordering Spector to pay $2.6 million in back royalties.<ref>{{Cite web| url= http://articles.latimes.com/2000/jun/17/news/mn-41981|title=Ronettes Entitled to Back Pay From Phil Spector, Judge Rules|date=June 17, 2000|website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref> The judgment was overturned by a Court of Appeals in 2002 and remanded back to the [[New York State Supreme Court]]. The judges found that their contract gave Phil unconditional rights to the recordings. It was ruled that Spector was entitled to her share of the royalties, which she had forfeited in her divorce settlement, but they reversed a lower court's ruling that the group were entitled to the music industry's standard 50 percent royalty rate.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/10/18/nyregion/a-sad-song-for-the-ronettes-court-reverses-royalty-rights.html|title=A Sad Song for the Ronettes: Court Reverses Royalty Rights|last=Worth| first= Robert F.| date=October 18, 2001|website= The New York Times}}</ref> In the final outcome, Phil paid in excess of $1 million to Ronnie Spector.<ref name= ":5">{{Cite news| last=Sisario| first= Ben|date=February 14, 2009| title= Estelle Bennett, a Singer for the Ronettes, Is Dead at 67|language=en-US|work=The New York Times| url= https://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/14/arts/music/14bennett.html|access-date= December 26, 2021|issn=0362-4331}}</ref>
In 1988, Spector and the other members of the Ronettes sued Phil Spector for nonpayment of royalties and for unpaid income he made from licensing of Ronettes’ music. In 2001, a New York court announced a verdict in favor of the Ronettes, ordering Spector to pay $2.6 million in back royalties.<ref>{{Cite web| url= http://articles.latimes.com/2000/jun/17/news/mn-41981|title=Ronettes Entitled to Back Pay From Phil Spector, Judge Rules|date=June 17, 2000|website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref> The judgment was overturned by a Court of Appeals in 2002 and remanded back to the [[New York State Supreme Court]]. The judges found that their contract gave Phil unconditional rights to the recordings. It was ruled that Spector was entitled to her share of the royalties, which she had forfeited in her divorce settlement, but they reversed a lower court's ruling that the group were entitled to the music industry's standard 50 percent royalty rate.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/10/18/nyregion/a-sad-song-for-the-ronettes-court-reverses-royalty-rights.html|title=A Sad Song for the Ronettes: Court Reverses Royalty Rights|last=Worth| first= Robert F.| date=October 18, 2001|website= The New York Times}}</ref> In the outcome, Phil paid in excess of $1 million to Ronnie Spector.<ref name= ":5">{{Cite news| last=Sisario| first= Ben|date=February 14, 2009| title= Estelle Bennett, a Singer for the Ronettes, Is Dead at 67|language=en-US|work=The New York Times| url= https://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/14/arts/music/14bennett.html|access-date= December 26, 2021|issn=0362-4331}}</ref>


In December 1998, having just signed to the [[Creation Records]] label, she appeared on the BBC's ''[[Later... with Jools Holland]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p005jfhz|title=BBC Two - Later... with Jools Holland, Series 12, Episode 8|website=BBC}}</ref>
In December 1998, having just signed to the [[Creation Records]] label, she appeared on the BBC's ''[[Later... with Jools Holland]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p005jfhz|title=BBC Two - Later... with Jools Holland, Series 12, Episode 8|website=BBC}}</ref>
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Spector provided guest vocals on the track "Ode to LA", on [[The Raveonettes]]' album ''[[Pretty in Black]]'' (2005).<ref>{{cite web| url= https://www.nme.com/reviews/the-raveonettes/7686|title=The Raveonettes : Pretty In Black|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070808204642/https://www.nme.com/reviews/the-raveonettes/7686|archive-date=August 8, 2007| website= NME| publisher=|accessdate=September 24, 2016}}</ref> Spector's album, ''Last of the Rock Stars'' (2006), was released by High Coin and featured contributions from members of [[The Raconteurs]], [[Nick Zinner]] of the [[Yeah Yeah Yeahs]], [[The Raveonettes]], [[Patti Smith]], and [[Keith Richards]]. Spector herself co-produced two of the songs.<ref name="Pitch1">{{Cite web| last= Hogan| first=Marc|date=June 6, 2006| title= Ronnie Spector: The Last of the Rock Stars|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/9086-the-last-of-the-rock-stars/|url-status=live|access-date= January 14, 2022| website=Pitchfork.com |language=en}}</ref>
Spector provided guest vocals on the track "Ode to LA", on [[The Raveonettes]]' album ''[[Pretty in Black]]'' (2005).<ref>{{cite web| url= https://www.nme.com/reviews/the-raveonettes/7686|title=The Raveonettes : Pretty In Black|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070808204642/https://www.nme.com/reviews/the-raveonettes/7686|archive-date=August 8, 2007| website= NME| publisher=|accessdate=September 24, 2016}}</ref> Spector's album, ''Last of the Rock Stars'' (2006), was released by High Coin and featured contributions from members of [[The Raconteurs]], [[Nick Zinner]] of the [[Yeah Yeah Yeahs]], [[The Raveonettes]], [[Patti Smith]], and [[Keith Richards]]. Spector herself co-produced two of the songs.<ref name="Pitch1">{{Cite web| last= Hogan| first=Marc|date=June 6, 2006| title= Ronnie Spector: The Last of the Rock Stars|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/9086-the-last-of-the-rock-stars/|url-status=live|access-date= January 14, 2022| website=Pitchfork.com |language=en}}</ref>


Despite objections from Phil Spector (who was awaiting trial for murder), the Ronettes were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.<ref>{{Cite web|date=March 7, 2007|title=Phil Spector blasts The Ronettes' Hall Of Fame induction| url= https://www.nme.com/news/music/the-ronettes-2-1350336|access-date= December 8, 2020| website= NME| language=en-GB}}</ref>
Despite objections from Phil Spector (who was awaiting trial for murder), the Ronettes were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.<ref>{{Cite web|date=March 7, 2007|title=Phil Spector blasts The Ronettes' Hall Of Fame induction| url= https://www.nme.com/news/music/the-ronettes-2-1350336|access-date= December 8, 2020| website= NME| language=en-GB}}</ref>


A Christmas EP, ''Ronnie Spector's Best Christmas Ever'', was released on Bad Girl Sounds in November 2010, featuring five new Christmas songs.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|title=Ronnie Spector's Best Christmas Ever - Ronnie Spector| url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/ronnie-spectors-best-christmas-ever-mw0002066061|website=Allmusic|language=en|access-date=January 14, 2022}}</ref>
A Christmas EP, ''Ronnie Spector's Best Christmas Ever'', was released on Bad Girl Sounds in November 2010, featuring five new Christmas songs.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|title=Ronnie Spector's Best Christmas Ever - Ronnie Spector| url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/ronnie-spectors-best-christmas-ever-mw0002066061|website=Allmusic|language=en|access-date=January 14, 2022}}</ref>
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In 2016, she released, through 429 Records, ''English Heart'', her first album of new material in a decade.<ref name="NPR">{{cite web| url= https://www.npr.org/2016/04/04/472717629/songs-we-love-ronnie-spector-id-much-rather-be-with-the-girls| title=Songs We Love: Ronnie Spector, 'I'd Much Rather Be With The Girls'| work=NPR.org |date=April 4, 2016}}</ref><ref name="HeartAll">{{Cite web| title=English Heart - Ronnie Spector {{!}} Release Info| url= https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/english-heart-mr0004521564| access-date=January 14, 2022| website= AllMusic|language=en}}</ref> The album features her versions of songs of the [[British Invasion]] by the Beatles, Rolling Stones, [[Yardbirds]], [[Bee Gees]], and others, produced by [[Scott Jacoby (producer)|Scott Jacoby]].<ref name="RS">{{cite magazine| url= https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ronnie-spector-on-keith-richards-david-bowie-and-life-after-phil-20160414| title=Ronnie Spector on Keith Richards, David Bowie and Life After Phil|magazine=Rolling Stone| date= April 14, 2016}}</ref> ''English Heart'' peaked at #6 on the ''Billboard'' Top Heatseekers chart.<ref>{{cite magazine| url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/ronnie-spector/chart-history/tln/ |title= Ronnie Spector Chart History| publisher= | magazine = Billboard| last= |first= |accessdate=April 12, 2018}}</ref>
In 2016, she released, through 429 Records, ''English Heart'', her first album of new material in a decade.<ref name="NPR">{{cite web| url= https://www.npr.org/2016/04/04/472717629/songs-we-love-ronnie-spector-id-much-rather-be-with-the-girls| title=Songs We Love: Ronnie Spector, 'I'd Much Rather Be With The Girls'| work=NPR.org |date=April 4, 2016}}</ref><ref name="HeartAll">{{Cite web| title=English Heart - Ronnie Spector {{!}} Release Info| url= https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/english-heart-mr0004521564| access-date=January 14, 2022| website= AllMusic|language=en}}</ref> The album features her versions of songs of the [[British Invasion]] by the Beatles, Rolling Stones, [[Yardbirds]], [[Bee Gees]], and others, produced by [[Scott Jacoby (producer)|Scott Jacoby]].<ref name="RS">{{cite magazine| url= https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ronnie-spector-on-keith-richards-david-bowie-and-life-after-phil-20160414| title=Ronnie Spector on Keith Richards, David Bowie and Life After Phil|magazine=Rolling Stone| date= April 14, 2016}}</ref> ''English Heart'' peaked at #6 on the ''Billboard'' Top Heatseekers chart.<ref>{{cite magazine| url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/ronnie-spector/chart-history/tln/ |title= Ronnie Spector Chart History| publisher= | magazine = Billboard| last= |first= |accessdate=April 12, 2018}}</ref>


On August 9, 2017, ''[[People (magazine)|People]]'' premiered a new single, "Love Power", produced by [[Narada Michael Walden]] by Ronnie Spector and The Ronettes, making it the first Ronettes single in decades.<ref name="People">{{cite web| url= http://people.com/music/ronnie-spector-and-the-ronettes-love-power-premiere/|title=FIRST LISTEN: Rock Queen Ronnie Spector Releases 'Love Power,' Her First Song in Decades with the Ronettes|work=People|date=August 9, 2017}}</ref>
On August 9, 2017, ''[[People (magazine)|People]]'' premiered a new single, "Love Power", produced by [[Narada Michael Walden]] by Ronnie Spector and The Ronettes, making it the first Ronettes single in decades.<ref name="People">{{cite web| url= http://people.com/music/ronnie-spector-and-the-ronettes-love-power-premiere/|title=FIRST LISTEN: Rock Queen Ronnie Spector Releases 'Love Power,' Her First Song in Decades with the Ronettes|work=People|date=August 9, 2017}}</ref>


In 2018, Spector appeared in the music documentary ''[[Amy Winehouse: Back to Black]]'' (2018), based on Winehouse her final studio album ''[[Back to Black]]''. The album was inspired by 1960s girl groups Winehouse gathered inspiration from listening to, such as The Ronettes.<ref>{{cite news|first= Laura |last= Snapes |title= Hologram of Amy Winehouse set for 2019 worldwide tour |newspaper= The Guardian |date= October 12, 2018 |access-date= October 12, 2018 |url= https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/oct/12/amy-winehouse-hologram-tour}}</ref> It contains new interviews<ref>{{cite magazine|first= Starr |last= Bowenbank |title= Amy Winehouse 'Back to Black' Documentary Announced: Watch the Trailer |magazine= Billboard |date= September 19, 2018 |access-date= October 12, 2018 |url= https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/movies/8475979/amy-winehouse-back-to-black-documentary-trailer}}</ref> as well as archival footage.<ref name="Bliss">{{cite magazine|first= Karen |last= Bliss |title= Amy Winehouse 'Back to Black' Documentary Offers Revealing Commentary from Mark Ronson, Salaam Remi & More |magazine= Billboard |date= September 20, 2018 |access-date= October 12, 2018 |url= https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8476229/amy-winehouse-back-to-black-documentary-recap}}</ref>
In 2018, Spector appeared in the music documentary ''[[Amy Winehouse: Back to Black]]'' (2018), based on Winehouse her final studio album ''[[Back to Black]]''. The album was inspired by 1960s girl groups Winehouse gathered inspiration from listening to, such as The Ronettes.<ref>{{cite news|first= Laura |last= Snapes |title= Hologram of Amy Winehouse set for 2019 worldwide tour |newspaper= The Guardian |date= October 12, 2018 |access-date= October 12, 2018 |url= https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/oct/12/amy-winehouse-hologram-tour}}</ref> It contains new interviews<ref>{{cite magazine|first= Starr |last= Bowenbank |title= Amy Winehouse 'Back to Black' Documentary Announced: Watch the Trailer |magazine= Billboard |date= September 19, 2018 |access-date= October 12, 2018 |url= https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/movies/8475979/amy-winehouse-back-to-black-documentary-trailer}}</ref> as well as archival footage.<ref name="Bliss">{{cite magazine|first= Karen |last= Bliss |title= Amy Winehouse 'Back to Black' Documentary Offers Revealing Commentary from Mark Ronson, Salaam Remi & More |magazine= Billboard |date= September 20, 2018 |access-date= October 12, 2018 |url= https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8476229/amy-winehouse-back-to-black-documentary-recap}}</ref>


In September 2020, it was announced that actress [[Zendaya]] will portray Spector in a biopic adapted from her memoir ''[[Be My Baby (book)|Be My Baby: How I Survived Mascara, Miniskirts and Madness]]''.<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Aniftos|first=Rania|date=September 29, 2020|title=Zendaya to Play Ronnie Spector in Upcoming Film on Singer's Life| url= https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/movies/9457239/zendaya-play-ronnie-spector-film|access-date= December 8, 2020| magazine= Billboard| language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|date=September 29, 2020| title= Zendaya In Talks To Play Ronnie Spector In A24 Film About Iconic Singer; Label Acquires Life Rights & 'Be My Baby' Autobiography| url= https://deadline.com/2020/09/zendaya-ronnie-spector-movie-a24-be-my-baby-autobiography-euphoria-1234587999/| access-date=December 8, 2020| website= Deadline| language= en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web| url= https://variety.com/2022/music/news/zendaya-honors-ronnie-spector-1235153767/|title=Zendaya Honors Ronnie Spector: 'Thank You for Sharing Your Life With Me'|publisher= | work = Variety.com|date=January 13, 2022}}</ref>
In September 2020, it was announced that actress [[Zendaya]] will portray Spector in a biopic adapted from her memoir ''[[Be My Baby (book)|Be My Baby: How I Survived Mascara, Miniskirts and Madness]]''.<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Aniftos|first=Rania|date=September 29, 2020|title=Zendaya to Play Ronnie Spector in Upcoming Film on Singer's Life| url= https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/movies/9457239/zendaya-play-ronnie-spector-film|access-date= December 8, 2020| magazine= Billboard| language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|date=September 29, 2020| title= Zendaya In Talks To Play Ronnie Spector In A24 Film About Iconic Singer; Label Acquires Life Rights & 'Be My Baby' Autobiography| url= https://deadline.com/2020/09/zendaya-ronnie-spector-movie-a24-be-my-baby-autobiography-euphoria-1234587999/| access-date=December 8, 2020| website= Deadline| language= en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url= https://variety.com/2022/music/news/zendaya-honors-ronnie-spector-1235153767/|title=Zendaya Honors Ronnie Spector: 'Thank You for Sharing Your Life With Me'|publisher= | work = Variety.com|date=January 13, 2022}}</ref>


In December 2021 the Ronettes returned to the Top 10 for the first time in 58 years with their 1963 recording of "[[Sleigh Ride]]".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/mariah-carey-all-i-want-for-christmas-is-you-tops-hot-100-ronettes-sleigh-ride-1235014113/|title=Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' Holds Atop Hot 100, The Ronettes' 'Sleigh Ride' Hits Top 10|date=December 28, 2021|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> Following her death in January 2022, the BBC broadcast the compilation tribute ''Ronnie Spector at the BBC''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001411h/ronnie-spector-at-the-bbc|title=Ronnie Spector at the BBC|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}</ref>
In December 2021 the Ronettes returned to the Top 10 for the first time in 58 years with their 1963 recording of "[[Sleigh Ride]]".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/mariah-carey-all-i-want-for-christmas-is-you-tops-hot-100-ronettes-sleigh-ride-1235014113/|title=Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' Holds Atop Hot 100, The Ronettes' 'Sleigh Ride' Hits Top 10|date=December 28, 2021|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> Following her death in January 2022, the BBC broadcast the compilation tribute ''Ronnie Spector at the BBC''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001411h/ronnie-spector-at-the-bbc|title=Ronnie Spector at the BBC|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}</ref>
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===The Ronettes===
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{{main|The Ronettes discography}}
* ''[[Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica]]'', 1964<ref> {{Cite web|last=Kennedy|first=Mark|date=January 13, 2022|title=Ronnie Spector, '60s icon who sang 'Be My Baby,' dies at 78|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/60s-icon-ronnie-spector-sang-baby-dies-78-82230668|url-status=live|access-date=January 15, 2022|website=ABC News|language=en}} </ref>
* ''[[Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica]]'', 1964<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kennedy|first=Mark|date=January 13, 2022|title=Ronnie Spector, '60s icon who sang 'Be My Baby,' dies at 78|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/60s-icon-ronnie-spector-sang-baby-dies-78-82230668|url-status=live|access-date=January 15, 2022|website=ABC News|language=en}}</ref>
* ''Sing the Greatest Hits , 1975''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sing Their Greatest Hits - The Ronettes|website=AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/sing-their-greatest-hits-mw0000839069|language=en|access-date=January 15, 2022}}</ref>
* ''Sing the Greatest Hits , 1975''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sing Their Greatest Hits - The Ronettes|website=AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/sing-their-greatest-hits-mw0000839069|language=en|access-date=January 15, 2022}}</ref>
* ''The Ronettes Greatest Hits – Volume 2'', 1981<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 - The Ronettes|website=Allmusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-greatest-hits-vol-2-mw0000954209|language=en|access-date=January 15, 2022}}</ref>
* ''The Ronettes Greatest Hits – Volume 2'', 1981<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 - The Ronettes|website=Allmusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-greatest-hits-vol-2-mw0000954209|language=en|access-date=January 15, 2022}}</ref>
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* Released: April 8, 2016
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* Label: [[429 Records|429]]<ref name="HeartAll"/>
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| 6<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/ronnie-spector/chart-history/tln/|title=Ronnie Spector Chart History|work=Billboard|last=|first=|accessdate=January 14, 2022}}</ref>
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===EPs===
===EPs===
* ''[[She Talks to Rainbows]]'' EP, 1999<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/ronniespector/albums/album/144794/review/5942286/she_talks_to_rainbows_us|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071013023825/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/ronniespector/albums/album/144794/review/5942286/she_talks_to_rainbows_us|archive-date=October 13, 2007|title=Ronnie Spector: She Talks to Rainbows [US] : Music Reviews |magazine=Rolling Stone|author=ROB SHEFFIELD|date=October 28, 1999}}</ref>
* ''[[She Talks to Rainbows]]'' EP, 1999<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/ronniespector/albums/album/144794/review/5942286/she_talks_to_rainbows_us|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071013023825/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/ronniespector/albums/album/144794/review/5942286/she_talks_to_rainbows_us|archive-date=October 13, 2007|title=Ronnie Spector: She Talks to Rainbows [US] : Music Reviews |magazine=Rolling Stone|first=Rob|last=Sheffield|date=October 28, 1999}}</ref>
* ''Something's Gonna Happen'' EP, 2003<ref>{{Cite web|title=Something's Gonna Happen - Ronnie Spector|website=AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/somethings-gonna-happen-mw0000316767|language=en|access-date=January 15, 2022}}</ref>
* ''Something's Gonna Happen'' EP, 2003<ref>{{Cite web|title=Something's Gonna Happen - Ronnie Spector|website=AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/somethings-gonna-happen-mw0000316767|language=en|access-date=January 15, 2022}}</ref>
* ''Best Christmas Ever'' EP, 2010<ref name=":7" />
* ''Best Christmas Ever'' EP, 2010<ref name=":7" />
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* 1975: "You'd Be Good For Me" (Tom Cat YB-10380)
* 1975: "You'd Be Good For Me" (Tom Cat YB-10380)
* 1976: "Paradise" (Warner Spector SPS 0409)
* 1976: "Paradise" (Warner Spector SPS 0409)
* 1977: "Say Goodbye To Hollywood" (Epic 8-50374)
* 1977: "Say Goodbye To Hollywood" (Epic 8–50374)
* 1978: "It's a Heartache" (Alston 3738)
* 1978: "It's a Heartache" (Alston 3738)
* 1980: "Darlin'" (Polish PR-202)
* 1980: "Darlin'" (Polish PR-202)
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* {{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/gallery/2022/jan/12/ronnie-spector-a-life-in-pictures|title=Ronnie Spector: a life in pictures|date=January 13, 2022|work=The Guardian}}
* [https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/elle-king-ronnie-spector-under-the-mistletoe-8544998/ Last recording with Ronnie Spector. Billboard]
* [https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/elle-king-ronnie-spector-under-the-mistletoe-8544998/ Last recording with Ronnie Spector. Billboard]
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This article is about the singer. For the special effects artist, see Ronnie Specter.

Ronnie Spector
Spector in 1966
Born
Veronica Yvette Bennett

(1943-08-10)August 10, 1943
New York City, U.S.
DiedJanuary 12, 2022(2022-01-12) (aged 78)
Other names
  • Veronica Spector
  • Ronnie Bennett
  • Ronnie Greenfield
OccupationSinger
Years active1959–2022
Spouses
  • ​
    ​
    (m. 1968; div. 1974)​
  • Jonathan Greenfield
    ​
    (m. 1982)​
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Labels
Websiteronniespector.com

Veronica Yvette Greenfield[1] (née Bennett; August 10, 1943 – January 12, 2022), known professionally as Ronnie Spector, was an American singer. Referred to as the original "bad girl of rock and roll",[2][3] she was the lead singer of the girl group the Ronettes.

Ronnie formed a singing group, the Darling Sisters, with her elder sister, Estelle Bennett, and their cousin, Nedra Talley in the late 1950s. Later known as the Ronettes, they were signed to Phil Spector's Philles label and he produced the majority of their recording output. The Ronettes' had a string of hits in the 1960s, including "Be My Baby" (1963), "Baby, I Love You" (1963), "(The Best Part of) Breakin' Up" (1964) and "Walking in the Rain" (1964).

After Ronnie married Phil in 1968, she was forbidden to perform. Following their separation in 1972, she reformed the Ronettes and began performing again. In 1980, she released her debut solo albumSiren. Her career revived when she was featured on Eddie Money's song "Take Me Home Tonight" in 1986. She went on to release the albums Unfinished Business (1987), Something's Gonna Happen (2003), Last of the Rock Stars (2006) and English Heart (2016). She also recorded one extended play, She Talks to Rainbows (1999).

In 1990, Ronnie Spector published a memoir, Be My Baby: How I Survived Mascara, Miniskirts, and Madness, Or, My Life as a Fabulous Ronette.[4] She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Ronettes in 2007.[5]

Early life

Spector was born Veronica Yvette Bennett in East Harlem, New York City, and grew up in Washington Heights section of Manhattan.[6][7] Her mother was African-American-Cherokee and her father was Irish-American.[8] Bennett and her sister Estelle Bennett (1941–2009) were encouraged to sing by their large family, as was their cousin Nedra Talley (born 1946). The trio formed the Darling Sisters, known later as the Ronettes.[9] They performed locally while attending George Washington High School in Washington Heights.[10]

Career

1963–1969: The Ronettes and early success

Main article: The Ronettes
Ronnie Spector (center) with The Ronettes, 1966

The Ronettes became a popular live attraction around the greater New York area in the early 1960s. Looking for a recording contract, they initially were signed to Colpix Records and produced by Stu Phillips.[11] After releasing a few singles on Colpix without success, they tracked down record producer Phil Spector, who signed them to his label Philles Records in 1963.[12] Their relationship with Spector brought chart success with "Be My Baby" (1963),[13] "Baby, I Love You" (1963), "(The Best Part of) Breakin' Up" (1964), "Do I Love You?" (1964), and "Walking in the Rain" (1964). The group had two top 100 hits in 1965 with "Born to Be Together" and "Is This What I Get for Loving You?".[14]

In 1965, the Ronettes were voted the third-top singing group in England behind the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.[15] They supported and toured with the Beatles on their 1966 US tour.[16] The group's last charting single, "I Can Hear Music", produced by Jeff Barry, reached number 100 in 1966.[17]

The Ronettes broke up in early 1967, following a European concert tour.[18] Spector's 1960s recording "You Came, You Saw, You Conquered", credited as "The Ronettes Featuring the Voice of Veronica", appeared in 1969 on Herb Alpert's A&M Records label, with "Oh I Love You", an old Ronettes B-side, as the flip. Her vocals were used for the lead and backing vocals. Phil Spector kept many of the group's unreleased songs in a vault for years.[19]

1970–1982: Solo career and Siren

Spector in 1971

In February 1971, during Phil Spector's work with George Harrison, Ronnie Spector recorded the single "Try Some, Buy Some/Tandoori Chicken" at Abbey Road Studios, released as Apple 33 in the UK and as Apple 1832 in the US.[20][21] The A-side was written by George Harrison, and produced by both him and Phil Spector. Although the single was not a big hit, its backing track was used two years later for Harrison's own version of the song, on his chart-topping Living in the Material World album.[22] "Try Some, Buy Some" had another lasting influence when John Lennon recorded "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" later the same year and asked Phil Spector (co-producing again) to reproduce the mandolin-laden Wall of Sound he had created for Ronnie Spector's single. Lennon liked the rockabilly B-side too; he sang it at his birthday party in New York City in October 1971 (a recording of which has appeared on bootlegs).[23] Ronnie Spector recorded other Harrison songs during those London sessions – including "You" and "When Every Song Is Sung" – but her versions were never released, even though a full album had been planned.[24]

In 1973, Spector reformed the Ronettes (as Ronnie Spector and the Ronettes) with two new members (Chip Fields Hurd, the mother of actress Kim Fields, and Diane Linton). They released a few singles on Buddah Records,[25] but the records failed to chart. By 1975, Spector was recording as a solo act. She released the single "You'd Be Good For Me" on Tom Cat Records in 1975.[26]

In 1976, Spector sang a duet with Southside Johnny on the recording "You Mean So Much To Me", penned by Southside's longtime friend Bruce Springsteen.[27] This was the final track on the Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes' debut album I Don't Want to Go Home.[28] She also made appearances with the band the following year, including a cover version of Billy Joel's 1976 track "Say Goodbye to Hollywood".[29]

In her book, Spector recounted several abortive attempts to recapture mainstream success throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, during which time she was perceived as an oldies act.[30] She recorded her first solo album in 1980, Siren, produced by Genya Ravan.[31]

1983–2002: "Take Me Home Tonight", Unfinished Business, and return to music

In 1986, Spector enjoyed a resurgence of popular radio airplay as the featured vocalist on Eddie Money's Top 5 hit, "Take Me Home Tonight", in which she answers Money's chorus lyric, "just like Ronnie sang", with, "be my little baby". The song's music video was one of the top videos of the year and in heavy rotation on MTV. During this period, she also recorded the song "Tonight You're Mine, Baby" (from the film Just One of the Guys).[32]

In 1988, Spector began performing at the Ronnie Spector's Christmas Party, a seasonal staple at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City.[33][34][35] In 1999, she released the EP, She Talks to Rainbows, which featured a few covers of older songs. Joey Ramone acted as producer.[36]

In 1988, Spector and the other members of the Ronettes sued Phil Spector for nonpayment of royalties and for unpaid income he made from licensing of Ronettes’ music. In 2001, a New York court announced a verdict in favor of the Ronettes, ordering Spector to pay $2.6 million in back royalties.[37] The judgment was overturned by a Court of Appeals in 2002 and remanded back to the New York State Supreme Court. The judges found that their contract gave Phil unconditional rights to the recordings. It was ruled that Spector was entitled to her share of the royalties, which she had forfeited in her divorce settlement, but they reversed a lower court's ruling that the group were entitled to the music industry's standard 50 percent royalty rate.[38] In the outcome, Phil paid in excess of $1 million to Ronnie Spector.[39]

In December 1998, having just signed to the Creation Records label, she appeared on the BBC's Later... with Jools Holland.[40]

2003–2022: Collaborations and English Heart

In 2003, Spector provided backing vocals for The Misfits' album Project 1950 on the songs "This Magic Moment" and "You Belong to Me."[41] In 2004, the Ronnettes were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.[42]

Ronnie Spector performing in London 2015

Spector provided guest vocals on the track "Ode to LA", on The Raveonettes' album Pretty in Black (2005).[43] Spector's album, Last of the Rock Stars (2006), was released by High Coin and featured contributions from members of The Raconteurs, Nick Zinner of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Raveonettes, Patti Smith, and Keith Richards. Spector herself co-produced two of the songs.[44]

Despite objections from Phil Spector (who was awaiting trial for murder), the Ronettes were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.[45]

A Christmas EP, Ronnie Spector's Best Christmas Ever, was released on Bad Girl Sounds in November 2010, featuring five new Christmas songs.[46]

In 2011, after the death of Amy Winehouse, Ronnie Spector released her version of Winehouse's single "Back to Black" (2006) as a tribute and for the benefit of the Daytop Village addiction treatment centers.[47] She also performed this song as part of her live act, including in 2015 during a UK tour.[48] She appeared on the 2014 New Year's Eve edition of the Jools' Annual Hootenanny.[49]

In 2016, she released, through 429 Records, English Heart, her first album of new material in a decade.[50][51] The album features her versions of songs of the British Invasion by the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Yardbirds, Bee Gees, and others, produced by Scott Jacoby.[52] English Heart peaked at #6 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart.[53]

On August 9, 2017, People premiered a new single, "Love Power", produced by Narada Michael Walden by Ronnie Spector and The Ronettes, making it the first Ronettes single in decades.[54]

In 2018, Spector appeared in the music documentary Amy Winehouse: Back to Black (2018), based on Winehouse her final studio album Back to Black. The album was inspired by 1960s girl groups Winehouse gathered inspiration from listening to, such as The Ronettes.[55] It contains new interviews[56] as well as archival footage.[57]

In September 2020, it was announced that actress Zendaya will portray Spector in a biopic adapted from her memoir Be My Baby: How I Survived Mascara, Miniskirts and Madness.[58][59][60]

In December 2021 the Ronettes returned to the Top 10 for the first time in 58 years with their 1963 recording of "Sleigh Ride".[61] Following her death in January 2022, the BBC broadcast the compilation tribute Ronnie Spector at the BBC.[62]

Personal life and death

Spector in 2000

Bennett and Phil Spector began having an affair soon after she was signed to his label in 1963.[63] Early in their relationship, she was unaware that he was married.[64] Once, Bennett was busted by house detectives for prostitution at the Delmonico Hotel in New York City after leaving a room they had booked. She was allowed to call Spector, who threatened the hotel, and then they allowed her to leave.[65] After Spector divorced his wife in 1965, he purchased a home in Beverly Hills, where he lived with Bennett.[66] They married at Beverly Hills City Hall on April 14, 1968.[67] Bennett changed her surname and became known as Ronnie Spector.[68] Their son Donté Phillip was adopted in 1969. Two years later, Phil surprised her for Christmas with adopted twins, Louis and Gary.[69]

Spector revealed in her 1990 memoir, Be My Baby, that following their marriage, Phil subjected her to years of psychological torment and sabotaged her career by forbidding her to perform.[70] She said he surrounded their house with barbed wire and guard dogs, and confiscated her shoes to prevent her from leaving.[71] On the rare occasions he allowed her out alone, she had to drive with a life-size dummy of Phil.[72] Spector stated that Phil installed a gold coffin with a glass top in the basement, promising that he would kill her and display her corpse if she ever left him.[73] She began drinking and attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings to escape the house.[32]

In 1972, Spector fled their mansion barefoot and without any belongings with the help of her mother.[74] "I knew that if I didn't leave I was going to die there," she said.[72] In their 1974 divorce settlement, Ronnie forfeited all future record earnings after Phil threatened to have a hit man kill her.[71] She received $25,000, a used car, and monthly alimony of $2,500 for five years.[71] Spector later testified that Phil had frequently pulled a gun on her during their marriage and threatened to kill her unless she surrendered custody of their children.[71]

Spector tried to rebuild her career, keeping his surname professionally because "I needed any way I could to get back in, I'd been kept away so long."[75] But Phil hired lawyers to prevent her singing her classic hit songs and denied her royalties.[75] In 1988, Spector and the other Ronettes sued Phil for $10 million in damages, rescission of the contract, the return of the masters, and recoupment of money received from the sale of Ronettes masters.[76] It took 10 years for the case to make it to trial, and after a prolonged legal battle, Phil was ordered to pay Spector over $1 million in royalties.[38][39]

In 1982, Spector married her manager Jonathan Greenfield.[77][78] They lived in Danbury, Connecticut, with their two sons, Austin Drew and Jason Charles.[79][80]

Spector died from cancer on January 12, 2022, at the age of 78.[81][82][83]

Discography

The Ronettes

Main article: The Ronettes discography

Solo albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Heat
Siren
  • Released: 1980
  • Label: RCA, Polish Records[31]
 –
Unfinished Business –
The Last of the Rock Stars
  • Released: 2006
  • Label: High Coin[44]
 –
English Heart
  • Released: April 8, 2016
  • Label: 429[51]
 6[89]
"—" denotes a release that did not chart.

EPs

Solo singles

Sources:[92][93][94]

  • 1971: "Try Some, Buy Some" (Apple 1832)
  • 1975: "You'd Be Good For Me" (Tom Cat YB-10380)
  • 1976: "Paradise" (Warner Spector SPS 0409)
  • 1977: "Say Goodbye To Hollywood" (Epic 8–50374)
  • 1978: "It's a Heartache" (Alston 3738)
  • 1980: "Darlin'" (Polish PR-202)
  • 1987: "Who Can Sleep" (Columbia 38-07082)
  • 1987: "Love On a Rooftop" (Columbia 38-07300)

Publications

  • Spector, Ronnie (1990). Be my baby : how I survived mascara, miniskirts, and madness, or my life as a fabulous Ronette. Vince Waldron (1st ed.). New York: Harmony Books. ISBN 0-517-57499-3. OCLC 21196925.

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Works cited

  • Thompson, Dave (2003). Wall of Pain: The Biography of Phil Spector. Sanctuary Pub Ltd. ISBN 9781860745430.

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