Joel met ronnie a few times over the years, but only after he wrote the song. Somethings gonna happen marshall crenshaw song and you cant put your arms around a memory johnny thunders are particularly good and unexpected. Say goodbye to hollywood is a song written and performed by billy joel, first released in. Feb 17, 2017 provided to youtube by sony music entertainment say goodbye to hollywood ronnie spector the e street band playlist. Ronnie spector love on a rooftop mp3 download and lyrics. Say goodbye to hollywood baby please dont go by ronnie. Tomcat 10380 youd be good for me something tells me 1975. Lyrics, girl dont come, the best part of breakin up, ill follow the sun. Phil spector, even in prison, is still being nasty to. However, the song achieved greater recognition in 1981 when a live version from songs in the attic was released as a single, with the live version of.
In say goodbye to hollywood, he pays homage to ronnie s vibrato, emulating it when he sings the would boulevard. In january of 1977, steve van zandt decided to take the entire e street band into cbs studios in new york to help ronnie spector finally launch a solo career. Ronnie spector, backed by the e street band, released her version of say goodbye to hollywood as a single in 1977, with baby pease dont go on the. My only disappointment in this album cd is that just some tracks are in stereo, although the overall recording quality is very good. Ronnie has been active in the music industry since 1959. Forty years ago, you partnered with the e street band for say goodbye to hollywood. Musicians alexa ray joel and ronnie spector perform an impromptu, a capella version of billy joels say goodbye to hollywood upon meeting each other for the first time at siriusxm studios on august. Ronnie spector, e street band cover billy joel rolling. Joel had released say goodbye to hollywood in 1976 and was obviously inspired by the phil spector wall of sound that framed the ronettes work. Kept a near prisoner by phil spector throughout her teens and 20s, she eventually left the. Apple 1832 try some, buy some tandoori chicken 1971. Musicians alexa ray joel and ronnie spector perform an.
Theres liner notes contained in the foldout booklet written by glenn a. Ronnie spector say goodbye to hollywood getty images. Amongst the raft of storytellerslike evenings that have become a staple of the nostalgia circuit, ronnie spector s beyond the beehive shines like a polished diamond. Lyrics to say goodbye to hollywood by ronnie spector. And the late starlet amy winehouse, who counted ronnie as a major influence on her career, unfortunately reminded us how tragic talent.
Ronnie spector timeline featuring albums and other. Joel was a big fan of 60s girl groups and loved both phil spector s production and ronettes lead singer ronnie spector s voice. In 2004 ronnie was recognized for her contribution to american popular music when she was inducted into the vocal group hall of fame. I just want to make love to you live at the troubadour.
Say goodbye to hollywood baby please dont go, a single by ronnie spector and the e street band. Ronnie spector, backed by the e street band, released her version of say goodbye to hollywood as a single in 1977, with baby pease dont go on the bside. Ronnie spector, lead singer of the legendary ronettes, on her life, music, and message of love music aficionado. Tkalston 3738 its a heartache i wanna come over 1978. Ronnie spector and the e street band say goodbye to hollywood baby please dont go epic usa 850374. Baby, please dont go was written by steven van zandt. Billy joel wrote say goodbye to hollywood as a tribute to ronnie, and. Kenny vance and ronni spector please say you want me duration. It was originally released as a single with stop in nevada as a bside.
Complete your ronnie spector and the estreet band collection. However, the song achieved greater recognition in 1981 when a live version from songs in the attic was released as a single, with the live version of summer, highland falls as a bside. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Members of the e street band played on all of bruce springsteen s early studio albums, of course, but did not receive official credit as the e street band rather than just as individual musicians on a springsteen recording until the 1986 boxed set. Say goodbye to hollywood with the e street band is as good as any of the ronettes tracks but i would probably not say. Cleveland international records 850374,epic 850374 format. We used to talk never owed a dime now we live together never find the time we used to walk as lovers on the sand now were working full time on o. Shop artists tour dates contact us search privacy policy redeem download code. I wanna come over is that what time it is alston usa. Billy joel wrote the song say goodbye to hollywood with ronnie and the ronettes in mind and recognizing this tribute, it was only fitting ronnie record her.
Ronnie spector on a billy joel song, say goodbye to hollywood. Albums include presenting the fabulous ronettes featuring veronica, back to mono 19581969, and pretty in black. Beyond the beehive tells ronnie spectors life story. C johnnys driving through the city tonight f through the lights in a hot new rentacar c he joins the lovers in. Who can sleep in april 1987 featuring eddie money as a guest. Ronnie spector is known as the lead singer of 1960s group the ronettes and exwife of notorious record producer phil spector. Ronnie spector and the e street band say goodbye to hollywood mono say goodbye to hollywood stereo epic usa 850374. Ronnie spector and the estreet band say goodbye to.
For ronnie spector this holiday season, winters eve will a. The next year, she recorded it with backing by bruce springteen and the e street band. Billy joel say goodbye to hollywood live 1981 free. The very best of the ronettes by ronettes audio cd. Bobbys driving through the city tonight through the lights in a hot new rentacar he joins the lover in his heavy machine its a scene down on sunset. Recorded at nycs cbs studios in january 77, this record was produced by sugar miami steve aka steve van zandt and is the first title credited to the the e street band. Their first recording credit as the e street band, actually, was on ronnie spectors 1977 single, say goodbye to hollywood. Ronnie spectors recordings have been heard in such films as the santa clause 2, the. Nov 08, 2014 say goodbye to hollywood ronnie spector the e street band unfinished business. In 1976, billy joel wrote say goodbye to hollywood as a tribute to her. The cover of the ronnie spector and the e street band single, say goodbye to hollywood. Phil was known for wearing a lapel button that said bring back mono monaural recording, which probably accounts for the fact that most of the ronettes hits were likely never recorded in stereo. Ronnie spector the very best of ronnie spector 2015.
Say goodbye to hollywood is a song written and performed by billy joel, first released in 1976 on his album. Say goodbye to hollywoodbaby please dont go record store day. Lyrics to its the time happy holidays by ronnie spector. One of the lasting icons of the girl group era and a key influence on generations of female rockers, ronnie spector, born veronica bennett on august 10, 1943, in new york, new york, became famous as a member of the ronettes, a girl group featuring he. Ronnie spector has reunited with her longitme backing group, the ronettes.
This production consists an abbreviated script and highlights most musical numbers from the 1939 film. Ronnie spectors voice can still change the world huffpost. By clicking the download button, you accept the responsibility for using unreleased content including obtaining any clearances required for your use and agree to abide by any restrictions. Say goodbye to hollywood, because, making of english heart with extensive interview, studio and performance footage. Music is the main source of spector s net worth and popularity. Includes baby i love you, say goodbye to hollywood, be my baby and more. Mar 14, 2014 amongst the raft of storytellerslike evenings that have become a staple of the nostalgia circuit, ronnie spectors beyond the beehive shines like a polished diamond. Aug 12, 2016 billy joel wrote say goodbye to hollywood about her. Say goodbye to hollywood is a song written and performed by billy joel, first released in 1976 on his album turnstiles.
Mix ronnie spector say goodbye to hollywood youtube. Unfinished business is the second studio album from american singer ronnie spector, released in 1987. Say goodbye to hollywood by ronnie spector original by billy joel 1977 standard tuning no capo chords. Ronnie spector baby i love you mp3 download and lyrics. Ronnie spector and the ronettes to headline 20th annual winters. Say goodbye to hollywood sounded like a ronettes record, so he made the wise choice to. Apr 02, 2008 mix ronnie spector say goodbye to hollywood youtube. In 1976, billy joel wrote say goodbye to hollywood as a tribute to ronnie. Ronnie spector and the estreet band say goodbye to hollywood. Billy joel say goodbye to hollywood lyrics genius lyrics. Say goodbye to hollywood is a song written by billy joel who originally released it on his 1976 album turnstiles. As previously noted, ronnie spector and the e street band released their version of. So much so that his version of the song began with the same drum intro as their single be my baby. Say goodbye to hollywood with the e street band is as good as any of the ronettes tracks but i would probably not say that about anything else.
Epic 50374 say goodbye to hollywood baby please dont go1977. Ronnie later recorded it with the legendary e street band. Ronnie spector was born and raised in upper manhattan. Say goodbye to hollywood mono version by ronnie spector. In the 80s eddie money paid tribute in take me home tonight, having ronnie sing on the track. Ronnie spector i could listen to her sing the phone book. Sep 18, 2016 ronnie spector say goodbye to hollywood duration. Official ronnie spector love on a rooftop lyrics at cd universe. See more ideas about say goodbye to hollywood, hollywood and road trip movie.
Billy joel wrote the song say goodbye to hollywood with ronnie and the ronettes in mind and, recognizing this tribute, it was only fitting ronnie record her own version. Ronnie spector say goodbye to hollywood ronnie spector press shoot, london 01011977 sony music archive via getty imagestom sheehan textfortogglebutton79194941. Billy joel wrote say goodbye to hollywood about her. Ronnie spectors songs stream online music songs listen. Music profile for ronnie spector, born 10 august 1943. Ronnie spector on bruce springsteen bond, new single. Vinyl 7 ronnie spector and the estreet band say goodbye to hollywood 2014, vinyl discogs. Spector, ronnie the very best of ronnie spector amazon. Say goodbye to hollywood wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. While in london making the film, swing, in 1998, clemons told me how. Ronnie spector and the e street band discography all. Ronnie spector you cant put your arms around a memory feat joey ramone duration.
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