Be My Baby
Published on 4. May 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-5290-9157-1 (ISBN)
Description
Hailed by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the greatest rock memoirs of all time, Be My Baby is the true story of how Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Ronnie Spector carved out a space for herself against tremendous odds amid the chaos of the 1960s music scene and beyond.
With an introduction by Keith Richards and a new epilogue from Ronnie.
Ronnie Spector's first collaboration with producer Phil Spector, 'Be My Baby', stunned the world and shot girl group The Ronettes to stardom. No one could sing as clearly, as emotively as Ronnie. But her voice was soon drowned out in Phil Spector's Wall of Sound, and lost in Ronnie and Phil's ensuing romance and marriage.
Ronnie had to fight tooth and nail to wrest back control of her life, her music and her legacy. And while she regained her footing, Ronnie found herself collaborating with the Beatles, partying with David Bowie and touring with Bruce Springsteen.
Smart, humorous and self-possessed, Be My Baby is a whirlwind account of the twists and turns in the life of an artist. More than anything, Be My Baby is a testament to the fact that it is possible to stand up to a powerful abuser and start on a second - or third, or fifth - act.
With an introduction by Keith Richards and a new epilogue from Ronnie.
Ronnie Spector's first collaboration with producer Phil Spector, 'Be My Baby', stunned the world and shot girl group The Ronettes to stardom. No one could sing as clearly, as emotively as Ronnie. But her voice was soon drowned out in Phil Spector's Wall of Sound, and lost in Ronnie and Phil's ensuing romance and marriage.
Ronnie had to fight tooth and nail to wrest back control of her life, her music and her legacy. And while she regained her footing, Ronnie found herself collaborating with the Beatles, partying with David Bowie and touring with Bruce Springsteen.
Smart, humorous and self-possessed, Be My Baby is a whirlwind account of the twists and turns in the life of an artist. More than anything, Be My Baby is a testament to the fact that it is possible to stand up to a powerful abuser and start on a second - or third, or fifth - act.
Reviews / Votes
An entertaining, gossipy, whirlwind ride through the 1960s . . . -- Wendy Leigh, <i>Sunday Times</i> A lively, illuminating read . . . Spector's portrait of the energy of the early Sixties music scene is fascinating * Kirkus Reviews * Entertaining, often disturbing . . . well told and . . . quite moving. Be My Baby . . . marks the passage of Ronnie Spector from victim to survivor -- Alan Light, <i>Rolling Stone</i> Funny and observant, consistently engaging . . . sprinkled with deadpan humour -- Mike Boehm, <i>Los Angeles Times</i> Despite all the hard times, Ronnie comes across here as a survivor, and the book maintains a surprisingly jaunty tone -- Ilene Cooper, <i>Booklist</i> An enthralling and moving Dante-esque descent through the rock 'n' roll inferno. One of the three greatest rock 'n' roll memoirs -- Jon Wilde, <i>Blitz </i>(London)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
278 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5290-9157-1 (9781529091571)
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Ronnie Spector became an icon when she rose to fame as lead singer of The Ronettes, the influential girl group responsible for a string of hits that included 'Walking in the Rain', 'Baby, I Love You' and 'Be My Baby', which Brian Wilson has called 'the greatest record ever made'. The embodiment of the heart, soul and passion of rock and roll, Ronnie Spector was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in March 2008. Ronnie passed away in January 2022.
Vince Waldron is an author and Emmy-winning writer. He lives in Los Angeles.
Vince Waldron is an author and Emmy-winning writer. He lives in Los Angeles.