Yes, I was 13 when the Ronettes hit the top 40... and of course I was in love with all of them, especially Nedra. I actually met her in 1970... I still skip a few breaths when I think about it. A lovely person... Those 3 voices could put me in a trance back then and they still do... God bless you Estelle.
Ronnie Spector was and still is 'the' ikon for female rock 'n' roll. What a fabulously great voice from a living doll. My fantasy was that she was always singing just me. She is the 'one' performer that I would love to meet. Ronnie, please continue to 'rock on'. I miss you.
I love listening to their greatest hits on vinyl with headphones, especially to this song. "What'd I Say" is one of few songs where you actually get to hear the (raw and live) voices of Ronnie, as well as Sister Estelle and Cousin Nedra on back-ups. The back-up voices on the Ronettes' studio recordings were usually performed by a chorus of singers featuring many of the Phil Spector roster of solo stars, groups, and session singers of the time.
@SouLoveReal Your comment is so true, and on the Phil Spector recordings, if you close your eyes and listen very carefully you can actually hear Nedra and Estelle in the background. Especially in the song "Best part of breaking up"
@SouLoveReal I have to disagree with you on that one. You and I both know what Darlene Love and Cher sound like and the voices I hear on this song (Nedra and Estelle) singing backup on What'd I say are them singing on "Best Part " . If you listen closely like I said before you can hear them and and the "others" that you mentioned, but then again we can agree to disagree! Anyone else care to comment on this subject, I would like to hear someone thoughts on this matter. LOL, take care Soul!
@SouLoveReal Man, you guys really know your sh....stuff. But all said, Ronnie is still the apex of that group (who I wished had sung in the group when I saw the Ronettes perform at the Beatles Dodger Stadium concert. They were the reason that I went to that concert, to see Ronnie, not the Beatles...well not as much anyway. Ronnie was and still is the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll".
Wow that would make Ray Charles proud.They rocked the house.Rock on
ringo244 1 week ago
Yes, I was 13 when the Ronettes hit the top 40... and of course I was in love with all of them, especially Nedra. I actually met her in 1970... I still skip a few breaths when I think about it. A lovely person... Those 3 voices could put me in a trance back then and they still do... God bless you Estelle.
BarrosSerrano 2 weeks ago
Easily the hottest three girls in a group, even better than the Corrs sisters, which is saying a lot.
LesbianVampireLover 2 months ago
Ronnie Spector was and still is 'the' ikon for female rock 'n' roll. What a fabulously great voice from a living doll. My fantasy was that she was always singing just me. She is the 'one' performer that I would love to meet. Ronnie, please continue to 'rock on'. I miss you.
MrSchlah 2 months ago
He'll yeah!
Javichin00led 3 months ago
@truewoman247 Loads of people covered this song! And I say this is the best cover by far! :)
xXOneHotLennonXx 6 months ago
Yea, Nedra Is Cute!!
Can't get enough of the "Ronettes".
So Glad I Lived Thought This Era Of Music....Never Be Like This Again.
desert3347 7 months ago
Magic.
maryvirginiagoldie 7 months ago
My, is Nedra cute or what?
correolalo 10 months ago
is it me or do i here three people in the background
babybluemsuic426 1 year ago
Swingy percussions, gotta love 'em.
Carthsting 1 year ago
I love listening to their greatest hits on vinyl with headphones, especially to this song. "What'd I Say" is one of few songs where you actually get to hear the (raw and live) voices of Ronnie, as well as Sister Estelle and Cousin Nedra on back-ups. The back-up voices on the Ronettes' studio recordings were usually performed by a chorus of singers featuring many of the Phil Spector roster of solo stars, groups, and session singers of the time.
SouLoveReal 1 year ago
@SouLoveReal Your comment is so true, and on the Phil Spector recordings, if you close your eyes and listen very carefully you can actually hear Nedra and Estelle in the background. Especially in the song "Best part of breaking up"
Eddieb715 6 months ago
@Eddieb715 ... That distinct voice you hear in the background on "The Best
Part Of Breaking Up" is Darlene Love of the Blossoms. Also, if you listen
closely, you can hear Cher up fronting the chorus.
SouLoveReal 6 months ago
@SouLoveReal I have to disagree with you on that one. You and I both know what Darlene Love and Cher sound like and the voices I hear on this song (Nedra and Estelle) singing backup on What'd I say are them singing on "Best Part " . If you listen closely like I said before you can hear them and and the "others" that you mentioned, but then again we can agree to disagree! Anyone else care to comment on this subject, I would like to hear someone thoughts on this matter. LOL, take care Soul!
Eddieb715 6 months ago
@Eddieb715 ... #1) First catch as many Ronettes "film clippings" from
various varitety and Rock & Roll shows of the 1960s. #2) Try to get the
ones where they are actually sining live. Nedra and Estelle's voices are
"there," but they are not the ones on the recording. #3) Get a hold of a
good collection (Phil Spector "Back To Mono"), and read the liner notes.
Also read Ronnie's Book, "How I Survided The '60s," and Darlene's
book, "My Name Is Love." It's all there.
SouLoveReal 5 months ago 2
@SouLoveReal Man, you guys really know your sh....stuff. But all said, Ronnie is still the apex of that group (who I wished had sung in the group when I saw the Ronettes perform at the Beatles Dodger Stadium concert. They were the reason that I went to that concert, to see Ronnie, not the Beatles...well not as much anyway. Ronnie was and still is the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll".
MrSchlah 2 months ago