Whether it's the version with Lala on lead or Ronnie, it doesn't really matter. The real star of this tour-de-force is Hal Blaine, who's frenetic drumming really makes the whole thing move. Jack Nitzsche's string arrangement is also some of his finest work.
I like the Ronettes version better :) I like both groups but I think the way Ronnie sings this song fits to the music better :) If that makes sense :S lol
Great track.Dixie Cups and Ronettes are also very good.On this Crystal's track the portion between 1.32seconds and 1.41seconds also is heard on their monumental "I Wonder".
I think this is one of the most intense pieces of music ever recorded. I prefer the Crystals' version to the Ronnettes--LaLa Brooks' vocals may not be as relaxed as Ronnie's, but that's because she's singing as if her heart is going to explode.
Yes my P.Spector Wall of Sound Rare Masters LP (import) credits this to the Crystals but with the unmistakable sound of Ronnie's lead vocal. Ronnie performed this last night at an absolutely awesome Xmas show in downtown Mpls.
BTW, the trio in blue in the montage is in fact the Ronettes.
Great to finally hear the real Crystals' version; have previously heard the version with Ronnie Bennett on lead (over same backing track) but credited to the "Crystals". La La Brooks' lead here is rather stiff-backed compared to Ronnie's more relaxed phrasing. All the same I think I like this version better. Thanks Very Much for posting!
OMG - doesnb't La La give it her all on thier Crystals' version of this song. What a great tlaent she is.
davidwillis47 1 month ago
Whether it's the version with Lala on lead or Ronnie, it doesn't really matter. The real star of this tour-de-force is Hal Blaine, who's frenetic drumming really makes the whole thing move. Jack Nitzsche's string arrangement is also some of his finest work.
IDLERACER 2 months ago
I like the Ronettes version better :) I like both groups but I think the way Ronnie sings this song fits to the music better :) If that makes sense :S lol
xXOneHotLennonXx 6 months ago
Great track.Dixie Cups and Ronettes are also very good.On this Crystal's track the portion between 1.32seconds and 1.41seconds also is heard on their monumental "I Wonder".
brotherjulius 7 months ago
I prefer La La's lead over Ronnie's.
onlinemonikers 10 months ago
I think this is one of the most intense pieces of music ever recorded. I prefer the Crystals' version to the Ronnettes--LaLa Brooks' vocals may not be as relaxed as Ronnie's, but that's because she's singing as if her heart is going to explode.
iamanatullah 1 year ago
Yes my P.Spector Wall of Sound Rare Masters LP (import) credits this to the Crystals but with the unmistakable sound of Ronnie's lead vocal. Ronnie performed this last night at an absolutely awesome Xmas show in downtown Mpls.
BTW, the trio in blue in the montage is in fact the Ronettes.
jimmyt88 1 year ago
Great to finally hear the real Crystals' version; have previously heard the version with Ronnie Bennett on lead (over same backing track) but credited to the "Crystals". La La Brooks' lead here is rather stiff-backed compared to Ronnie's more relaxed phrasing. All the same I think I like this version better. Thanks Very Much for posting!
dpohunter 1 year ago