Ellie Greenwich, Songwriter (1940-2009) R.I.P.

[rocktenniscat]

Remembering Ellie Greenwich today: Oct. 23, 1940 – Aug. 26, 2009

[MegaRogercole]

'Let it be written Let it be sung,' is one of my favorite albums which I first heard on Noel Edmonds Breakfast Show in the early 70's. It was such a pity she never liked to perform live because in the studio she was magic. Also had a couple of US hits performing as The Raindrops with' What a Guy' and 'The Kind of boy you cant forget.'

[bobby007007]

Ellie, love your work, you will always be remembered. RIP and love you always, Bobby.

[colinmancity]

god bless u ellie rip

[colinmancity]

always remember the lady rip baby xx

[dylandollyspud]

I had a copy of her album many years ago. but unfortunately I found it a bit dull and I felt she should have just stuck to writing.

Nothing could match the versions that Spector produced, which were pure magic at the time

[bobbyb826]

i think i had an album called something like let it be sung from about 1973. but i cant find any mention of it anywhere. did i imagine this? she did this song in a newer version.

[jemb2000]

@bobbyb826 You can find it on Amazon. It was released on CD by Raven Records as a two-fer with her first album.

[the6tssoulman]

not heard this since the days of radio caroline in the days of uk pirate radio,

JOHN PEEL was the dj who used this as a regular opening record long before THE BEACH BOYS

JOHN PEEL went on to be an iconic dj just as ellie continued writing,producing etc....,

not many realise that PHIL SPECTOR really would never have had that wall of sound but for ELLIE GREENWICH

I PERSONALLY REMEMBER ELLIE's ORIGINAL VERSION OF" I WANT YOU TO BE MY BABY" that was awesome, would someone please upload it

[mrob75]

Ellie Greenwich "WAS THE 60s"!! How sad that our youth today missed out on the talents of this songstress...Our young ears of today are at the mercy of "hip-hop" and Lady Ga-Ga :-(

[jemb2000]

Ellie's Leader of the Pack musical is done in high schools all over the US, and outside the US as well. Not to mention the continued success of the Dirty Dancing Soundtrack. Ellie Greenwich's songbook continues to live worldwide, thankfully.

[mrob75]

Thank you "jemb2000" ...I didn't know this! Thank God there is hope in our youth after all!

[stafylides]

She was only born in 1940, and died young, why?

[peppertree5706]

Well, she is holding a cigarette in that picture.

[ProudKansan08]

This song is so pretty that no matter who records this, its a great song. A rarity when that happens. Thanks for posting.

[thenewhorizons]

I couldn't even think of the 1960s without thinking of Ellie. Her musical contributions were so much an integral part of that decade. RIP, Ellie.

[rocmaven]

Ronnie Spector Xmas Party live Dec 4 Mohegan Sun Uncasville CT & Dec 19-20 BB Kings New York City. Darlene Love Christmas Show Dec 13 BB Kings New York City. Ronnie Spector Darlene Love A Christmas Gift For You live Dec 11 Parilla Pac Rockville MD & Dec 17 Count Basie Theatre Red Bank NJ. Darlene Love For The Holidays live & Tribute to Ellie w/ special guests Steven Van Zandt, Leslie Gore & Paul Shaffer Dec 20 Bergen Pac Englewood NJ. Darlene Love on David Lettermen Dec 23 CBS TV. We love Ellie.

[ADVOCATESFORCHANGE]

She not only heard music, she could sing it very well too!!! RIP Ellen, you will be Forever Missed!!!....=o)

[NYVoice]

From Levittown, NY! I was too-until 1 year old but still...She was on Jim Croce's first two albums as well. What a gifted artist.

[MisterVirtual]

Ellie was truly a gifted angel.

She is dearly missed.

[allsoul61]

Fab Tune PJ!!...thanks for the share & great info!!...Sarah xx

[AllThisIsThat]

One of my favorite songs - hearing this version or that of the late Carl Wilson moves me beyond words. RIP, Ellie.

[curtjester1]

The music industry was so much better because of her. She helped boost the careers of so many, and had so, so, many 'magic touches' like this. Ellie was a ONer.

[bufb]

I can hear your music Ellie this is one of my favorite songs

[polkadotbox2]

Beautiful!

[mara8712]

RIP Ellie.

[Shawn200220012000200]

God bless her soul! RIP Ellie Greenwich 1940-2009!

[emwprops]

~ Thanks.