Ronettes - Blues For Baby - Obscure Ronnie Spector Solo Record

Here's an interesting one. Contrary to what the label reads, this is a Ronnie Spector solo. I wouldn't be surprised if this was a one take jam session. This sounds empty and lacks the lush layering that signifies the wall of sound. Although it sounds empty, I think the record has great atmospherics. This gives us great insight to what Phil's studio actually sounded like before he layered everything over and over again. Unlike a lot of Philles releases, I think this is a pretty good B-side. It sounds quite out of place for 1965.. It could have been a hit if it were recorded in the mid 50's and released on a label like Excello or Duke. Then again, Ronnie Spector and company would have been a bit too young to be hanging out in recording studios at that time

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Blues
• Ronnie Spector
• Ronettes
• Philles
• 45
• 45 rpm
• B-side
• flip side
• Solo
• r&b
• oldies
• 60s
• 60's
• 1965

[desert3347]

YOKO rubbed off on Ronnie! Eeeeekk, what were they smoking!

[PJDooWop]

I'm sure they were smoking a whole lot of things, lol

[desoto1961]

Wow !! Sounds so cool !!

[PJDooWop]

I agree.. Thank you

[andyrw100]

Yes a very interesting one. Always great to hear something from Ronnie I've never heard before!

[PJDooWop]

True andy

[MissyMagical]

Now this is a real gem. Why am I such an old man stuck in a teenage girls body?

[generalcrustard0311]

I love oldies!

[fromthesidelines]

Note the label says "Featuring Veronica". That was enough for Phil to pass this off as a "Ronettes" side. In reality, he'd fallen in love with her voice (eventually with her), and was losing interest in the other two. He probably said, "Look, we got some extra time. Why don't we improvise a blues number with Ronnie, and see where it goes.."

[tas6010]

Talk about obscure! I haven't heard this since 1965. I believe it was the B-side of 'Born To Be Together'. She says, 'Play it, Barney!' So my guess is that the guitar player's name is none other than Barney Kessell, who played with the Wrecking Crew.

[JSG1951]

Glad someone finally posted this. Thank you. I always imagine her on this as if she were singinig this in a small smokey blues nightclub. Love it.spector used this song in a Ronettes commercial in" Voices Of Vista"

[OVtigerstripe]

I LIKE IT!! Really cool "side step" venture from their normal love songs!

[PJDooWop]

Glad you enjoyed it Lino