The Essential Phil Spector

~ Release by Phil Spector (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Tracklist

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1Be My Baby
miscellaneous support:
Phil Spector (task: under license of)
engineer:
Larry Levine
producer:
Phil Spector
vocals:
Ronnie Spector (in 1963-07)
performer:
The Ronettes
arranger:
Jack Nitzsche (American musician and score composer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Phil Spector Records (in 1963)
recorded at:
Gold Star Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1963-07)
part of:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock, Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 19), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 22) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 22)
recording of:
Be My Baby (in 1963-07)
writer:
Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich and Phil Spector
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Carlin Music Corporation, Mother Bertha Music, Inc., Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc. and Trio Music Co., Inc. (in 1963)
sub-publisher:
ABKCO Japan Publishing, Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group Japan (work publisher – do NOT use as a release label), Fujipacific Music inc. (until 2014-12-31), EMI Music Publishing Japan C.F. division (until 2021-06-30), Warner Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (in 1963), Fujipacific Music, Inc. (from 2015-01-01 to present) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., EMI Overseas Division, sub‐publisher for non‐Japanese works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
The Ronettes4.152:42
2Then He Kissed Me
engineer:
Larry Levine (in 1963-07)
producer:
Phil Spector
lead vocals:
LaLa Brooks (in 1963-07)
arranger:
Jack Nitzsche (American musician and score composer) (in 1963-07)
recorded at:
Gold Star Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1963-07)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1963 (number: 11), Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 254) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 493)
recording of:
Then He Kissed Me (in 1963-07)
writer:
Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich and Phil Spector
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Malt Shoppe Music, Mother Bertha Music Inc., Steeplechase Music, Trio Music Co., Inc. and Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
The Crystals4.652:40
3A Fine, Fine Boy
recording of:
A Fine Fine Boy
writer:
Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich and Phil Spector
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Mother Bertha Music Inc., Trio Music Company and Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
Darlene Love2:48
4Baby, I Love You
engineer:
Larry Levine
producer:
Phil Spector
arranger:
Jack Nitzsche (American musician and score composer)
recorded at:
Gold Star Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1963-11)
recording of:
Baby, I Love You (in 1963-11)
writer:
Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich and Phil Spector
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Mother Bertha Music Inc., Trio Music Company and Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
The Ronettes42:53
5(The Best Part of) Breaking Up
engineer:
Larry Levine
producer:
Phil Spector
arranger:
Jack Nitzsche (American musician and score composer)
recorded at:
Gold Star Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1964-02)
recording of:
(The Best Part of) Breakin’ Up (in 1964-02)
writer:
Peter Andreoli (US songwriter/producer vocalist), Vini Poncia and Phil Spector
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Mother Bertha Music Inc. and Unichappell Music, Inc.
The Ronettes33:06
6Hold Me Tight
The Treasures featuring Peter Anders3:02
7Stumble and Fall
engineer:
Larry Levine (in 1964-02)
producer:
Phil Spector
arranger:
Jack Nitzsche (American musician and score composer)
recorded at:
Gold Star Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1964-02)
recording of:
Stumble and Fall (in 1964-02)
writer:
Peter Andreoli (US songwriter/producer vocalist), Vini Poncia and Phil Spector
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Mother Bertha Music Inc. and Unichappell Music, Inc.
Darlene Love2:24
8When I Saw You
engineer:
Larry Levine
producer:
Phil Spector
arranger:
Jack Nitzsche (American musician and score composer)
recorded at:
United Recorders (@ 6050 Sunset Blvd., part of United Western Recorders studio complex 1957–1985) in Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1964-03)
recording of:
When I Saw You (in 1964-03)
lyricist and composer:
Phil Spector
publisher:
Mother Bertha Music Inc.
The Ronettes42:45
9Do I Love You?
engineer:
Larry Levine
producer:
Phil Spector
arranger:
Jack Nitzsche (American musician and score composer)
recorded at:
Gold Star Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1964-05)
recording of:
Do I Love You (in 1964-05)
composer:
Peter Andreoli (US songwriter/producer vocalist), Vini Poncia and Phil Spector
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Mother Bertha Music Inc. and Unichappell Music, Inc.
The Ronettes42:58
10Walking in the Rain
engineer:
Larry Levine
producer:
Phil Spector
arranger:
Jack Nitzsche (American musician and score composer)
recorded at:
Gold Star Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1964-09)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 266)
recording of:
Walking in the Rain (in 1964-09)
writer:
Barry Mann, Phil Spector and Cynthia Weil
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), Mother Bertha Music Inc. and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI)
The Ronettes3.853:18
11You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling
engineer:
Larry Levine
producer:
Jerry Bruckheimer, Don Simpson (American film producer, screenwriter, and actor) and Phil Spector
vocals:
Bobby Hatfield (from 1964-08 until 1964-11) and Bill Medley (from 1964-08 until 1964-11)
arranger:
Jack Nitzsche (American musician and score composer) and Gene Page (conductor, composer, arranger and record producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label) and Polydor International (in 1964)
recorded at:
Gold Star Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1964-08 until 1964-11)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 34)
recording of:
You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ (from 1964-08 until 1964-11)
writer:
Barry Mann, Phil Spector and Cynthia Weil
publisher:
ABKCO Music Publishing Pty Ltd, ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Columbia Music (Publisher. Do not use as a release label.), EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd (not for release label use!), Mother Bertha Music Inc., Screen Gems–Columbia Music, Inc. and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI)
sub-publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Germany (GmbH & Co. KG), Screen Gems-Columbia Music Ltd., Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd., 日本アブコ音楽出版 (ABKCO Japan Publishing), イーエムアイ音楽出版 ソニー事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan Ltd., Sony Division) (until 2021-06-30), イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan, Fujipacific Division) (until 2021-06-30), ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., EMI Overseas Division, sub‐publisher for non‐Japanese works) (from 2021-07-01 to present) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., Fujipacific Division) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
The Righteous Brothers33:45
12Unchained Melody
engineer:
Larry Levine
producer:
Phil Spector
solo lead vocals:
Bobby Hatfield (in 1965-03)
arranger:
Jack Nitzsche (American musician and score composer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label), PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram) (in 1965, in 1968) and Universal Records (UMG subsidiary, “RECORDS” must be a part of the logo; read annotation) (in 1966)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (in 1965-03)
part of:
The Co-Op: Top 10 British Funeral Songs (number: 8), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 269) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 366)
cover recording of:
Unchained Melody (in 1965-03)
publisher:
Hy Zaret
lyricist:
Hy Zaret
composer:
Alex North (US composer)
publisher:
Frank Music Corp. (ended), HZUM Publishing, MPL Communication Ltd. (not for release label use! Paul McCartney-related, London-based company), MPL Communications Australia, MPL Musik Verlags GmbH (do not use as a release label! this is a music publisher), North Melody Publishing and Unchained Melody Publishing, LLC
sub-publisher:
日音 Synch事業部 (NICHION, INC. Synch Division)
part of:
The 28th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
The Righteous Brothers33:38
13Ebb Tide
engineer:
Larry Levine
producer:
Phil Spector
vocals:
Bobby Hatfield and Bill Medley
arranger:
Perry Botkin Jr. (composer, producer, arranger, and musician)
recorded at:
Gold Star Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1965-09)
cover recording of:
Ebb Tide (in 1965-09)
lyricist:
Carl Sigman
composer:
Robert Maxwell (US harpist, songwriter and teacher)
publisher:
EMI Robbins Catalog Inc. (ASCAP), EMI United Partnership Ltd., France Mélodie, Robbins Music (publishing company owned by EMI Music Publishing Ltd.), Robbins Music Corp., SBK Robbins Catalog, Inc., フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music SBK Department), ヤマハミュージックパブリッシング (Yamaha Music Publishing) (until 2017-03-31) and ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) (from 2017-04-01 to present)
arrangement of:
Ebb Tide (original instrumental version)
The Righteous Brothers2:52
14This Could Be the Night
The Modern Folk Quartet2:44
15Paradise
engineer:
Larry Levine
producer:
Phil Spector
arranger:
Jack Nitzsche (American musician and score composer)
recorded at:
Gold Star Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1965-10)
recording of:
Paradise (in 1965-10)
writer:
Perry Botkin Jr. (composer, producer, arranger, and musician), Gil Garfield, Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter) and Phil Spector
composer:
Harry Nilsson (US singer-songwriter)
The Ronettes33:40
16River Deep, Mountain High
recording of:
River Deep – Mountain High
writer:
Jeff Barry (in 1966), Ellie Greenwich (in 1966) and Phil Spector (in 1966)
publisher:
ABKCO Music, ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Belinda Music, Bug Music (Windswept Account), Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher, affiliated with PRS), EMI Blackwood Music Inc., EMI Music Publishing Scandinavia AB, Leiber Stoller Songs Ltd., Mecolico Music, Mother Bertha Music Inc., Trio Music (publisher), Trio Music Co., Inc., Trio Music Company, Universal Music Publishing (use ONLY if no country‐specific information is available), Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc., Universal/Polygram Music Publishing, Warner Chappell, シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.), ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., EMI Overseas Division, sub‐publisher for non‐Japanese works), フジパシフィックミュージック BMG事業部 (Fujipacific Music Inc., BMG Division), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division) and 日本アブコ音楽出版 (ABKCO Japan Publishing)
Ike & Tina Turner3:37
17I Wish I Never Saw the Sunshine
engineer:
Dayton “Bones” Howe and Larry Levine
producer:
Phil Spector
arranger:
Perry Botkin Jr. (composer, producer, arranger, and musician)
recorded at:
United Recorders (@ 6050 Sunset Blvd., part of United Western Recorders studio complex 1957–1985) in Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1966-04)
recording of:
I Wish I Never Saw the Sunshine (in 1966-04)
writer:
Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich and Phil Spector
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Mother Bertha Music Inc., Trio Music Company and Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
The Ronettes33:51
18Black Pearl
engineer:
Larry Levine
producer:
Phil Spector
arranger:
Perry Botkin Jr. (composer, producer, arranger, and musician)
recorded at:
A&M Recording Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1969-02)
recording of:
Black Pearl (in 1969-02)
composer:
Irwin Levine, Phil Spector and Toni Wine
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), EMI Sosaha Music, Inc., Irving Music (BMI), Mother Bertha Music Inc., R2M Music (BMI) and Songs of Lastrada (BMI-affiliated)
Sonny Charles & The Checkmates, Ltd.3:19

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part of:The Essential (Sony/Legacy compilations) (order: 141)