mick2me 3,033 Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 Played on more hit record than the Beach Boys, Beatles, Elvis Presley and Rolling Stones Combined. But who are they? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted January 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 BUMP Can someone please answer this before I forget the answer? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted February 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 BUMP! Come on you lot they were a major driving force in the music industry of the 60's-70's? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted January 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 BIG BUMP! Come on you lot it's over 2 years and no ones got it. Some of the newer members WILL know it? Guesses are allowed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 BIG BUMP!Come on you lot it's over 2 years and no ones got it. Some of the newer members WILL know it? Guesses are allowed. Thats the Funk Brothers, not really brothers, but a group of session musicians who got together a year or two back to do a reunion concert with some of the greats from Motown. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 It was answered on here a while ago cos I read it some one added a link to the reunion gig thing they did Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Strongman 13 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Thats the Funk Brothers, not really brothers, but a group of session musicians who got together a year or two back to do a reunion concert with some of the greats from Motown. I think you'll find the reunion wasnt with any greats from Motown, but other talent, like Chaka Khan, Bootsy Collins and other non Motowners................. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted January 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 It was answered on here a while ago cos I read it some one added a link to the reunion gig thing they did Sorry, saw no reply, had probably forgotten about any reply in another area, its me age? Somewhere I have the movie/documentary "Standing in the shadow of Motown" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dick Hatts 1 Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Also played on more hits that The Stones/Beatles etc combined: The Wrecking Crew: The LA studio musicians , core members included Hal Blaine, Jim Gordon - Drums, Ray Pohlman, Carol Kaye, Lyle Ritz - Bass, Don Randi, Larry Knetchel (just died) keys, Al Kasey, Barney Kessel, Glen Campbell - Guitars many more. Hits they played on: You've lost that loving feeling, unchained melody California girls, help me rhonda, good vibrations etc Bang Bang, I got You babe... Something Stupid, Strangers In the Night.. Mr Tambourine Man California Dreamin, Monday Monday Witchita Lineman Be My Baby, Baby I Love You, Then He Kissed Me, Da doo ron ron. Surf City, Ride the wild Surf... etc etc, just about any 60's record that came out of Los Angeles! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Looking down the list I see the songs 'Be My Baby' etc sung by the Ronettes. They were my favourite girl group in the 60's and I still play their songs today. Their vocals with the Phil Spector 'solid sound' backing made them really special. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 The Ronettes, wonderful girl group of the 60's - So Streeeeeet. Amy Winehouse was influenced by them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Ronettes, forgot to add: love to hear Ronnie belting out: 'Just Walkin' In the Rain'. Beautiful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mudgie49 401 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Well said Ms Jackson, the Phil Spector 'wall of sound' did a great deal in pushing the sounds of popular music forward. The Ronettes being the first group to have a huge hit,from his sound. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mudgie49 401 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Spot on Ms Jackson, Phil Spector produced the 'Ronettes',big hits 'Be my baby', 'Walking in the rain',etc' with his 'wall of sound'. They never lasted long,was that because Spector married 'Ronnie' and became abusive to her? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mudgie49 401 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Sorry folks my 'meds' kicked in, getting double everything. Me and my four legs are walking out the door Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Bless you Mudgie, there's absolutely nothing wrong with your posting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted February 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Are they all still going? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAVIDW 1,702 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Ronnie Spector certainly still going . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 I thought I'd add this to the topic as it relates to Phil Spector. This beautiful ballad 'To Know Him Is To Love Him' was recorded by The Teddy Bears in 1958. It was written by group member, Phil Spector. It was the only vocal group he was ever in and the drummer, Sandy Nelson was also on the recording. They disbanded after a year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilboro-lad 294 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Glen Campbell - Wichita Lineman. Favourite song of all time. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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