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{{Infobox musical artist {{Infobox musical artist
| name = Ronnie Spector
| image = Ronnie Spector 1971 BW.jpg | image = Ronnie Spector 1971 BW.jpg
| caption = Spector in 1971 | caption = Spector in 1971
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| death_date = {{death date and age|2022|1|12|1943|8|10}} | death_date = {{death date and age|2022|1|12|1943|8|10}}
| death_place = ], U.S. | death_place = ], U.S.
| alias = {{ubl|Ronnie Bennett|Veronica}} | alias = {{ubl|Ronnie Bennett|Ronnie Greenfield}}
| occupation = Singer | occupation = Singer
| years_active = 1959–2022 | years_active = 1959–2022
| spouse = {{ubl|{{marriage|]|1968|1974|end=div}}|{{marriage|Jonathan Greenfield<br>|1982}}}}
| website = {{URL|ronniespector.com}} | website = {{URL|ronniespector.com}}
| genre = {{hlist|Pop|rock}} | genre = {{hlist|]|]}}
| label = {{hlist|]|]|]|]|Bad Girl Sounds}} | label = {{hlist|]|]|]|]|Bad Girl Sounds}}
| past_member_of = ] | past_member_of = ]
| spouse = {{ubl|{{marriage|]|1968|1974|end=div}}|{{marriage|Jonathan Greenfield|1982}}}}
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'''Veronica Yvette Greenfield'''<ref name="GreenfieldLegalName">{{Cite web|date=October 17, 2002|title=1 No. 114: Ronnie Greenfield, et al. V. Philles Records, Inc., et al|url=https://www.law.cornell.edu/nyctap/I02_0118.htm}}</ref> ({{née|'''Bennett''', formerly '''Spector'''}}; August 10, 1943 &ndash; January 12, 2022) was an American singer who co-founded and fronted the girl group ]. She is sometimes referred to as the original "bad girl of ]".<ref>{{cite news |last=Donovan |first=Patrick |title=The Last of the Rock Stars |url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/cd-reviews/the-last-of-the-rock-stars/2006/04/12/1144521394705.html |work=The Age |location=Australia |date=April 12, 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Ronettes – Inductees |url=http://www.vocalgroup.org/inductees/the_ronettes.html |url-status=dead |website=The Vocal Group Hall of Fame Foundation |year=2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070320214130/http://www.vocalgroup.org/inductees/the_ronettes.html |archive-date=March 20, 2007 }}</ref> '''Veronica Yvette Greenfield'''<ref name="GreenfieldLegalName">{{Cite web|date=October 17, 2002|title=1 No. 114: Ronnie Greenfield, et al. V. Philles Records, Inc., et al|url=https://www.law.cornell.edu/nyctap/I02_0118.htm}}</ref> (previously '''Spector''', née '''Bennett'''; August 10, 1943 &ndash; January 12, 2022) was an American singer who co-founded and fronted the girl group ]. She is sometimes referred to as the original "bad girl of ]".<ref>{{cite news |last=Donovan |first=Patrick |title=The Last of the Rock Stars |url=https://www.theage.com.au/news/cd-reviews/the-last-of-the-rock-stars/2006/04/12/1144521394705.html |work=The Age |location=Australia |date=April 12, 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Ronettes – Inductees |url=https://www.vocalgroup.org/inductees/the_ronettes.html |url-status=dead |website=The Vocal Group Hall of Fame Foundation |year=2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070320214130/http://www.vocalgroup.org/inductees/the_ronettes.html |archive-date=March 20, 2007 }}</ref>


Ronnie formed the singing group with her older sister, ], and their cousin, ], in the late 1950s. They were signed to ]'s ] label in 1963 and he produced the majority of their recording output. The Ronettes had a string of hits in the 1960s, including "]" (1963), "]" (1963), "]" (1964), "]" (1964), and "]" (1964). Ronnie married Phil in 1968. Following the couple's divorce in 1974, Ronnie reformed the Ronettes and began performing again. Ronnie formed the singing group with her older sister, ], and their cousin, ], in the late 1950s. They were signed to ]'s ] label in 1963 and he produced the majority of their recording output. The Ronettes had a string of hits in the 1960s, including "]" (1963), "]" (1963), "]" (1964), "]" (1964), and "]" (1964). Ronnie married Phil in 1968. Following the couple's divorce in 1974, Ronnie re-formed the Ronettes and began performing again.


In 1980, she released her debut solo album ''Siren''. Her career revived when she was featured on ]'s song and video "]" in 1986, a ''Billboard'' top five single. She went on to release the albums '']'' (1987), ''Something's Gonna Happen'' (2003), ''Last of the Rock Stars'' (2006) and '']'' (2016). She also recorded one ], '']'' (1999). In 1990, Ronnie Spector published a memoir, '']''.<ref name=":Cateforis01a">{{cite book |last=Cateforis |first=Theo |title=The Rock History Reader |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=F7o5Wj9-EGYC&q=ronnie+spector+autobiography&pg=PA43 |publisher=Routledge |date=2013 |pages=43 |access-date=July 28, 2017 |isbn=9780415892124}}</ref> She was inducted into the ] as a member of the Ronettes in 2007.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Ronettes |url=https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/ronettes |website=Rock & Roll Hall of Fame |access-date=January 18, 2019}}</ref> In 2023, '']'' ranked Spector at number 70 on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.<ref>{{Cite magazine|date=January 1, 2023|title=The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-singers-all-time-1234642307/ronnie-spector-2-1234643090/|access-date=July 12, 2023|magazine=Rolling Stone|language=en-US}}</ref> In 1980, Spector released her debut solo album ''Siren''. Her career revived when she was featured on ]'s song and video "]" in 1986, a ''Billboard'' top five single. She went on to release the albums '']'' (1987), ''Something's Gonna Happen'' (2003), ''Last of the Rock Stars'' (2006) and '']'' (2016). She also recorded one ], '']'' (1999). In 1990, Ronnie Spector published a memoir, '']''.<ref name=":Cateforis01a">{{cite book |last=Cateforis |first=Theo |title=The Rock History Reader |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=F7o5Wj9-EGYC&q=ronnie+spector+autobiography&pg=PA43 |publisher=Routledge |date=2013 |pages=43 |access-date=July 28, 2017 |isbn=9780415892124}}</ref> She was inducted into the ] as a member of the Ronettes in 2007.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Ronettes |url=https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/ronettes |website=Rock & Roll Hall of Fame |access-date=January 18, 2019}}</ref> In 2023, '']'' ranked Spector at number 70 on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.<ref>{{Cite magazine|date=January 1, 2023|title=The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-singers-all-time-1234642307/ronnie-spector-2-1234643090/|access-date=July 12, 2023|magazine=Rolling Stone|language=en-US}}</ref>


== Early life == == Early life ==
Spector was born Veronica Yvette Bennett in ], New York City, and grew up in the ] section of Manhattan.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Mackin|first=Jim|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=jSkGEAAAQBAJ&dq=ronnie+spector+washington+heights+1943&pg=PA88|title=Notable New Yorkers of Manhattan's Upper West Side: Bloomingdale–Morningside Heights|date=November 24, 2020|publisher=Fordham Univ Press|isbn=978-0-8232-8931-8|pages=88|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news| last1= Sisario|first1= Ben|last2=Coscarelli| first2= Joe| date=January 12, 2022| title= Ronnie Spector, Who Brought Edge to Girl-Group Sound, Dies at 78| language= en-US|work= ] | url= https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/12/arts/music/ronnie-spector-dead.html| access-date=January 13, 2022| issn= 0362-4331}}</ref> She was the daughter of Beatrice and Louis Bennett, a subway worker.<ref name=grd1>{{Cite news|date=January 13, 2022|title=Ronnie Spector obituary|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/jan/13/ronnie-spector-obituary|url-status=live|access-date=January 13, 2022|work=The Guardian|language=en}}</ref> Her mother was ] and ], and her father was ].<ref>{{Cite web| last= Jamieson| first= Teddy|date=January 20, 2019|title=Ronnie Spector on John Lennon, Phil Spector and loving life at 75| url= https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17359895.ronnie-spector-john-lennon-phil-spector-loving-life-75/|url-status= live| access-date=January 14, 2022| website= The Herald|location=Glasgow |language= en}}</ref> Bennett and her sister ] (1941–2009) were encouraged to sing by their large family, as was their cousin ] (born 1946). The trio formed the Darling Sisters, known later as the Ronettes.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sisario |first=Ben |title=A Life of Troubles Followed a Singer's Burst of Fame |url= https://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/17/arts/music/17rone.html |newspaper= The New York Times |date=February 16, 2009 |access-date=April 11, 2013}}</ref> They performed locally while attending ] in Washington Heights.<ref>{{Cite book| last=Fletcher|first=Tony|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=VfUffvx9DfYC&dq=george+washington+high+school+ronnie+spector&pg=PA199|title=All Hopped Up and Ready to Go: Music from the Streets of New York 1927-77|date=October 26, 2009| publisher=W. W. Norton & Company| isbn=978-0-393-33483-8| page= 199| language=en}}</ref> Their look was fashioned by Estelle, who had a job at Macy's on the cosmetics counter. They sang at school events, and had a residency at the ], a nightspot in Manhattan, the birthplace of the ] and ].<ref name=":10">{{Cite news|title=Ronnie Spector obituary|newspaper=]|language=en|url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/ronnie-spector-ronette-who-married-phil-spector-dies-7gqk099wz|access-date=2022-01-27|issn=0140-0460}}</ref> Spector was born Veronica Yvette Bennett in ], New York City, and grew up in the ] section of Manhattan.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Mackin|first=Jim|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=jSkGEAAAQBAJ&dq=ronnie+spector+washington+heights+1943&pg=PA88|title=Notable New Yorkers of Manhattan's Upper West Side: Bloomingdale–Morningside Heights|date=November 24, 2020|publisher=Fordham Univ Press|isbn=978-0-8232-8931-8|pages=88|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news| last1= Sisario|first1= Ben|last2=Coscarelli| first2= Joe| date=January 12, 2022| title= Ronnie Spector, Who Brought Edge to Girl-Group Sound, Dies at 78| language= en-US|work= ] | url= https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/12/arts/music/ronnie-spector-dead.html| access-date=January 13, 2022| issn= 0362-4331}}</ref> She was the daughter of Beatrice and Louis Bennett, a subway worker.<ref name=grd1>{{Cite news|date=January 13, 2022|title=Ronnie Spector obituary|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/jan/13/ronnie-spector-obituary|access-date=January 13, 2022|work=The Guardian|language=en}}</ref> Her mother was ] and ], and her father was ].<ref>{{Cite web| last= Jamieson| first= Teddy|date=January 20, 2019|title=Ronnie Spector on John Lennon, Phil Spector and loving life at 75| url= https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17359895.ronnie-spector-john-lennon-phil-spector-loving-life-75/| access-date=January 14, 2022| website= The Herald|location=Glasgow |language= en}}</ref> Bennett and her sister ] (1941–2009) were encouraged to sing by their large family, as was their cousin ] (born 1946). The trio formed the Darling Sisters, known later as the Ronettes.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sisario |first=Ben |title=A Life of Troubles Followed a Singer's Burst of Fame |url= https://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/17/arts/music/17rone.html |newspaper= The New York Times |date=February 16, 2009 |access-date=April 11, 2013}}</ref> They performed locally while attending ] in Washington Heights.<ref>{{Cite book| last=Fletcher|first=Tony|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=VfUffvx9DfYC&dq=george+washington+high+school+ronnie+spector&pg=PA199|title=All Hopped Up and Ready to Go: Music from the Streets of New York 1927-77|date=October 26, 2009| publisher=W. W. Norton & Company| isbn=978-0-393-33483-8| page= 199| language=en}}</ref> Their look was fashioned by Estelle, who had a job at Macy's on the cosmetics counter. They sang at school events, and had a residency at the ], a nightspot in Manhattan, the birthplace of the ] and ].<ref name=":10">{{Cite news|title=Ronnie Spector obituary|newspaper=]|language=en|url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/ronnie-spector-ronette-who-married-phil-spector-dies-7gqk099wz|access-date=2022-01-27|issn=0140-0460}}</ref>


==Career== ==Career==
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The Ronettes became a popular live attraction around the ] area in the early 1960s. Looking for a recording contract, they initially were signed to ] and produced by ].<ref>{{cite book |last=Ribowsky |first=Mark |title=He's a Rebel: Phil Spector--Rock and Roll's Legendary Producer |url= https://books.google.com/books?id=WKaQgGo9USYC&q=ronettes+Colpix+Records&pg=PA117 |publisher= Cooper Square Press |date=May 2, 2000 |pages=117 |isbn=978-1-4616-6103-0}}</ref> After releasing a few singles on Colpix without success, they tracked down record producer ], who signed them to his label ] in 1963.{{Sfn|Thompson|2003|pp=76-77}} Their relationship with Spector brought chart success with their biggest hit "]" in 1963, which peaked at No. 2 on the ].<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Weiner|first=Natalie|date=2017-07-14|title=What Is It About The Ronettes' 'Be My Baby'? Some of the Countless Artists to Lift the Iconic Drum Beat Weigh In|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/the-ronettes-be-my-baby-drum-intro-artists-sample-interview-7866041/|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-19|magazine=Billboard|language=en-US}}</ref> A string of top 40 pop hits followed with "]" (1963), "]" (1964), "Do I Love You?" (1964), and "]" (1964). The group had two entries on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 1965 with "Born to Be Together" and "]".<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=The Ronettes| url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/the-ronettes/|access-date=January 14, 2022| magazine=Billboard|language=en-US}}</ref> The Ronettes became a popular live attraction around the ] area in the early 1960s. Looking for a recording contract, they initially were signed to ] and produced by ].<ref>{{cite book |last=Ribowsky |first=Mark |title=He's a Rebel: Phil Spector--Rock and Roll's Legendary Producer |url= https://books.google.com/books?id=WKaQgGo9USYC&q=ronettes+Colpix+Records&pg=PA117 |publisher= Cooper Square Press |date=May 2, 2000 |pages=117 |isbn=978-1-4616-6103-0}}</ref> After releasing a few singles on Colpix without success, they tracked down record producer ], who signed them to his label ] in 1963.{{Sfn|Thompson|2003|pp=76-77}} Their relationship with Spector brought chart success with their biggest hit "]" in 1963, which peaked at No. 2 on the ].<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Weiner|first=Natalie|date=2017-07-14|title=What Is It About The Ronettes' 'Be My Baby'? Some of the Countless Artists to Lift the Iconic Drum Beat Weigh In|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/the-ronettes-be-my-baby-drum-intro-artists-sample-interview-7866041/|access-date=2022-01-19|magazine=Billboard|language=en-US}}</ref> A string of top 40 pop hits followed with "]" (1963), "]" (1964), "Do I Love You?" (1964), and "]" (1964). The group had two entries on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 1965 with "Born to Be Together" and "]".<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=The Ronettes| url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/the-ronettes/|access-date=January 14, 2022| magazine=Billboard|language=en-US}}</ref>


In 1965, the Ronettes were voted the third-top singing group in England behind ] and ].<ref>{{cite journal| date= November 1966|title=The Ronettes| url= https://books.google.com/books?id=9zlc1lcRd44C&q=rollingstones| journal= Ebony|pages=1984}}</ref> They opened for the Beatles on their ] without their lead singer.<ref>{{cite journal |last=Barbee|first=Bobby|date=September 22, 1966|title=Rocking Ronettes Rocket Toward Fame| url= https://books.google.com/books?id=W7oDAAAAMBAJ&q=ronettes+jet+magazine&pg=PA60|journal=Jet|pages=60}}</ref> Phil had forbidden Bennett to tour with the Beatles, so her cousin Elaine stood in as a third member.<ref name=":8" /> The group's last charting single, "]", was produced by ] and reached No. 100 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 1966.<ref name=":8">{{cite news|url=https://variety.com/2022/music/news/ronnie-spector-dead-dies-the-ronettes-1235152801/|title= Ronnie Spector, Girl Group Icon and Leader of the Ronettes, Dies at 78|date=January 12, 2022|work=Variety}}</ref> In 1965, the Ronettes were voted the third-top singing group in England behind ] and ].<ref>{{cite journal| date= November 1966|title=The Ronettes| url= https://books.google.com/books?id=9zlc1lcRd44C&q=rollingstones| journal= Ebony|pages=1984}}</ref> They opened for the Beatles on their ] without their lead singer.<ref>{{cite journal |last=Barbee|first=Bobby|date=September 22, 1966|title=Rocking Ronettes Rocket Toward Fame| url= https://books.google.com/books?id=W7oDAAAAMBAJ&q=ronettes+jet+magazine&pg=PA60|journal=Jet|pages=60}}</ref> Phil had forbidden Bennett to tour with the Beatles, so her cousin Elaine stood in as a third member.<ref name=":8" /> The group's last charting single, "]", was produced by ] and reached No. 100 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 1966.<ref name=":8">{{cite news|url=https://variety.com/2022/music/news/ronnie-spector-dead-dies-the-ronettes-1235152801/|title= Ronnie Spector, Girl Group Icon and Leader of the Ronettes, Dies at 78|date=January 12, 2022|work=Variety}}</ref>
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In February 1971, Ronnie Spector recorded the song "]/Tandoori Chicken" at ] during Phil's work with ].<ref>{{Cite magazine|date=March 13, 1971|title=Spector, Harrison In Abbey Road|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_QgEAAAAMBAJ&dq=%22Try+Some%2C+Buy+Some+ronnie+billboard+1971&pg=PA52|magazine=Billboard|pages=52}}</ref><ref>{{cite book| author1= Castleman, Harry| author2= Podrazik, Walter J. |title=All Together Now: The First Complete Beatles Discography 1961–1975|publisher= Ballantine Books |location=New York |date= 1976|page= 100}}</ref> Written by Harrison, and produced by both Harrison and Phil, her debut solo single was released on ] in April 1971.<ref>{{Cite magazine|date=April 24, 1971|title=Top 60 Pop Spotlight|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=VAgEAAAAMBAJ&dq=ronnie+spector&pg=PA58|magazine=Billboard|pages=56}}</ref><ref>{{cite book| author= Badham, Keith |title=The Beatles Diary Volume 2: After the Break-Up 1970–2001|publisher= Omnibus Press |location=London|date= 2002|pages= 25–26}}</ref> It peaked at No. 77 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in May 1971.<ref>{{Cite magazine|date=May 29, 1971|title=Billboard Hot 100|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2AgEAAAAMBAJ&dq=%22Try+Some%2C+Buy+Some+ronnie+billboard+1971&pg=PA68|magazine=Billboard|pages=68}}</ref> Although the single was not a big ], its backing track was used two years later for Harrison's own version of the song, on his chart-topping '']'' album.<ref>{{cite book|author=Leng, Simon |title=While My Guitar Gently Weeps: The Music of George Harrison|publisher= Hal Leonard |location=Milwaukee, WI|date= 2006|pages= 133–34}}</ref> "Try Some, Buy Some" had another lasting influence when ] recorded "]" later the same year and asked Phil (co-producing again) to reproduce the mandolin-laden ] he had created for that single. Lennon liked the ] ] too; he sang it at his birthday party in New York City in October 1971 (a recording of which has appeared on bootlegs).<ref>{{cite book| author= Badham, Keith|title=The Beatles Diary Volume 2: After the Break-Up 1970–2001|publisher= Omnibus Press |location=London|date= 2002|page= 51}}</ref> Spector recorded other Harrison songs during ] – including "]" and "When Every Song Is Sung" – but her versions were never released, even though a full album had been planned.<ref>{{cite book| author=Harrison, George | title=I Me Mine|publisher= Chronicle Books |location=San Francisco |date= 2002| pages=218, 228}}</ref> In February 1971, Ronnie Spector recorded the song "]/Tandoori Chicken" at ] during Phil's work with ].<ref>{{Cite magazine|date=March 13, 1971|title=Spector, Harrison In Abbey Road|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_QgEAAAAMBAJ&dq=%22Try+Some%2C+Buy+Some+ronnie+billboard+1971&pg=PA52|magazine=Billboard|pages=52}}</ref><ref>{{cite book| author1= Castleman, Harry| author2= Podrazik, Walter J. |title=All Together Now: The First Complete Beatles Discography 1961–1975|publisher= Ballantine Books |location=New York |date= 1976|page= 100}}</ref> Written by Harrison, and produced by both Harrison and Phil, her debut solo single was released on ] in April 1971.<ref>{{Cite magazine|date=April 24, 1971|title=Top 60 Pop Spotlight|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=VAgEAAAAMBAJ&dq=ronnie+spector&pg=PA58|magazine=Billboard|pages=56}}</ref><ref>{{cite book| author= Badham, Keith |title=The Beatles Diary Volume 2: After the Break-Up 1970–2001|publisher= Omnibus Press |location=London|date= 2002|pages= 25–26}}</ref> It peaked at No. 77 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in May 1971.<ref>{{Cite magazine|date=May 29, 1971|title=Billboard Hot 100|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2AgEAAAAMBAJ&dq=%22Try+Some%2C+Buy+Some+ronnie+billboard+1971&pg=PA68|magazine=Billboard|pages=68}}</ref> Although the single was not a big ], its backing track was used two years later for Harrison's own version of the song, on his chart-topping '']'' album.<ref>{{cite book|author=Leng, Simon |title=While My Guitar Gently Weeps: The Music of George Harrison|publisher= Hal Leonard |location=Milwaukee, WI|date= 2006|pages= 133–34}}</ref> "Try Some, Buy Some" had another lasting influence when ] recorded "]" later the same year and asked Phil (co-producing again) to reproduce the mandolin-laden ] he had created for that single. Lennon liked the ] ] too; he sang it at his birthday party in New York City in October 1971 (a recording of which has appeared on bootlegs).<ref>{{cite book| author= Badham, Keith|title=The Beatles Diary Volume 2: After the Break-Up 1970–2001|publisher= Omnibus Press |location=London|date= 2002|page= 51}}</ref> Spector recorded other Harrison songs during ] – including "]" and "When Every Song Is Sung" – but her versions were never released, even though a full album had been planned.<ref>{{cite book| author=Harrison, George | title=I Me Mine|publisher= Chronicle Books |location=San Francisco |date= 2002| pages=218, 228}}</ref>


After separating from Phil in 1972, she reformed the Ronettes (as Ronnie Spector and the Ronettes) with two new members (] Hurd, the mother of actress ], and Diane Linton) in 1973. They released a few singles on ], but the records failed to chart.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=May 18, 1974|title=Ronnie Spector Returns| url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Record-World/70s/74/RW-1974-05-18.pdf|journal=Record World| pages= 23}}</ref> After separating from Phil in 1972, she reformed the Ronettes (as Ronnie Spector and the Ronettes) with two new members (] Hurd, the mother of actress ], and Diane Linton) in 1973. They released a few singles on ], but the records failed to chart.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=May 18, 1974|title=Ronnie Spector Returns| url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Record-World/70s/74/RW-1974-05-18.pdf|journal=Record World| pages= 23}}</ref>


In 1973, Spector sang back up with ] for ]'s song "]" from the album '']'' (1973).<ref>{{Cite book |last=Graff |first=Gary |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=nE-VEAAAQBAJ&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&pg=PA78&dq=Teenage+Lament+'74+ronnie+spector&hl=en |title=Alice Cooper at 75 |date=2023-01-31 |publisher=Motorbooks |isbn=978-0-7603-7827-4 |pages=78 |language=en}}</ref> By 1975, Spector was recording as a solo act. She released the single "You'd Be Good For Me" on Tom Cat Records in 1975.<ref>{{Cite magazine| date=September 6, 1975|title=Top Singles Picks| url= https://books.google.com/books?id=SCgEAAAAMBAJ&q=ronnie+spector+billboard+1975&pg=PA67|magazine=Billboard|pages=67}}</ref> In 1973, Spector provided backing-vocals with ] for ]'s song "]" from the album '']'' (1973).<ref>{{Cite book |last=Graff |first=Gary |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=nE-VEAAAQBAJ&dq=Teenage+Lament+'74+ronnie+spector&pg=PA78 |title=Alice Cooper at 75 |date=2023-01-31 |publisher=Motorbooks |isbn=978-0-7603-7827-4 |pages=78 |language=en}}</ref> By 1975, Spector was recording as a solo act. She released the single "You'd Be Good For Me" on Tom Cat Records in 1975.<ref>{{Cite magazine| date=September 6, 1975|title=Top Singles Picks| url= https://books.google.com/books?id=SCgEAAAAMBAJ&q=ronnie+spector+billboard+1975&pg=PA67|magazine=Billboard|pages=67}}</ref>


In 1976, she sang a ] with ] on the recording "You Mean So Much To Me", penned by Southside's longtime friend ].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/gallery/2022/jan/12/ronnie-spector-a-life-in-pictures|title=Ronnie Spector: a life in pictures|date=January 13, 2022|work=The Guardian}}</ref> This was the final track on the Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes' debut album '']''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=I Don't Want to Go Home - Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes| url= https://www.allmusic.com/album/i-dont-want-to-go-home-mw0000191790| url-status= live| access-date=January 13, 2022|publisher=AllMusic|language=en}}</ref> She also made appearances with the E Street Band the following year, including a cover version of ]'s 1976 track "]".<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Greene|first=Andy|date=August 18, 2016|title=Flashback: Ronnie Spector and the E Street Band Cover Billy Joel| url= https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/flashback-ronnie-spector-and-the-e-street-band-cover-billy-joel-98225/|url-status=live|access-date=January 13, 2022|magazine=Rolling Stone|language=en-US}}</ref> In 1976, she sang a ] with ] on the recording "You Mean So Much To Me", penned by Southside's longtime friend ].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/gallery/2022/jan/12/ronnie-spector-a-life-in-pictures|title=Ronnie Spector: a life in pictures|date=January 13, 2022|work=The Guardian}}</ref> This was the final track on the Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes' debut album '']''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=I Don't Want to Go Home - Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes| url= https://www.allmusic.com/album/i-dont-want-to-go-home-mw0000191790| access-date=January 13, 2022|publisher=AllMusic|language=en}}</ref> She also made appearances with the E Street Band the following year, including a cover version of ]'s 1976 track "]".<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Greene|first=Andy|date=August 18, 2016|title=Flashback: Ronnie Spector and the E Street Band Cover Billy Joel| url= https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/flashback-ronnie-spector-and-the-e-street-band-cover-billy-joel-98225/|access-date=January 13, 2022|magazine=Rolling Stone|language=en-US}}</ref>


In her book, Spector recounted several abortive attempts to recapture mainstream success throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, during which time she was perceived as an ] act.<ref name="NYT1982">{{cite news |last1=Holden |first1=Stephen |title= Rock: Ronnie Spector is Back |url= https://www.nytimes.com/1982/01/22/arts/rock-ronnie-spector-is-back.html |work=The New York Times |date= January 22, 1982}}</ref> She recorded her first solo album in 1980, ''Siren'', produced by ].<ref name=SirenAll>{{Cite web|title=Siren - Ronnie Spector| url= https://www.allmusic.com/album/siren-mw0000850407|url-status= live| access-date=January 13, 2022| publisher= AllMusic|language=en}}</ref> In her book, Spector recounted several abortive attempts to recapture mainstream success throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, during which time she was perceived as an ] act.<ref name="NYT1982">{{cite news |last1=Holden |first1=Stephen |title= Rock: Ronnie Spector is Back |url= https://www.nytimes.com/1982/01/22/arts/rock-ronnie-spector-is-back.html |work=The New York Times |date= January 22, 1982}}</ref> She recorded her first solo album in 1980, ''Siren'', produced by ].<ref name=SirenAll>{{Cite web|title=Siren - Ronnie Spector| url= https://www.allmusic.com/album/siren-mw0000850407| access-date=January 13, 2022| publisher= AllMusic|language=en}}</ref>


===1983–2002: "Take Me Home Tonight", ''Unfinished Business'', and return to music=== ===1983–2002: "Take Me Home Tonight", ''Unfinished Business'', and return to music===
In 1986, Ronnie Spector enjoyed a resurgence of popular radio airplay as the featured vocalist on ]'s Top 5 hit, "]", in which she answers Money's chorus lyric, "just like Ronnie sang", with, "be my little baby". The song's music video was one of the top videos of the year and in heavy rotation on ]. During this period, she also recorded the song "Tonight You're Mine, Baby" (from the film '']'').<ref name= ":3">{{Cite news| url= https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandpopfeatures/10676805/Ronnie-Spector-interview-The-more-Phil-tried-to-destroy-me-the-stronger-I-got.html|title=Ronnie Spector interview: 'The more Phil tried to destroy me, the stronger I got'| work= The Daily Telegraph| access-date=August 6, 2017 |language=en}}</ref> In 1986, Ronnie Spector enjoyed a resurgence of popular radio airplay as the featured vocalist on ]'s Top 5 hit, "]", in which she answers Money's chorus lyric, "just like Ronnie sang", with, "be my little baby". The song's music video was one of the top videos of the year and in heavy rotation on ]. During this period, she also recorded the song "Tonight You're Mine, Baby" (from the film '']'').<ref name= ":3">{{Cite news| url= https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandpopfeatures/10676805/Ronnie-Spector-interview-The-more-Phil-tried-to-destroy-me-the-stronger-I-got.html|title=Ronnie Spector interview: 'The more Phil tried to destroy me, the stronger I got'| work= The Daily Telegraph| access-date=August 6, 2017 |language=en}}</ref>


In 1988, she began performing at the Ronnie Spector's Christmas Party, a seasonal staple at ] in New York City.<ref>{{cite news|author=Reed, James |date=December 23, 2008| url= http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2008/12/23/still_rockin_around/ |title=Still rockin' around| work= ] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.bbkingblues.com/bio.php?id=2025|title= RONNIE SPECTOR'S BEST CHRISTMAS PARTY EVER!| website= ]|location= New York|year= 2013| access-date= May 28, 2014|archive-date= May 29, 2014|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140529052247/http://www.bbkingblues.com/bio.php?id=2025|url-status= dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://calendar.northjersey.com/brooklyn_ny/events/show/352005703-ronnie-spector|title= Events: Ronnie Spector|website= ]|year= 2013|access-date= May 28, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url= https://archive.today/20140528215955/http://calendar.northjersey.com/brooklyn_ny/events/show/352005703-ronnie-spector|archive-date= May 28, 2014| df= mdy-all}}</ref> In 1999, she released the EP, '']'', which featured a few covers of older songs. ] acted as producer.<ref>{{Cite web| last= Phipps|first=Keith|date=August 22, 1999| title= Ronnie Spector| url= https://www.avclub.com/ronnie-spector-1798208039|url-status=live |access-date=January 13, 2022|website=The A.V. Club|language=en-us}}</ref> In 1988, she began performing at the Ronnie Spector's Christmas Party, a seasonal staple at ] in New York City.<ref>{{cite news|author=Reed, James |date=December 23, 2008| url= https://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2008/12/23/still_rockin_around/ |title=Still rockin' around| work= ] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.bbkingblues.com/bio.php?id=2025|title= RONNIE SPECTOR'S BEST CHRISTMAS PARTY EVER!| website= ]|location= New York|year= 2013| access-date= May 28, 2014|archive-date= May 29, 2014|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140529052247/http://www.bbkingblues.com/bio.php?id=2025|url-status= dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://calendar.northjersey.com/brooklyn_ny/events/show/352005703-ronnie-spector|title= Events: Ronnie Spector|website= ]|year= 2013|access-date= May 28, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url= https://archive.today/20140528215955/http://calendar.northjersey.com/brooklyn_ny/events/show/352005703-ronnie-spector|archive-date= May 28, 2014| df= mdy-all}}</ref> In 1999, she released the EP, '']'', which featured a few covers of older songs. ] acted as producer.<ref>{{Cite web| last= Phipps|first=Keith|date=August 22, 1999| title= Ronnie Spector| url= https://www.avclub.com/ronnie-spector-1798208039|access-date=January 13, 2022|website=The A.V. Club|language=en-us}}</ref>


In 1988, she and the other members of the Ronettes sued Phil Spector for nonpayment of royalties and for unpaid income he made from licensing of Ronettes’ music. In 2001, a New York court announced a verdict in favor of the Ronettes, ordering him to pay $2.6 million in back royalties.<ref>{{Cite web| url= http://articles.latimes.com/2000/jun/17/news/mn-41981|title=Ronettes Entitled to Back Pay From Phil Spector, Judge Rules|date=June 17, 2000|website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref> The judgment was overturned by a Court of Appeals in 2002 and remanded back to the ]. The judges found that their contract gave Phil unconditional rights to the recordings. It was ruled that Ronnie was entitled to her share of the royalties, which she had forfeited in her divorce settlement, but they reversed a lower court's ruling that the group were entitled to the music industry's standard 50 percent royalty rate.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Worth |first=Robert F. |date=October 18, 2002 |title=A Sad Song for the Ronettes: Court Reverses Royalty Rights |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/10/18/nyregion/a-sad-song-for-the-ronettes-court-reverses-royalty-rights.html |website=The New York Times}}</ref> In the outcome, Phil paid in excess of $1 million to Ronnie Spector.<ref name= ":5">{{Cite news| last=Sisario| first= Ben|date=February 14, 2009| title= Estelle Bennett, a Singer for the Ronettes, Is Dead at 67|language=en-US|work=The New York Times| url= https://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/14/arts/music/14bennett.html|access-date= December 26, 2021|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> In December 1998, having just signed to the ] label, she appeared on the BBC's '']''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p005jfhz|title=BBC Two - Later... with Jools Holland, Series 12, Episode 8|publisher=BBC}}</ref> In 1988, she and the other members of the Ronettes sued Phil Spector for nonpayment of royalties and for unpaid income he made from licensing of Ronettes’ music. In 2001, a New York court announced a verdict in favor of the Ronettes, ordering him to pay $2.6 million in back royalties.<ref>{{Cite web| url= https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-jun-17-mn-41981-story.html|title=Ronettes Entitled to Back Pay From Phil Spector, Judge Rules|date=June 17, 2000|website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref> The judgment was overturned by a Court of Appeals in 2002 and remanded back to the ]. The judges found that their contract gave Phil unconditional rights to the recordings. It was ruled that Ronnie was entitled to her share of the royalties, which she had forfeited in her divorce settlement, but they reversed a lower court's ruling that the group were entitled to the music industry's standard 50 percent royalty rate.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Worth |first=Robert F. |date=October 18, 2002 |title=A Sad Song for the Ronettes: Court Reverses Royalty Rights |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/10/18/nyregion/a-sad-song-for-the-ronettes-court-reverses-royalty-rights.html |website=The New York Times}}</ref> In the outcome, Phil paid in excess of $1 million to Ronnie Spector.<ref name= ":5">{{Cite news| last=Sisario| first= Ben|date=February 14, 2009| title= Estelle Bennett, a Singer for the Ronettes, Is Dead at 67|language=en-US|work=The New York Times| url= https://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/14/arts/music/14bennett.html|access-date= December 26, 2021|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> In December 1998, having just signed to the ] label, she appeared on the BBC's '']''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p005jfhz|title=BBC Two - Later... with Jools Holland, Series 12, Episode 8|publisher=BBC}}</ref>


===2003–2022: Collaborations and ''English Heart''=== ===2003–2022: Collaborations and ''English Heart''===
In 2003, Ronnie Spector provided backing vocals for ]' album '']'' on the songs "]" and "]."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Misfits - Project 1950 (album review) |url= https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/816/Misfits-Project-1950/| access-date= July 19, 2021| website= Sputnikmusic}}</ref> In 2004, the Ronettes were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.<ref>{{Cite web| title=The Ronettes - Music Inductees| url=http://vocalgroup.org/inductees/the-ronettes/|access-date=January 14, 2022|website= vocalgroup.org | publisher = The Vocal Group Hall of Fame| language=en-US}}</ref> In 2003, Ronnie Spector provided backing vocals for ]' album '']'' on the songs "]" and "]."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Misfits - Project 1950 (album review) |url= https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/816/Misfits-Project-1950/| access-date= July 19, 2021| website= Sputnikmusic}}</ref> In 2004, the Ronettes were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.<ref>{{Cite web| title=The Ronettes - Music Inductees| url=https://vocalgroup.org/inductees/the-ronettes/|access-date=January 14, 2022|website= vocalgroup.org | publisher = The Vocal Group Hall of Fame| language=en-US}}</ref>


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She provided guest vocals on the track "Ode to LA", on ]' album '']'' (2005).<ref>{{cite web| url= https://www.nme.com/reviews/the-raveonettes/7686|title=The Raveonettes : Pretty In Black|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070808204642/https://www.nme.com/reviews/the-raveonettes/7686|archive-date=August 8, 2007| website= NME|accessdate=September 24, 2016}}</ref> Her album, ''Last of the Rock Stars'' (2006), was released by High Coin and featured contributions from members of ], ] of the ], ], ], and ]. Spector herself co-produced two of the songs.<ref name="Pitch1">{{Cite web| last= Hogan| first=Marc|date=June 6, 2006| title= Ronnie Spector: The Last of the Rock Stars|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/9086-the-last-of-the-rock-stars/|url-status=live|access-date= January 14, 2022| website=Pitchfork |language=en}}</ref> Despite objections from Phil Spector, who was awaiting trial for murder, the Ronettes were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.<ref>{{Cite web|date=March 7, 2007|title=Phil Spector blasts The Ronettes' Hall Of Fame induction| url= https://www.nme.com/news/music/the-ronettes-2-1350336|access-date= December 8, 2020| website= NME| language=en-GB}}</ref> Spector provided guest vocals on the track "Ode to LA", on ]' album '']'' (2005).<ref>{{cite web| url= https://www.nme.com/reviews/the-raveonettes/7686|title=The Raveonettes : Pretty In Black|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070808204642/https://www.nme.com/reviews/the-raveonettes/7686|archive-date=August 8, 2007| website= NME|accessdate=September 24, 2016}}</ref> Her album, ''Last of the Rock Stars'' (2006), was released by High Coin and featured contributions from members of ], ] of the ], ], ], and ]. Spector herself co-produced two of the songs.<ref name="Pitch1">{{Cite web| last= Hogan| first=Marc|date=June 6, 2006| title= Ronnie Spector: The Last of the Rock Stars|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/9086-the-last-of-the-rock-stars/|access-date= January 14, 2022| website=Pitchfork |language=en}}</ref> Despite objections from Phil Spector, who was awaiting trial for murder, the Ronettes were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.<ref>{{Cite web|date=March 7, 2007|title=Phil Spector blasts The Ronettes' Hall Of Fame induction| url= https://www.nme.com/news/music/the-ronettes-2-1350336|access-date= December 8, 2020| website= NME| language=en-GB}}</ref>


A Christmas EP, ''Ronnie Spector's Best Christmas Ever'', was released on Bad Girl Sounds in November 2010, featuring five new Christmas songs.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|title=Ronnie Spector's Best Christmas Ever - Ronnie Spector| url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/ronnie-spectors-best-christmas-ever-mw0002066061|publisher=AllMusic|language=en|access-date=January 14, 2022}}</ref> In 2011, after the death of ], Spector released her version of Winehouse's single "]" (2006) as a tribute and for the benefit of the ] addiction treatment centers.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/exclusive-ronnie-spector-pays-tribute-to-amy-winehouse-20110727| title=Exclusive: Ronnie Spector Pays Tribute to Amy Winehouse| magazine= Rolling Stone|date=July 27, 2011}}</ref> She also performed this song as part of her live act, including in 2015 during a UK tour.<ref>{{Cite web| last= Ponsonby| first=Shaun|date=November 30, 2015| title=Ronnie Spector: Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool F.C.| url= https://www.getintothis.co.uk/2015/11/ronnie-spector-philharmonic-hall-liverpool/|url-status=live|access-date=January 14, 2022| website= Getintothis.co.uk |language=en-GB}}</ref> She appeared on the 2014 New Year's Eve edition of the '']''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04wlgks|title=BBC Two - Jools' Annual Hootenanny, 2014/15|publisher=BBC}}</ref> A Christmas EP, ''Ronnie Spector's Best Christmas Ever'', was released on Bad Girl Sounds in November 2010, featuring five new Christmas songs.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|title=Ronnie Spector's Best Christmas Ever - Ronnie Spector| url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/ronnie-spectors-best-christmas-ever-mw0002066061|publisher=AllMusic|language=en|access-date=January 14, 2022}}</ref> In 2011, after the death of ], Spector released her version of Winehouse's single "]" (2006) as a tribute and for the benefit of the ] addiction treatment centers.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/exclusive-ronnie-spector-pays-tribute-to-amy-winehouse-20110727| title=Exclusive: Ronnie Spector Pays Tribute to Amy Winehouse| magazine= Rolling Stone|date=July 27, 2011}}</ref> She also performed this song as part of her live act, including in 2015 during a UK tour.<ref>{{Cite web| last= Ponsonby| first=Shaun|date=November 30, 2015| title=Ronnie Spector: Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool F.C.| url= https://www.getintothis.co.uk/2015/11/ronnie-spector-philharmonic-hall-liverpool/|access-date=January 14, 2022| website= Getintothis.co.uk |language=en-GB}}</ref> She appeared on the 2014 New Year's Eve edition of the '']''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04wlgks|title=BBC Two - Jools' Annual Hootenanny, 2014/15|publisher=BBC}}</ref>


In 2016, she released, through 429 Records, ''English Heart'', her first album of new material in a decade.<ref name="NPR">{{cite web| url= https://www.npr.org/2016/04/04/472717629/songs-we-love-ronnie-spector-id-much-rather-be-with-the-girls| title=Songs We Love: Ronnie Spector, 'I'd Much Rather Be With The Girls'| publisher=NPR |date=April 4, 2016}}</ref><ref name="HeartAll">{{Cite web| title=English Heart - Ronnie Spector {{!}} Release Info| url= https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/english-heart-mr0004521564| access-date=January 14, 2022| publisher= AllMusic|language=en}}</ref> The album features her versions of songs of the ] by the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the ], the ], and others, produced by ].<ref name="RS">{{cite magazine| url= https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ronnie-spector-on-keith-richards-david-bowie-and-life-after-phil-20160414| title=Ronnie Spector on Keith Richards, David Bowie and Life After Phil|magazine=Rolling Stone| date= April 14, 2016}}</ref> ''English Heart'' peaked at No. 6 on the ] chart.<ref>{{cite magazine| url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/ronnie-spector/chart-history/tln/ |title= Ronnie Spector Chart History| magazine = Billboard|accessdate=April 12, 2018}}</ref> On August 9, 2017, '']'' premiered a new single, "Love Power" by Ronnie Spector and The Ronettes, produced by ], making it the first Ronettes single in decades.<ref name="People">{{cite web| url= http://people.com/music/ronnie-spector-and-the-ronettes-love-power-premiere/|title=FIRST LISTEN: Rock Queen Ronnie Spector Releases 'Love Power,' Her First Song in Decades with the Ronettes|work=People|date=August 9, 2017}}</ref> In 2016, she released, through 429 Records, ''English Heart'', her first album of new material in a decade.<ref name="NPR">{{cite web| url= https://www.npr.org/2016/04/04/472717629/songs-we-love-ronnie-spector-id-much-rather-be-with-the-girls| title=Songs We Love: Ronnie Spector, 'I'd Much Rather Be With The Girls'| publisher=NPR |date=April 4, 2016}}</ref><ref name="HeartAll">{{Cite web| title=English Heart - Ronnie Spector {{!}} Release Info| url= https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/english-heart-mr0004521564| access-date=January 14, 2022| publisher= AllMusic|language=en}}</ref> The album features her versions of songs of the ] by the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the ], the ], and others, produced by ].<ref name="RS">{{cite magazine| url= https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ronnie-spector-on-keith-richards-david-bowie-and-life-after-phil-20160414| title=Ronnie Spector on Keith Richards, David Bowie and Life After Phil|magazine=Rolling Stone| date= April 14, 2016}}</ref> ''English Heart'' peaked at No. 6 on the ] chart.<ref>{{cite magazine| url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/ronnie-spector/chart-history/tln/ |title= Ronnie Spector Chart History| magazine = Billboard|accessdate=April 12, 2018}}</ref> On August 9, 2017, '']'' premiered a new single, "Love Power" by Ronnie Spector and The Ronettes, produced by ], making it the first Ronettes single in decades.<ref name="People">{{cite web| url= https://people.com/music/ronnie-spector-and-the-ronettes-love-power-premiere/|title=FIRST LISTEN: Rock Queen Ronnie Spector Releases 'Love Power,' Her First Song in Decades with the Ronettes|work=People|date=August 9, 2017}}</ref>


In 2018, Spector appeared in the music documentary '']'' (2018), based on Winehouse and her final studio album '']''. The album was inspired by 1960s girl groups Winehouse gathered inspiration from listening to, such as The Ronettes.<ref>{{cite news|first= Laura |last= Snapes |title= Hologram of Amy Winehouse set for 2019 worldwide tour |newspaper= The Guardian |date= October 12, 2018 |access-date= October 12, 2018 |url= https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/oct/12/amy-winehouse-hologram-tour}}</ref> It contained new interviews as well as archival footage.<ref>{{cite magazine|first= Starr |last= Bowenbank |title= Amy Winehouse 'Back to Black' Documentary Announced: Watch the Trailer |magazine= Billboard |date= September 19, 2018 |access-date= October 12, 2018 |url= https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/movies/8475979/amy-winehouse-back-to-black-documentary-trailer}}</ref><ref name="Bliss">{{cite magazine|first= Karen |last= Bliss |title= Amy Winehouse 'Back to Black' Documentary Offers Revealing Commentary from Mark Ronson, Salaam Remi & More |magazine= Billboard |date= September 20, 2018 |access-date= October 12, 2018 |url= https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8476229/amy-winehouse-back-to-black-documentary-recap}}</ref> Spector was a great inspiration for Amy Winehouse, who emulated her hair, as well as vocal style. In return, Ronnie Spector covered "Back to Black", the signature song of Amy Winehouse. She recalls that Winehouse turned up at a concert looking just like her while she sang her song. She recalled that she saw "a tear out of her eye and it made me cry".<ref name=":10" /> In 2018, Spector appeared in the music documentary '']'' (2018), based on Winehouse and her final studio album '']''. The album was inspired by 1960s girl groups Winehouse gathered inspiration from listening to, such as The Ronettes.<ref>{{cite news|first= Laura |last= Snapes |title= Hologram of Amy Winehouse set for 2019 worldwide tour |newspaper= The Guardian |date= October 12, 2018 |access-date= October 12, 2018 |url= https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/oct/12/amy-winehouse-hologram-tour}}</ref> It contained new interviews as well as archival footage.<ref>{{cite magazine|first= Starr |last= Bowenbank |title= Amy Winehouse 'Back to Black' Documentary Announced: Watch the Trailer |magazine= Billboard |date= September 19, 2018 |access-date= October 12, 2018 |url= https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/movies/8475979/amy-winehouse-back-to-black-documentary-trailer}}</ref><ref name="Bliss">{{cite magazine|first= Karen |last= Bliss |title= Amy Winehouse 'Back to Black' Documentary Offers Revealing Commentary from Mark Ronson, Salaam Remi & More |magazine= Billboard |date= September 20, 2018 |access-date= October 12, 2018 |url= https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8476229/amy-winehouse-back-to-black-documentary-recap}}</ref> Spector was a great inspiration for Winehouse, who emulated her hair, as well as vocal style. In return, Ronnie Spector covered "Back to Black", the Winehouse's signature song. She recalls that Winehouse turned up at a concert looking just like her while she sang her song. Spector recalled seeing "a tear out of her (Winehouse) eye and it made me cry".<ref name=":10" />


In September 2020, '']'' reported that actress ] would portray Spector in a biopic adapted from her memoir '']''.<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Aniftos|first=Rania|date=September 29, 2020|title=Zendaya to Play Ronnie Spector in Upcoming Film on Singer's Life| url= https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/movies/9457239/zendaya-play-ronnie-spector-film|access-date= December 8, 2020| magazine= Billboard| language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|date=September 29, 2020| title= Zendaya In Talks To Play Ronnie Spector In A24 Film About Iconic Singer; Label Acquires Life Rights & 'Be My Baby' Autobiography| url= https://deadline.com/2020/09/zendaya-ronnie-spector-movie-a24-be-my-baby-autobiography-euphoria-1234587999/| access-date=December 8, 2020| website= Deadline| language= en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url= https://variety.com/2022/music/news/zendaya-honors-ronnie-spector-1235153767/|title=Zendaya Honors Ronnie Spector: 'Thank You for Sharing Your Life With Me'| work = Variety|date=January 13, 2022}}</ref> In December 2021, the Ronettes returned to the Top 10 for the first time in 58 years with their 1963 recording of "]".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/mariah-carey-all-i-want-for-christmas-is-you-tops-hot-100-ronettes-sleigh-ride-1235014113/|title=Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' Holds Atop Hot 100, The Ronettes' 'Sleigh Ride' Hits Top 10|date=December 28, 2021|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> Following her death in January 2022, the BBC broadcast the compilation tribute ''Ronnie Spector at the BBC''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001411h/ronnie-spector-at-the-bbc|title=Ronnie Spector at the BBC|publisher=BBC}}</ref> In September 2020, '']'' reported that actress ] would portray Spector in a biopic adapted from her memoir '']''.<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Aniftos|first=Rania|date=September 29, 2020|title=Zendaya to Play Ronnie Spector in Upcoming Film on Singer's Life| url= https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/movies/9457239/zendaya-play-ronnie-spector-film|access-date= December 8, 2020| magazine= Billboard| language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|date=September 29, 2020| title= Zendaya In Talks To Play Ronnie Spector In A24 Film About Iconic Singer; Label Acquires Life Rights & 'Be My Baby' Autobiography| url= https://deadline.com/2020/09/zendaya-ronnie-spector-movie-a24-be-my-baby-autobiography-euphoria-1234587999/| access-date=December 8, 2020| website= Deadline| language= en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url= https://variety.com/2022/music/news/zendaya-honors-ronnie-spector-1235153767/|title=Zendaya Honors Ronnie Spector: 'Thank You for Sharing Your Life With Me'| work = Variety|date=January 13, 2022}}</ref> In December 2021, the Ronettes returned to the Top 10 for the first time in 58 years with their 1963 recording of "]".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/mariah-carey-all-i-want-for-christmas-is-you-tops-hot-100-ronettes-sleigh-ride-1235014113/|title=Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' Holds Atop Hot 100, The Ronettes' 'Sleigh Ride' Hits Top 10|date=December 28, 2021|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> Following her death in January 2022, the BBC broadcast the compilation tribute ''Ronnie Spector at the BBC''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001411h/ronnie-spector-at-the-bbc|title=Ronnie Spector at the BBC|publisher=BBC}}</ref>
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Ronnie and ] began having an affair soon after she was signed to his label in 1963.{{Sfn|Thompson|2003|pp=77-78}} Early in their relationship, she was unaware that he was married.{{Sfn|Thompson|2003|p=97}} Once, Ronnie was apprehended by house detectives for prostitution at the ] in New York City after leaving a room they had booked. She was allowed to call Phil, who threatened the hotel, and then they allowed her to leave.{{Sfn|Thompson|2003|pp=97-98}} After Phil divorced his wife in 1965, he purchased a home in ], where he lived with Ronnie.{{Sfn|Thompson|2003|p=98}} They married at ] on April 14, 1968.{{Sfn|Thompson|2003|p=120}} Ronnie changed her surname and became known as Ronnie Spector.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ronnie Spector – Singer – Biography|publisher=]|url=http://www.biography.com/people/ronnie-spector-17172228 | access-date=August 27, 2015}}</ref> Their son Donté Phillip was adopted in 1969. Two years later, Phil surprised her for Christmas with adopted twins, Louis and Gary.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/rqeg3r/ronnie-spector-interview-2013|title=Ronnie Spector: The Original Icon|last=Muller|first=Marissa G.|date=November 12, 2013|website=Noisey}}</ref> Ronnie and ] began having an affair soon after she was signed to his label in 1963.{{Sfn|Thompson|2003|pp=77-78}} Early in their relationship, she was unaware that he was married.{{Sfn|Thompson|2003|p=97}} Once, Ronnie was apprehended by house detectives for prostitution at the ] in New York City after leaving a room they had booked. She was allowed to call Phil, who threatened the hotel, and then they allowed her to leave.{{Sfn|Thompson|2003|pp=97-98}} After Phil divorced his wife in 1965, he purchased a home in ], where he lived with Ronnie.{{Sfn|Thompson|2003|p=98}} They married at ] on April 14, 1968.{{Sfn|Thompson|2003|p=120}} Ronnie changed her surname and became known as Ronnie Spector.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ronnie Spector – Singer – Biography|publisher=]|url=https://www.biography.com/people/ronnie-spector-17172228 | access-date=August 27, 2015}}</ref> Their son Donté Phillip was adopted in 1969. Two years later, Phil surprised her for Christmas with adopted twins, Louis and Gary.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/rqeg3r/ronnie-spector-interview-2013|title=Ronnie Spector: The Original Icon|last=Muller|first=Marissa G.|date=November 12, 2013|website=Noisey}}</ref>


Ronnie alleged in her 1990 memoir that following their marriage, Phil subjected her to years of psychological torment and sabotaged her career by forbidding her to perform.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web|last=McStarkey|first=Mick|date=August 10, 2021|title=How Ronnie Spector triumphed over evil to become a hero|url=https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/how-ronnie-spector-became-a-hero/|work=]|url-status=live|access-date=December 26, 2021|language=en-US}}</ref> She said he surrounded their house with ] and guard dogs, and confiscated her shoes to prevent her from leaving;<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nydailynews.com/archives/news/marriage-hit-wrong-chord-ronette-article-1.797108|title=MARRIAGE HIT WRONG CHORD, SAYS RONETTE|last=Arena|first=Salvatore|date=June 11, 1998|website=Daily News|location=New York}}</ref> on the rare occasions he allowed her out alone, she had to drive with a life-size dummy of Phil.<ref name=":1" /> She stated that Phil installed a gold coffin with a glass top in the basement, promising that he would kill her and display her corpse if she ever left him.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Harvey|first=Chris|date=January 17, 2019|title=Ronnie Spector interview: 'MeToo is now, but I've been living it my whole life'|language=en-GB|work=The Telegraph|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/artists/ronnie-spector-interview-metoo-now-living-whole-life/|access-date=December 8, 2020|issn=0307-1235}}</ref> She began drinking and attending ] (AA) meetings to escape the house.<ref name=":3" /> Ronnie alleged in her 1990 memoir that following their marriage, Phil subjected her to years of psychological torment and sabotaged her career by forbidding her to perform.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web|last=McStarkey|first=Mick|date=August 10, 2021|title=How Ronnie Spector triumphed over evil to become a hero|url=https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/how-ronnie-spector-became-a-hero/|work=]|access-date=December 26, 2021|language=en-US}}</ref> She said he surrounded their house with barbed wire and guard dogs, and confiscated her shoes to prevent her from leaving;<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nydailynews.com/archives/news/marriage-hit-wrong-chord-ronette-article-1.797108|title=MARRIAGE HIT WRONG CHORD, SAYS RONETTE|last=Arena|first=Salvatore|date=June 11, 1998|website=Daily News|location=New York}}</ref> on the rare occasions he allowed her out alone, she had to drive with a life-size dummy of Phil.<ref name=":1" /> She stated that Phil installed a gold coffin with a glass top in the basement, promising that he would kill her and display her corpse if she ever left him.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Harvey|first=Chris|date=January 17, 2019|title=Ronnie Spector interview: 'MeToo is now, but I've been living it my whole life'|language=en-GB|work=The Telegraph|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/artists/ronnie-spector-interview-metoo-now-living-whole-life/|access-date=December 8, 2020|issn=0307-1235}}</ref> She began drinking and attending ] (AA) meetings to escape the house.<ref name=":3" />


In 1972, Ronnie fled their mansion barefoot and without any belongings, with the help of her mother.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandpopfeatures/10676805/Ronnie-Spector-interview-The-more-Phil-tried-to-destroy-me-the-stronger-I-got.html|title=Entertainment|date=May 6, 2010|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140529103205/http://entertainment.ca.msn.com/music/photos/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=24160517&page=7|archive-date=May 29, 2014|url-status=dead|publisher=CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform|page=7}}</ref> "I knew that if I didn't leave I was going to die there," she said.<ref name=":1">{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2003/06/spector200306|title=Legend with a Bullet|last=Anson|first=Robert Sam|date=June 2003|magazine=Vanity Fair}}</ref> In their 1974 divorce settlement, Ronnie forfeited all future record earnings, alleging that Phil had threatened to have a ] kill her.<ref name=":2" /> She received $25,000, a used car, and monthly alimony of $2,500 for five years.<ref name=":2" /> She later testified that Phil had frequently pulled a gun on her during their marriage and threatened to kill her unless she surrendered custody of their children.<ref name=":2" /> In 1972, Ronnie fled their mansion barefoot and without any belongings, with the help of her mother.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandpopfeatures/10676805/Ronnie-Spector-interview-The-more-Phil-tried-to-destroy-me-the-stronger-I-got.html|title=Entertainment|date=May 6, 2010|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140529103205/http://entertainment.ca.msn.com/music/photos/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=24160517&page=7|archive-date=May 29, 2014|url-status=dead|publisher=CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform|page=7}}</ref> "I knew that if I didn't leave I was going to die there," she said.<ref name=":1">{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2003/06/spector200306|title=Legend with a Bullet|last=Anson|first=Robert Sam|date=June 2003|magazine=Vanity Fair}}</ref> In their 1974 divorce settlement, Ronnie forfeited all future record earnings, alleging that Phil had threatened to have a ] kill her.<ref name=":2" /> She received $25,000, a used car, and monthly alimony of $2,500 for five years.<ref name=":2" /> She later testified that Phil had frequently pulled a gun on her during their marriage and threatened to kill her unless she surrendered custody of their children.<ref name=":2" />


She tried to rebuild her career, keeping Spector's surname professionally because "I needed any way I could to get back in, I'd been kept away so long."<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|last=Graham|first=Reid|date=June 5, 2007|title=Ronnie Spector Interviewed: Time has come today (2006)|url=https://www.elsewhere.co.nz/absoluteelsewhere/784/ronnie-spector-interviewed-time-has-come-today-2006/|url-status=live|access-date=December 26, 2021|website=Elsewhere by Graham Reid|language=en}}</ref> According to her, Phil hired lawyers to prevent her singing her popular songs and denied her royalties.<ref name=":6" /> In 1988, the Ronettes sued Phil for $10 million in damages, rescission of the contract, the return of the masters, and recoupment of money received from the sale of Ronettes masters.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Collins|first=Glenn|date=June 26, 1998|title=A 90's Refrain for a 60's Girl Group; Ronettes' Suit Says Phil Spector Owes Them $10 Million|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1998/06/26/nyregion/90-s-refrain-for-60-s-girl-group-ronettes-suit-says-phil-spector-owes-them-10.html|access-date=December 26, 2021|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> It took 10 years for the case to make it to trial.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Collins |first=Glenn |date=1998-06-26 |title=A 90's Refrain for a 60's Girl Group; Ronettes' Suit Says Phil Spector Owes Them $10 Million |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1998/06/26/nyregion/90-s-refrain-for-60-s-girl-group-ronettes-suit-says-phil-spector-owes-them-10.html |access-date=2023-09-11 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> After a prolonged legal battle, the court ruled that their contract gave Phil unconditional rights to the recordings but Ronnie was entitled to her share of royalties.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":5" /> She tried to rebuild her career, keeping Spector's surname professionally because "I needed any way I could to get back in, I'd been kept away so long."<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|last=Graham|first=Reid|date=June 5, 2007|title=Ronnie Spector Interviewed: Time has come today (2006)|url=https://www.elsewhere.co.nz/absoluteelsewhere/784/ronnie-spector-interviewed-time-has-come-today-2006/|access-date=December 26, 2021|website=Elsewhere by Graham Reid|language=en}}</ref> According to her, Phil hired lawyers to prevent her singing her popular songs and denied her royalties.<ref name=":6" /> In 1988, the Ronettes sued Phil for $10 million in damages, rescission of the contract, the return of the masters, and recoupment of money received from the sale of Ronettes masters.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Collins|first=Glenn|date=June 26, 1998|title=A 90's Refrain for a 60's Girl Group; Ronettes' Suit Says Phil Spector Owes Them $10 Million|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1998/06/26/nyregion/90-s-refrain-for-60-s-girl-group-ronettes-suit-says-phil-spector-owes-them-10.html|access-date=December 26, 2021|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> It took 10 years for the case to make it to trial.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Collins |first=Glenn |date=1998-06-26 |title=A 90's Refrain for a 60's Girl Group; Ronettes' Suit Says Phil Spector Owes Them $10 Million |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1998/06/26/nyregion/90-s-refrain-for-60-s-girl-group-ronettes-suit-says-phil-spector-owes-them-10.html |access-date=2023-09-11 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> After a prolonged legal battle, the court ruled that their contract gave Phil unconditional rights to the recordings but Ronnie was entitled to her share of royalties.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":5" />


In 1982, she married her manager Jonathan Greenfield.<ref>{{Cite magazine|last1=Grow|first1=Kory|date=April 14, 2016|title=Ronnie Spector on the Stones, Bowie and Life After Phil|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ronnie-spector-on-keith-richards-david-bowie-and-life-after-phil-181599/|access-date=December 26, 2021|magazine=Rolling Stone|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Sisario, Ben |date=February 16, 2009|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/17/arts/music/17rone.html|title=A Life of Troubles Followed a Singer's Burst of Fame|work=]}}</ref> They had two sons, and lived in ].<ref>{{cite news|author=Tuccio, M.B. |date=May 15, 2012|url=http://www.ctpost.com/music/article/Beyond-the-Beehive-tells-Ronnie-Spector-s-life-3560791.php |title='Beyond the Beehive' tells Ronnie Spector's life story|work=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Hardaway |first1=Liz |title=Ronnie Spector, lead of The Ronnettes, Danbury resident dies at 78 |url=https://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Ronnie-Spector-lead-of-The-Ronnettes-Danbury-16771326.php?src=nthpdesecp |website=News Times |date=January 13, 2022 |publisher=Hearst Connecticut Media |access-date=January 13, 2022}}</ref> In 1983,<!-- This is mentioned in her book. Do not change this to 1982. --> she married her manager Jonathan Greenfield.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KB8qEAAAQBAJ|title=Be My Baby: A Memoir Book by Ronnie Spector|date=May 3, 2022|access-date=April 8, 2024|publisher=Henry Holt and Company|isbn=9781250837202}}</ref> They had two sons, and lived in ].<ref>{{cite news|author=Tuccio, M.B. |date=May 15, 2012|url=https://www.ctpost.com/music/article/Beyond-the-Beehive-tells-Ronnie-Spector-s-life-3560791.php |title='Beyond the Beehive' tells Ronnie Spector's life story|work=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Hardaway |first1=Liz |title=Ronnie Spector, lead of The Ronnettes, Danbury resident dies at 78 |url=https://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Ronnie-Spector-lead-of-The-Ronnettes-Danbury-16771326.php?src=nthpdesecp |newspaper=News-Times |date=January 13, 2022 |publisher=Hearst Connecticut Media |access-date=January 13, 2022}}</ref>


Spector died at her home in Danbury<ref>{{Cite web|title=Obituary: Ronnie Spector, '60s icon who sang pop classic Be My Baby|url=https://www.scotsman.com/news/people/obituary-ronnie-spector-60s-icon-who-sang-pop-classic-be-my-baby-3528397|access-date=2022-01-23|website=www.scotsman.com|date=January 17, 2022 |language=en}}</ref> on January 12, 2022, shortly after a cancer diagnosis, at the age of 78.<ref>{{cite news|url = https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-music-arts-and-entertainment-phil-spector-ronnie-spector-84c905db02a01ffa43a6052c3ce66920?|title = Ronnie Spector, '60s icon who sang 'Be My Baby,' dies at 78|last = Kennedy|first = Mark|work = ]|date = January 12, 2022|accessdate = January 12, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last1=Sisario|first1=Ben|last2=Coscarelli|first2=Joe|date=January 12, 2022|title=Ronnie Spector, Who Brought Edge to Girl-Group Sound, Dies at 78|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/12/arts/music/ronnie-spector-dead.html|access-date=January 13, 2022|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref name=grd1/> Spector died at her home in Danbury<ref>{{Cite web|title=Obituary: Ronnie Spector, '60s icon who sang pop classic Be My Baby|url=https://www.scotsman.com/news/people/obituary-ronnie-spector-60s-icon-who-sang-pop-classic-be-my-baby-3528397|access-date=2022-01-23|website=www.scotsman.com|date=January 17, 2022 |language=en}}</ref> on January 12, 2022, shortly after a cancer diagnosis, at the age of 78.<ref>{{cite news|url = https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-music-arts-and-entertainment-phil-spector-ronnie-spector-84c905db02a01ffa43a6052c3ce66920?|title = Ronnie Spector, '60s icon who sang 'Be My Baby,' dies at 78|last = Kennedy|first = Mark|work = ]|date = January 12, 2022|accessdate = January 12, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last1=Sisario|first1=Ben|last2=Coscarelli|first2=Joe|date=January 12, 2022|title=Ronnie Spector, Who Brought Edge to Girl-Group Sound, Dies at 78|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/12/arts/music/ronnie-spector-dead.html|access-date=January 13, 2022|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref name=grd1/>
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===The Ronettes=== ===The Ronettes===
{{main|The Ronettes discography}} {{main|The Ronettes discography}}
* '']'', 1964<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kennedy|first=Mark|date=January 13, 2022|title=Ronnie Spector, '60s icon who sang 'Be My Baby,' dies at 78|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/60s-icon-ronnie-spector-sang-baby-dies-78-82230668|url-status=live|access-date=January 15, 2022|website=ABC News|language=en}}</ref> * '']'', 1964<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kennedy|first=Mark|date=January 13, 2022|title=Ronnie Spector, '60s icon who sang 'Be My Baby,' dies at 78|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/60s-icon-ronnie-spector-sang-baby-dies-78-82230668|access-date=January 15, 2022|website=ABC News|language=en}}</ref>
* ''Sing Their Greatest Hits'', 1975<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sing Their Greatest Hits - The Ronettes|publisher=AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/sing-their-greatest-hits-mw0000839069|language=en|access-date=January 15, 2022}}</ref> * ''Sing Their Greatest Hits'', 1975<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sing Their Greatest Hits - The Ronettes|publisher=AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/sing-their-greatest-hits-mw0000839069|language=en|access-date=January 15, 2022}}</ref>
* ''The Greatest Hits, Vol. 2'', 1981<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 - The Ronettes|publisher=AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-greatest-hits-vol-2-mw0000954209|language=en|access-date=January 15, 2022}}</ref> * ''The Greatest Hits, Vol. 2'', 1981<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 - The Ronettes|publisher=AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-greatest-hits-vol-2-mw0000954209|language=en|access-date=January 15, 2022}}</ref>
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===EPs=== ===EPs===
* '']'' EP, 1999<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/ronniespector/albums/album/144794/review/5942286/she_talks_to_rainbows_us|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071013023825/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/ronniespector/albums/album/144794/review/5942286/she_talks_to_rainbows_us|archive-date=October 13, 2007|title=Ronnie Spector: She Talks to Rainbows : Music Reviews |magazine=Rolling Stone|first=Rob|last=Sheffield|date=October 28, 1999}}</ref> * '']'' EP, 1999<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/artists/ronniespector/albums/album/144794/review/5942286/she_talks_to_rainbows_us|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071013023825/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/ronniespector/albums/album/144794/review/5942286/she_talks_to_rainbows_us|archive-date=October 13, 2007|title=Ronnie Spector: She Talks to Rainbows : Music Reviews |magazine=Rolling Stone|first=Rob|last=Sheffield|date=October 28, 1999}}</ref>
* ''Something's Gonna Happen'' EP, 2003<ref>{{Cite web|title=Something's Gonna Happen - Ronnie Spector|publisher=AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/somethings-gonna-happen-mw0000316767|language=en|access-date=January 15, 2022}}</ref> * ''Something's Gonna Happen'' EP, 2003<ref>{{Cite web|title=Something's Gonna Happen - Ronnie Spector|publisher=AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/somethings-gonna-happen-mw0000316767|language=en|access-date=January 15, 2022}}</ref>
* ''Best Christmas Ever'' EP, 2010<ref name=":7" /> * ''Best Christmas Ever'' EP, 2010<ref name=":7" />


=== Solo singles=== === Solo singles===
{{small|Sources:<ref>{{Cite web|title=Discography|url=https://www.ronniespector.com/discography|access-date=January 15, 2022|website=Ronnie Spector|language=en-US}}{{Primary source inline|date=January 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/ronnie-spector-ronettes-best-songs-1283633/|title=Ronnie Spector: 15 Essential Songs|first1=Jon|last1=Dolan|first2=Jon|last2=Freeman|first3=Elisabeth|last3=Garber-Paul|first4=Kory|last4=Grow|first5=Joseph|last5=Hudak|first6=Daniel|last6=Kreps|first7=Elias|last7=Leight|date=January 13, 2022|magazine=Rolling Stone}}</ref>}} {{small|Sources:<ref>{{Cite web|title=Discography|url=https://www.ronniespector.com/discography|access-date=January 15, 2022|website=Ronnie Spector|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/ronnie-spector-ronettes-best-songs-1283633/|title=Ronnie Spector: 15 Essential Songs|first1=Jon|last1=Dolan|first2=Jon|last2=Freeman|first3=Elisabeth|last3=Garber-Paul|first4=Kory|last4=Grow|first5=Joseph|last5=Hudak|first6=Daniel|last6=Kreps|first7=Elias|last7=Leight|date=January 13, 2022|magazine=Rolling Stone}}</ref>}}


* 1971: "]" (Apple 1832) * 1971: "]" (Apple 1832)
* 1975: "You'd Be Good For Me" (Tom Cat YB-10380) * 1975: "You'd Be Good For Me" (Tom Cat YB-10380)
* 1976: "Paradise" (Warner Spector SPS 0409) * 1976: "Paradise" (Warner Spector SPS 0409)
* 1977: "Say Goodbye To Hollywood" (Epic 8–50374) * 1977: "]" (Epic 8–50374)
* 1978: "It's a Heartache" (Alston 3738) * 1978: "It's a Heartache" (Alston 3738)
* 1980: "Darlin'" (Polish PR-202) * 1980: "Darlin'" (Polish PR-202)
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==Further reading== ==Further reading==
*{{cite news|author=Gensler, Andy |date=December 21, 2010|url= http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/21/asked-answered-ronnie-spector/ |title=Asked & Answered: Ronnie Spector|work= The New York Times}} *{{cite news|author=Gensler, Andy |date=December 21, 2010|url= https://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/21/asked-answered-ronnie-spector/ |title=Asked & Answered: Ronnie Spector|work= The New York Times}}
*Connolly, M. Delmonico (2020). Gold Line Press. *Connolly, M. Delmonico (2020). {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220113081150/https://dornsife.usc.edu/goldlinepress/ronnie-spector-in-rock-gomorrah/ |date=January 13, 2022 }} Gold Line Press.


==External links== ==External links==
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* {{discogs artist|Ronnie Spector}} * {{discogs artist|Ronnie Spector}}
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American singer (1943–2022) This article is about the singer. For the special effects artist, see Ronnie Specter.

Ronnie Spector
Spector in 1971Spector in 1971
Background information
Birth nameVeronica Yvette Bennett
Also known as
  • Ronnie Bennett
  • Ronnie Greenfield
Born(1943-08-10)August 10, 1943
New York City, U.S.
DiedJanuary 12, 2022(2022-01-12) (aged 78)
Danbury, Connecticut, U.S.
Genres
OccupationSinger
Years active1959–2022
Labels
Formerly ofThe Ronettes
Spouses
  • Phil Spector ​ ​(m. 1968; div. 1974)
  • Jonathan Greenfield ​(m. 1982)
Children5
Websiteronniespector.com
Musical artist

Veronica Yvette Greenfield (previously Spector, née Bennett; August 10, 1943 – January 12, 2022) was an American singer who co-founded and fronted the girl group The Ronettes. She is sometimes referred to as the original "bad girl of rock and roll".

Ronnie formed the singing group with her older sister, Estelle Bennett, and their cousin, Nedra Talley, in the late 1950s. They were signed to Phil Spector's Philles label in 1963 and he produced the majority of their recording output. The Ronettes had a string of hits in the 1960s, including "Be My Baby" (1963), "Baby, I Love You" (1963), "(The Best Part of) Breakin' Up" (1964), "Do I Love You?" (1964), and "Walking in the Rain" (1964). Ronnie married Phil in 1968. Following the couple's divorce in 1974, Ronnie re-formed the Ronettes and began performing again.

In 1980, Spector released her debut solo album Siren. Her career revived when she was featured on Eddie Money's song and video "Take Me Home Tonight" in 1986, a Billboard top five single. She went on to release the albums Unfinished Business (1987), Something's Gonna Happen (2003), Last of the Rock Stars (2006) and English Heart (2016). She also recorded one extended play, She Talks to Rainbows (1999). In 1990, Ronnie Spector published a memoir, Be My Baby: How I Survived Mascara, Miniskirts, and Madness, Or, My Life as a Fabulous Ronette. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Ronettes in 2007. In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked Spector at number 70 on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.

Early life

Spector was born Veronica Yvette Bennett in East Harlem, New York City, and grew up in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan. She was the daughter of Beatrice and Louis Bennett, a subway worker. Her mother was African American and Cherokee, and her father was Irish. Bennett and her sister Estelle Bennett (1941–2009) were encouraged to sing by their large family, as was their cousin Nedra Talley (born 1946). The trio formed the Darling Sisters, known later as the Ronettes. They performed locally while attending George Washington High School in Washington Heights. Their look was fashioned by Estelle, who had a job at Macy's on the cosmetics counter. They sang at school events, and had a residency at the Peppermint Lounge, a nightspot in Manhattan, the birthplace of the Twist and go-go dancing.

Career

1963–1969: The Ronettes and early success

Main article: The Ronettes
Ronnie Spector (center) with The Ronettes, 1966
Spector in 1966

The Ronettes became a popular live attraction around the greater New York area in the early 1960s. Looking for a recording contract, they initially were signed to Colpix Records and produced by Stu Phillips. After releasing a few singles on Colpix without success, they tracked down record producer Phil Spector, who signed them to his label Philles Records in 1963. Their relationship with Spector brought chart success with their biggest hit "Be My Baby" in 1963, which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. A string of top 40 pop hits followed with "Baby, I Love You" (1963), "(The Best Part of) Breakin' Up" (1964), "Do I Love You?" (1964), and "Walking in the Rain" (1964). The group had two entries on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1965 with "Born to Be Together" and "Is This What I Get for Loving You?".

In 1965, the Ronettes were voted the third-top singing group in England behind the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. They opened for the Beatles on their 1966 US tour without their lead singer. Phil had forbidden Bennett to tour with the Beatles, so her cousin Elaine stood in as a third member. The group's last charting single, "I Can Hear Music", was produced by Jeff Barry and reached No. 100 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966.

The Ronettes broke up in early 1967, following a European concert tour. After Bennett married Phil in 1968, she began to use the name Ronnie Spector, but she withdrew from the spotlight because Phil prohibited her from performing and limited her recordings. In 1969, Phil signed a production deal with A&M Records and he released her record "You Came, You Saw, You Conquered", credited as "The Ronettes Featuring the Voice of Veronica", with "Oh I Love You", an old Ronettes B-side, as the flip. Her vocals were used for the lead and backing vocals. Phil kept many of the group's unreleased songs in a vault for years.

1970–1982: Solo career and Siren

In February 1971, Ronnie Spector recorded the song "Try Some, Buy Some/Tandoori Chicken" at Abbey Road Studios during Phil's work with George Harrison. Written by Harrison, and produced by both Harrison and Phil, her debut solo single was released on Apple Records in April 1971. It peaked at No. 77 on the Billboard Hot 100 in May 1971. Although the single was not a big hit, its backing track was used two years later for Harrison's own version of the song, on his chart-topping Living in the Material World album. "Try Some, Buy Some" had another lasting influence when John Lennon recorded "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" later the same year and asked Phil (co-producing again) to reproduce the mandolin-laden Wall of Sound he had created for that single. Lennon liked the rockabilly B-side too; he sang it at his birthday party in New York City in October 1971 (a recording of which has appeared on bootlegs). Spector recorded other Harrison songs during those London sessions – including "You" and "When Every Song Is Sung" – but her versions were never released, even though a full album had been planned.

After separating from Phil in 1972, she reformed the Ronettes (as Ronnie Spector and the Ronettes) with two new members (Chip Fields Hurd, the mother of actress Kim Fields, and Diane Linton) in 1973. They released a few singles on Buddah Records, but the records failed to chart.

In 1973, Spector provided backing-vocals with Liza Minnelli for Alice Cooper's song "Teenage Lament '74" from the album Muscle of Love (1973). By 1975, Spector was recording as a solo act. She released the single "You'd Be Good For Me" on Tom Cat Records in 1975.

In 1976, she sang a duet with Southside Johnny on the recording "You Mean So Much To Me", penned by Southside's longtime friend Bruce Springsteen. This was the final track on the Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes' debut album I Don't Want to Go Home. She also made appearances with the E Street Band the following year, including a cover version of Billy Joel's 1976 track "Say Goodbye to Hollywood".

In her book, Spector recounted several abortive attempts to recapture mainstream success throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, during which time she was perceived as an oldies act. She recorded her first solo album in 1980, Siren, produced by Genya Ravan.

1983–2002: "Take Me Home Tonight", Unfinished Business, and return to music

In 1986, Ronnie Spector enjoyed a resurgence of popular radio airplay as the featured vocalist on Eddie Money's Top 5 hit, "Take Me Home Tonight", in which she answers Money's chorus lyric, "just like Ronnie sang", with, "be my little baby". The song's music video was one of the top videos of the year and in heavy rotation on MTV. During this period, she also recorded the song "Tonight You're Mine, Baby" (from the film Just One of the Guys).

In 1988, she began performing at the Ronnie Spector's Christmas Party, a seasonal staple at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City. In 1999, she released the EP, She Talks to Rainbows, which featured a few covers of older songs. Joey Ramone acted as producer.

In 1988, she and the other members of the Ronettes sued Phil Spector for nonpayment of royalties and for unpaid income he made from licensing of Ronettes’ music. In 2001, a New York court announced a verdict in favor of the Ronettes, ordering him to pay $2.6 million in back royalties. The judgment was overturned by a Court of Appeals in 2002 and remanded back to the New York State Supreme Court. The judges found that their contract gave Phil unconditional rights to the recordings. It was ruled that Ronnie was entitled to her share of the royalties, which she had forfeited in her divorce settlement, but they reversed a lower court's ruling that the group were entitled to the music industry's standard 50 percent royalty rate. In the outcome, Phil paid in excess of $1 million to Ronnie Spector. In December 1998, having just signed to the Creation Records label, she appeared on the BBC's Later... with Jools Holland.

2003–2022: Collaborations and English Heart

In 2003, Ronnie Spector provided backing vocals for The Misfits' album Project 1950 on the songs "This Magic Moment" and "You Belong to Me." In 2004, the Ronettes were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.

Ronnie Spector performing in London 2015

Spector provided guest vocals on the track "Ode to LA", on The Raveonettes' album Pretty in Black (2005). Her album, Last of the Rock Stars (2006), was released by High Coin and featured contributions from members of The Raconteurs, Nick Zinner of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Raveonettes, Patti Smith, and Keith Richards. Spector herself co-produced two of the songs. Despite objections from Phil Spector, who was awaiting trial for murder, the Ronettes were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.

A Christmas EP, Ronnie Spector's Best Christmas Ever, was released on Bad Girl Sounds in November 2010, featuring five new Christmas songs. In 2011, after the death of Amy Winehouse, Spector released her version of Winehouse's single "Back to Black" (2006) as a tribute and for the benefit of the Daytop Village addiction treatment centers. She also performed this song as part of her live act, including in 2015 during a UK tour. She appeared on the 2014 New Year's Eve edition of the Jools' Annual Hootenanny.

In 2016, she released, through 429 Records, English Heart, her first album of new material in a decade. The album features her versions of songs of the British Invasion by the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Yardbirds, the Bee Gees, and others, produced by Scott Jacoby. English Heart peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart. On August 9, 2017, People premiered a new single, "Love Power" by Ronnie Spector and The Ronettes, produced by Narada Michael Walden, making it the first Ronettes single in decades.

In 2018, Spector appeared in the music documentary Amy Winehouse: Back to Black (2018), based on Winehouse and her final studio album Back to Black. The album was inspired by 1960s girl groups Winehouse gathered inspiration from listening to, such as The Ronettes. It contained new interviews as well as archival footage. Spector was a great inspiration for Winehouse, who emulated her hair, as well as vocal style. In return, Ronnie Spector covered "Back to Black", the Winehouse's signature song. She recalls that Winehouse turned up at a concert looking just like her while she sang her song. Spector recalled seeing "a tear out of her (Winehouse) eye and it made me cry".

In September 2020, Deadline reported that actress Zendaya would portray Spector in a biopic adapted from her memoir Be My Baby. In December 2021, the Ronettes returned to the Top 10 for the first time in 58 years with their 1963 recording of "Sleigh Ride". Following her death in January 2022, the BBC broadcast the compilation tribute Ronnie Spector at the BBC.

Autobiography

She released her memoir Be My Baby: How I Survived Mascara, Miniskirts, and Madness, Or, My Life as a Fabulous Ronette in 1990; the book was later named by Rolling Stone contributor Rob Sheffield as one of the greatest rock biographies of all time. An updated version titled Be My Baby: A Memoir was completed in late 2021, just two months before Spector's death, and was released in May 2022.

Personal life and death

Spector in 2000

Ronnie and Phil Spector began having an affair soon after she was signed to his label in 1963. Early in their relationship, she was unaware that he was married. Once, Ronnie was apprehended by house detectives for prostitution at the Delmonico Hotel in New York City after leaving a room they had booked. She was allowed to call Phil, who threatened the hotel, and then they allowed her to leave. After Phil divorced his wife in 1965, he purchased a home in Beverly Hills, where he lived with Ronnie. They married at Beverly Hills City Hall on April 14, 1968. Ronnie changed her surname and became known as Ronnie Spector. Their son Donté Phillip was adopted in 1969. Two years later, Phil surprised her for Christmas with adopted twins, Louis and Gary.

Ronnie alleged in her 1990 memoir that following their marriage, Phil subjected her to years of psychological torment and sabotaged her career by forbidding her to perform. She said he surrounded their house with barbed wire and guard dogs, and confiscated her shoes to prevent her from leaving; on the rare occasions he allowed her out alone, she had to drive with a life-size dummy of Phil. She stated that Phil installed a gold coffin with a glass top in the basement, promising that he would kill her and display her corpse if she ever left him. She began drinking and attending Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings to escape the house.

In 1972, Ronnie fled their mansion barefoot and without any belongings, with the help of her mother. "I knew that if I didn't leave I was going to die there," she said. In their 1974 divorce settlement, Ronnie forfeited all future record earnings, alleging that Phil had threatened to have a hit man kill her. She received $25,000, a used car, and monthly alimony of $2,500 for five years. She later testified that Phil had frequently pulled a gun on her during their marriage and threatened to kill her unless she surrendered custody of their children.

She tried to rebuild her career, keeping Spector's surname professionally because "I needed any way I could to get back in, I'd been kept away so long." According to her, Phil hired lawyers to prevent her singing her popular songs and denied her royalties. In 1988, the Ronettes sued Phil for $10 million in damages, rescission of the contract, the return of the masters, and recoupment of money received from the sale of Ronettes masters. It took 10 years for the case to make it to trial. After a prolonged legal battle, the court ruled that their contract gave Phil unconditional rights to the recordings but Ronnie was entitled to her share of royalties.

In 1983, she married her manager Jonathan Greenfield. They had two sons, and lived in Danbury, Connecticut.

Spector died at her home in Danbury on January 12, 2022, shortly after a cancer diagnosis, at the age of 78.

Discography

The Ronettes

Main article: The Ronettes discography

Solo albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Heat
Siren
  • Released: 1980
  • Label: RCA, Polish Records
Unfinished Business
The Last of the Rock Stars
  • Released: 2006
  • Label: High Coin
English Heart
  • Released: April 8, 2016
  • Label: 429
6
"—" denotes a release that did not chart.

EPs

Solo singles

Sources:

  • 1971: "Try Some, Buy Some" (Apple 1832)
  • 1975: "You'd Be Good For Me" (Tom Cat YB-10380)
  • 1976: "Paradise" (Warner Spector SPS 0409)
  • 1977: "Say Goodbye To Hollywood" (Epic 8–50374)
  • 1978: "It's a Heartache" (Alston 3738)
  • 1980: "Darlin'" (Polish PR-202)
  • 1987: "Who Can Sleep" (Columbia 38-07082)
  • 1987: "Love On a Rooftop" (Columbia 38-07300)

Publications

  • Spector, Ronnie; Vince Waldron (1990). Be My Baby: How I Survived Mascara, Miniskirts, and Madness, or My Life as a Fabulous Ronette (1st ed.). New York: Harmony Books. ISBN 0-517-57499-3. OCLC 21196925.

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