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"You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" is a song by #PhilSpector, #BarryMann, and #CynthiaWeil, first recorded in 1964 by the American vocal duo #theRighteousBrothers. This version, produced by Spector, is cited by some music critics as the ultimate expression and illustration of his #WallOfSound recording technique. The record was a critical and commercial success on its release, reaching number one in early February 1965 in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
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"I Can Hear Music" is a song written by #JeffBarry, #EllieGreenwich and #PhilSpector for American #girlGroup #theRonettes (credited as The Ronettes Featuring Veronica) in 1966. This version spent one week on the #Billboard Pop chart at number 100. In early 1969, #theBeachBoys released a #coverVersion as a #single from their album 20/20 (1969), peaking at number 24 in the US. #CashBox said that "Ronnie sings a strong lead throughout the teen-oriented.
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"Da Doo Ron Ron (When He Walked Me Home)" is a song written by #JeffBarry, #EllieGreenwich and #PhilSpector. It first became a popular top five hit #single for the American girl group #theCrystals in 1963. American #teenIdol #ShaunCassidy recorded the song in 1977 and his version hit number one on the #Billboard Hot 100 chart. There have also been many other cover versions of this song, including one by the songwriters Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich themselves.
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"(You're My) Soul and Inspiration" is a song by the American #pop duo #theRighteousBrothers. It was the group's first hit after leaving their long-time producer #PhilSpector. The song was written by #BarryMann and #CynthiaWeil; the duo also wrote the group's first hit "#YouveLostThatLovinFeelin" along with Phil Spector. It is the title track of their album. The single peaked at No. 1 on the US #Billboard Hot 100, and reached No. 15 on the #UKSinglesChart.
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"To Know Him Is to Love Him" is a song written by #PhilSpector, inspired by the words on his father's #gravestone, "To Know Him Was to Love Him". It was first recorded by the only vocal group of which he was a member, #TheTeddyBears. The single spent three weeks at No. 1 on the #Billboard Hot 100 #chart in 1958, while reaching No. 2 on the UK's #NewMusicalExpress chart. #PeterAndGordon.
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"Da Doo Ron Ron (When He Walked Me Home)" is a song written by #JeffBarry, #EllieGreenwich and #PhilSpector. It first became a popular top five hit #single for the American girl group #theCrystals in 1963. American #teenIdol #ShaunCassidy recorded the song in 1977 and his version hit number one on the #Billboard Hot 100 chart. There have also been many other cover versions of this song, including one by the songwriters Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich themselves.
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"Take Me Home Tonight" is a song by American #rock singer #EddieMoney. It was released in August 1986 as the lead single from his album #CantHoldBack. The song's chorus #interpolates #theRonettes' 1963 hit "#BeMyBaby", with original vocalist #RonnieSpector providing uncredited vocals and reprising her role. Songwriting credit was given to Mike Leeson, Peter Vale, Ellie Greenwich, #PhilSpector and Jeff Barry.
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"I Love How You Love Me" is a song written by #BarryMann and Larry Kolber. It was a 1961 Top Five hit for the #pop girl group #TheParisSisters, which inaugurated a string of elaborately produced classic hits by #PhilSpector. #BobbyVinton had a Top Ten hit in 1968 with a cover version. The song has been recorded by many other artists over the years.
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"Chapel of Love" is a song written by #JeffBarry, #EllieGreenwich and #PhilSpector, and made famous by #TheDixieCups in 1964, spending three weeks at number one on the Billboard #Hot100. The song tells of the happiness and excitement the narrator feels on her wedding day, for she and her love are going to the "chapel of love", and "[they'll] never be lonely anymore." Many other artists have recorded the song. It was originally recorded by #DarleneLove in April 1963.
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"I Love How You Love Me" is a song written by #BarryMann and Larry Kolber. It was a 1961 Top Five hit for the #pop girl group #TheParisSisters, which inaugurated a string of elaborately produced classic hits by #PhilSpector. #BobbyVinton had a Top Ten hit in 1968 with a cover version. The song has been recorded by many other artists over the years.
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