I am sure there are many opinions...but he was a big influence on the music we love.

Seemingly he died of COVID.

Phil Spector dead: Music producer behind The Wall Of Sound reportedly dies 'from Covid' at 81 (Daily Mirror UK)



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No one can deny the huge influence he had on the world of pop music. Certainly he had some issues...but, don’t we all.

RIP

"Take all the pain...It's yours anyway"

"Certainly he had some issues...but, don’t we all."

Yes. but not murder.

Perhaps Woody means he did not like the Wall Of Sound approach to production...a reasonable position.

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No one can deny the huge influence he had on the world of pop music. Certainly he had some issues...but, don’t we all.

RIP

Thats idiotic .He killed a woman.Not funny.Good riddance

I've never told anyone this before, but as an aficionado of B movies, I actually knew who Lana Clarkson was when she was alive. I even wrote her a fan letter once. The weirdly long, hand-written reply I received shortly before her death seemed oddly .... desperate. When I first saw the headlines about a B movie actress having been shot to death at Phil Spector's mansion, I knew who it was even before reading her name.

And that's all I'm gonna say about that.

RIP. A troubled musical pioneer for sure. Lot of good work but I am really glad he never got to the Stones!

Right place, right time, with a good idea. He was an older man with some capital and experience in recording and found some great artists to work with. Didn't do much after 1966.

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No one can deny the huge influence he had on the world of pop music. Certainly he had some issues...but, don’t we all.

RIP

Thats idiotic .He killed a woman.Not funny.Good riddance

I wasn’t in any way trying to condone or justify or excuse what he did. I was just saying we all have issues...some are OBVIOUSLY more serious than others. Sheesh.

"Take all the pain...It's yours anyway"

From Variety: Phil Spector, Wall of Sound Music Producer and Murderer, Dies

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Rip this joint, gonna save your soul, round and round and round we go......

A psychopathic producing genius.
RIP
Interesting tale of the letter from Lana Clarkson there Tatters,maybe you can share it in another thread.
RIP Lana Clarkson

Why actually OT when Phil Spector had played Bass Guitar on the Studio-recording of 'Play With Fire' ?


Singles Collection: The London Years - [www.HighResAudio.com] - Booklet, pg. 7


On 'Little By Little' he played Maracas and got co-writing credits.



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He produced some really great music of which "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" by the Righteous Brothers may be the best. As a person, he left a lot to be desired.

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No one can deny the huge influence he had on the world of pop music. Certainly he had some issues...but, don’t we all.

RIP

Thats idiotic .He killed a woman.Not funny.Good riddance

I wasn’t in any way trying to condone or justify or excuse what he did. I was just saying we all have issues...some are OBVIOUSLY more serious than others. Sheesh.

Murdering anyone,particularly a woman ain’t anissue

RIP, Wall of Sound ....

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Right place, right time, with a good idea. He was an older man with some capital and experience in recording and found some great artists to work with. Didn't do much after 1966.

Let It Be

"Instant Karma!"

John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band

All Things Must Pass

Imagine

The Concert for Bangla Desh

Some Time In New York City

Rock 'N' Roll



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None of those things he did with the Beatles stand out for their production work. Or his impact on the artists.
George and John didn't know their way around the studio and went with a name producer.

"Happy Xmas (War is Over)"



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No one can deny the huge influence he had on the world of pop music. Certainly he had some issues...but, don’t we all.

RIP

Thats idiotic .He killed a woman.Not funny.Good riddance

I wasn’t in any way trying to condone or justify or excuse what he did. I was just saying we all have issues...some are OBVIOUSLY more serious than others. Sheesh.

Murdering anyone,particularly a woman ain’t anissue

Okay, Taylor. He’s dead, I’m glad he’s dead and I hope he rots in hell.
Do you feel better now??

RIP to Phil the musician/writer/producer only. He co-wrote many of the biggest songs in rock history. In 1963 Da Doo Ron Ron and Then He Kissed Me by the Crystals hit the charts. Soon after Be My Baby by the Ronettes. A song that Brian Wilson said is his favourite song ever. He wrote Don't Worry Baby because of it.
All the other hits by the Ronettes, Righteous Brothers, etc.
Stones wanted that wall of sound on That's How Strong My Love Is.

I can't believe how fast TMZ reports the news. This was reported by them a couple hours ago. I remember they were the first to report Michael Jackson and more recently Eddie VH.

I like the Wall.

I won't shed a tear over this guy, though....I hope he made his amends.

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No one can deny the huge influence he had on the world of pop music. Certainly he had some issues...but, don’t we all.

RIP

well, I've never shot an unarmed woman dead or repeatedly threatened, abused and tormented my wife, but yeah, if you put it that way.....

He helped the Stones in the beginning and has songwriting credits on their albums as well. He turned crazy later on, seemingly. RIP.

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I personally think he ruined anything he was involved in, minus his early work possibly. A real genuine psychopath. Thats all there is.

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Interesting Read on The Man "Tearing Down The Wall Of Sound The Rise And Fall Of Phil Spector"By Mick Brown 2008.Peace.M

Some of his masterworks with the Beatles such as Let it be haven't aged so well. They sound overproduced.

Instant Karma sounds great though.

As a character Spector was rather unpleasant but as a producer he was talented in the sixties.

Personally I think the lead when a convicted murderer passes, regardless of fame, should be "Murderer, XXX XXX dies in prison" followed by his or her bio.
And I definitely won't be wishing one to "Rest In Peace".. nope.

RIP Lana Jean Clarkson

Sad to hear of any big musical contribution from the sixties who have passed. And yes, he was a talented producer. From my perspective, I respect the artist-the man not so much.



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He played also a small part as a drug dealer in Easy Rider movie.

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Personally I think the lead when a convicted murderer passes, regardless of fame, should be "Murderer, XXX XXX dies in prison" followed by his or her bio.
And I definitely won't be wishing one to "Rest In Peace".. nope.

RIP Lana Jean Clarkson

I know Lana from the small part she had in Fast Times at Ridgemont High as Mr. Vargas's wife. She was in the scene towards the end of the movie at the highschool dance when she's introduced to the two top students.