Collecting phil spector book

May 29, 2009 phil spector is a record producer whose early1960s songs created a style dubbed the wall of sound that blended multilayered orchestral arrangements with guitars and drums. Phil spector the philles album collection cd amoeba music. Get this book, while you still can and enjoy the life and times of the mad genius phil spector. A pop music icon who has obviously danced with his demons on many occasions. Spector idolized his father and spent the rest of his life engaged in conflicts with those closest to him his mother, sister, wives, etc. Phil spector presents the philles album collection. Phil spector the troubled genius of pop production.

Phil spector was born harvey phillip spector on december 26, 1939 to benjamin and bertha spector, a firstgeneration immigrant jewish family in the bronx, new york city. Apr 29, 2015 this week i read the book be my baby by ronnie spector. The box set will also be available through all standard retail outlets. This entry was posted in apple records, beatles collecting, beatles related and tagged apple records, beatles, beatles collecting, beatles. The strange case of the vinyl detective book and film globe. You also get the legendary phil spector christmas album. Their song youve lost that lovin feeling has been played the most on radio in history. Wall of sound retrospective a christmas gift for you. After the duo went to verve, they had a string of hits with them as well. The house was hidden from view behind high walls and was covered in keep out signs and barbed wire. Philles was a label set up by phil spector and lester sill in 1961 with phil taking full control the following year when he was just 21. Based in leipzig germany, our publishing house explores the possibilities offered by an active exchange between all parties involved in the book production process.

Autograph collecting ronnie spector the ronettes youtube. From 1958 until the present day i have been collecting records by uncle phil. The second trial of harvey phillip spector for the murder of lana clarkson was dominated by one phrase. Phil spector presents the philles album collection the. If you are just looking for phil spector s classic work you may be better off with the new 2 disc essential collection released in october 2011. Spectors publishing practice is settled squarely in the intersection of art, theory, and design. Phil spectors lawyers argue crucial forensic evidence was. Tearing down the wall of sound, by nick brown, narrated by ray porter, produced by blackstone audio, downloaded from. Born in new york on december 26, 1940, spectors love of popular musicparticularly rhythm and blues and the rapidly emerging rock n rollinspired him to form a group, the teddy bears, in his. Actor lana clarkson, who was killed by phil spector in 2003. There are so little books written about the man, that every single one you can get your hands on is a gift.

Credit should be applied all round,especially the lyric. In later years he worked with such artists as ike and tina turner, john lennon, george harrison and ramones with similar. Caravaggio painted some of his greatest works while on the run from a murder charge. For many years the material was reissued through the abkco label but control passed to emisony in 2009 and it is this combination who have produced this collection.

It stars al pacino as phil spector, helen mirren as defense attorney linda kenney baden, and jeffrey. Phil spector 1music producer, songwriter considered a rockandroll legend, phil. While brown was working on this book, actress lana clarkson was found shot dead in spectors foyer, and so the book is said to have an. This is the strange story of phil spector, in some ways a musical genius, who developed what was referred to as the wall of sound which resulted in such monster hits as youve lost that luvvin feeling by the righteous.

Millionaire record producer phil spector and the violent death of lana clarkson. The book is the autobiography of ronette, ronnie spector and her very crazy life. From hitmaker to defendant, a long and winding road the new. In the book collecting phil spector, there is a blackandwhite photo of the side 1 labelcopy of the various artists phil spector spectacular lp. Phil spector gets 19 years to life for murder of actress. How phil spector was convicted of the murder of lana clarkson. Spector sound or wall of sound, the name by which it was more widely known referred to the productions of phil spector. Guilty of creating the greatest christmas album ever. Phil spector is the author of data manipulation with r 3. Producer phil spector s famed and innovative wall of sound recording techniques, which consisted of massed instruments, closequarter ensemble recording, symphonic structure, and, above all, good songs most of which spector wrote or cowrote sung by vital artists, influenced, in one way or another, every pop producer who followed him. Phil spector has 15 books on goodreads with 230 ratings. However, if you are looking for an indepth collectors item then this philles album collection is just that and currently at a really good price.

He used orchestral arrangements of immense scale and power in what became known as the wall of sound. There are black and white photographs in the book as well as an annotated discography compiled by bob hyde, jay lammy, vince waldron, and david a. Phil spector is a 20 american madefortelevision biographical drama film directed and written by david mamet. On friday 6th march 2020 at 6 pm zamp kelp will present his book luftschlosser at the gallery space at weydinger str. Apr, 2009 actor lana clarkson, who was killed by phil spector in 2003. Harvey phillip spector born december 26, 1939 is an american musician piano, guitar, songwriter and record producer. He was a very complicated man who, at the age of nine years old, was traumatized by his fathers suicide. Jun 05, 2007 author interviewed spector weeks before shooting as phil spector stands trial for the murder of actress lana clarkson, his biographer is among the observers. A british recordcollecting sleuth turned me into a mystery guy. Heres a passage from the bookfrom 1977 when phil spector was in the studio producing a new album for leonard cohenwhich pretty much sums it up. Phil spector and the wall of sound flashcards quizlet. In later years, he gained infamy as the subject of a murder conviction. This book is written by two men who are obvious fans of spectors work.

Lots of information, great pictures of very rare sleeves, you may never see in reality, because of their rarity. Tearing down the wall of sound is a biography of record producer phil spector, written by mick. I have been acknowledged in many jerry osbourne price guides as well as the book. The rise and fall of phil spector by mick brown 512pp, bloomsbury. Phil spector simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

I really wish the book had another update, aside from the phil spector thing, because in 2007, the ronettes were finally inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame. Phil spector is known for a great many things but he is not known as an album artist. That means spector, 69, would be 88 before he would be eligible for parole. Mar 20, 2020 phil spector, american record producer of the 1960s, described by writer tom wolfe as the first tycoon of teen. This cd contains many classics from be my baby,river deep mountain high,unchained melody. Phil spector, the record producer, shown in 1975, is the subject of a new. When i found be my baby in my moms box of 45s, i played it incessantly. Phil spector producer history and techniques ray foo. Our friend and colleague phil spector passed away on 15 january 2020, at home and surrounded by friends.

As stated in the police reports, police found the body of the 40yearold actress lana clarkson sitting slumped in a chair in the foyer. Caravaggio painted some of his greatest works while on the run from a. Created by theodore ey in 2014, this is the most comprehensive phil spector page on facebook. Phil spector presents the philles album collection is a limitededition box set that is now available for preorder at. Spector was dubbed the first tycoon of teen by writer tom wolfe in 1965, and is regarded as one of the most influential figures in pop music history. Perhaps the only notable popular music genre to have originated with, solely maintained by, and finally terminated at the whim of one individual, the spector sound or wall of sound, the name by which it was more widely known referred to the productions of phil spector.

This twodisc set collects spectors most essential and. Phil spector the troubled genius of pop production part 1. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Phil was a generous, quickwitted wine officianado who also loved professional wrestling, music, and helping people. Sevencd set of legendary producer phil spectors wall of sound productions. I love it now, and it has been covered by various artists such as amy winehouse. Members of the phil spector appreciation society psas sent in their. He was coowner of philles records with thenbusiness partner lester sill, and later owner of phil spector records. In 2009 he was found guilty of second degree murder.

This author clearly has not taken the time to research spectors life properly. One of the best books to come out of the rock scene, was publishers weeklys assessment of williams brilliant portrait of phil spector, originally published in 1972, and now updated to include spector s work over the following three decades and the bizarre circumstances surrounding the shooting of lana clarkson at spector s l. I wouldnt be a collector and music lover if it wasnt for ronnie spector and the ronettes. Created by theodore ey in 20, this is the most comprehensive facebook page for collectors of currency. The originator of the wall of sound production technique, spector was a pioneer of the 1960s girl group sound the ronettes and the crystals a. Coroners criminalist defends use of tape lifts in collecting fibres, hairs and debris from the body of lana clarkson, the actress the music.

Its hard to beat the out of print wall of sound vols 1 6 vinyl collection on phil spector international the last two in series are rare masters that have a lot of great stuff on it and the series sounds excellent although the ronettes album vol 1 is in stereo. Richard williams book does a fine job of detailing spector s upbringing, his early career, his domination of the charts with his philles label, his years spent in hiding, and his past attempts to stage a come back. Richard williams book does a fine job of detailing spectors upbringing, his early career, his domination of the charts with his philles label, his years spent in. This week i read the book be my baby by ronnie spector. Harvey phillip spector born december 26, 1940 is an american record producer and songwriter the originator of the wall of sound production technique, spector was a pioneer of the 1960s girl group sound and clocked in over twentyfive top 40 hits between 1960 and 1965. April 30, 2007 opening statements begin, after a judge rules that the trial can. Author interviewed spector weeks before shooting as phil spector stands trial for the murder of actress lana clarkson, his biographer is among the observers. Tearing down the wall of sound is a balanced presentation of the phil spector story. Good old wig wearing,gun toting megalomaniac phil spector sure made some excellent tunes at his height,tom wolfe reffered to phil as the tycoon of teen.

The first of its kind, what an exciting thrill it was to read and learn about the behindthescenes happenings of phil spector, philles records, and my beloved philles artists. I personally borrowed this book from my local library. Lets start today with my 1987 interview with ronnie spector in the early 60s. Front cover of the collecting phil spector book, spectacle press 1991 since then ive read almost every book on spector and his music with mick. The film is based on the murder trials of music producer, songwriter and musician phil spector and was released in the united states by hbo films, premiering on hbo on march 24, 20. Includes six albums released on spectors philles label between 1962.

Because whats taken for granted, today, happened because of what phil did. Youve got nothing to lose and you might be surprised. The phil spector appreciation society cue castanets. He was also greatly amused that one of his own photos used to be a top internet search result for the word beard.

Phil spector s most popular book is the rolling stone interviews. Phil spector presents the philles album collection various. May 06, 2016 phil spectors pyrenees castle 1700 grand view drive, alhambra, 91803 the backstory of the sprawling mansion where phil spector murdered actress and model lana clarkson in 2003 is a gothic. Spector was the only son and second child of benjamin, an ironworker, and bertha. In 2009 he was sentenced to 19 years in prison for the murder of an actress.

At the height of his career, spector was a pioneer of the 1960s girlgroup sound, and produced more than twentyfive top 40 hits from 1960 to 1965 writing or cowriting many of them. Phillip harvey phil spector born harvey phillip spector, december 26, 1939 is an american record producer, songwriter, and the originator of the wall of sound production method. Phillip harvey spector born harvey phillip spector, december 26, 1939 is an american record producer, musician, and songwriter who developed the wall of sound, a music production formula he described as a wagnerian approach to rock and roll. How phil spector was convicted of the murder of lana. This book would feel like a crime story even if its subject were not. Phil spectors pyrenees castle 1700 grand view drive, alhambra, 91803 the backstory of the sprawling mansion where phil spector murdered actress and model lana clarkson in 2003 is a.

I only discovered to know him is to love him after reading the book by mick brown, but i can see why it was a hit, an incredibly catchy melody, sweet, pure vocals and good solid production. A car, i was informed, would be collecting me from my hotel at noon. My 7 phil spector record collection from 1958 until the present day i have been collecting records by uncle phil. Phil spector the philles album collection cd amoeba. My personal rule of music collecting is, i collect anything connected to, or related to the works of phil spector. The spector sound perhaps the only notable popular music.

Music producer, business born 26dec1940 subject of books. Producer phil spectors famed and innovative wall of sound recording techniques, which consisted of massed instruments, closequarter ensemble recording, symphonic structure, and, above all, good songs most of which spector wrote or cowrote sung by vital artists, influenced, in one way or another, every pop producer who followed him. Richard williams book does a fine job of detailing spectors upbringing, his early career, his domination of the charts with his philles label, his years spent in hiding, and his past attempts to stage a come back. Harvey philip spector born december 26, 1940 is an american record producer and songwriter. Phil spector, american record producer of the 1960s, described by writer tom wolfe as the first tycoon of teen. Spector, who spoke to terry gross in 1988, was part of the 1960s girl group that. Phil spectors first murder trial in 2007 ended in a mistrial as jurors said they couldnt reach a verdict. Before the crazy hairdos and trials, phil spector produced some of the most. I have read that a second revised edition came out in 2004. March 19, 2007 jury selection begins in spectors murder trial. The spector sound perhaps the only notable popular music genre to. The essential phil spector the official phil spector site. In the book collecting phil spector, there is a blackandwhite photo of the side 1. One of the best books to come out of the rock scene, was publishers weeklys assessment of williams brilliant portrait of phil spector, originally published in 1972, and now updated to include spectors work over the following three decades and the bizarre circumstances surrounding the shooting of lana clarkson at spectors l.