bruce marshall 490 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 You younguns' may only know him for his murder trial, but he is a giant in the music business.. He appeared briefly in LOVE and MERCY: Al Pacino portrayed him in PHIL SPECTOR; The music producer in BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE was inspired by him. A pioneer and a major prick. Rip PS Link to post Share on other sites
Bespin 4235 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Genius... insanity... so near sometimes... Link to post Share on other sites
bruce marshall 490 Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 He was a millionaire at twenty, a washed up recluse at 27.. Check out " Bringing Down the Wall of Sound" biography. 1 minute ago, Bespin said: Genius... insanity... so near sometimes... The thing about him brandishing guns and intimidating people is very disturbing and makes it impossible to admire the man. But, the musician was a genius even though he hid it behind made up groups. Link to post Share on other sites
Bespin 4235 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 We can't deny his influence and realisations. But like you said, the guy was far from being an "hero". Anyway, the 60's and 70's were very troubled years. He was a guy of his time I guess. Destroyed by drugs and alcohol. Grow older in beauty is not for everyone. Link to post Share on other sites
Harry Irene 35 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 And if it wasn't for him producing "Be My Baby", there would be no Pet Sounds or Good Vibrations. Link to post Share on other sites
Corellian2019 235 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 And that's Phil Spector's limousine in the opening scene of Easy Rider when Hopper and Fonda are completing the drug deal Link to post Share on other sites
bruce marshall 490 Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 His life resembles that of Charles Foster Kane AND Orson Welles! He certainly had good qualities . He befriended and supported Lenny Bruce during his years of persecution and addiction. He was a renegade who helped break the stranglehold the major labels had on pop music. Then, he became the Establishment and cheated artists just like his predecessors did. 7 hours ago, Corellian2019 said: And that's Phil Spector ..HIMSELF ....completing the drug deal Link to post Share on other sites
Bespin 4235 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 But honestly his sound was never MY sound. Link to post Share on other sites
bruce marshall 490 Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 He was what was happening between the end of rock n roll (Elvis, Buddy Holly..) and the British Invasion.. If you compare the bland pop music of his time , to what he was producing, I.e " You've Lost that Lovin Feeling", you really appreciate his talent. Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Wojo 2407 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 This is Lana Clarkson, the 40 year old woman that Phil Spector shot and killed in 2003. Why does a then-64 year old man murder a 40 year old woman? The world is a better place with a dead Phil Spector in it. Link to post Share on other sites
bruce marshall 490 Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 I don't believe he was convicted of first degree murder. Something happened that upset him and he probably accidentally shot her. Link to post Share on other sites
Ricard 1542 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 1 hour ago, Darth Wojo said: The world is a better place with a dead Phil Spector in it. Wow. Darth Wojo 1 Link to post Share on other sites
bruce marshall 490 Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 Prison wasn't good enough for you?😡 Link to post Share on other sites
Sweeping Strings 858 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Remember the Sideshow Bob tribute hairstyle he was sporting at the trial? Link to post Share on other sites
Thor 3737 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Spector was always just a 'name' to me. Obviously well aware of his position in music history, and the controversies surrounding the murder, but I never really investigated his work; his "trademarks" as a producer, i.e. the 'wall of sound' thing and all that. Link to post Share on other sites
Quintus 5090 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Guy was a genius and one of the single most important figures in 20th century music. My wedding song was one of his, and I love every single one of his "Wall of Sound" era tracks. My all time favourite Christmas song was the one he did with Darlene Love. So it's always particularly gutting when a person you really admire turns out to be psychotic monster. But his music will live on, as will his artistry. Link to post Share on other sites
Naïve Old Fart 4695 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 9 hours ago, Darth Wojo said: This is Lana Clarkson, the 40 year old woman that Phil Spector shot and killed in 2003. He did, ron ron ron, he did ron ron. Link to post Share on other sites
mrbellamy 4348 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 2 hours ago, Quintus said: Guy was a genius and one of the single most important figures in 20th century music. My wedding song was one of his, and I love every single one of his "Wall of Sound" era tracks. My all time favourite Christmas song was the one he did with Darlene Love. So it's always particularly gutting when a person you really admire turns out to be psychotic monster. But his music will live on, as will his artistry. Assuming you're talking specifically about "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)"? Because I just have to mention, I only just became aware last month of his famous A Christmas Gift For You album (where Darlene features in four songs!) and realizing how many of my favorite Christmas recordings came off that one album. The Wall of Sound will always be an instant sweet spot for me. As for the murder of Lana Clarkson and the rest I've read about him, I won't give him the courtesy of an RIP since what good he had to offer as a person is -- I suppose unfairly but also fortunately for him and us -- very much still alive and thriving. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Quintus 5090 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Yeah I basically loved it ever since seeing Gremlins as a kid. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Naïve Old Fart 4695 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 I bet that Rockin' Ricky Rialto won't be playing that, again Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Wojo 2407 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 8 hours ago, Ricard said: Wow. I'll double down. I can't wait until Roman Polanski joins him. Link to post Share on other sites
Naïve Old Fart 4695 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 2 minutes ago, Darth Wojo said: I can't wait until Roman Polanski joins him. Uncool, bro. I don't wish death on anybody. Darth Wojo 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Smeltington 691 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 A Christmas Gift for You from Philles Records... River Deep, Mountain High... legendary. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Naïve Old Fart 4695 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Yeah. It's a fantastic record. Smeltington 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bespin 4235 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 I wanted to listen to some Spector Productions yesterday, to realize after listenin to a dozen of songs, that I don't like those productions, they are not among my favourite "oldies". So I don't like the Phil Spector "sound". Period. Link to post Share on other sites
Jurassic Shark 6288 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 9 hours ago, bruce marshall said: Something happened that upset him and he probably accidentally shot her. Gotta hate when that happens. Link to post Share on other sites
publicist 3794 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Why couldn't he just use Twitter when he was upset, like Trump? Come to think of it, we got lucky that it wasn't the other way around. Link to post Share on other sites
Jurassic Shark 6288 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Twitter didn't exist back then... Link to post Share on other sites
publicist 3794 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 So we must thank Jack Dorsey for saving the world. Link to post Share on other sites
bruce marshall 490 Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 Beware of ' stereoized' versions of his hits. " ...loving Feeling" is atrocious !😵 Film score connection: " Unchained Melody" adapted from Alex North melody. Link to post Share on other sites
Bespin 4235 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 The Righteous Brothers... okay but in little doses. bruce marshall 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Ricard 1542 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 4 hours ago, Darth Wojo said: I'll double down. I can't wait until Roman Polanski joins him. OMG you're so dangerous Link to post Share on other sites
bruce marshall 490 Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 Jew hater!😡 Link to post Share on other sites
Jurassic Shark 6288 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 This is starting to get political. Link to post Share on other sites
bruce marshall 490 Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 " Polanski" is like the phrase" Hollywood Liberal".. Code words..... Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Wojo 2407 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 2 hours ago, Ricard said: OMG you're so dangerous Link to post Share on other sites
bruce marshall 490 Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 Glad to hear it! Link to post Share on other sites
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