Phil Spector (2) (1939–2021)
Author of He's a Rebel: Phil Spector: Rock 'n' Roll's Legendary Producer
For other authors named Phil Spector, see the disambiguation page.
About the Author
Phil Spector (born 1939) was an American music producer, musician, and songwriter. He was one of the most influential producers in popular music during the 1960s. He was best known for his creation of the wall of sound. He had 13 Top 10 singles and worked with the Crystals, the Ronettes, the show more Righteous Brothers, Tina Turner, The Beatles and others. In 1989, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His books include Phil Spector -- Back to Mono (1958-1969) (1993); and Phil Spector: Out of His Head (2003). In 2009, he was convicted of a 2003 murder of an actress and sentenced to 19 years to life in prison. Phil Spector died in a hospital in California on January 16, 2021. He was 81. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Image credit: By Billboard - January 30, 1965 page 22
Works by Phil Spector
A Christmas Gift for you from Phil Spector [sound recording] (1963) — Producer — 26 copies, 1 review
The Phil Spector Collection 2 copies
Echoes of the 60's 1 copy
Phil Spector's Greatest Hits 1 copy
Spanish Harlem [score] — Composer — 1 copy
Tagged
Common Knowledge
- Legal name
- Spector, Harvey Phillip
- Birthdate
- 1939-12-26
- Date of death
- 2021-01-16
- Gender
- male
- Occupations
- producer
songwriter
murderer - Relationships
- Spector, Ronnie (second wife|1968|divorced|1974)
- Cause of death
- COVID-19
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- The Bronx, New York, USA
- Place of death
- Stockton, California, USA (California Health Care Facility|a prison hospital)
- Associated Place (for map)
- USA
Members
Reviews
4.01 Darlene Love– White Christmas
Written-By – Irving Berlin
4.02 The Ronettes– Frosty The Snowman
Written-By – Walter Rollins*, Steve Nelson (4)
4.03 Bob B. Soxx And The Blue Jeans– The Bells Of St. Mary
Written-By – A. Emmett Adams, Douglas Furber
4.04 The Crystals– Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Written-By – Haven Gillespie, J. Fred Coots
4.05 The Ronettes– Sleigh Ride
Written-By – Leroy Anderson, Mitchell Parish
4.06 Darlene Love– Marshmallow World
Written-By – Carl Sigman, show more Peter DeRose*
4.07 The Ronettes– I Saw Momma Kissing Santa Claus
Written-By – Tommie Connors*
4.08 The Crystals– Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Written-By – Johnny Marks
4.09 Darlene Love– Winter Wonderland
Written-By – Dick Smith (3), Felix Bernard
4.10 The Crystals– Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers
Written-By – Leon Jessel*
4.11 Darlene Love– Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
Written-By – Phil Spector, Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry*
4.12 Bob B. Soxx And The Blue Jeans– Here Comes Santa Claus
Written-By – Gene Autry, Oakley Halderman*
4.13 Phil Spector And Artists– Silent Night
Arranged By – Phil Spector show less
Written-By – Irving Berlin
4.02 The Ronettes– Frosty The Snowman
Written-By – Walter Rollins*, Steve Nelson (4)
4.03 Bob B. Soxx And The Blue Jeans– The Bells Of St. Mary
Written-By – A. Emmett Adams, Douglas Furber
4.04 The Crystals– Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Written-By – Haven Gillespie, J. Fred Coots
4.05 The Ronettes– Sleigh Ride
Written-By – Leroy Anderson, Mitchell Parish
4.06 Darlene Love– Marshmallow World
Written-By – Carl Sigman, show more Peter DeRose*
4.07 The Ronettes– I Saw Momma Kissing Santa Claus
Written-By – Tommie Connors*
4.08 The Crystals– Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Written-By – Johnny Marks
4.09 Darlene Love– Winter Wonderland
Written-By – Dick Smith (3), Felix Bernard
4.10 The Crystals– Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers
Written-By – Leon Jessel*
4.11 Darlene Love– Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
Written-By – Phil Spector, Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry*
4.12 Bob B. Soxx And The Blue Jeans– Here Comes Santa Claus
Written-By – Gene Autry, Oakley Halderman*
4.13 Phil Spector And Artists– Silent Night
Arranged By – Phil Spector show less
Awards
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Associated Authors
Statistics
- Works
- 12
- Members
- 109
- Popularity
- #178,010
- Rating
- 3.5
- Reviews
- 1
- ISBNs
- 11