Posted on You Tube in December of 2014 Best Quality rendition of "Then he kissed me- They Doo ron ron" I have ever seen on Live TV. I do NOT own this video. (HQ).sound.
La La wasn’t sure if she did well or not. She didn’t want to watch the tape after the show. But when she finally did, she asked me, “That wasn’t too bad, was it?” I said “La La! Listen to the audience reaction. They went wild!”. She is still very humble. I cherish our friendship. 🙂
Remarkable how many musicians are required to even attempt to replicate the "wall of sound." But what a treat to see a genuinely live performance, with musicians even actually reading musical scores to perform their parts correctly.
by God I can't belive how very,very lucky I am today.While you tube surfing and reading the comments I came across the name of LaLa Brooks and this version it knocked me out it simply was great WOW,WOW,WOW Thanks youtube
Yes, this video is terrific. From what someone told me, it is regarded as one of the 10 best musical performances ever televised on Dave Letterman. La La is a personal friend of mine. She was so honored to be selected to do this for Dave during his last few months on TV. There is sort of a funny story "behind the scenes" that goes with this presentation, so if you email me Ralph, I will share it with you. thomas.larkin2@gmail.com
I know I already left a comment, but I had to come back and watch this again 5 minutes later. There is magic in this performance that is seldom seen anywhere at any time. This was an event, a moment in time that was captured on film. This is America in all its glory, with Ms. LaLa Brooks of the Crystals as our singing Statue of Liberty. This brought the house town, and a few tears to my eyes.
This was One of the last greatest performances by a 60's group that David made extra effort to even include the violin section just for that complete sound of the actual song track. Just BEAUTIFUL. Thank you David Letterman for making that extra effort. What a Sound.
I agree Cisco. If strings are part of the original production and not included in the live performance the sound has a big hole in it for me. They're not subtle, you know it when they're not there (and suppose to be). Good for Dave, too often the late night live performances come unfortunately with "no strings attached." Thankfully, Dave said let's pay these ladies.
look at any performance by Darlene Love of "Christmas, Baby Please Come Home" another Wrecking Crew, Spector, Barry/Greewich product, and you will find a better performance. Also, on Da Doo Ron Ron, The orininal vinyl record, Darlene was lead vocalist, others, too. For example, 'He's a Rebel". Maybe "And Then He Kissed Me" too. They were not even in town when some were recorded. Crazy Phil really screwed Darlene over.
Darlene was not the original vocalist on Da Doo Ron Ron or Then He Kissed Me. This is settled history. You can love Darlene without hating on La La. Both have excellent bodies of work.
Darlene Love has given various accounts of her side of the story, telling Katie Couric that she sang lead on "Da Doo Ron Ron," but backing off that claim in later interviews, saying that her lead vocals were wiped out and replaced by Crystals lead singer Dolores "La La" Brooks in retaliation by Spector when she asked him for an artist's contract. When the movie 20 Feet From Stardom - which featured Love - was released in 2013, The New York Times ran a story about the film that claimed Love sang lead on the song. Two weeks later, they ran a correction, stating: "While she did sing, it was as backup, not as the lead." Rachelle Spector tells La La Brooks and Art Cohen that she was flying back to California on August 28, 2012; and that she would explain the situation to Phil Spector. Rachelle Spector flies back to California for her allowed once a month visit on that date, and Rachelle explains to Phil what Darlene Love is saying. Phil Spector tells his wife that Darlene Love did not record a track of DDRR; that Darlene Love never sang background; and that Darlene Love was never a Crystal. Phil told Rachelle that he thought Darlene Love's voice was too mature and gospely for DDRR and never considered Darlene at all for the song. Rachelle called La La Brooks that day and told her what she found out from Phil Spector.Here are 2 versions of what happened. Given Phil's history of having Crystals getting credit for songs the Bossums actually sang. I'm leaning towards Darlene's version. 1 thing is for sure, they both do incredible performances.
try corina corina by ray Peterson 1960 also produced by phil spector.strings all the way but at 1.17 they lift you out of this world.i played it to death on the juke box happy days.
there needs to be a Later... with David Letterman/Paul Shaffer. he had some of the best musicians on and Shaffer provided some great arrangements for them.
That's so beautiful!! The wall of sound ❤️ I never get tiered of these songs ever. I don't know why it made me want to cry. I think the memories there's a knot in my throat. Thank you for up loading. I love it and I love it.
🌷🌷🌷🌎🌷🌷🌷 For having many tragedies & a extremely harsh Rock&Roll lifestyle... Mr. Phil Spector wrote Wonderful & Beauti'lovely Classic Rock&Roll Masterpieces for all generations to enjoy!! 🌷 Always & Forever 🌷
