Ellie Greenwich

Singer-songwriter and producer, 'Be My Baby'

Ellie Greenwich - Singer-songwriter and producer, 'Be My Baby'
Born

October 23rd, 1940
84 years ago

Died

2009
16 years ago — 69 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A prominent American singer-songwriter and producer, who significantly shaped the sound of the 1960s pop and rock music scene. Collaborated with Jeff Barry, producing a series of hit songs. Wrote and co-wrote many popular tracks, including 'Be My Baby' performed by The Ronettes and 'Chapel of Love' by The Dixie Cups. Also contributed to the success of label Phil Spector's Wall of Sound productions.

Wrote 'Be My Baby' for The Ronettes

Co-wrote 'Chapel of Love' for The Dixie Cups

Worked on multiple hits at Spector's Philles Records

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