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One of the best pop singles ever and the peak of Phil spector's wall of sound I first came across this song late one night at a Trak session for Mean Streets. I knew it was coming but I wasn't ready for how big it would sound in a theatre pounding out the speakers with Martin Scorsese images played behind it. And it was my introduction to Robert De Niro too. Out of this world. So much so that I can't get the images out of my head when I hear the song. The camera pans along the bar resting on various inhabitants. Slow motion.
And then that joyous sound. Even to hear it again it's unbelievable how good it really sounds. No wonder Brian wilson was so blown away that he spent years trying to bottle the magic contained within. compare it to the tinny sounds of mersey beat and the first Beatle records and they're left for dead.
From there it was trawl through the usual record shops buying as many Phil Spector records as possible. the ronnettes, the crystals ..just fantastic stuff. Finding a copy of Phil Spector's Xmas album and playing it every Xmas.
It's a pity he put such a crappy full stop to his legend.
The night we met I knew I needed you so
And if I had the chance I'd never let you go
So won't you say you love me
I'll make you so proud of me
We'll make 'em turn their heads
Every place we go
So won't you please
Be my little baby
Say you'll be my darling
Be my baby now
I'll make you happy, baby
Just wait and see
For every kiss you give me
I'll give you three
Oh, since the day I saw you
I have been waiting for you
You know I will adore you
Till eternity so won't you please
Be my little baby
Say you'll be my darling
Be my baby now
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