Composed of Veronica Bennett, later known by her stage name Ronnie Spector
(1943-2022), her sister Estelle Bennett (1941-2009) and their cousin Nedra
Talley (b. 1946), The Ronettes debuted in 1957 under the name Darling Sisters.
The R&B, pop, soul and doo-wop trio first signed a contract with Colpix Records,
produced by Stu Phillips. But success was not forthcoming, and the group signed
with Philles Records, working with producer Phil Spector. With him, The Ronettes
scored a string of hits, including "Be My Baby" (#2 in the U.S. in 1963), "Baby,
I Love You" (#24 in 1963), "The Be...