Ronnie Spector, legendary former lead singer of
The Ronettes, is the voice behind such hits as "Walkin' in the Rain," "Baby I Love You," "The Best Part of Breaking Up," "Do I Love You," and "Be My Baby." The only American vocalist once backed up by all four
Beatles, she also recorded with
Jimi Hendrix,
Alice Cooper,
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, and
Eddie Money. Through the two decades preceding this release,
Spector was busy with TV appearances, cable specials, a solo album, and her autobiography, Be My Baby: How I Survived Mascara, Miniskirts, and Madness. This survivor is then resurfaces on indie rock label Kill Rock Stars. This 1999 release was her first solo album since 1987. The EP is produced by
Daniel Rey (
Ramones,
White Zombie,
Misfits) and
Joey Ramone; it includes a
Joey Ramone song, a duet with
Joey, and a
Johnny Thunders tune. Also on
She Talks to Rainbows is her first ever recording of "Don't Worry Baby," written for her by
Brian Wilson.
–
Tom Schulte, Rovi